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Monique Fontana has opened up about her struggle with mental illness after revealing last year that she she suffers from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
The vet technology student spoke about her battle and how her AFL star partner Patrick Cripps has helped out during her recovery as she attends regular therapy.
'I’m happy to be open about it, I reckon there’s a lot who suffer with OCD traits, but you get too embarrassed and don’t get diagnosed,' Fontana told The Daily Telegraph.
Honest: Monique Fontana has spoken candidly about her mental health struggles and how her AFL star partner Patrick Cripps helps her
'It’s nice to have a diagnosis. It can be really debilitating and exhausting. It’s good to get it managed and under control. I do dialectical behavioural therapy and that’s kind of been a life saver,' she continued.
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