Dr. Alex George’s ex-girlfriend Ellie Hecht has spoken of her mental health troubles and how she embarked on a road to recovery in recent months.
The barristers’ clerk, 22, recently admitted she was going through a ‘very difficult’ time amid her highly-publicised split from 31-year-old former Love Island star Alex after he reportedly cheated on her four times.
On Friday, Ellie revealed she went on antidepressant medication last year and credits the tablets with ‘making those bumps in the road a lot smoother’.
Honest: Dr. Alex George’s ex-girlfriend Ellie Hecht, 22, has spoken of her mental health troubles and how she embarked on a road to recovery in recent months
Speaking out: On Friday, Ellie revealed she went on antidepressant medication last year and credits the tablets with ‘making those bumps in the road a lot smoother’
She wrote on Instagram: ‘Mental health has been a struggle for me since the start of the Pandemic.
‘I’m not a stranger to sharing my thoughts on how taking medication when you’re struggling is nothing to be ashamed of.
‘I’ve been taking Sertraline for around eight months and I can’t tell you enough how much it’s helped me by making those bumps in the road a lot smoother.
Break-up: The barristers’ clerk, 22, recently admitted she was going through a ‘very difficult’ time amid her highly-publicised split from 31-year-old former Love Island star Alex
‘Friends, family, sunshine and a gorgeous little puppy can make everything better too.
‘Life can change very quickly and it’s important to remember, amidst all the madness, the journey is the reward.’
Last month Ellie took to Instagram to thank her followers for their support following her split from reality star Alex.
On the right path: ‘I’ve been taking Sertraline for around eight months and I can’t tell you enough how much it’s helped me by making those bumps in the road a lot smoother,’ said Ellie
It is alleged he cheated on her early on in their relationship, with the couple getting together in January last year before going public in June.
In February this year, Ellie wrote on social media: ‘This has been a very difficult time for me so I really do value all the kind messages, however I’d appreciate if you could respect my privacy at this time as well.’
It came after Alex asked people not to judge situations they don’t understand following the split.
‘It’s wise not to judge situations that you do not understand. Just a Sunday thought,’ he wrote on his Instagram Stories.
Happier times: The barristers’ clerk recently admitted she was going through a ‘very difficult’ time amid their split (pictured in January 2022)
The Sun reported Dr Alex sexted a number of women during their relationship, with the publication claiming to have seen message evidence of these communications.
A representative for Alex was contacted by MailOnline for comment.
An insider told the publication: ‘Alex cheated on Ellie very early on in their relationship but she chose to forgive him and move on.
‘She has really been his rock during a very difficult time for him and decided to give him the benefit of the doubt.
‘Unfortunately, Alex went on to sext a number of other women during their relationship and it all came to a head when someone contacted Ellie and spilled the beans about what he had been up to.
Upset: Ellie has now reportedly moved out of his £1.6 million south London flat where she was living with Alex
‘Alex insisted he hadn’t slept with anyone else. Ellie is struggling to believe him because he was often away on work trips and messages showed him begging to meet girls in hotel rooms.’
The newspaper went on to report Ellie forgave him but he ended the relationship last month – just three months after they bought a puppy together.
The source continued that Ellie was shocked by the break up as they had just got a pet together.
Ellie moved out of his £1.6million south London flat where she was living with him and found somewhere else to stay with their dog, Freddie.
The pair went Instagram official last June when they headed off to Cornwall for a romantic holiday.
A source close to the couple told MailOnline at the time Ellie had been a pillar of support to Alex as he continues to mourn the devastating loss of his brother Llŷr, who tragically took his own life aged 19 in July 2020.
‘Alex and Ellie have been dating for six months now, and it’s beginning to get serious between them,’ an insider revealed at the time.
‘Alex has had a difficult year, with the passing of his brother, and working nonstop on the frontline. His family are so pleased to see him happy in a new relationship.’
Back then: The medic starred on the 2018 series of Love Island but after failed to find love after several couplings
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