Dr Alex George has candidly revealed that he takes medication in order to treat his anxiety in a brave post on Instagram on Saturday.
The former Love Island star, 30, urged his fans to follow his lead and to '#postyourpill' in order to end the stigma around the use of medication to treat mental health.
He explained that he was 'proud' of himself for 'taking control of his health' and asked his followers to help him 'take a stand' against medication stigma.
Brave: Dr Alex George has candidly revealed that he takes medication in order to treat his anxiety in a brave post on Instagram on Saturday
The A&E doctor shared an image of his open hand holding a pill, his wave tattoo tribute to his late brother Llŷr visible on his wrist.
Alongside the powerful picture, he wrote: 'I have been thinking quite hard about whether to post this, but I feel it’s the right thing to do.
'So many people live with medication stigma everyday, a fear that they will be judged as being weak or discriminated against, simply for taking a pill to help with their mental health.
Inspiring: The former Love Island star, 30, urged his fans to follow his lead and to '#postyourpill' in order to end the stigma around the use of medication to treat mental health
'The other day I did a poll on my stories and 75% of you have faced medication stigma. That is so sad.'
He revealed: 'I take medication, alongside therapy and self care, to help with my anxiety. I really needed this treatment but for years I didn’t access it, on reflection I was worried about what people would think.
'I can tell you now, I am not ashamed. I AM PROUD to take control of my own health. This does not make me weak or less able, it makes me stronger.