Celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal on being sectioned by his wife and “triggered” by The Bear

[@davidloveday8473]

Enormous respect to Heston, and Melanie, for speaking so openly and bravely

[@johngilmore697]

Heston's been sectioned? You're kidding! Jesus, who's gonna be next?

[@Liverpool1ne]

@@johngilmore697 you for posting the same comment three times on one video.

[@johngilmore697]

@@Liverpool1ne Look, I know it must be difficult being a kid, not a lot of schemes... But, you know, I'm not the borough. I wish I was ..

[@Liverpool1ne]

@@johngilmore697 ah peep show, very good.

[@harryrushton5270]

The power of a good woman/partner.

[@MallenBaker]

Wow. I'm so used to seeing Heston as a master in his environment, and a consummate performer, to see him so emotionally broken as he is here is astonishing and heartbreaking.

[@M4T1J4P0]

Actually, this could be him at his very strongest ever. Denial is a mf and he doesn't have a shred of it here.

[@scottstevens78]

​@@M4T1J4P0 this. Amazing.

[@carolineramage7480]

He seems heavily medicated to me. Weight gain is a side effect of psyche drugs.

[@LD-vn3zu]

Wow yeah it’s shocking. If it can happen to him it could happen to anyone.

[@carolineramage7480]

@LD-vn3zu what do you mean? Why wouldn't he be an unlikely candidate? I think he's right in the firing line. Hospitality is soooooooo stressful. Especially at his level.

[@ajsctech8249]

Respect to Blumenthal for doing this interview, it couldn't have been easy .It really helps other people in society get help and not to be ashamed to fix a mental health problem. I also think this interview will help him recover.

[@KK-lg8uz]

they're not aware of whats causing it though, and hes just being medicated. Sadly its his diet, food is directly associated to BPD and other mental health disorders. If youre interested you can look up work done by Harvard researchers Dr. Georgia Ede and Dr. Chris Palmer

[@catherinewoolf504]

@@KK-lg8uz I hope you aren’t referring to bipolar as BPD because they are two completely different things. BPD is borderline personality disorder, I should know because I have it. It definitely isn’t related to food or diet

[@duncanhewitt6557]

​@@KK-lg8uzI have manic depression and it has nothing at all to do with diet.

[@johngilmore697]

Heston's been sectioned? You're kidding! Jesus, who's gonna be next?

[@Muzakman37]

@@johngilmore697 You. Pack your bags and get ready, they'll be round in the morning.

[@wonderwoman5528]

I wish him long health and happiness. Very brave to speak out

[@joohara1985]

❤ here here

[@johngilmore697]

After all, did not our Lord not send a lowly earthworm to comfort Moses in his torment?

[@davem9204]

The massive lack of sleep can really screw you up. I've seen this the effects of this on someone who ended in a similar state to Heston. The importance of getting a decent amount of sleep is so undervalued when it comes to mental health.

[@djcolinbell]

Reading at 2am as I can't sleep😮

[@sal50111]

Hi 😊...same. Im bi-polar. Love the peace of the twilight hours.❤

[@damienkearns3654]

💯% true. I can't sleep at all some nights and then 4 hours at a maximum though exhaustion other nights. And I have complex spinal injuries causing chronic pain from a car crash. That makes it so much harder.

[@ljones2087]

@@sal50111 you're not you need to sort out your life. There is no genetic evidence of bipolar disorder. Big pharama pumping you full of pills for skrilla.

[@peakingmantis5331]

Sleep is so incredibly important for recovery and longevity as a human being. Lack of sleep is so so dangerous.

[@aviewthroughthelens]

Well done Heston and Melanie for coming out and speaking so honestly and openly.

[@joohara1985]

❤ here here

[@leftblank]

He was NOT sectioned by his wife. He was sectioned by a doctor and this was ran past other doctors and professionals, his wife signed to be the person that can talk on his behalf as someone who knows him best, SHE DID NOT SECTION HIM. writing that as the title gives the wrong impression of how all this works and scares people into thinking someone can get them sectioned against their will. ITS ALWAYS DOWN TO A DOCTOR! change the title BBC and clarify the process here. Mental health already has a lot of stigma around it without you adding to the fear!

