Nicky Campbell's terrifying collapse at train station amid hidden health condition
09.03.2024 - 10:21
/ ok.co.uk
Nicky Campbell has opened up about his ongoing health struggles after a mental breakdown led to him collapsing at London Euston station. Following the terrifying event in 2013, the 62 year old BBC Radio 5 Live presenter was diagnosed with Bipolar disorder, a condition he found out his birth mother also had.
Two years ago, a specialist also diagnosed Nicky with ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) after noticing traits like him becoming "obsessed" with various topics such as "the planet, litter and animals".
With the help of medication and a supportive family, Nicky – who last year spoke about the 'overwhelming' experience of working with disgraced TV presenter Jimmy Savile – says his symptoms are now "kind of under control", but he still has his moments. Chatting with Gabby Logan on her The Mid.
Point podcast, Long Lost Family host Nicky also revealed how his dog Maxwell has been a huge source of comfort. He said: "When I had my breakdown, he was incredible.
When I collapsed at Euston station sobbing on grass that used to be there when everything got on top with me, Tina [his wife] said, 'Come home come home' and he [the dog] was there, and you know when they put their heads on your chest and stuff like that. He's been amazing." Former Wheel Of Fortune host Nicky Campbell remembers the time when his diagnosis was "a big pivotal midlife moment".
He now feels "lucky" because it helped him and others to understand him better, especially his four daughters, reports the Express. Remembering a previous conversation with his daughters he said: "I remember the girls saying, 'When we were that age we thought, Oh daddy's started weeping and crying for no reason'.
That really got to me when they said that but now they
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