EastEnders star Melissa Suffield, 32, admits she's 'consumed with constant fear and dread' as she opens up on her mental health struggles

EastEnders star Melissa Suffield, 32, has revealed she is struggling with her mental health, stating she is "consumed with constant fear and dread." She shared this in a candid Instagram post, admitting her mental state isn't great and she's experiencing anxieties she never had before. Suffield, who played Lucy Beale in the soap for six years until 2010, expressed her desire to overcome these feelings, as they are starting to bother her. She aims to be honest about difficult times, emphasizing that while she is "fine," she is often stressed and overwhelmed, which is uncharacteristic for her. This mental health disclosure comes after Suffield recently sought help from a specialist to address physical pain in her back and hips, stemming from postnatal issues after giving birth to her son in March 2020. She has been working on correcting her posture and walking patterns, which she explained have developed to compensate for the pain but have created further problems. Suffi... download the app to read more