[@jamesdixon3972]

she made the call how would she like it if the shoe was on the other foot. I've been sectioned and it's no joke the people who did it basically wanted to rob me

[@mascambios]

@@jamesdixon3972 I think you still need a little bit of help James. Seems you have lingering paranoia. Yes, no-one wants to be sectioned or have an in-patients stay but they do it for your safety. It's not taken lightly and people can't just demand it to happen. Further, given the state of mental health services they are not going to be giving someone a bed unless its doctor approved.

[@jamesdixon3972]

@mascambios they do it for the greater good not for the individuals benefit

[@jamesdixon3972]

@mascambios people can conspire against you gaslight you and lie about what youve been doing.-till it seems like you are mentally unwell but perhaps they have the problem. but thanks anyway

[@jamesdixon3972]

@mascambios imagine if this guy sectioned his wife" for her own good" there would be uproar from the feminists

[@kevinn1158]

What an incredible woman. Everybody should only hope to have such a caring person by their side. Thank you for sharing what is a very personal matter. Hopefully this saves others.

[@daniellamcgee4251]

Kudos for Heston, too, for allowing his wife by his side, in such a vulnerable, reality confused state, when you don't know what, or who to trust. That takes courage, too. Unfortunately, my beloved friend, also with bipolar disorder, etc., lacks that courage and trust, and has ended the friendship, possibly permanently this time. 💔

[@kevinn1158]

@ be strong. I hope your friend can find help and you can find peace.

[@joohara1985]

💓

[@jamesbomd3503]

It's called being a millionaire Wake up and smell the coffee There are thousands of kids in prison today with bipolar & nobody gives a fuck about them Heston is White woke and effing privilege The toast of the white upper classes in his day Lots of cocaine and drugs involved in the restaurant industry

[@fromwomantowomen]

He has got the means for her to comfortably stay at home and become his carer!

[@francesbernard2445]

Respect to Heston who has the courage to be open about what he has gone through.

[@jamesbomd3503]

Ohh please give it a rest fran you haven't got a clue if he's beating up his wife or not or making a life hell known what recreational drugs do to people on bipolar do you know how much cocaine involved in the restaurant industry

[@andreabetryin]

So much admiration for Heston being so vulnerable. I hope he and his family are healing, learning, and growing. 🤍

[@christinegivens9048]

I met this man in a little shop in Barnes in 2012. He was absolutely lovely to me. I’m so happy his wife got him help. What a talent. Be well HB. x

[@halitosis75]

No one cares you meet him in shop. It's about him not you

[@orangerelram1982]

​@@halitosis75 Don't be so jealous! We are all one 🙏

[@rhonanicdhughaill1768]

Dear BBC Newsnight, thank you for doing this interview but please change the misleading title - he was not 'sectioned by his wife'. Sectioning under the mental health act is done by health professionals. Loved ones can raise the alarm and ask for help, but they are not responsible for 'sectioning' people.

[@gulras2846]

It's a shocking title... In actuality, she saved his life. That should be the title

[@BobbySpringer1]

Agreed. Pure clickbait!

[@DJOverpar]

Very unlike the BBC......

[@relwaretep]

I'd tend to agree, on the other hand Blumenthal uses that word himself so one could argue they should put it in quotes to be fully accurate.

[@iamthebroker]

What is “sectioned”?

[@jgonsalk]

Very impressive how open he is to sharing this with everyone. Truly a hero for being willing to open up like this, so many people who are suffering need to see this so they know they aren't alone.

[@LC-uz3og]

I’ve been there before and fully recovered. I was sectioned for three months and diagnosed with bipolar. I am in remission from manic episodes, insomnia, psychosis etc for 12 years now. I have to manage stress levels and stay healthy but cognitively and emotionally I’m better than ever, no medication now either. Don’t see it as a life sentence, I know I did when I was first diagnosed. Thanks so much for speaking out about this it is so important to break the shame and stigma.

[@daninicole7392]

I was diagnosed with bipolar 3 years ago. Sending love to you and your family. You will find your own ways of managing this. I wish you all the best.

[@English_lifestyles]

8 years ago for me. Hope you're doing okay.

[@relwaretep]

Also three years ago for me. And suddenly, the previous 40 years of my life all made sense. Bit of a shock to my system heh. Hope you're all well!

