TV star Davina McCall has opened up about her how she's looking after her mental health during isolation.
In a candid interview with OK! magazine, the star admitted she has been struggling with the realities of lockdown and experiencing anxiety about the current situation.
"I woke up today, opened my eyes and got this wave of anxiety. If you start thinking too far in advance, it becomes too much for your brain to handle," she said.
Davina went on to reveal exercise has played a huge part in helping her feel good during isolation.
"It’s a mental health thing for me. I’d been off exercise for a bit but I’m back on it now. I’ve also been power walking with the dog. Even that’s really helped me sort my head out. The mental health side of fitness is so big," she said.
Going back to the basics has helped Davina find structure to her time at home. "I brush my teeth, shower, put on deodorant, a bit of make-up and make myself feel a bit better," she said.
The presenter also told OK! she is feeling "a lot more connected to other humans" since lockdown began.
"We’re all in the same boat. Everybody is in danger and everybody can do something to help."
The star is isolating at home with her three children but living apart from her partner Michael Douglas.
The pair have been keeping in touch over the phone and continuing to record their podcast Making The Cut via Zoom and Instagram Live.
"It’s funny because Michael and I struggle to talk when we’re on the phone now because we try to save everything for our podcast!" she said.
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