Posted: 22:45, November 4, 2022 | Updated: 22:48, November 4, 2022
Gemma Collins has revealed she suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder after a terrifying experience two years ago. The Former The Only Way is Essex star, 41, revealed in an Instagram Live that she almost lost her ‘life savings’ and was buying her £1.3million dream home in Essex when the bank froze all her accounts . Gemma said she was “traumatized” by the experience, which happened while her father Alan was in hospital battling Covid-19 and nearly “died”. ‘I was traumatised’: Gemma Collins has revealed she suffers from PTSD after almost losing her £1.3m Essex home and life savings while her father was in hospital battling Covid-19 Gemma went on an Instagram Live with a friend called Andie who had a similar experience with frozen accounts. “This happened to me two years ago. The shock, the embarrassment, I couldn’t sleep, I felt sick, I felt like I was uncomfortable, like “am I a criminal?” Gemma said. “You know what, the guy on the end of the phone, I was so upset, I was crying on the phone, I was like, ‘I’m going to lose my house, I’m going to lose my house!’ Trying times: Gemma said she was ‘traumatized’ by the experience, which happened while her father Alan was in hospital battling Covid-19 and nearly ‘died’ “They read from a script, without emotion, they tell you ‘go to the branch.’ “I couldn’t see my dad in the hospital. I went into the branch and the lady was very nice, I started crying in the bank. They didn’t care.’ Gemma said she has PTSD from her experience. Stressful: The former TOWIE star, 41, revealed on Instagram Live that she almost lost her ‘life savings’ and was buying her dream home in Essex (pictured) when the bank froze all her accounts “You know what, the guy on the end of the phone, I was so upset, I was crying on the phone, I was like, ‘I’m going to lose my house, I’m going to lose my house!’” Pictured is her house
What is PTSD?
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder caused by very stressful, frightening or disturbing events. People with PTSD often suffer from nightmares and flashbacks of the traumatic event, and may experience insomnia and difficulty concentrating. Symptoms are often severe enough to have a serious impact on the person’s daily life and may appear immediately after the traumatic event or years later. PTSD is thought to affect around one in three people who have a traumatic experience and was first recorded in the First World War in soldiers with shell shock. People who are worried they have PTSD should see their doctor, who could recommend a range of psychotherapy or antidepressants, the NHS says. Combat Stress operates a 24 hour helpline for veterans who can be contacted on 0800 138 1619. “I would have lost my house, in that account I had my savings, I would have been in the creek,” he said. “I never mentioned it to anyone. I was supposed to go to the financial mediator, but my father was dying. I was buying a house, which should have been an amazing experience. “I was traumatized, I actually have PTSD from that experience.” Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder caused by very stressful, frightening or disturbing events. Gemma, who is engaged to her fiance Rami Hawash, celebrated moving into her dream home in Essex early last year. The bubbly blonde has set up home in a massive five-bedroom barn-turned-property, with around an acre of land and four en-suite bathrooms. She also previously revealed that her father was finally on the road to recovery after his battle with Covid and was thrilled to learn that her home purchase had finally gone through. Speaking on her podcast she said: “When I took my dad to see the house, he loved it. “I told him at the hospital dad that the house is all over and I just see lights in his eyes.” She then added: I’m so excited about it. All in all it was a positive positive week for me.’ Gemma rose to fame on TOWIE in 2011 but left the show in 2019. Famous face: Gemma shot to fame on TOWIE in 2011 but left the show in 2019
