DANNY’S self-worth hit an all- time low at 22 when he planned to take his own life.
He met a “gangster” in a London club who told him he could get him a gun.
Gary StoneDanny Cipriani’s mental health hit an all-time low when he planned to take his own life[/caption]
Getty – ContributorThe Sun was tipped off before the rugby ace tried to buy a gun[/caption]
But The Sun was tipped off before the sale.
On learning of Danny’s mental health problems, the story never went to print.
But the rugby star believes the paper’s involvement was the “wake-up call” which stopped any suicide attempt.
Danny admits: “Definitely that moment when The Sun found out about the gun, I was like, ‘F***.’
“I started talking to a therapist.”
You’re Not Alone: Where to seek help if you need it
If you, or anyone you know, needs help dealing with mental health problems, the following organisations provide support:
CALM, www.thecalmzone.net, 0800 585 858
Heads Together, www.headstogether.org.uk
Mind, www.mind.org.uk, 0300 123 3393
Papyrus, www.papyrus-uk.org, 0800 068 41 41
Samaritans, www.samaritans.org, 116 123
What to do
The Samaritans says if someone starts opening up to you about how they feel, it’s important to listen patiently, without distractions, and use open questions.
It says: “If you’re worried someone is suicidal, it’s okay to ask them directly. Research shows that this helps – because it gives them permission to tell you how they feel, and shows that they are not a burden.
“You’ll soon be able to tell if the person you’re speaking to isn’t comfortable or doesn’t want to have that kind of conversation.
“If they don’t want to open up, you’ll still have let them know you’re there for them.”
Read more on how to talk to someone that might be suicidal here.
If you think someone is in immediate danger, call an ambulance on 999.