Irish singer Sinead O'Connor has spoken candidly of how dangerous her mental health issues had become.
The 53-year-old Dublin-born star has spoken to Irish broadcaster RTE in an interview on Saturday with comedian Tommy Tiernan where she spoke of how she was "seriously in danger of dying."
The songstress sparked concern by posting a tear-ridden 12-minute video on Facebook in August 2017 where she revealed her suicidal ideation for the two years prior.
She later posted to reassure her fans that she was not wanting to end her life after her post sparked concern.
Recalling the terrifying events, Sinead, who now goes by Shuhada Sadaqat since converting to Islam, said in the chat: '"There was s*** going on in my life that drove me a bit mental in the midst of which I had a radical hysterectomy which would drive anyone mental."
She went on to describe how she struggled with friendships and suffering from agoraphobia - a fear of open spaces.
"Do I have lots of friends? No I don't, no," explained Sinead. "I suppose because I was a bit lonely, I am also agoraphobic, which nobody knows about, I never discuss that, which is a fear of open spaces so I don't go out much.
Sinead admits she still has concerns that when she finds a friendship that the friends aren't always genuine.
"It would be rare for me to experience people who want to be friends with me just because they like me," she said, "there is usually a job or something else in it."
She concluded: "And I have become untrusting of people. I became cynical, so I am not great at making friends. I am lacking in that department."
The outspoken musician revealed that she can "laugh about it now" but the suffering had become too much.
She spoke about how important it was for her to reach out and get the help she needed.
"There is no point looking back or behind, if you get well you just keep looking forward," she declared.
"If I hadn't done the reaching out that I did do I wouldn't be sitting here, talking now, I really wouldn't."
Sinead will be going on tour over the next few months in the countries across Europe, North America, and also perform in her native Ireland.
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