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Downton Abbey star Tuppence Middleton said her mental health struggles often means she is late for work, and she is unable to cope with sudden changes in plan or routine13:37, 14 Feb 2025Tuppence Middleton attends the World Premiere of “Downton Abbey: A New Era” at Cineworld Leicester SquareDownton Abbey star Tuppence Middleton has spoken about the mental health problem that leaves her struggling every day. Tuppence, 37, who played Lucy, wife of Tom in Downton, suffers with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.The OCD leaves her opening and closing her front door eight times when she leaves the house, photographing her appliances every day and fearing supermarkets.In an extract from her new book Scorpions, she said: “My mind is full of scorpions. Devious, nimble little beasts that have occupied my head for the best part of 30 years. A cerebral itch, impossible to scratch. They wield their own special power over my brain, shaping the architecture and rhythm of my thoughts.Tuppence Middleton attends the press night after party for “The Motive And The Cue” at The National Theatre “I know these creatures well, but they know me better. I am their dutiful puppet, stuck inside an endless loop of sleepless nights and watchful days. They answer to another name, this nest of scorpions: obsessive compulsive disorder.”Tuppence has said the OCD often means she is late for work, and she is unable to cope with sudden changes in plan or routine. Tuppence said: “It is leaving the house that presents me with the biggest challenge. In the midst of my obsessive thought cycles, I might send a quick message to my agent/friend/family member to say I am running late. Transport issues, I’ll say. Then I start my counting to eight routine again.”Close and lock the front door. Pull at the door’s handle for a count of 8, to make sure it is firmly closed. Push against the door for a count of 8, to make sure it can’t be pushed open. Pull the door for a count of 8. Push the door for a count of 8. Pull the door for a count of 8. Push the door for a count of 8. Pull the door for a count of 8. Push the door for a count of 8. Continue until I am satisfied it is closed.Tuppence Middleton in Downton Abbey (ITV)”I have begun to rely on a fairly simple coping mechanism: taking photographs. I have an online photo album that is forever in a state of full capacity due to the excess of mundane domestic photography I insist on housing there. I take and keep photographs of doors, ovens, locks, fridges, windows, lamps, candles and plug sockets, with the sole purpose of calming my anxious future mind.”I have more photographs of doors on my phone than I have of my friends.’Tuppence also revealed she has emetophobia – the fear of being sick.Article continues belowSpeaking with The Guardian in 2021, Tuppence, from Bristol, said OCD is often made fun of’ and associated with obsessive cleaning and tidying, but that it’s different for everyone.OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) is a mental health condition characterized by:OCD is not just about being “neat” or “organized”-it can be distressing and time-consuming, interfering with daily life. Treatment options include therapy (like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Exposure and Response Prevention) and medication (such as SSRIs). More

Good Morning Britain host Rob Rinder was forced to halt the ITV morning show in its tracks on Friday as he issued a breaking news announcement to viewersTVMonde Mwitumwa13:30, 14 Feb 2025Updated 13:50, 14 Feb 2025Good Morning Britain’s Rob Rinder brought the ITV morning show to a standstill to deliver a breaking news announcement.During Friday’s (February 14) episode, Rob, 46, and co-host Charlotte Hawkins, 49, were presenting the day’s headlines when one particular segment caught everyone’s attention.Rob interrupted the programme to share that The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) had found parents could save up to £300 annually by switching to cheaper brands offering the same nutritional benefits as more expensive ones. They discovered that some brands cost more than people’s weekly benefits, causing some parents to skip meals to afford them.The CMA has suggested major changes, including the NHS having its own non-brand baby formula or existing products being supplied in non-branded containers in hospitals to minimise brand influence.Rob Rinder was forced to halt the ITV morning show for breaking news(Image: More

Emmerdale fans are convinced that a soap legend is set to make a return to the village, as they ‘work out’ who will take down Caleb Miligan after his recent actions13:23, 14 Feb 2025Updated 15:14, 14 Feb 2025Emmerdale return ‘sealed’ for legend 39 years after debut to ‘take down Caleb Miligan'(Image: More

