Kerry Katona went to great lengths for her health on Wednesday as she booked a private CT scan amid fears of suffering a heart attack.
The former popstar, 41, posted a video of herself in the scanner room at Pall Mall Medical Center in Manchester, explaining that she felt compelled to get checked out as her family had a history of mental health issues. health.
In April, Kerry’s mother, Sue, 62, admitted she was lucky to be alive after suffering several heart attacks over a period of “a few weeks”.
Responsible: Kerry Katona went to great lengths for her health on Wednesday as she booked a private CT scan amid her heart attack fears
Taking her health into her own hands, singer Kerry explained the reasons for her examination.
She said: ‘For those of you who don’t know, my mum had a heart attack a few months ago. My grandfather had a heart attack and my grandmother had a heart attack.
“I fear I have a high risk of a heart attack and I have health concerns anyway.” I’m a nightmare for this.
Scare: In April, Kerry’s mother Sue, 62, admitted she was lucky to be alive after suffering multiple heart attacks over a period of ‘a few weeks’ (Kerry and Sue pictured in 2018)
Candid: Taking her health into her own hands, singer Kerry explained the reasons for her examination
The conversation with the massive hospital equipment behind her continued: ‘So I came to Pall Mall Medical Center and I’m going to get a CT scan.
“I didn’t know it was available to people, but as soon as I found out it was, I booked myself.
“I know that there are people who suffer from this ignorance.
Update: She explained, “For those of you who don’t know, my mom had a heart attack a few months ago. My grandfather had a heart attack and my grandmother had a heart attack
“That’s where they can help prevent if I’m at high risk for a heart attack.”
Commenting on the changes in her lifestyle, she added: “I used to smoke a lot. I don’t smoke anymore – I really do my best to be fit and healthy.
“You might think I’m crazy, but I’ve reserved myself and I’ll let you know how it all goes,” she finished.
Nurse: The conversation with the huge hospital equipment behind her continued: ‘So I came to Pall Mall Medical Center and I’m going to have a CT scan
The video comes after Kerry struggled to hold back tears on Saturday after taking part in a “powerful” hypnotherapy session.
The OnlyFans star, who suffers from bipolar disorder, shared an emotional clip in which she opened up about her recent struggle with mental illness.
Kerry admitted she felt like she was ‘rebooted and reborn’ after the session with life coach and therapist Marcus Matthews.
Emotional: Kerry struggled to hold back tears on Saturday after taking part in a ‘powerful’ hypnotherapy session
The teary-eyed star explained, “I struggled with my mental health, my anxiety and my fear.
“I was a doctor, I took my medication. I’m really, really struggling. Then I met this guy. I can’t stop crying. This is Marcus Matthews, please follow him.
“He just did the most amazing thing on me. You walked me through this and I can’t praise this man enough for what he just did to me.
Opening: The OnlyFans star, who suffers from bipolar disorder, shared an emotional clip with her 807k Instagram followers as she opened up about her recent struggle with mental health
Kerry added: ‘I feel like I’ve just been rebooted, like I’ve just been reborn. It’s like I had an awakening, like a higher power.
“I made contact with little Kerry, who went through shit. I contacted her and took care of her. Honestly, this guy is amazing. It was so powerful.
Marcus then appeared on camera and explained, “What we did was we used a very powerful hypnotherapy technique to find the root cause of why Kerry felt the way she felt.
“We released this massive feeling, so I think we can say you’re connected to the universe, right?”
Refreshed: Kerry admitted she felt ‘rebooted and reborn’ after the session with life coach and therapist Marcus Matthews
She replied, “Massively. I heard two voices. I’m a big believer in all of this and you all know I am. I’m still shaking, it was so powerful.
“I am a strong mental health advocate. If you need some kind of therapy, this fucking man – sorry for swearing – please get in touch with this man. I can’t even properly explain what happened. It was very moving.
Last year, the former Atomic Kitten singer revealed she was taking anxiety medication after battling “intrusive thoughts” and health worries.
She said: ‘I’ve been really struggling with my anxiety lately. In fact, I took medication for it. I had intrusive thoughts about death – and I even thought about the death of my children.
She also encouraged people to ask for help if they needed it, saying it’s “so important to recognize when you need a break”.
Kerry previously revealed that she was once so broke she even considered taking her own life as she feared she wouldn’t be able to afford her children’s school uniforms or even feed them.
The singer, who was declared bankrupt twice in 2008 and 2013, made the comments during her appearance on The Sun newspaper’s Dear Deidre podcast.
Earlier this year, the mum-of-five revealed how she made a fortune selling topless photos of herself on OnlyFans, saying, “It gave me a million back!”
Sitting down and discussing her past struggles, the bubbly blonde said: ‘There were times when I felt like driving my car over a bridge because I was thinking, ‘How am I going to dress these five kids ? I understand money anxiety.
Now Kerry, who is mum to Molly, 20, Lilly-Sue 19, Heidi 15, Max 14 and Dylan-Jorge, eight, said: “I’ve never met someone like me before. , able to keep bouncing and bouncing and keep fighting.
She added, “It was coming in September and I was thinking, ‘Oh my God, I have to buy five sets of uniforms, five sets of PE kits, five sets of shoes and PE shoes and schoolbags. I thought, “How am I literally going to do this?” ‘
The singer went on to explain how just two years ago, during the first lockdown in 2020, she had to sell her vintage jukebox to make ends meet.
She added: ‘I couldn’t afford to pay my rent. I thought, “Oh my God, how am I going to feed the kids?” ‘
She now thinks it was ‘the best thing that could have happened’ as the ‘stigma that comes with debt’ got rid of the parasites in her life who ‘just like the little rats, disappeared’.
Proud mum: Kerry, who is mum to Molly, 20, Lilly-Sue 19, Heidi 15, Max 14 and Dylan-Jorge, eight, said: ‘I’ve never met someone like me before, who is able to keep bouncing and bouncing and keep fighting ‘