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Daily Mail
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Perrie Edwards puts on a very busty display in a nude bikini and cowboy hat as she shares sizzling poolside snaps
Perrie Edwards put on a very busty display in a nude bikini as she shared an album of sizzling snaps to Instagram on Saturday. The former Little Mix star channelled her inner cowboy as she paired her swimwear with a brown cowboy hat which featured blue detailing. To accessorise, Perrie, 31, wore a trendy gold belly chain, which boasted flower charms, and a matching necklace. Perrie appeared to be soaking up the sun abroad as she posed under clear blue skies and in front of a swimming pool. Sharing her latest poolside ensemble with her 18.9million followers, the blonde beauty penned: 'Oh hi'. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Her sizzling snaps comes after she revealed she brings her therapist to work with her in a bid to manage the panic attacks that have plagued her for years. She opened up about her mental health struggles as she was announced as the newest celebrity ambassador for the mental health charity Mind. Perrie who has been very honest about her battle with anxiety and panic attacks, has shed light on how she's learning to cope - including having her therapist on hand to help her face the symptoms in the moment. The former X Factor winner – who's previously spoken about struggling with agoraphobia and blurred vision and breathlessness during a panic attack – said her biggest breakthrough came when she stopped trying to fight the feelings and started facing them in real time. She told Metro: 'Last year, maybe in September, I started to take my therapist to work with me, which I know is a very privileged situation. 'I understand that not many people even have a therapist. So I thought, I'm going to make the most of it. 'I'm going to take her to work with me every day, and when I'm having the panic attack, she's going to coach me through it there and then.' She admitted: 'It's the best thing I've ever done. And I wish I did it sooner, to be honest.' She opened up about her mental health struggles as she was announced as the newest celebrity ambassador for the mental health charity Mind Despite previously trying 'all different kinds' of therapy, Perrie confessed that the panic still hit her hard when it came out of nowhere and everything she'd been taught just 'went out the window.' The BRIT Award-winning star is on a mission to help break the stigma around anxiety and wants to encourage others to get the support they need. As part of her new role with Mind, she's pushing for more access to mental health resources for everyone. not just those with the means to have support on speed dial. She added: 'I'm just trying to be at peace with my anxiety. If I can help even one person feel less alone, it's worth it.' It comes after the singer has admitted she fears she 'might die' as she opened up about her ongoing battle with panic disorders when she appeared on Alison Hammond 's Big Weekend. Perrie invited the presenter into her home and spoke openly about how anxiety has affected her everyday life. 'I've developed panic disorder' she said. 'So it's the fear of having a panic attack. A few years ago, I started suffering from severe panic attacks. 'I then developed a fear of having one again because I was like, if I'm on my own and have a panic attack, I might die, and nobody will be here to help.' She candidly added: 'That's why I'm never on my own. Never. I'm always with somebody. I don't like the feeling of feeling like I'm gonna die.' Elsewhere in the interview, Perrie revealed she wants to expand her family after welcoming a son Axel in 2021 with her partner Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. Chatting about how Axel sleeps in her bed when Alex is away for work, Alison asked: 'Are you going to have another one?' To which Perrie replied: 'I'd love more. I've always wanted four but I know that's a bit excessive now because I know that we can't get in a car.' 'You just get a bigger car, don't you?' Alison responded. Perrie replied: 'I don't want to. I had a dream the other night that I was pregnant.' 'Should we go and get a pregnancy test?' Alison joked, to which Perrie said: 'Could you imagine.' What is a panic attack? They are an exaggeration of your body's normal response to danger, stress or excitement. Symptoms can include: • A pounding or racing heartbeat • Feeling faint, dizzy or light-headed • Feeling very hot or very cold • Sweating, trembling or shaking • Nausea (feeling sick) • Pain in your chest or abdomen •Struggling to breathe or feeling like you're choking • Feeling like your legs are shaky or are turning to jelly • Feeling disconnected from your mind, body or surroundings
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Perrie Edwards reveals the extreme lengths she goes to in bid to manage her crippling panic attacks
Perrie Edwards has revealed she brings her therapist to work with her in a bid to manage the panic attacks that have plagued her for years. The former Little Mix star, 31, opened up about her mental health struggles as she was announced as the newest celebrity ambassador for the mental health charity Mind. Perrie who has been very honest about her battle with anxiety and panic attacks, has shed light on how she's learning to cope - including having her therapist on hand to help her face the symptoms in the moment. The former X Factor winner – who's previously spoken about struggling with agoraphobia and blurred vision and breathlessness during a panic attack – said her biggest breakthrough came when she stopped trying to fight the feelings and started facing them in real time. She told Metro: 'Last year, maybe in September, I started to take my therapist to work with me, which I know is a very privileged situation. I understand that not many people even have a therapist. