dr alex georgeEllie Hecht’s ex-girlfriend has spoken out about her mental health struggles and how she embarked on a road to recovery in recent months.
The 22-year-old solicitor’s secretary recently admitted she was having a “very difficult” time amid her much-publicized split from the 31-year-old former lawyer. island of love star Alex after he reportedly cheated on her four times.
On Friday, Ellie revealed that she took antidepressant medication in the past year and credits the tablets for “making those bumps in the road so much smoother.”
Honest: Dr. Alex George’s ex-girlfriend Ellie Hecht, 22, has opened up about her mental health struggles and how she’s embarked on a road to recovery in recent months
Speaking: On Friday, Ellie revealed she took antidepressant medication in the past year and credits the tablets for “making those bumps in the road so much smoother.”
She wrote on Instagram: ‘Mental health has been a struggle for me since the start of the pandemic.
I’m no stranger to sharing my thoughts on how taking medication when you’re struggling is nothing to be ashamed of.
‘I have been taking Sertraline for about eight months now and I can’t tell you how much it has helped me by making those bumps in the road so much smoother.
Breakup: The law secretary, 22, recently admitted she was having a “very difficult” time amid her much-publicized split from former Love Island star Alex, 31
‘Friends, family, sunshine and a cute puppy can make everything better too.
“Life can change very quickly and it’s important to remember that in the midst of all the craziness, 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 track: “I’ve been taking sertraline for about eight months now and I can’t tell you how much it has helped me by making those bumps in the road so much smoother,” Ellie said.
It is alleged that he cheated on her early in their relationship, and the couple met in January last year before going public in June.
In February of this year, Ellie wrote on social media: “This has been a very difficult time for me so I really appreciate all the kind messages, however I would appreciate it if you would also respect my privacy at this time.”
It came after Alex asked people not to judge situations they don’t understand after the breakup.
It’s wise not to judge situations you don’t understand. Just a Sunday thought,’ she wrote on his Instagram Stories.
Happier times: The law secretary recently admitted she was having a “very difficult” time amid their split (pictured in January 2022)
Sun reported that Dr. Alex sexted multiple women during their relationship, and the publication claimed to have seen evidence of messages from these communications.
MailOnline has contacted a representative for Alex for comment.
A source told the publication: “Alex cheated on Ellie very early in their relationship, but she decided to forgive him and move on.”
“She has really been his support during a very difficult time for him and decided to give him the benefit of the doubt.
“Unfortunately, Alex texted other women during their relationship and it all came to a head when someone contacted Ellie and told her what he had been up to.
Upset: Ellie reportedly moved out of her £1.6million flat in south London where she lived with Alex
Alex insisted that he hadn’t slept with anyone else. Ellie is struggling to believe him because she was often on business trips and the messages showed him begging to meet girls in hotel rooms.
The newspaper went on to report that Ellie forgave him, but ended the relationship last month, just three months after they bought a puppy together.
The source went on to say that Ellie was shocked by the breakup as they had just gotten a pet together.
Ellie has moved out of her £1.6million flat in south London where she lived with him and found another place to stay with her dog, Freddie.
The couple went Instagram official last June when they headed to Cornwall for a romantic holiday.
A source close to the couple told MailOnline at the time that Ellie had been a pillar of support for Alex as he continues to grieve 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 and it’s starting to get serious between them,” a source revealed at the time.
‘Alex has had a difficult year, with the death of his brother, and working non-stop on the front line. His family is very happy to see him happy in a new relationship.’
Back then: The doctor starred in the 2018 series of Love Island but then couldn’t find love after several couplings
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