Matthew MacNabb has opened up about his mental health struggles during his time in the Love Island villa.
The Love Island star admitted he had had a "crazy few months" before he entered the villa and was devastated after he lost one of his best friends just two weeks before he arrived on the show as a Casa Amor bombshell.
He has now opened up about his experience on the show, revealing he spoke to a psychologist and "cried for a solid hour", as he praised the Love Island cast and crew for helping him to embrace the "ups and downs" of life.
In an honest Instagram post, he explained: "My life has been crazy the past few months. From one of my best friends passing away two weeks before Love Island, to entering the villa and experiencing all that came with it.
"I’m not going to lie, the first week in the villa I struggled a lot. I was thinking of my friend and wanted my loved ones around me. Meanwhile, I was wanting to be my usual happy, positive self to really show who I was.
"I haven’t told anyone this, but I met with the psychologist when I was in the villa and cried for a solid hour.
"She helped me so much and made me realise that this life is an adventure and with any adventure, there are ups and there are downs."
He urged fans going through similar emotions to "embrace" them and always be "present".
"However, that is the journey and as long as you realise that, you will be okay," he added.
"So embrace it, be present, be grateful and you will start to live your adventure to the best of your ability.
"This life is an amazing story and you are the main character in it. Live without fear, go for what you want, because someday the story will end, so make it epic."
Matt went on to thank the team behind the show for being "so supportive and amazing" as they supported him through his emotions.
"I just want to thank @itv2 and @loveisland for being so supportive and amazing throughout," he said.
"You are an amazing group of people."
In the final words of his Instagram post, he added a link to help others who might be struggling and urged them to reach out for support.
"If you or anyone you know need to talk to someone, please go to hubofhope.co.uk and type in your post code for the most appropriate charity. #LoveIsland #MentalHealthAwareness," he added.
For emotional support you can call the Samaritans 24-hour helpline on 116 123, email jo@samaritans.org , visit a Samaritans branch in person or go to the Samaritans website.