EastEnders fans have predicted that Grant Mitchell could be set for a surprise romance as he returns to Walford after six years away from the square13:16, 14 Feb 2025EastEnders Grant Mitchell’s new Walford romance ‘revealed’ – but she’s married(Image: More

EXCLUSIVE: First Dates icon Fred Sirieix has opened up about how he keeps the fire burning in his 10-year relationship with his partner Fruitcake this Valentine’s Day13:12, 14 Feb 2025First Dates legend Fred Sirieix has opened up about how he maintains the spice in his relationship with his mystery partner Fruitcake.Former I’m A Celeb campmate Fred first announced his engagement in March 2020, but the pair have now been together for the past decade after meeting on the streets of Peckham. Fruitcake has appeared alongside Fred in Celebrity Gogglebox, but decides to keep her real name and occupation under wraps.As Valentine’s Day is in full swing, we spoke to Fred about how he keeps the spark and spice alive during his decade-long romance as he teamed up with Knorr on their new campaign.Fred shared: “I think having clear communication and shared interests allows us to keep the spice in our relationship, you’re both a team and supporting each other, rather than being against each other. So I definitely think having that teamwork and shared interest within the relationship is the key to keeping that spice alive.”Fred has been dating Fruitcake for the past decade(Image: More

Black Sabbath are reuniting for their final ever gig in Birmingham this summer, but fans have been left fuming with ticket sales after they disappeared at an alarming rate12:59, 14 Feb 2025Updated 13:08, 14 Feb 2025Black Sabbath fans have been left in total shock.Metal enthusiasts are absolutely fuming after a ticket-buying frenzy for the band’s final show in Birmingham this summer left many empty-handed. Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne is set to jam out one more time with his Black Sabbath mates for a charity concert in Birmingham on 5th July.The heavy metal icons will be topping the bill at a one-off festival at Villa Park, with a lineup including Metallica, Pantera, Slayer, Gojira and Anthrax. Controversy hit the fan before the tickets even went on sale, with prices soaring to a jaw-dropping £795 for just one ticket.Packages are priced from a steep £495 to £795, but it’s all for a good cause, with proceeds going three ways – Birmingham Children’s Hospital, Acorn Children’s Hospice and Cure Parkinson’s.Ozzy will be performing for one final time in July(Image: More

Apple TV viewers have suddenly realised that Severance’s most “horrifying” storyline includes one vital character that many fans of the series have “forgotten” about10:49, 14 Feb 2025Severance fans are deeply disturbed by one forgotten character’s “horrifying” plot twist.Fans were introduced to Gabby back in season one as Mark’s sister Devon prepares for labour at a cabin lodge with her husband Ricken. Throughout their interaction, Devon begins to realise that Gabby was Severed for the duration of her pregnancy and doesn’t remember who she is.Over on X/Twitter, someone wrote a grisly tweet about the season one character. It was revealed that the wealthy mother had herself Severed so that she could give birth to her child, meaning her Outie wouldn’t have to endure the pain.They typed: “Thinking of Gabby’s Innie and how she’s only conscious during labour. She gives birth and gives the baby a name it won’t bear and when she’s conscious again, it’s to birth another.”Devon slowly realises that Gabby was Severed in preparation for the birth of her child(Image: More

Maura Higgins and Pete Wicks have reportedly called time on their romance, just weeks after the Love Island star tried to deny their relationship on Loose Women10:01, 14 Feb 2025Updated 10:02, 14 Feb 2025Maura Higgins reacts to last nights Love Island trailerReality TV faves Pete Wicks and Maura Higgins have reportedly hit the brakes on their love story.According to reports, the duo reckon they’re “better off as friends” after a series of tiffs after their stints on Strictly Come Dancing and I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! last year.Maura got previously opened up about their potential love life while she was roughing it in the jungle, but they never slapped an official label on it. The pair, who were mates for six years, have been doing the teasing fans with their romance for months now.They were spotted sharing a smooch during a dinner date in Soho back in August. But it seems the flame’s fizzled out before they took things any further.The pair have reportedly parted ways (Image: More