Author: David Pike

David Pike is an experienced news journalist with over 20 years experience as a UK News editor for WTX News and other news publications.

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Rishi Sunak accused of delay over bullying probe into deputy PM Dominic Raab PM Rishi Sunak is being accused of delaying a decision on the future of his deputy, Dominic Raab, who is facing eight formal complaints of bullying. A lawyer-led inquiry into the allegations was expected to be published on Thursday, but that did not happen, prompting opposition parties to accuse the PM of “dithering”. Mr Sunak needs to decide whether Mr Raab has…

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Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Several of Friday’s front pages are dominated by the conclusion of a report into bullying allegations against Deputy PM and Justice Secretary Dominic Raab. The funeral of Paul O’Grady and a SpaceX rocket are splashed on the newspapers.  Dominic Raab probe The Daily Telegraph reports that Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab will fight to keep his cabinet job following an official inquiry into allegations of bullying. The paper notes…

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Selma Blair has opened up about her mental health struggles (Picture: John Shearer/Getty Images)

Selma Blair tried to take her life ‘a few times’ while battling symptomsof her then-undiagnosed multiple sclerosis.

The Cruel Intentions actress, 50, spent years living with the physical and mental impact of the incurable disease before she finally received her diagnosis in August 2018.

Selma admitted she got so desperate before doctors worked out she was dealing with that she ‘attempted suicide’.

The mum-of-one, who has son Arthur, 11, with her fashion designer ex Jason Bleick, 49, revealed in a cover interview for May’s British Vogue magazine: ‘As an adult, the lassitude and anxiety (from her MS) became terrifying, actually.

‘I made mistakes. Wished myself dead. Attempted suicide. A few times. Out of desperation.’

Selma also opened up about how life on film sets was so painful while living with her undiagnosed illness – which attacks the immune system and causes nerve damage to the brain and spine – she would numb her pain and anxiety with tranquilisers and alcohol.

Selma has been open about her physical and mental health battle (Picture: Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

She said: ‘Sets were excruciating sometimes with the exhaustion and the tics. I took benzos and Klonopin (used to prevent seizures and anxiety disorders.)

‘I didn’t abuse those things, just alcohol. But I was lost and sad and could hardly ever smile. Hence my roles, I imagine.’

Selma previously opened up about one of her suicide attempts in her 2022 autobiography Mean Baby: A Memoir of Growing Up.

She said it came after a painful break up from her physical education horse trainer, Todd.

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Selma sneaked into his closet as he slept and swallowed a bottle of Tylenol with tequila, but changed her mind about wanting to die and woke up Todd and told him what she’d taken.

Her recovery was brutal as her mum told her she was dead to her due to her suicide attempt.

Selma told Elle magazine about her late mother’s reaction: ‘It’s the worst thing she did to me. I know I broke her trust.

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‘I had tried to kill myself – even if it was only for 10 minutes. As outlandish and critical as she was, she would never get over one of us dying, especially by our own hand.

‘I was dead to her for two years – either as punishment or perhaps she was bracing herself for the next time.’

Need support?
For emotional support you can call the Samaritans 24-hour helpline on 116 123, email [email protected], visit a Samaritans branch in person or go to the Samaritans website.

If you’re a young person, or concerned about a young person, you can also contact PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide UK. Their HOPELINK digital support platform is open 24/7, or you can call 0800 068 4141, text 07860039967 or email: [email protected] between the hours of 9am and midnight.

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