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'I'm A Celebrity' Star Carol Vorderman Reveals Menopause 'Triggered Six Months Of Depression'

She wants to help lift the taboo around the subject.
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Entertainment Editor, HuffPost UK

Carol Vorderman has revealed how going into the menopause triggered a bout of depression that lasted six months. 

The TV presenter, who is about to embark on a stint in the Australian jungle for ‘I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!’, adds she is speaking out about her experience in the hope of helping lift the taboo on the subject. 

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Carol Vorderman says she is speaking out in the hope of helping lift taboo on the subject of menopause
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Carol, now 55, told the Sun newspaper: “I had six months last year when I was really low. I was genuinely depressed.

“I think it’s one of those taboos. Not many people talk about it and, if they do, they talk about it medically rather than the mental health side of it.”

The glamorous presenter remembered that during her childhood, it was referred to as “the change” and was never spoken of, something she thinks should change. 

Since receiving treatment in the form of hormone gels, something she credits for keeping her on an even keel once more, Carol has clearly not hesitated to pick up the reins of her full life, including continuing her pilot’s training, and accepting the invitation to enter the jungle, where she’ll be the only single woman, sharing space with ‘Gogglebox’ star Scarlett Moffatt, Lisa Snowdon and Ola Jordan. 

'I'm A Celebrity' 2016 Campmates
(01 of11)
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(credit:ITV)
Carol Vorderman(02 of11)
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TV presenter
Age: 55
Date of birth: December 24th 1960
Phobias: I am not a scaredy cat but I am not a great swimmer. I won’t be very good on the underwater tasks
Missing any special occasion: No
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: People think I am more serious than I am. But I am not, I love having a proper laugh
Role in the camp: Mothering type, I will be Aunty Carol.
Miss most: Aside from my family, my aeroplane
Dream camper: Eamonn Holmes, I want to see him suffer in a Bushtucker Trial
Relationship status: Single (credit:ITV)
Larry Lamb(03 of11)
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Actor
Age: 68
Date of birth: 1st October 1947
Phobias: I don’t have any, however the thing with actng is if something goes wrong, it can be pretty scary
Missing any special occasion: No, but as an actor you are always missing weddings and birthdays because you’re away so much
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: It would be nice to be me rather than a role I’m playing
Role in the camp: Cook
Miss most: My family, friends and a cup of tea
Dream camper: Barack Obama
Relationship status: Long term partner (credit:ITV)
Ola Jordan(04 of11)
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Former 'Strictly Come Dancing' professional
Age: 34
Date of birth: 30th September 1982
Phobias: Spiders, rats, snakes – I hate them all!
Missing any special occasion: A few work commitments
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: A chance for me to go into the camp with no big hair, make up and skimpy dresses on. I want people to realise I’m a normal girl.
Role in the camp: The person who wants to have fun
Miss most: My family and phone
Dream camper: Hugh Jackman
Relationship status: Married (credit:ITV)
Sam Quek(05 of11)
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Olympic hockey player
Age: 28
Date of birth: 18th October 1988
Phobias: Cockroaches, spiders and anything small
Missing any special occasion: No, my coach has given me some time off after the Olympics until February 2017
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: That I am not a hard, emotionless athlete. I do have emotions.
Role in the camp: The fun games initiator, a team player.
Miss most: Contact with the outside world and not being able to speak to my boyfriend and family.
Dream camper: Nicole Scherzinger
Relationship status: Dating (credit:ITV)
Scarlett Moffatt(06 of11)
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'Gogglebox' star
Age: 26
Date of birth: 17th October 1990
Phobias: Small spaces, the dark, walking across bridges, clowns – but hopefully there won’t be too many of those in the Jungle
Missing any special occasion: A few Gogglebox bits and pieces, my Aunt’s birthday
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: It will be nice to show people that I have legs!
Role in the camp: The person who will keep spirits up in the camp
Miss most: My family, friends and a cup of tea
Dream camper: Mary Berry
Relationship status: Dating (credit:ITV)
Adam Thomas(07 of11)
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'Emmerdale' actor
Age: 28
Date of birth: 11th August 1988
Phobias: Spiders, cockroaches – anything like that!
Missing any special occasion: Emmerdale
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: There aren’t any really, I just want to show I can really put myself out there and rise to the challenge
Role in the camp: I won’t be the chef, I can only cook beans on toast! I’d say I am easy going
Miss most: My little boy
Dream camper: Leonardo DiCaprio
Relationship status: Engaged (credit:ITV)
Jordan Banjo(08 of11)
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Dancer with Diversity
Age: 23
Date of birth: 31st December 1992
Phobias: Snakes and spiders
Missing any special occasion: Several Diversity commitments including The Royal Variety Performance, a Diversity TV show rehearsal and a few gigs
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle:
Nothing but I want to prove I am not a wimp
Role in the camp: Team player
Miss most: My dance group members and the routine of life that you take for granted
Dream camper: Will Smith
Relationship status: Dating (credit:ITV)
Lisa Snowden(09 of11)
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TV and radio presenter
Age: 44
Date of birth: 22nd January 1972
Phobias: I’ve never had to put myself in a situation like this but lack of food, surviving with nothing and not having any outside contact is going to be tough
Missing any special occasion: No, I am such a ‘family bod’ that if I’d had a wedding or anything like that, then it would have played a big part in my decision to do it or not
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: I’ve never thought about what the public think of me – I am going to do the best I can
Role in the camp: Cook – I love food!
Miss most: My family and phone, I speak to them all the time
Dream camper: Bear Grylls
Relationship status: Dating (credit:ITV)
Joel Dommett(10 of11)
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Comedian
Age: 31
Date of birth: 8th June 1985
Phobias: I am scared of that question in case of what might happen! Missing any special occasion: I have had to cancel a few tour dates
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: There isn’t one really, but It’s a good opportunity for people to get to know who I am...hopefully they’ll be like aww he’s nice I want to marry him.
Role in the camp: The comforter who will raise spirits Miss most: Food and my daily routine
Dream camper: Can I bring my best mate Steve? He isn’t famous though
Relationship status: Single (credit:ITV)
Wayne Bridge(11 of11)
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Footballer
Age: 36
Date of birth: 5th August 1980
Phobias: Absolutely everything! Rats, spiders, cockroaches, snakes, claustrophobia, sleeping in the Jungle – I am bricking myself
Missing any special occasion: The tenth birthday of my son, Jaydon, but hopefully he will think his Daddy is cool for going into the Jungle
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: I want people to get to know me. I’ve not given many interviews in the past or put myself in front of the camera. My fellow footballers will be shocked I am doing something like this
Role in the camp: The person to initiate games, fun and exercises
Miss most: Aside from my wife and children, my phone, bed, pillow and sugar
Dream camper: Floyd Mayweather
Relationship status: Married (credit:ITV)
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