[@KK-lg8uz]

look up Dr. Georgia Ede and Dr. Chris Palmer. Both Harvard researchers. It can be reversed.

[@MrCAMHARTLEY]

As a chef myself this industry is crushing and demanding and unrecognised for the mental health it strains and thank you Heston for your honesty and utter culinary genius of course. Much love to both Heston and Melanie for this. It can't have been easy atall but it will help many. Such a master of chefs. Hope he is on the right patch now to full recovery.

[@DavidGee88]

A sign of a real person with integrity to discuss and disclose private information

[@nighttrain1236]

He's fortunate to have such a wonderful wife.

[@tristanbuckoke9121]

Heston your a true legend mate being able to turn a issue into something that you are prepared to help others in the same boat . Well done and I wish you all the best with your healing mate . Cheers mate from Australia 🇦🇺

[@ladyskellington3296]

Bless Him, he looks so broken. I hope he continues to heal and she can find peace also. I wish much love to them both , so hard to be on the outside looking at someone you love crumble.

[@NyanyiC]

i hurt to see him like this.

[@leonielefaucheurwoodward789]

Poor Heston & Melanie. As a chef and a restaurant owner I fully understand the pressures. But his must of been 100% bigger than mine. This industry has to lead by example. And Heston speaking up is so brave. Deeply respect him. And wish him a very speedy recovery

[@KK-lg8uz]

Its actually related to his diet, its whats triggering his BPD. There is mounting evidence that mental health disorders are directly associated with the food we eat. In many cases it can be reversed. If you're interested you can look up work done by Harvard researchers Dr. Georgia Ede and Dr. Chris Palmer

[@joohara1985]

❤

[@chillingwithshillam]

Must have. All the best

[@troycollett8540]

And pressure to always outdo himself

[@deydododontdedoh.5672]

I was only thinking the other day about Heston, thinking how I missed his shows and not seen him for a long time on our TV screens. Now I know, I wish them both well and thank you for being so open to show mental health can affect everyone from all walks of life. Thank you. ❤

[@adamhotrod]

You can see how hard it is for Heston to do this and how he is still very much recovering. I've experienced two mental breakdowns in my life and the degree to which they can affect your thoughts and beliefs is horrendous. Bless you Heston, you've been strong for too long and now it's time to heal for a while. You will get through this experience and become a stronger and better person.

[@arabellacox]

Yes, I've had 4 and hospital isn't the living, caring environment you get with a physical illness. I've been abused, sexually abused by a male nurse and come home with PTSD every time. But, being sectioned saved my life!

[@hughgrection5674]

Just goes to show, it can happen to anyone 🤔 I’m a lifetime career chef, who has worked at a high level, and this man helped revolutionise food in the most unique way, he’s a true innovator 👍 Get better soon Heston, love to you both ❤

[@thebesttheworst2277]

Well said Sir, make sure YOU are looking after yourself also, helluva industry you're in.

[@KK-lg8uz]

sadly its his food thats causing his bipolar.

[@KK-lg8uz]

Its actually related to his diet. There is mounting evidence that mental health disorders are directly associated with the food we eat. In many cases it can be reversed. If you're interested you can look up work done by Harvard researchers Dr. Georgia Ede and Dr. Chris Palmer

[@lufcbaz570]

@@KK-lg8uz he's got bi polar disorder not borderline personality disorder. A lack of sleep and huge amounts of stress were the reasons it surfaced.

[@drbloomer6380]

Glad you are on the mend Heston! Went through something similar a few years ago myself. Left my Job and Society as it all became to much. Luckily things are on the mend and much better now. The Bipolar has been a blessing! Good health to you. ✌🏼

[@davidpattison5860]

I hope this helps at least one person , thanks to Heston and his wife for sharing , get well soon

[@lesliewood7940]

Thank you so much for this video, I am 10 years now since my last episode so in a lot of ways I feel like I am on the other side 🎉 I was diagnosed bi-polar at 38 and I can relate to how you described it so much. I have been sectioned twice and was really quite ill…..it has taken a while and with the love of my friends and family I have a normal life, doing well at my job and going on regular holidays 👍 … what has worked for me is focusing on what I call the 5 pillars - sleeping well, exercise, drinking sensibly, eating well and being honest with how I feel with the people closest to me…. The most important one is exercise, even if you don’t feel up to it………..I wish you all the very best ❤

[@alanrobertson3172]

Wishing Heston and his wife all the very best.

