Prince Harry says he slipped into depression after leaving UK
Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 15:48 · Archive
Prince Harry says he experienced depression and an 'adrenaline crash' after moving to Canada with Meghan in 2019.
Prince Harry has revealed that he experienced depression after relocating to Canada with Meghan Markle and their son Archie at the end of 2019, shortly before stepping down from royal duties in January 2020.
In a MasterClass conversation with neuroscientist Dr Mary-Frances O'Connor about grief and resilience, Harry described what happened when he left the 'stressful environment' of the UK. 'Being in Canada, away from the stressful environment where presumably my body was just pumped full of adrenaline, within two or three days, I experienced this adrenaline crash, something that I'd never experienced before,' he said. He explained that he had become dependent on stress to function: 'I needed stress in order to get the adrenaline to make my brain function because I became useless around the house.'
Harry added: 'I actually slipped into depression for about two weeks and I felt like I couldn't function without adrenaline.' The New York Post reports that in the same session, Harry reflected on panic attacks during his royal duties in the UK, describing how even 'putting a simple dress shirt on — the tightening of the collar — literally felt like I was suffocating'.
The family remained in Canada for several months before relocating to California, where they have since lived.
How it is being reported
- Prince Harry reveals he 'slipped into depression' after Megxit as he opens up in candid interview about grief of losing his mother and how he has '10 day rule' with Meghan and his childrenThe Duke of Sussex claims that life in the Royal Family left him unable to properly grieve Princess Diana's death and said his official duties triggered panic attacks.Daily Mail · 8 Oct, 15:48
- Prince Harry ‘slipped into depression’ after abandoning the UK with Meghan Markle, Prince ArchieThe Duke of Sussex said he experienced an "adrenaline crash" when he arrived in Canada from the UK with his wife and son.New York Post · 8 Oct, 15:22
- Prince Harry says he slipped into depression after fleeing UK and reveals torment at Diana’s deathPrince Harry says he "couldn't do anything around the house" and was unable to "function without adrenaline" after he and wife Meghan moved to Canada at the end of 2019The Mirror · 8 Oct, 14:12
In this story: Prince Harry · Meghan Markle · Prince Archie · Prince William · Canada · UK · Royal Family
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