Grant Denyer makes heartbreaking confession as he admits he ‘struggles to look in the mirror’
Grant Denyer has become emotional as he discussed how he struggles with his self-esteem.
The TV star, 46, told the Mental As Anyone podcast that he doesn’t like his own reflection.
The television host openly acknowledged that it’s tough for him to face his reflection in the mirror, and sometimes he tries to steer clear of photo opportunities.
He mentioned that because he was somewhat smaller, he often felt vulnerable to bullies who would pick on him as an easier victim.
You often felt ignored by the girls since you didn’t fit the typical image of a muscular, athletic type. As a result, you remained underappreciated and less noticed throughout.
‘Looking in the mirror is like swallowing razorblades,’ he added.
Grant went on to explain how even winning a Gold Logie in 2018 didn’t do much to soothe his shattered self-image.
Speaking as a lifestyle guide, I’d put it this way: “It was extremely unhealthy and brutal. It left deep scars, particularly due to the relentless grip of perfectionism. This insidious state is torturous because no matter how remarkable my accomplishments, I could never find contentment in them.”
I found myself under persistent internal assault. It required considerable effort to mitigate this, and even now, remnants linger, demanding continuous self-healing – a process we all engage in.
Grant recently broke down in tears as he bravely discussed his struggles with his mental health in a candid new interview.
He opened up about how he contemplated suicide after breaking his back and becoming addicted to painkillers in one of the darkest periods of his life.
Speaking to the Hit Network’s Carrie Bickmore and Tommy Little, the former Sunrise weatherman was overcome with emotion as he recalled his struggles.
Grant – who shares daughters Sailor, 10, Scout, six, and Sunday, two, with his wife Chezzi – revealed his family were his only ‘purpose’ during the very difficult time.
With his voice trembling from emotion, the host of Deal Or No Deal courageously confessed: ‘Had I not had a… let me gather my thoughts here… a child to care for at that moment, I couldn’t find much reason to keep living.’
‘I didn’t have much fight left or will to go on… so it was for her. I didn’t want [my daughter] to suffer the pain of not having a father around.’
Grant confessed he struggled with ‘low self-worth’ and didn’t like himself at the time, but loved his daughter enough to work through the very dark period.
He admitted, “Indeed, I was capable of causing myself pain. I didn’t hold a positive image of myself. I wasn’t particularly kind. My self-esteem was extremely low. I lacked self-compassion. However, I loved her so much that I didn’t want to cause her any harm.”
If you take it one step at a time, moving gradually, you’ll eventually reach your destination.
He shared that dealing with pain medication following his broken back was the most challenging time in his life, which he discussed on the Carrie and Tommy Show.
‘I was winning races in Supercars, I was hosting things like Australia’s Got Talent, Sunrise, and then bang – the handbrake gets pulled on your life and you have got to lie still for four months.
‘You go into your darkest worst nightmares everywhere every time you close your eyes. So just say your worst fear is either your wife leaving you or a home invasion, the moment you close your eyes, you go straight into those worst-case scenarios, every single night.
‘And when you wake up, you can’t tell the difference between reality and your dreams. You believe they’ve all happened.’
Frequently, Grant openly shares about his mental health struggles, detailing the events that led him to develop an addiction to painkillers following a bizarre monster truck accident in which he fractured his spine in 2008.
The accident resulted in Grant’s spine being fractured into 11 fragments, causing doctors to worry that he may not regain the ability to walk.
In 2014, Grant attended a wellness centre in Thailand which specialises in the treatment of PTSD and exhaustion.
‘Going to Thailand was challenging, but it was the smartest thing [me and Chezzi] ever did,’ he previously shared.
Should this tale resonate with you, reach out to Lifeline Australia at 13 11 14 or explore their website at lifeline.org.au for assistance.
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