By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.
Accept
Soap Opera Daily - News, Spoilers, Celebrity Updates, RecapsSoap Opera Daily - News, Spoilers, Celebrity Updates, Recaps
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
  • Home
  • Days Of Our Lives
    • Comings And Goings
    • Recaps
    • Spoilers
  • General Hospital
    • Comings And Goings
    • Recaps
    • Spoilers
  • The Bold And The Beautiful
    • Comings And Goings
    • Recaps
    • Spoilers
  • The Young And The Restless
    • Comings And Goings
    • Recaps
    • Spoilers
  • UK Soaps
    • Coronation Street
    • EastEnders
    • Emmerdale
  • Royal News
  • Web Stories
Soap Opera Daily - News, Spoilers, Celebrity Updates, RecapsSoap Opera Daily - News, Spoilers, Celebrity Updates, Recaps
Font ResizerAa
Search
  • Home
  • Days Of Our Lives
  • General Hospital
  • The Bold And The Beautiful
  • The Young And The Restless
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Sitemap
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
Copyright © Soap Opera Daily. All Rights Reserved.
Soap Opera Daily - News, Spoilers, Celebrity Updates, Recaps > UK Soaps > Coronation Street > Coronation Street Star BLAMES Soap For Ruining His Mental Health

Coronation Street Star BLAMES Soap For Ruining His Mental Health

Last updated: September 9, 2024 12:00 pm
By Anisha Jaiswal Published September 9, 2024 Add a Comment
Share
Coronation Street- Simon Gregson

Fame is a wonderful thing, but it often comes at a cost. Something similar happened with Coronation Street Star – Simon Gregson. The actor is popular for portraying the character of  Steve McDonald on the ITV soap. A part that he has been playing since the tender age of 15, first joining the show in 1989.

While his lovable, yet misguided, character did win him immense fame, it sadly cost him his mental health. So much so, that Simon Gregson had to go on a extended break back in 2015. Despite the much needed break, the actor could not heal completely from the mental health issues he had developed while working on Coronation Street.

Coronation Street
CS/ Simon developed anxiety due to the hard hitting storylines he was part of

Even away from the sets, the  Steve McDonald actor often suffered anxiety and panic attacks. In a YouTube chatshow, Simon honestly opened up about his struggles and admitted that he could not handle the fame that Corrie brought him. He pointed that the more he dealt with hard-hitting storylines on the soap, the more his mental health worsened.

Sadly, things became even worse after he became a husband and father. The CS star reflected that back in the day when he started his TV career, no one prepared the young stars for what they were getting into, and what life would be like going forward. However, he did appreciate that these things are now being taken into consideration. So the kids who start out now will hopefully not face the same struggles.

coronation-street-spoilers-steve
CS/ Simon had to go on an extended break to recover

“We were kind of dropped in the middle of the ocean at fifteen and left to swim to shore. It had a massive impact on my mental health, looking back,” Simon explained. The actor also reflected at the years bygone when he attempted to seek therapy for his issues. He explained that his father was in the police force and had an allowance for his family to seek therapy.

Simon took advantage of that opportunity and went for it. Unfortunately, didn’t know what to do with him, so he quickly gave up. He admitted that he chose to indulge in alcohol as a form of self-medication. But he gave it up later for his wife when they first got married. However, not having something to depend on gave him anxiety.

Also Read: Corrie star makes HUGE blunder.

coronation-street-spoilers-steve-tim
CS/ Simon still plays Steve on Corrie, but the anxiety hasn’t gone completely

It got so bad that in 2015 he reached his breaking point and had to take a long break from Coronation Street. He acknowledged that Corrie’s bosses were really supportive of him and let him take the six months that he needed to heal. It seems like it really is costing Simon all his strength to fight his anxiety and not fall back in the dark side of mental health.

We wish Simon all the best and hope that he continues to heal from his issues. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for more such Coronation Street Updates. Meanwhile, if you are also struggling with your mental health please don’t be afraid of getting professional health.

TAGGED: Steve McDonald
Share This Article
Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Email Copy Link
Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Latest Posts

Wedding Bombshell! Days of Our Lives Spoilers Unleash Shocking Arrest & Custody Showdown
Days Of Our Lives Spoilers
General Hospital Spoilers - TJ
TJ Who? General Hospital Star Ditches Scrubs For Hollywood Dreams!
General Hospital
Pregnant Twist? Daphne’s Bold Comeback Shakes Up The Per The Bold and the Beautiful Comings and Goings
The Bold And The Beautiful Comings And Goings
Champagne Seduction! Kyle & Audra’s Forbidden Toast Shakes Up The Young and the Restless
The Young And The Restless
Crib Creeper! General Hospital Spoilers: Nelle’s Return Rumors Explode After Baby Daisy Spy Twist
General Hospital Spoilers

Related Strories

coloson-criag-coronation-street
Coronation Street

Back Already?! Coronation Street Exit Still Fresh As Star Teases New TV Gig

By Baishaly Roy June 21, 2025
steve-cassie-amy-tracy-coronation-street
Coronation Street

Steve and Cassie Turn Up the Heat in Coronation Street – But Guess Who’s Watching?

By Baishaly Roy June 21, 2025
eileen-goodbye-coronation-street
Coronation Street

REVEALED! Is [THIS] Coronation Street Actor Jumping to Another Soap After Exit?

By Baishaly Roy June 21, 2025
rob-donovan-coronation-street-spoilers
Coronation Street

No Goodbye, No Return? [THIS] Coronation Street Actor’s Mysterious Exit Fuels Speculations!

By Baishaly Roy June 21, 2025
Show More
Soap Opera Daily Logo Dark Soap Opera Daily Logo Dark

Here at Soap Opera Daily, get all the latest Spoilers, Updates, Celeb News, and Recaps of General Hospital, Young and The Restless, Bold and The Beautiful, and Days Of Our Lives.

Quicklinks

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Sitemap
  • Meet The Team

Company

  • Disclaimer
  • Cookie Policy
  • Copyright Policy
  • Privacy Policy

Follow Socials

Part of the Winacle Network.
Copyright © Soap Opera Daily 2024. All Rights Reserved

Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?