PJ Gallagher

2022 - 10 - 21

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PJ Gallagher opens up about mental health struggles: 'I was a threat ... (Independent.ie)

Comedian and radio host PJ Gallagher has opened up about his struggles with mental health issues and how he spent almost three months in hospital for ...

He added: "The hardest thing in the world when you feel like that is to say it to someone. I know it sounds ridiculous when you’re in it but there is a way out." "Again I was lucky, I have health insurance, I was actually going to cancel it last year… Feeling like you are in the way of the world." All I thought for the next two months was, ‘I don’t want to be alive.’ I couldn’t think of anything else except not wanting to be alive," he said. "I’d go to the GP, take this SSRI meds and within a month or so I'd start to feel better.

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I secretly spent months in hospital, I didn't want to be alive – ex-wife ... (The Irish Sun)

PJ Gallagher has revealed he spent 11 weeks secretly in St Pat's Mental Hospital after all he could think about was "not wanting to be alive".The co.

He added: "The hardest thing in the world when you feel like that is to say it to someone. I know it sounds ridiculous when you’re in it but there is a way out." To be here this year with someone as incredible as she is and having coffee with her and her new baby is one of the greatest things I can imagine. I’ve learned to say no, I’ve learned to say f*** off." I was a real danger to myself." If you're feeling really really desperate, get into a hospital, go to A&E, demand that someone helps you. I just wish I had gone into hospital three weeks earlier…you learn how to manage it then. Feeling like you are in the way of the world." [Radio Nova podcast Glory Dayz with co-presenter Jim McCabe](https://omny.fm/shows/morningglory/a-special-glorydaze-pj-gallaghers-story-as-told-to?in_playlist=podcast), he said: “I was resisting it because I thought, ‘I’ll definitely lose my job if I go to hospital, that’s gone. "I’d go to the GP, take this SSRI meds and within a month or so I'd start to feel better. Speaking about having issues with his mental health in the past, PJ said: "I’ve had bouts which were significant. I’ve always just kept it as my business."

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PJ Gallagher reveals he secretly spent months in hospital this year: 'I ... (Goss.ie)

Ahead of his appearance on The Late Late Show on Friday night, the comedian opened up about his mental health battle in a special episode of his Radio Nova ...

But you have to say it to someone,” he stressed. I’ve learned to say no, I’ve learned to say f*** off.” “I will get sick again but it’s never going to be like that again. “I went to Stefanie at four o’clock in the morning. Feeling like you are in the way of the world.” I was a real danger to myself.”

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PJ Gallagher says his relationship with sister changed when their ... (RSVP Live)

The comedian opened up about his relationship with his sister Stacey as he explained that when they lost their father it was the first time they relied on ...

She was asked to do more than I ever was.” That’s the memory that stays with me now.” “That was the first time we relied on each other and knew that we would be there for each other. I just had an easier run. “She was better behaved than I was and she had more to do. [PJ Gallagher admits he ‘never loved’ stand-up as it was isolating](https://www.rsvplive.ie/news/celebs/pj-gallagher-admits-never-loved-27592390) [PJ](https://www.rsvplive.ie/news/celebs/pj-gallagher-admits-never-loved-27592390) explained that his sister had a harder time growing up as she was asked to do more.

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PJ Gallagher reveals he spent 11 weeks in St Patrick's Mental Hospital (Her.ie)

Radio host PJ Gallagher has revealed he spent 11 weeks in St. Patrick's Mental Hospital. Advertisement. Speaking on the Radio Nova podcast Glory Dayz, ...

“I will get sick again but it’s never going to be like that again. Hopefully, I will never be in hospital again. Feeling like you are in the way of the world.” Fear of nothing, just the crazy stuff going on in my head,” he explained. “I know it’s going to sound insane to anyone that is depressed and I know it sounds impossible but give yourself the chance, talk to your friends, tell everybody around you that you’re not feeling well, because you will get help.” Gallagher explained that he was overcome with an inescapable fear.

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PJ Gallagher opens up about his battle with depression (RTE.ie)

Comedian and radio presenter PJ Gallagher has revealed how depression sent him into a spiral of anxiety that saw him hospitalised for several weeks last ...