[@shunkadee1299]

It's so important for people with a public voice to speak up about mental health issues. All the best to you and your wife mate. Take care of yourself x

[@CherylsCreativeWorld33]

How brave of them to share this. I hope by doing this they help others. I wish them both well

[@ToCoSo]

My wife was a head chef, it took me 6 years to get her out of it, she cant go in town now on a bank holiday and cant do restaurants, the whole industry is so stressful and the businesses are always seemingly on the edge of failing, yet someone is making lots of money. It eats people up and spits them out.,

[@ceciliacopley7227]

Totally agree

[@peterlpool1387]

💯

[@KK-lg8uz]

Its actually related to his diet, its whats triggering his BPD. There is mounting evidence that mental health disorders are directly associated with the food we eat. In many cases it can be reversed. If you're interested you can look up work done by Harvard researchers Dr. Georgia Ede and Dr. Chris Palmer

[@1boyleb]

Usually the owner of the building making the money who is jacking up the rent and even if the business closes it doesn't matter because the property as an asset is usually increasing in value.

[@troycollett8540]

Not to mention the pressure of the reputation he has built up with his incredible food

[@ghengis430]

Oh Heston, thanks for sharing your vulnerability with us. I've been diagnosed for 11 years now. Relapse plan has helped me along with taking my meds. I'd always been on and off meds, and could never predict what was next. Taking care of myself, and trying not to obsess about every tiny detail helps. I hope you get the care and engage with it, that we all deserve. ❤

[@invisiblekid99]

Thei isnt the same thing, but one morning my wife went unconscious and fell over. I found her when i got home after a nightshit. We went to the doctor and he took her stats etc. He said get to hospital right now (abulance to slow to arrive) Her stats were off the charts too, so much that the doctors coudlnt undertand how she she said she felt fine and that her bkdy wasnt shutting down. They also said we were hours from death and likely not have a clue until it was too late. Thank you Heston for being open about this. Your are my chef hero and have eaten your imagination and food a number of times. Love to you and your family.

[@catie995]

Love and light to Heston. I'm a bipolar survivor too. Brave for speaking out.

[@markpoland5748]

Respect Heston for being strong and to Melanie for standing by and loving her man stay safe and well all on here in similar situations.

[@chrisjames3204]

Victoria Derbyshire to shark attack survivor, "Have you watched Jaws?, have you tried watching it? how about Jaws 2 or Deep Blue Sea?"

[@zamiadams4343]

All the best to Heston, I'm glad he got hospital care, I was in the hospital for my mental health, it's the best place for someone with mental issues.

[@jujutrini8412]

I hope you are feeling better now and have found a good regime.

[@KK-lg8uz]

diet triggers BPD, its by far the main driver of it. There is mounting evidence that mental health disorders are directly associated with the food we eat. In many cases it can be reversed. If you're interested you can look up work done by Harvard researchers Dr. Georgia Ede and Dr. Chris Palmer

[@KK-lg8uz]

its diet that triggers BPD. There is mounting evidence that mental health disorders are directly associated with the food we eat. In many cases it can be reversed. You can look up work done by Harvard researchers Dr. Georgia Ede and Dr. Chris Palmer

[@KK-lg8uz]

There is mounting evidence that mental health disorders are directly associated with the food we eat. It can be reversed. Look up work done by Harvard researchers Dr. Georgia Ede and Dr. Chris Palmer

[@KK-lg8uz]

There is mounting evidence that mental health disorders are directly associated with the food we eat.

[@AndrewBroadbent-dr8wb]

Lots of respect for being so open. Thank you.

[@amandamcleod9050]

WOW! I had absolutely no idea this had happened to Heston. This is burn out at its worst! Shows where I have been the last 5 years! My heart goes out to him and his family and wish him a manageable recovery!

[@gpw6287]

Respect to sharing your story and breaking down stigma regarding mental health. All the best to everyone suffering in one way or another. ❤

[@petermerison4002]

The guy is a genius and they say genius borders on madness sometimes. I'm glad he has got the help he needed and proud of both of them to talk about it which is fundamentally the hardest step.

