Meshel Laurie admits she's had 'a breakdown'

Meshel Laurie has opened up about her recent ‘year from hell’ which has so-far been dominated by financial woes and online trolling.

The media personality also revealed her reasons for stepping back from both breakfast radio and The Project, amid worsening personal battles.

“(In) early 2019, I was in a situation where I was having a breakdown basically,” she told McKnight Tonight.

“I was drinking heavily every night (and) tweeting, a hideous combination.”

The 45-year-old went on to explain how she became ‘manic’ for a period, a feeling which was spurred on by the baring the responsibility of caring for her dying father.

This pressure ultimately led to Meshel quitting her lucrative breakfast radio gig as she ‘couldn’t cope’.

She also decided to take a step back her role as a panellist on The Project.

'I'd worked hard for a long time and I'd always enjoyed [working in the media] but I just hit a wall, you know?' she said.

This worry was compounded by an increasing reliance on alcohol and the questionable online behaviour which it spurred on.

“I'm laughing because it's so insane [but] I'd literally be in my bath drinking red wine tweeting obscenities at the Prime Minister!” she said.

Earlier this week, Meshel once again made headlines when she admitted Today host Georgie Gardener came to her aid amid the online struggles.

“She was really kind and she was just saying... ‘Switch off, mate. Let it go, get some sleep, tomorrow's another day’ sort of thing,” she said on podcast TV Blackbox.

“And I did. I just switched it off, I put it down.”

If you are concerned about the mental health of yourself or a loved one, seek support and information by calling Lifeline on 13 11 14, Mensline on 1300 789 978, or Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800

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