Helen Flanagan Discusses OCD and Mental Health

Helen Flanagan has candidly shared her struggles with Pure O OCD and mental health issues on the podcast 'The Life of Bryony.' The former Coronation Street actress recounted how her intrusive thoughts led her to believe she had cheated on her ex-fiancé Scott Sinclair, despite having no evidence of wrongdoing; this incident occurred after she noticed a red lipstick mark on another man's face during a night out. Flanagan, who has three children with Sinclair, has also dealt with postnatal depression and ADHD, revealing that her mental health challenges contributed to her relationship difficulties. She expressed fear of her children being taken away if she disclosed her OCD diagnosis and praised her mother for support. Recently, she began dating construction firm boss Robbie Talbot after her split from Sinclair in October 2022. Flanagan also discussed overcoming an eating disorder that lasted for years, stating she has just started eating bread again after a long struggle with food.