[@thomaslangley1571]

No doubt It took a large amount of courage to look at the world and open up to such a traumatic personal subject. Great bloke.

[@smellz5970]

So very brave to speak so openly about your experience. Happy for you to have the love & support of your wife. We've missed your face. Keep moving forward, Heston. Best wishes x

[@Emulous79]

Mental illness is terrifying for the sufferer and the friends and family around them. I had a brother who started behaving bizarre, unpredictable, alien to us. He walked around naked, smashed things up, and told us he heard evil voices. He told us he saw his doppelganger one day. Was diagnosed schizophrenic and put on some American drug in '90s. I talked about some of this in school but got laughed at and outcast by "friends". It was shame at the time, also my mother's alcoholism. "Just deal with it". Then my brother died under the care of mental health workers. Just dropped dead of a heart attack while they took him out walking in the countryside. 29 years old. My drinking was there but got worse. Imagined revenge on the mental health people for killing him. Screwed a lot of things up since. I never trusted anybody for years. I know these were delusions or my own mental illness. I am glad there's less of a stigma nowadays and that honesty and enlightenment, illuminating the darkness, is the way.

[@emiscand]

That was a very rough road you had to take. Well done for getting through it.

[@Emulous79]

@@emiscand Thanks for saying so. I still think I had it easy compared to many for some reason.

[@west077]

Incredible strength from them both to share their experiences to help those going through a similar issue and educate those who do not know much about bi polar. Huge respect

[@hollywooda111]

Wow he looks and sounds utterly broken. Really hope he gets the help he needs poor guy.

[@mimib95]

He needs to step away for a significant amount of time so that he can re set and recover. Sorry to hear about his troubles.

[@vixenjunebaby]

It’s the medication

[@oracleoftruth]

They have him on antipsychotics which are major tranquillisers. I hope he can get therapy and get off those.

[@KK-lg8uz]

the tragic thing is his diet is whats triggering his BPD. There is mounting evidence that mental health disorders are directly associated with the food we eat. In many cases it can be reversed. Anyone interested can look up work done by Harvard researchers Dr. Georgia Ede and Dr. Chris Palmer

[@KK-lg8uz]

his diet is whats triggering his BPD. There is mounting evidence that mental health disorders are directly associated with the food we eat. In many cases it can be reversed. Anyone interested can look up work done by Harvard researchers Dr. Georgia Ede and Dr. Chris Palmer

[@paulbright821]

Total respect for them both to share this most intimate period so that others can benefit from not being afraid to have these discussions

[@Rubbafingaz1]

Wow he sounds a broken man but understandably... clearly been through a lot. I wish them both well and I hope this is the start of an amazing recovery.

[@Electricdreams21]

Yea almost unrecognisable

[@dannygreen5968]

So upsetting to see him this way. Really hope he makes a great recovery ❤

[@KK-lg8uz]

the tragic thing is his diet is whats triggering his bipolar, but food is his entire life. There is mounting evidence that mental health disorders are directly associated with the food we eat. In many cases it can be reversed. Anyone interested can look up work done by Harvard researchers Dr. Georgia Ede and Dr. Chris Palmer

[@adambrocklehurst4211]

Hes not a broken man, hes a man in treatment, he'll recover if he continues.

[@blackline66]

This is a VERY brave man. Thanks for sharing this. Thank you so much 😊 look at his wife supporting him. Well done Madame! 😊best to both of you and thanks again.

[@ttttiiimmy10bit]

I think sleeping that little for that long would make anyone go a bit mad tbh.

[@londontrada]

I agree, I think so many mental health problems are just a lack of sleep. We are not evolved to not sleep. Its been downhill since the invention of the light bulb.

[@joohara1985]

I am so sorry that you have had such a difficult and distressing time and so good to hear you interview about mental health issues! My dear son suffered a mental health decline and I was unable to save and rescue him from it. I wish you and your wife peace, love and recovery. With much kindness and gratitude for being so real x 🩵❤ Jo from North London #mentalhealthawareness #bekind #love #compassion #support

[@Sarahpreecenelsonnz]

I am so sorry

[@joohara1985]

@@Sarahpreecenelsonnz 💓

[@juliashearer7842]

Respect to both of them for their bravery in talking publicly about this.

