Frankie Bridge candidly detailed her struggles with mental health as she reflected on her time in The Saturdays.
The singer soared to fame in the girlband in the Noughties - having previously had a brush with the limelight in S Club Juniors.
Yet behind the scenes, the 35-year-old singer was battling depression and admitted she couldn't perform for certain shows.
Speaking on Friday's episode of Loose Women, she revealed: 'When I was mentally unwell there were shows I couldn't do.
'You had this massive pressure drummed into you from a young age that the show must go on.'
Frankie Bridge candidly detailed her struggles with mental health as she reflected on her time in The Saturdays during Friday's episode of Loose Women
The singer soared to fame in the girlband in the Noughties (L-R Frankie, Rochelle Humes, Una Healy, Vanessa White and Molly King)
Frankie continued: 'It's a really horrible feeling it doesn't sit right, I've seen it on the show here that some women are too ill to go on but they do.'
It comes after Frankie thanked fans for their support earlier this year after she revealed depression 'snuck up on her'.
The singer has been candid about her battle with the condition which resulted in her being hospitalised in 2011 after reaching 'rock bottom'.
Taking to Instagram Frankie revealed at the time that she was back on track and shared with followers the tips she used to overcome her sinking mood.
Alongside snaps of her working out, sleeping in bed with her children and a motivational message she penned a lengthy statement.
Writing: 'Last week I posted on my stories about how I felt like my depression had crept up on me, then without realising I was back in that place of feeling unmotivated and low.'
'I try to share when I feel able to, when I’m feeling like this, in the hope that it encourages us to all open up a bit more when we’re not feeling right.'
She went on: 'I had so many amazing messages from so many of you, offering kindness and support, thank you so much! Most of all it reminded me that I don’t have to feel guilty for feeling that way!'
'There’s certain things I know…that if I do them, it will put me in a better headspace.'
Frankie explained: 'You had this massive pressure drummed into you from a young age that the show must go on'
Frankie continued: 'Here’s what I did to get myself back on track: Turned to people I knew would support me. Spent time with the people I loved. Took some time to rest. Got out in the fresh air.'
'Moved my body- even if it was just for 10 minutes!'
'Reminded myself out loud, of the things I already know deep down (but somehow repeating it out loud seems to help)'
'Threw myself back into work and doing what I love. Made a mental note when I recognised something small brought me joy.'
She added: 'If there’s anything you guys do when you’re feeling in a rut, please share them in the comments here. I’d love to know… and you never know, it might help someone else too.'
Frankie previously detailed 'reaching rock bottom' and being hospitalised amid her ongoing battle with depression.
The singer gave an honest account during lockdown in an Instagram question and answer session and said how she sometimes felt she was 'living life differently to everyone else.'
When a fan asked about when she knew she needed help, Frankie replied: 'I was unable to cope with everyday life.
'I was constantly crying and I felt like I was exhausted and unable to carry on as I was. Something had to change. I'd reached rock bottom.'
It comes after Frankie thanked fans for their support earlier this year after she revealed depression 'snuck up on her'
The singer has been candid about her battle with the condition which resulted in her being hospitalised in 2011 after reaching 'rock bottom'
Alongside snaps of her working out, sleeping in bed with her children and a motivational message she penned a lengthy statement
Writing: 'Last week I posted on my stories about how I felt like my depression had crept up on me, then without realising I was back in that place of feeling unmotivated and low'
Frankie previously detailed 'reaching rock bottom' and being hospitalised amid her ongoing battle with depression
She also opened up about how her ex-footballer husband Wayne copes with her down days (Frankie pictured with husband Wayne and their two sons Parker, 10, and Carter, eight)
Frankie also opened up about how her ex-footballer husband Wayne copes with her down days and offered advice for spouses of people suffering from mental health problems.
She told her followers: 'I think the biggest thing is to not take it personally and to remind yourself it's an illness.'
'Also try not to feel like you have to fix something for him. Just be there and listen.'
'I'm sure Wayne gets fed up sometimes. It's hard to be around.'
