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Meghan Markle Says Her Mental Health Is ‘Not Okay’

“It’s a very real thing to be going through behind the scenes." - by Lucy Bode
  • 21 Oct 2019

Meghan Markle has been through the wringer since wedding Prince Harry – from the flak she copped for caressing her pregnant belly to being mum-shamed over the way she holds Archie. But despite her calm and composed exterior, the Duchess of Sussex is “struggling” with the constant negativity.


In an emotional interview as part of the ITV News documentary, Harry & Meghan: An African Journey, the 38-year-old speaks to presenter Tom Bradby about the state of her physical and mental health.
 
When asked by Bradby how she’s dealing with the relentless and intense scrutiny she “very clearly” feels, the new mum pauses for a moment before replying: "Look, any woman, especially when they’re pregnant, you’re really vulnerable, and so that was made really challenging.”

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"And then when you have a newborn – you know? And especially as a woman, it’s really – it’s a lot. So you add this on top of just trying to be a new mum or trying to be a newlywed, it’s…” she continues.
 
"Yeah, and also I thank you for asking, because not many people have asked if I’m okay. But it’s a very real thing to be going through behind the scenes."
 
Bradby then prompts: "And the answer is, it would be fair to say, not really okay? As in, it’s really been a struggle?" To which she simply replies: “Yes.”
 
Following the release of the video, many took to Twitter in support of the Duchess. It wasn’t long before the hashtag #WeLoveYouMeghan went viral.

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Lucy is Women Health’s digital editor, social media specialist and the go-to girl for all things holistic wellness. Her background as a journalist and passion for food, fitness and integrative medicine has led her to write for some of Australia’s leading publications over the course of her career.

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