19 December 2023 , 21:49
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Tahlia Chung worried fans after being declared a 'missing person' by emergency services following an overnight stint in hospital.
The Geordie Shore star sparked concern after dialling for help with her mental health before being taken to hospital by an ambulance. The MTV personality spent hours waiting in A&E after speaking to medical professionals about her struggles.
Taking to Instagram, Tahlia released a lengthy statement about her experience after some confusion about her wellbeing. Some thought the star had gone missing after an error from her local hospital, leaving her close friends and family extremely concerned.
"I have just recently got given my phone, I was without it from midnight last night so had no form of internet or contact," she penned. "I had called 111 and took myself into hospital at midnight, the ambulance came to get me. I saw the mental health department for three and a half hours then they put me back into A&E at about 4am."
Tahlia was declared missing by hospital staff (tahliachung/Instagram)
Tahlia detailed her mental health struggles online (tahliachung/Instagram)She told fans staff left her in a wheelchair, waiting until around 8am before drifting off to sleep. Doctors apparently called her around 10am, but she was "unresponsive" and didn't hear her name, leaving staff to classify Tahlia as 'missing' from the hospital.
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"They took me off the system and called my family saying I had gone missing, calling the police," she explained. "I'm overwhelming sad every day, feelings of hopelessness and worthlessness... I had no idea I was classed as missing."
Tahlia said that after 14 hours of waiting she spoke to hospital staff who "didn't believe" she was who she said she was. Her family later arrived and took her home. "I hit rock bottom," she explained the in the message to followers.
"I am sorry I put everyone through mental and emotional stresses. I never intended that, I know people would have thought so many different things, bad and extreme things, and felt helpless without knowledge or being able to do anything but everyone has done more than they can imagine by looking out for me, being there for me, showing me I have more help than I thought and more love than I thought. I thank everyone and I have seen all messages and contact and will speak soon."
If you're struggling and need to talk, the Samaritans operate a free helpline open 24/7 on 116 123. Alternatively, you can email [email protected] or visit their site to find your local branch
If you are struggling with mental health, you can speak to a trained advisor from Mind mental health charity on 0300 123 3393 or email [email protected]