[@PaulaSmith-c3r]

He doesn't look well. ❤❤ Take care 💗 Heston 💗 We don't respect our mind enough. I had to learn to STOP. STOP everything. For 54 years i took tons of abuse, bullying, trauma and kept going going going. I needed to STOP. Do not keep going. Listen to your mind , body and inner being. It's talking to you ❤

[@rozb554]

True, I have mental health issues, and always do what my grandma said which is to just "get on with it" even though that way of living is so insensitive.

[@PaulaSmith-c3r]

@rozb554 Stop and stand back and look at what is happening. If you are confused - write it down. Sit quietly on your own and listen. The answers will always come. There is power in prayer. I never believed in demons until now but as we have a soul, a spirit... negative spirits get in your body. I have to say doing deliverance prayers removed years of anxiety and depression ♥️🙏

[@PaulaSmith-c3r]

@@rozb554 Also ALWAYS listen to yourself...not others. ♥️ Live your life. When you are not your true authentic self it causes dis stress.

[@thomaslangley1571]

There must be countless others in the same situation. I'm so glad that Heston will be alright now. Legend. Chin up Heston, keep moving forward.

[@KK-lg8uz]

Its actually related to his diet, its whats triggering his BPD. There is mounting evidence that mental health disorders are directly associated with the food we eat. In many cases it can be reversed. If you're interested you can look up work done by Harvard researchers Dr. Georgia Ede and Dr. Chris Palmer

[@fidelmaclifton1723]

This poor man must have suffered so much. So glad he had so much love and support from his lovely wife. Wishing him well going forward. Thank you for sharing.

[@luderecausaludendi]

This is such a brave thing to do. And so helpful to others going through similar stuff. It’s a selfless act of help to others, to show himself this honestly. That’s a truly empathetic act of kindness on his part. Huge respect to him.

[@kr902]

Sincerely wish Heston and his incredible wife all the very best in their health and happiness.

[@joohara1985]

❤

[@paulineinnes5319]

Good luck Heston on your road to recovery,so brave for speaking out,what a beautiful and loyal wife you have.

[@brmc6145]

Unfortunately there is no recovery from bipolar, it's a lifelong mental health condition, I have it and will not recover unless there is a miracle cure

[@Twisted_One_DIsturbed]

Heston I have mental health issues and there is no shame in asking for help, I truly respect you for coming forward god bless and take care 🙏

[@jaycee3958]

Been a Chef for 28 years Now Bipolar, Epileptic, Mad Anxiety & 1 Heart Attack in all between the age of 37 & 47 - The Industry Fuks You proper!

[@chrisdee1583]

Buzzword bollocks.

[@InfraRed0]

Lost my father to bipolar as a young child, but he’d managed to inflict a reasonable amount of trauma on us in our formative years unfortunately. The help just wasn’t available for sufferers of ‘manic depression’ as it was known then

[@leewoodley4329]

We don’t know what goes on behind closed doors but Heston and his wife will pull through they have each other I wish you the best of health Heston

[@kristyjohnson2820]

Huge respect to Heston. There is phenomenal power in being authentically vulnerable. It ripples out into the world and keeps us all human.

[@KK-lg8uz]

theres more power if you understand whats causing it. Its his diet, its whats triggering his BPD. There is mounting evidence that mental health disorders are directly associated with the food we eat. In many cases it can be reversed. If you're interested you can look up work done by Harvard researchers Dr. Georgia Ede and Dr. Chris Palmer

[@fuzzykyrra]

Huge respect for Heston and his wife for speaking publicly about this. As a mental health nurse I've looked after patients who have been diagnosed with bipolar later in life (40s and above) - and as a person who was recently diagnosed with bipolar at age 48- this disorder can easily fly under the radar for years until the symptoms become extreme that the risk of harm to self is high. The stigma around mental illness needs to be eradicated so that folks access help for their mental health as easily and often as they do for any physical ailments because just like physical sickness, the outcomes for managing mental illness are far better when detected early.

[@ChillwithLaurenZen]

So much respect to Heston for opening up about this, thank you for your bravery in doing so.

[@Squadron_Bodron]

What about all the Israelis suffering under Hamas are they not brave?

