Sam Thompson details therapy visits and sister Louise's support amid 'tough' time
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Despite Sam Thompson's happy-go-lucky attitude to life, the star admits life isn't always so cheery. The reality star, who split from girlfriend Zara McDermott last month and admitted to having a 'tough' time over Christmas, was refreshingly honest during a new chat with Mirror.
"I'm really, really lucky to be in an industry that I absolutely adore. It taps into a part of me that allows me to access joy and happiness and energy. But, you know, that does not mean for one second that I don't have days like everybody does where I'm down and I’m having a tough time,” says Sam, 32.
“Of course, we all do and I'm no different at all. Sometimes I, I'm a victim of people saying ‘Oh he never turns off’, of course I turn off but I'm just very lucky to do what I do. I talk to people about struggling a lot actually. I go to therapy, I’ve been going to therapy for years, I do loads of stuff. For someone like me, it's really better to talk about how I feel and I'll never, I'll never stop that.”.
As we applaud Sam on his open attitude to talking about mental health, the TV star jests that he’s always been one to let it out. “One thing about me, I'm a moaner, always in my entire life, always moaned! That’s actually quite healthy for me because I, you get things out and you don't internalise things.”.
One thing Sam is clearly grateful for is his support system, with the star living next door to his sister, Louise Thompson, her partner Ryan Libbey and their son, Leo. Clearly treasuring his relationship with Louise, Sam explains, “It's amazing having Louise there and she's an amazing mum. One of my biggest comforts, if I'm ever going through a hard time, is my neighbours next door. I live my life at a very fast pace and there's a lot going on, so when I go to their place it's just such a family unit and it's a beautiful place to be. Louise is running after Leo, my nephew, and Ryan's running after Louise - it's all manic madness, but it's so warm and cosy and lovely.”.
