Vicky Pattison plunges into an ice bath while detailing anxiety struggles

Vicky Pattison plunged into an ice bath as she detailed her recent struggles with her anxiety in a candid Instagram post on Friday.

In a lengthy caption, the former Geordie Shore star, 35, told followers she was determined to overcome the “checks” of her inner critic, and that after some much-needed downtime and taking care of herself herself, she feels “better than ever”. dwarves.’

Vicky’s post was accompanied by a gallery of images, two of which showed her stripped down to a bikini and plunging into the icy water.

The reality TV royalty rocked a black halter-neck bikini and a beanie as she took a plunge on the ice.

In her caption, she explained that she had been struggling with her mental health in recent weeks and was particularly concerned about her constant anxiety.

Vicky wrote: “Over the last few weeks I have made no secret of the fact that I have been struggling a bit with my anxiety, more than ever I feel like my inner critic is determined to control me and make me believe.” all the horrible things he tries to talk me into.’

He added that while a recent stay helped alleviate some of his negative emotions, it was by no means cured.

She wrote: ‘I can’t tell you I’m healed after a week in the woods, I wish I could, we could all book a lovely holiday back home, take some nice walks, relax and VOILA! Bobs is your Uncle, Fannie is your Aunt, and Keith is your long-lost cousin from Perth: THE ANXIETY IS GONE. ‘But things don’t work that way.’

“I certainly feel better after the rest and downtime – a little peace and quiet with my children is just what the doctor ordered – but I think it took more than a good night’s sleep this time to let the light in.” of the sun piercing the clouds”. .

She thanked her friends and fans for the support they had shown her and for making her feel less abandoned in her struggles.

She continued: ‘I have received so many messages of support from all of you, some of you even sharing your own experiences and making me feel less alone and scared.

Despite her inner demons, the TV personality said she needed to keep pushing herself and not let her inner critic win.

She wrote: “I needed to challenge myself, push myself, put myself in situations that would make me a little nervous, that would make my inner critic roar ‘YOU CAN’T DO THIS’… just so I could roar back ‘YES YES! ** CAN!’

She continued: “I had to get out of my head to get over my anxieties and fears recently – I needed to face them if I had any hope of conquering them, growing up and becoming happier, healthier and less indebted to that toxic little voice in my head.

Vicky stated that her efforts had been fruitful and that she felt better than she had in a long time.

She wrote: ‘I can honestly say I feel lighter than I have in a long time! Less anxious, less stressed, more determined.

In her post, she called on her fans to go ahead and follow her lead in kicking out negative voices.

She wrote: ‘I will not be controlled by that destructive little voice in my head that is trying to keep me small. And neither should you.

“There’s a whole world of classy people and incredible opportunities if we go out there and believe we deserve it all.”

She continued, “So whatever that voice is telling you, whether it’s telling you you can’t get that promotion, you can’t give that talk, you can’t start that new business, or maybe it’s just telling you you can’t.” get out of the house today… do your best to challenge that narrative and start your own.’

He ended the post by saying: ‘[Make that narrative one] With you as the big main character who’s brash, strong, and doesn’t care what that little inner critic thinks.

His star’s friends and fans were quick to join in and show their support.

Singer Paige Turley wrote: “Love this Vicky…main character always vibes…Lots of love!!! Xxx.”

TV presenter Andrea McLean wrote: ‘Bless you. I send you a squeeze.

DJ Ben Nicky, an apparent fan of an ice bath, approved of Vicky’s cool adventures.

He wrote: ‘Do this every day at home combined with the sauna and an absolute game changer for the mind! Well done.’

Blogger Zanna van Dijk shared Ben’s thoughts, commenting: “Sending love, I’m so happy to see you plunge into cold water.” It does wonders for the mind.

This post comes after Vicky revealed earlier this year that she went to therapy with her fiancé Ercan Ramadan as they struggled to adjust after the lockdown.

The stunning brunette, who recently celebrated her fourth anniversary with the builder, admitted that they weren’t making each other happy.

speaking to Sun On Sunday, Vicky recalled the stressful time when the couple moved into their £1.5million Essex mansion and adopted a puppy.

She told the publication: ‘The world was open. We had to pay for this house and train this dog. We both went back to work and really struggled.

We weren’t making each other that happy. And that is what I consider to be a good relationship, that you become better.

“But we talked to someone and we found it super beneficial. I am a big advocate of therapy in any form. Whatever helps you figure things out.