[@Runningformylife1983]

Working 120hrs a week! On lack of sleep 20hrs a week?!?! Wth wow

[@mariaocleirigh6984]

Huge respect to both of them, this will be immensely helpful for others.

[@Gramercy_Stiffs]

I'll always see Heston's brilliance before I see his bi-polar. Thank you for being so honest.

[@paulbyrnes5940]

What a wonderfully honest interview. Hats off to all three participants. This has only got to help people x

[@marvinwright1873]

I worked as a support worker for ten years and bi polar was one condition I came across a lot and can go undetected for years as with my ocd so sorry this had happened but from my experience can be managed really well ,get well soon x

[@chrisfilmsstuff4666]

Thank you for being so open. My mother has suffered with extreme bi polar and manic depression my whole life. It's very difficult to explain to people what this does to people, so you highlighting it will make it so much easier for people to understand!

[@Chedog4444]

Amazingly talented man, and now incredibly brave! So much respect

[@bennyhillschineseblokechar3689]

Working 120 hour weeks!!! That's mental!!!

[@AdamGordon1]

Pun intended?

[@thepreviouslifeofg]

For 10 years

[@dan32113]

Not healthy. You can be driven, but.. Balance is key

[@shangc2781]

120 hours is my monthly contract. That's so much

[@Imjonjones2024]

Made him a multi millionaire though

[@sarahcarter9061]

Get Well Soon Heston

[@KK-lg8uz]

@@brmc6145 The food we eat triggers BPD and other mental health disorders. If youre interested you can look up work done by Harvard researchers Dr. Georgia Ede and Dr. Chris Palmer

[@Bazrad68]

Wow, I had no idea. What a tragedy for this culinary genius and his family. I hope he can come back and find his happy. I wish Heston and Melanie all the best for the future. ❤

[@outsidersongs2682]

One hard part of diagnosis after being successful is that you liked who you were, you had a strong self image, felt talented, knew your personality and then, on diagnosis it feels like you discover that all that happiness and brilliance and personality was just pathology, just symptoms and your whole sense of self feels stripped away. I am 13 years since diagnosis, meds are hard but... I learned my talents were not imaginary. Stable and medicated (and it can takes years to find the right med) I still have my talents. I still have my personality. I am just calmer now and pace myself better but re-entering my field has been a dfferent matter - meds are sedating but I take them for my loved ones. But Heston knowing he is still a brilliant chef might really help, just life needs a different pace now. I do get anxious that returning to my talents will be a trigger but it seems so far not to be. I hope that is reassuring for others on this life journey.

[@IsaLinaLuna]

His wife didn’t section him, she got professionals involved. Stuff like this is why vulnerable people worry about and get threatened with getting sectioned on their parents’/partner’s say-so.

[@davem9204]

Sectioning can only be done by the professionals anyway and it is usually done for the individual's own safety.

[@IsaLinaLuna]

@ thanks for repeating my point i guess?

[@_-LK-_]

@@IsaLinaLunaYou sound obnoxiously righteous.

[@IsaLinaLuna]

@@_-LK-_ no, i’m informed. tell me you have no experience in this area without saying it 🙄

[@jonrobinson8005]

I was wondering what happened to Heston after seeing him on tv a lot then nothing for years. Doing 120hrs a week for 10yrs is insane. Now I did a 56 hour continuous stretch to complete a commission piece but I then needed 3 days to recover and most of that was sleeping. I’m surprised he didn’t suffer from burnout or something else . No industry is worth doing that amount of hours and to remain sane and healthy.

[@chrismalan5319]

A very strong individual with an incredible passion for food.

[@KK-lg8uz]

sadly its the food thats triggering his BPD. Theres mounting scientific evidence that mental health disorders are directly associated to food

[@KK-lg8uz]

Its actually related to his diet, its whats triggering his BPD. There is mounting evidence that mental health disorders are directly associated with the food we eat. In many cases it can be reversed. If you're interested you can look up work done by Harvard researchers Dr. Georgia Ede and Dr. Chris Palmer

[@dawsonhinds8830]

Married, now divorced to a bi polar spouse, incredibly difficult for everyone involved. I appreciate his candour as classic diagnosis blames offers them blameless.

