On August 3, O'Connor released a heart wrenching video on Facebook detailing some of the struggles she's had to face in an effort to raise awareness about mental illness.
(Source: Us Weekly)
Facebook post and video
Last year, O'Connor was in headlines after she had gone missing from her Chicago home.
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(Source: Us Weekly)
Sinead OConnor has sparked concern for her mental health after revealing she is suicidal and living out of a motel in New Jersey. In the 12-minute video shared to her Facebook on Thursday, August 3, the Irish singer, best known for her 1990 hit Nothing Compares," broke down as as she opened up about the isolation of mental illness. She captioned the clip, I MADE THIS VIDEO BECAUSE I AM ONE OF MILLIONS.
Im now living in a Travelodge motel in the arse-end of New Jersey, OConnor told her Facebook followers. Im all by myself. And theres absolutely nobody in my life except my doctor, my psychiatrist, the sweetest man on earth, who says Im his hero, and thats about the only fing thing keeping me alive at the moment . . . and thats kind of pathetic.
The troubled star also took a shot at her family and friends, adding: And the people who are supposed to be be loving you and taking care of you are treating you like s--t."
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A woman who has also been staying at the Travelodge in Hackensack, New Jersey, told The New York Post that OConnor was allegedly wearing a hospital band on her wrist and that she left her door wide open all day and closed it at night.
On Tuesday, August 8, an update was posted to OConnors account.
Hi everybody, I am posting at Sineads request, to let everyone who loves her know she is safe, and she is not suicidal, the message read. She is surrounded by love and receiving the best care. She asked for this to be posted knowing you are concerned for her. I wont respond to any questions, so please understand. I hope this comforts those of you who are concerned.
If you or anyone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to be connected to a local crisis center for confidential emotional support.
Facebook post and video
Last year, O'Connor was in headlines after she had gone missing from her Chicago home.
Related thread: http://neogaf.com/showthread.php?t=1219981