Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick once said he faced a hidden health battle with depression “all of his life”, and previously shared how animals have been a solace for his depression.
Noel is known for his hit Channel 4 show, The Supervet, which airs tonight (Thursday, July 27).
But Noel has been open with his battle with depression, even sharing that he previously contemplated taking his own life over a malpractice suit.
Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick: ‘I have battled with depression all my life’
In 2018, Noel Fitzpatrick opened up about his depression battle in his book Becoming the Supervet. Noel said he faced bullies from a young age who physically and verbally attacked him.
But he found solace in his sheepdog Pirate. Noel said the comfort his dog gave him inspired him to work as hard as he could to attend veterinary school. But his battle with depression did not end when he became a vet.
He shared: “I have battled with depression and feelings of worthlessness all my life. My love for animals has taken me away from personal relationships, it has saved me, too. Through their eyes, I can see that my work really matters, in spite of the challenges and heartache.
“But it never goes away, and I do wish that I could have balanced the scales of life better.”
Noel Fitzpatrick: ‘Animals have saved me so many times’
At the end of 2022, Noel shared a video on his Twitter where he thanked fans for their support since the loss of his mother and beloved dog Keira.
I owe huge gratitude to all of the amazing animals who have come into my life.
He said “2022 has been a strange year. It’s been a very strange year for me with the loss of my Mammy and the passing of Keira. I went to some pretty dark places.
“I owe huge gratitude to all of the amazing animals who have come into my life and saved me so many times with their infinite love.”
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The Supervet airs on Channel 4, tonight (July 27), from 9pm.
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