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'So I thought, I'm going to make the most of it. I'm going to take her to work with me every day, and when I'm having the panic attack, she's going to coach me through it there and then.' She admitted: 'It's the best thing I've ever done. And I wish I did it sooner, to be honest.' Despite previously trying 'all different kinds' of therapy, Perrie confessed that the panic still hit her hard when it came out of nowhere and everything she'd been taught just 'went out the window.' Now, the BRIT Award-winning star is on a mission to help break the stigma around anxiety and wants to encourage others to get the support they need. As part of her new role with Mind, she's pushing for more access to mental health resources for everyone. not just those with the means to have support on speed dial. She added: 'I'm just trying to be at peace with my anxiety. If I can help even one person feel less alone, it's worth it.' It comes after the singer has admitted she fears she 'might die' as she opened up about her ongoing battle with panic disorders when she appeared on Alison Hammond 's Big Weekend. Perrie invited the presenter into her home and spoke openly about how anxiety has affected her everyday life. 'I've developed panic disorder' she said. 'So it's the fear of having a panic attack. A few years ago, I started suffering from severe panic attacks. 'I then developed a fear of having one again because I was like, if I'm on my own and have a panic attack, I might die, and nobody will be here to help.' She candidly added: 'That's why I'm never on my own. Never. I'm always with somebody. I don't like the feeling of feeling like I'm gonna die.' Elsewhere in the interview, Perrie revealed she wants to expand her family after welcoming a son Axel in 2021 with her partner Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. Chatting about how Axel sleeps in her bed when Alex is away for work, Alison asked: 'Are you going to have another one?' To which Perrie replied: 'I'd love more. I've always wanted four but I know that's a bit excessive now because I know that we can't get in a car.' 'You just get a bigger car, don't you?' Alison responded. Perrie replied: 'I don't want to. I had a dream the other night that I was pregnant.' 'Should we go and get a pregnancy test?' Alison joked, to which Perrie said: 'Could you imagine.' Perrie recently gave an insight into her family life and revealed her son is best friends with the children of her Little Mix bandmates. She shared a sweet Instagram picture of her son hanging out with Leigh-Anne Pinnock's twin girls. Perri and her footballer fiancé Alex gushed that having Axel was 'the best thing that ever happened' to her. Leigh-Anne and her husband Andre Gray welcomed their twins, whose names have never been revealed publicly, just five days before Perrie. In the sweet image, Perrie was seen crouched on the floor cuddling Axel with Leigh-Anne next to them holding on to her two girls. The former Little Mixers beaming from ear-to-ear as their tiny tots enjoyed a play date. Axel looked adorable dressed in a mini Beşiktaş football kit - the team his father plays for. What is a panic attack? They are an exaggeration of your body's normal response to danger, stress or excitement. Symptoms can include: • A pounding or racing heartbeat • Feeling faint, dizzy or light-headed • Feeling very hot or very cold • Sweating, trembling or shaking • Nausea (feeling sick) • Pain in your chest or abdomen •Struggling to breathe or feeling like you're choking • Feeling like your legs are shaky or are turning to jelly • Feeling disconnected from your mind, body or surroundings
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Movie Theater Roof Collapses During ‘Final Destination: Bloodlines' Screening in Argentina
Attendees at a May 19 screening of 'Final Destination: Bloodlines' were in for an unfortunate surprise when the roof of the theater collapsed toward the end of the movie. The news was initially reported by the Argentine news site Infobae. No one was seriously injured, and the outlet reported it's believed that recent rain made the roof particularly vulnerable to collapse. Fiamma Villaverde, who attended the movie at Cinema Ocho with her 11-year-old, said they heard 'a really loud noise' that precipitated the event. 'At first, we thought it was part of the movie, because we were so involved; but then a huge piece fell on me,' she explained. Luckily she wasn't hit by the ceiling piece because 'I was leaning slightly over the armrest.' 'The truth is, we hadn't planned to go to the movies,' Villaverde also shared. 'It was my birthday, we were walking and happened upon the theater. Since the tickets were cheaper than the rest of the week, we said, 'Shall we?' We went in, bought some popcorn, and went into the theater. The show had just started.' Since the event Villaverde has stuffed from panic attacks and anxiety – and not just from the horror film, about a group of people who narrowly escape a deadly calamity, only to die one-by-one from a series of inventively unfortunate events. 'I'm undergoing psychiatric treatment and on medication. I have a hard time being in crowded places. I haven't been to the movies in years. I went because it was my birthday, and look what happened to me,' she added. Cinema Ocho has not responded to requests for comment. 'Final Destination: Bloodlines' opened to a massive $51 million from 3,523 theaters this month. The film is the first installment in the franchise in 14 years and has enjoyed its most popular opening weekend. The series record previously belong to 2009's 'The Final Destination' with a $27.4 million opening, or $41 million in today's figures. The post Movie Theater Roof Collapses During 'Final Destination: Bloodlines' Screening in Argentina appeared first on TheWrap.