I owe Aisling and Stephanie and Elaine my life. "You need people to fight for you and I was so lucky to have those people. I was curled in a ball in her car, and I kept saying over and over `I can’t take this anymore’. The Young Offenders actor added, "I was out for a walk one day with my ex-wife and she was asking me how I was and in one moment, the whole world collapsed. I tried to hide it and I became obsessed that I would lose my job." I remember waking up at 4am one morning and thinking this is the day,

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PJ Gallagher wins praise for 'brave' appearance on The Late Late ... (Goss.ie)

The comedian openly chatted to host Ryan Tubridy about his struggles with his mental health on Friday night. Earlier today, he revealed he had secretly spent 11 ...

you learn how to manage it then.” “No s*** she saved my life that day… “I went to Stefanie at four o’clock in the morning. She’s just my best friend.” Feeling like you are in the way of the world.” “All I thought for the next two months was, ‘I don’t want to be alive.’ I couldn’t think of anything else except not wanting to be alive. I was a real danger to myself.” [October 21, 2022] Fear of nothing, just the crazy stuff going on in my head,” he explained. A third wrote: “Good for you, PJ. Just shows, you never know what’s happening in ppls lives.”

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LISTEN: A Special GloryDaze – PJ Gallagher's Story (Nova.ie)

This appearance followed the release of a special 'GloryDaze' podcast (a weekly podcast from Nova's Morning Glory team). On this podcast Gallagher and McCabe ...

PJ Gallagher said of wanting to share his mental health journey with listeners, “A lot of people talk about mental health, but they don’t talk about mental illness. This World Mental Health Month makes it especially ok to ask for help or ask if someone needs help.” Jim McCabe said of his friendship with PJ, “Obviously PJ is much more than a work colleague for me, he’s one of my best friends. I was lucky enough to have the support of great friends and family and of course the job, Radio Nova, they were all amazing.” On this podcast Gallagher and McCabe had a frank and open discussion, where PJ for the first time spoke publicly about seeking treatment for his mental illness during an 11 week stay at Dublin’s St Patrick’s Hospital. It’s important for people to understand that there are always solutions to deal with problems that may seem insurmountable.”

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'I did not want to be alive,' says comedian PJ Gallagher. 'Thank God I ... (Independent.ie)

Comic and radio host PJ Gallagher has told of his struggles with mental health issues and how he spent almost three months in hospital receiving treatment.

“The hardest thing in the world when you feel like that is to say it to someone. I know it sounds ridiculous when you’re in it, but there is a way out.” But you have to say it to someone. It’s important for people to understand that there are always solutions to deal with problems that may seem insurmountable.” Feeling like you are in the way of the world.” I’d a way of managing it, so it was never a big deal.” “I couldn’t think of anything else except not wanting to be alive. “I will never, ever be that sick again. With the support of his friend, Gallagher sought professional help. “I had one really bad bout when I was a teenager. All I thought for the next two months was, ‘I don’t want to be alive’. He said he was diagnosed with depressive anxiety and recurrent depressive disorders.

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Late Late Show viewers praise PJ Gallagher on his 'bravery' for ... (The Irish Sun)

LATE Late Show viewers have praised PJ Gallagher on his "bravery" for opening up about his mental health.The comedian revealed that he had secretly s.

I woke up and there was a message on my phone from Stefanie that said 'I've left the ringer on my phone. Just shows, you never know what’s happening in people's lives." Sinead said: "Fantastic to see you doing so well. People with the biggest smiles often have the biggest worries." Like that's where the relief was. LATE Late Show viewers have praised PJ Gallagher on his "bravery" for opening up about his mental health.

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PJ Gallagher spent three months in hospital for depression and ... (Irish Examiner)

Comedian and Radio Nova presenter, PJ Gallagher, has urged people battling with poor mental health to reach out for help after revealing that he spent ...

"You need people to fight for you and I was so lucky to have those people. But then for the first time ever, it just got completely and utterly beyond my control to where I f***king was a danger to myself. I owe Aisling (his partner) and Stephanie and Elaine (his ex wife) my life. I was a real danger to myself." I was curled in a ball in her car, and I kept saying over and over `I can’t take this anymore.' She put her hand on my shoulder and said, `right now, all your needs are met. I tried to hide it and I became obsessed that I would lose my job." After that, every so often waves would come but I knew what to do. PJ told Late Late show host Ryan Tubridy that he was diagnosed with depressive anxiety and recurrent depressive disorders. All of his loved ones had been encouraging him to go to hospital but he was afraid if he entered an inpatient medical facility he would never leave. That I was making life harder for everyone around me, that I was failing at everything, disappointing people. I wanted to die. I’m not going to make it through today.

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