During the latest episode of Celebrity Race Across the World, Roman Kemp candidly discussed his mental health struggles with his sister, Harleymoon. This episode, which aired on November 20, featured teams racing from El Salvador to their third checkpoint in Valle de Angeles, Honduras.
Roman Kemp’s Mental Health Journey
While taking a break at a beach bar, Roman expressed his amazement at Harleymoon’s ability to stay positive, even amidst the challenges of the race. Harleymoon shared her approach to maintaining happiness, which Roman admitted he felt “jealous” of. He expressed feeling like they had different baseline happiness levels.
Antidepressants and Personal Growth
Roman opened up about his experiences with mental health, noting that he has been on antidepressants for over 15 years. He explained that while these medications have been beneficial for him, he has decided to come off them, feeling more secure in his current life phase.
- Roman has been on antidepressants for over 15 years.
- He prefers an individualized approach, stating: “it’s not one shoe fits all.”
- He has faced challenging times and believes in discovering what emotions he truly feels now that he is medication-free.
Reflections on Emotional Discovery
During his conversation with Harleymoon, Roman mentioned the difficulties he faces in identifying his genuine emotions after years of reliance on medication. He is actively working to understand what makes him sad, happy, or anxious. Roman admitted to experiencing panic and anxiety attacks as he navigates this new emotional landscape.
Previously, Kemp had discussed his mental health journey in a documentary titled Roman Kemp: Our Silent Emergency, where he explored the mental health crisis affecting young men and honored the memory of his best friend who struggled silently.
Celebrity Race Across the World airs on BBC One and iPlayer, with the next episode scheduled for November 27 at 8 PM. For more insights into Kemp’s journey and mental health discussions, fans can follow his updates on various platforms.