[@An-Orange-Fox]

Very brave, It shows how it could affect anyone.

[@user-om7rz2ic9k]

Thankyou both for speaking out and sharing your experience. Very brave. Wishing you both well

[@stdew07]

Chef world is crazy brutal

[@AndyH-e2g]

Maybe needlessly so. Life imitating art?

[@stdew07]

@AndyH-e2g it's cause the restaurant owners are greedy

[@benyameen91]

The world is crazy brutal, and it isn't working right.

[@jameshansing5396]

@@stdew07 not necessary .....

[@stdew07]

@@benyameen91 Yep brother 😢

[@markawhite888]

Their honesty will help so many people. It's ok not to feel ok...

[@boxingday11]

I have heart felt respect for him and his wife, but my heart bleeds for the people of this country that don’t get the treatment they so badly need (like myself) as the system breaks down, and only financially secure people can get this life saving treatment. Get well soon Heston🕊️

[@littlebirdy845]

Very brave to speak out about these conditions and his experiences. People in positions like his speaking about mental health will help lots of other men in particular to see there’s no shame in getting the help they might need. It’s ridiculous in 2024 that there is still stigma related to mental health. If more people spoke about it the world would be an easier place for everyone.

[@kevintravis5123]

poor hesten, he looks very poorly , i hope he recovers !

[@sianscountrylife4925]

Bipolar is often misdiagnosed as depression. When you're flying, your output of work can be extraordinary....but it's unsustainable in the long term . Many people misunderstand the highs ....the highs can be risk taking , dangerous and not at all funny ...the lows- deep, dark and equally dangerous. Getting a diagnosis is key and then taking mood stabilisers along with other appropriate meds. It can literally save a person's life .

[@kitdouglas9295]

Brave geezer. Fair play to his wife too.

[@civilpanda9422]

Fair play to them for speaking so openly about what is a painful and worrying exprrience. This will surely help so many others seek help. Best wishes to Heston for a full and healthy future with his lovely partner.

[@ChilliCheezdog]

A loving couple, strong and fearless, are a formidable force.

[@Timelord007]

i have bipolar & it is a terrible destructive mental illness, good on Heston & his wife speaking up about this illness

[@susanhodgson4893]

Get well soon Heston blessings for you and your family x

[@joohara1985]

❤

[@emmajk7433]

Humbled and appreciative for Heston sharing like this. Thank you.

[@daniellerichard1385]

He seems drugged to the gunnels. Sad to see what stress does to someone. Being sectioned will result in PTSD - the cure can be worse than the infliction utterly brutal.

[@lufcbaz570]

Yeah, when they start breaking your toes and your thumbs just for starters.

[@Squadron_Bodron]

This is antisemitic

[@maxe160]

I think he just appears/speaks like that. Plus clearly emotional opening up about his experiences

[@lufcbaz570]

@maxe160 no that's definitely the chemical straight jacket they've got him in.

[@wendyjones7612]

Absolute respect to Heston and Melanie for being so brave and open. This is so important for anyone going through this and also raising awareness and more understanding for everyone. All the very best to you both

[@Nehemiah64]

These 120 hr weeks remind me of my days as a junior doctor. Ofcourse we weren't cooking meals just trying to save lives and help people. We didn't do that for 10 years but we did have to do 80 hr weeks while studying for specialty exams. Now I'm retired I realise the high cost to my wellbeing, including burnout and chronic fatigue. We need to love ourselves wholesomely while we are young.

[@catherinehorton6722]

it's not about you. It's about Blumenthal and bipolar.

[@Nehemiah64]

@@catherinehorton6722 Wow. How nasty. My wife just shared that because he talked about chronic fatigue due to long hours of work, and you come back with that. How narrow-minded and self-centred you must be, that you have to criticise people who make themselves vulnerable online to make you feel better about yourself.

[@patrickworrall5582]

Well done for talking about this. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

[@alexandrarutherford9772]

What a fantastic couple. Thank you for sharing your journey and I wish you both a happy and positive future . Sending love ❤

[@paulmaybon4621]

Even just speaking about it does help. My mother had Bipolar, I wish it was discussed like this while she was still alive. The stigma needs to be broken down. Huge respect and thanks to the Blumenthal's!