Daily Mirror (Northern Ireland)
Covid cough woman tried to infect PCS
out, especially to their partner or their family in case they are judged.
“There is still a long way to go with mental health.”
She adds: “What I’ve learnt during this documentary is that the worst thing you can do is to close off. I know it sounds weird as an actor but I don’t like talking about myself.
“I find it quite hard. I’m fine talking about a project or a job but I’ve always found the thought of going to therapy a bit self-indulgent in a way.
“I don’t want to talk about myself all day, people have got it a lot worse than me... all those classic things.
“And I think a lot of people feel that way. But what I’ve learnt is that it is OK not to be OK, you can reach out and get help. I know it’s terrifying to do because I find it terrifying but even if it’s not with the people you love, do it secretly, with a charity. “They’ve got your best interests at heart and they are there wanting to help. It’s anonymous. You don’t need to feel ashamed or guilty or all these horrible feelings I have felt too.”
The cameras also follow Sheridan as she attends her first scans, prenatal classes and sessions with a therapist. On making the documentary, she says: “It really helped me personally and I just hope that the whole thing will help other women know what’s out there for them and know that they’re not alone and maybe get the conversations going a bit more about that. I hope it can help.
“Being in lockdown has taught me a really good lesson. You’ve got to be OK with being on your own and being in your own head, because I’m going to be a mum.
“He will come first in my world. Everything will be about him but it’s important that we take care of our own mental health too. Having a baby never crossed my mind until I met Jamie. I love him so much. He’s so brilliant. He’s going to be a great dad. I just hope I’m a good mum.”
Sheridan Smith: Becoming Mum is on ITV next Tuesday at 9pm.
A WOMAN with coronavirus symptoms who deliberately coughed in the faces of two police officers has been jailed.
Lisa Scopes, 36, was abusive to officers who visited her home after reports of a violent row.
Officers said she had clearly been drinking as she repeatedly coughed at them and said she hoped to infect them.
Scopes was self-isolating at home in Wick, West Sussex, but it was not confirmed that she had Covid-19. Both PCS later tested negative.
At Lewes crown court, Scopes admitted threatening behaviour and assault, and was jailed for six months.
Chief Inspector Jon Carter called her actions “despicable”.