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Roman Kemp has revealed he used to think taking his own life was the "only way to stop" the pain he was going through.The Capital Breakfast star, 29, has opened up about his harrowing mental health battle, and the suicidal thoughts he used to suffer.Roman said he "couldn't stop crying" at one point in his life, and he was worrying about everything.The radio host bravely spoke about hitting rock bottom on Steven Bartlett's Diary of a CEO podcast.On the podcast, the former I'm A Celeb star explained he thought about jumping in front of a train in 2019 - after coming off antidepressants.Speaking on the episode, he said: "When you're in that zone, in an absolute spiral, everything goes into a blur."All I know I was in my house sat in my pants and I couldn't stop crying."I couldn't stop worrying about everything. My head was going like a whirlwind."He went on to say he felt hopeless as he struggled against the voices in his head.Roman continued: "I was worrying about stuff that wasn't even logical."I can't describe what my brain was telling me.

Roman Kemp has never shied away from speaking about his mental health.The former Capital FM presenter, 31, has talked candidly about his suicidal thoughts, being on anti-depressants and also the death of his dear friend, Joe Lyons, who took his own life in 2020, also aged 31. Roman has had some issues with his physical wellbeing, revealing he suffered from sleep apnoea in 2022, caused by his hectic work schedule. On Friday, he quit the Capital breakfast show, and everyone is excited to see what he will do next.

Roman Kemp has been praised for his honesty after giving a candid update about his health. The Capital FM DJ appeared on podcast The News Agents and spoke to journalist Emily Maitlis about the need for young people to be equipped to manage their mental wellbeing.

Capital Breakfast presenter Roman Kemp has made his fair share of television appearances over the years. From a stint in the Australian jungle as part of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! to his recent BBC Three documentary Roman Kemp: Our Silent Emergency, looking at the mental health crisis following the death of his friend and Capital colleague, Joe Lyons, Kemp’s career is on an upward trajectory.

ROMAN Kemp has opened up on suffering "majorly" from depression since the age of 15 and how his mum saved him as he felt the "lowest in his life" 18 months ago. The Capital FM host, 28, told how he enlisted the help of parent Shirlie Holliman when he was "in such a state" and "just wanted the state to stop".

ROMAN Kemp made an emotional appeal for anyone "struggling" with their mental health to get help after he lost his close friend Joe Lyons. Roman's Capital FM producer pal died suddenly last week.

Roman Kemp today urged anyone who is "struggling" with their mental health to seek the help they need.