CBC
25-05-2025
- Health
- CBC
As a new mom with postpartum illness, I asked for help. Instead, they threatened to contact child welfare
This First Person article is the experience of Lexie Howika, a Winnipeg mother of two and mental health advocate. For more info rmation about CBC's First Person stories, please see this FAQ. You can read more First Person articles here. My journey with mental health began a long time ago. I was just a teenager. And when I asked professionals for help back then, it was instantly given to me. But after I had my second son in 2024, that wasn't the case. Around three months postpartum, I started experiencing panic attacks. They were new for me — and terrifying. From there, I developed obsessions with my kids' health, my own health and our safety. I started having intrusive thoughts that made me upset and scared. I reached out to many people, including my doctor at the time, who kept trying to tell me I had postpartum depression. But I didn't feel depressed. My public health nurse seemed to ignore my messages, and when I confided in my therapist — hoping to find peace with the uncertainty of my intrusive thoughts — she threatened to contact child welfare officials. I felt stuck. I couldn't get the help I needed. I spent many nights researching places I could stay to get psychiatric help where I could also bring my baby. I called different clinics and support groups, but was only offered a "baby and me" group. I was referred to a psychiatrist three different times. Still, nothing. I felt completely isolated and scared. I was lucky to have my family, who supported me non-stop and without judgment. A lot of women don't have that kind of support — and that's when child welfare officials often end up getting involved. By the time I finally got help, I was having multiple panic attacks a day and suffering from what I didn't know at the time was severe obsessive compulsive disorder. I began my healing journey at the Crisis Stabilization Unit — a provincially run, short-term unit where I stayed for two weeks. For the first time, I wasn't judged by mental health professionals. I was heard. I was seen. Mothers can experience all kinds of mental illnesses and still be good moms. Eventually, it became clear how severe my case was, and I was transferred to the St. Boniface Hospital psychiatric ward, where I stayed for two months. That's where I started to unravel months of silent suffering — with the help of a psychiatrist I'm so grateful for. Over those two months, I adjusted to new medication, exposed myself to uncomfortable emotions, and learned how to cope with panic attacks. The staff at both the CSU and St. Boniface were crucial in my mental health journey. They played a huge role in helping me get back to the person I was before all of this. My psychiatrist told me I wouldn't be leaving the hospital at 100 per cent. I'd still have anxiety and panic attacks — but I'd have to put in the work. And that's exactly what I did. A desperate need for support As I began to heal, I reached out to Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew and different mental health professionals to talk about the lack of postpartum support and the care moms don't receive after having a baby. I believe Manitoba is in desperate need of a postpartum "baby and me" psychiatric facility — somewhere moms can be admitted and still access mental health services while bonding with their babies. (These kinds of facilities exist in the United Kingdom.) A few months after reaching out, I heard back from Shared Health's Mental Health & Addictions. They set up a meeting with other specialists, such as gynecologists, psychiatrists and health officials involved in women's health. We even discussed what it would look like for Manitoba to have a "baby and me" psychiatric facility. That would be my ultimate dream — but it can't stop there. Postpartum moms need consistent mental health check-ins throughout the first 18 months — not just a six-week checkup, where many doctors don't always conduct a full mental wellness exam. So many postpartum illnesses go unnoticed and undiagnosed, or they're just labelled as postpartum depression. I think there needs to be more information given to postpartum and postnatal moms, or any woman planning to have a baby. If I'd had more information, I could've identified what was happening. I wouldn't have felt so isolated. I wouldn't have felt so crazy. And I wouldn't have felt like a bad mom. Our mental health system is lacking, and we as a society hold so much stigma toward anything that doesn't follow the "rules" of depression. Mothers can experience all kinds of mental illnesses and still be good moms. Psychiatric wards often house patients with a mix of mental illnesses, and this creates chaos — not just for the health-care staff, but for those trying to heal. It's not always the right environment for recovery. My story isn't unique. And that's exactly why it needs to be heard — so that one day, stories like mine will be unique. I spent nearly three months away from my kids. I lost bonding time with my now one-year-old. I missed my older son's first day of kindergarten. I'm still getting my bearings. I'm still healing. But I finally feel like myself again. But I'm home. I'm healthy. I'm with my kids. If you or someone you know is struggling, here's where to get help:
The Independent
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Perrie Edwards opens up on how one shot led to severe panic attacks
Perrie Edwards has opened up on what triggered continuous panic attacks during the first episode of Alison Hammond 's Big Weekend on Friday, 15 May. The 31-year-old former Little Mix star opened up her home to the TV presenter and spoke candidly about her mental health. She also spoke about how her fellow bandmates still talk about former member Jesy Nelson following her decision to leave the group. Edwards revealed that her panic attacks began after consuming an over-the-counter shot during a trip to Las Vegas with Little Mix. The panic attacks that followed were severe, with some causing temporary paralysis and loss of vision.
