Christine McGuiness has sparked concern as she revealed she “wants to disappear” some days.
The mother-of-three who split from Paddy McGuinness in 2022 got candid on her Instagram.
Posting a photo of her sitting in her car to her grid, Christine explained the stages of an “autism meltdown.”
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In her post, she wrote: “‘Might delete later’ kinda post 😬 Because my autistic self likes to present perfection, this goes against what I like to share but it is part (a small part thankfully my ‘moments’ are few and far between) of me being authentically autistic me so 😮💨”
“The music in my car helps to block out the noise in my head 🎶 music is medicine for me.”
She explained: “And understanding the spiral really helps, I hope the visual representation helps others too. (Every person is different and may feel differently, for me this is very accurate) be kind to yourself, remember it passes, it always passes 🥰”
“P.S, I am absolutely fine, I don’t want to worry anyone. And my feeling of ‘I don’t want to live anymore’ is more often like ‘I just want to disappear for a while’ 🙃”
“I am grateful, I am blessed 🙏✨❤️”
“✨ on a lighter, brighter note.. I’ve got very exciting news to share later 🤩” she said.
Fans took to the comment section to show their support, with one writing: “Relatable. Part of our actual lived experience and that’s ok. We are enough. What a brilliant role model of self care you give to your amazing children.”
“Big hugs,” another wrote, while a third penned: “I hope you are ok. Seek help and support if you need it. X”
Christine still lives with her ex Paddy whom she shares three children, and previously opened up on their controversial living arrangements.
The couple were married for 11 years before going their separate ways two years ago.
Twins Leo and Penelope, 10 and Felicity, 7, all have autism and their diagnoses led Christine to discover that she was also on the spectrum.
“It’s the one thing that we completely agree on – the children’s needs come first,” the former model said.
“We don’t want them to be affected by anything.”
“Patrick’s diary is busy, as it always is, so he very much dips in and out of the home, because he’s working away a lot.”
She continued: “The same as when I was his wife, I’m there to support the children when he goes out to work – that’s how it is.”
“When he comes back, that’s when I’ll try to put some of my work in.”
“It doesn’t affect the children, because they’re not moving anywhere.”
“They’re in one home, in their beds every night, and Mummy and Daddy come and go depending on our work schedules.”
