Joe Tracini

2022 - 10 - 20

This Morning: Hollyoaks' Joe Tracini tried to take life five times (Metro)

Hollyoaks actor Joe Tracini said he tried to take his life five times as he opened up about living with Borderline Personality Disorder.

[Find out more »](https://metro.co.uk/soap-spoilers-newsletter/) You might feel like you are, because if you’re looking for hope it means you had some but you lost it. He continued: ‘But I do know that I was going to take my own life because I was tired. [Hollyoaks spoilers: Restraining order horror as Dave Chen-Williams’ huge secret is revealed](https://metro.co.uk/2022/10/18/hollyoaks-spoilers-restraining-order-horror-as-daves-huge-secret-revealed-17582542/?ico=more_text_links) [stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage](https://metro.co.uk/tv-soaps/). [Hollyoaks spoilers: Liberty Savage cheats on Damon Kinsella as she confesses her betrayal?](https://metro.co.uk/2022/10/19/hollyoaks-spoilers-liberty-cheats-on-damon-as-she-confesses-her-betrayal-17566066/?ico=more_text_links) You might have less hope now than you’ve had in the past, but you’re not hopeless.’ [ the NHS.](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/borderline-personality-disorder/overview/) [ first-person piece for Metro.co.uk](https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/14/joe-tracini-this-is-an-article-about-hope-for-anyone-who-needs-it-any-time-14576056/) hoping to inspire hope in those suffering with mental health. [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]), visit [a Samaritans branch in person](http://www.samaritans.org/branches) or go to [the Samaritans website](http://www.samaritans.org/). [Joe Tracini](https://metro.co.uk/tag/joe-tracini/?ico=auto_link_tv-soaps_P1_LNK1) said he tried to take his life five times as he opened up about living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) on [This Morning](https://metro.co.uk/tag/this-morning/?ico=auto_link_tv-soaps_P1_LNK2). [Alison Hammond](https://metro.co.uk/tag/alison-hammond/?ico=auto_link_tv-soaps_P3_LNK1) and Dermot O’Leary on Wednesday’s This Morning, Joe spoke about BPD, which is the subject of his best-selling book Ten Things I Hate About Me.

Joe Tracini's This Morning appearance has viewers in floods of tears ... (ChronicleLive)

Actor, author and social media star Joe Tracini made an emotional guest appearance on This Morning on Wednesday.

In a good way," with a third tweeting: "I was moved to tears by you and your song . We'll still have parties and fights' and You're the start of someone brilliant, so grow and show the world who are.' Joe looked rather self conscious as he finished the song, asking: "Am I still on TV?" You're so brave, talented and come across as such a lovely person. Former Hollyoaks star Joe, son of famous comic Joe Pasquale, has been open about his battle with Borderline Personality Disorder, since shooting to TV fame as a cast member on the Channel 4 show. You are so powerful. That song is so powerful.

This Morning viewers in tears as former Hollyoaks star Joe Tracini ... (The Sun)

THIS Morning viewers were left in tears today when former Hollyoaks star Joe Tracini opened up about a health battle.Joe, 34 - the son of comedian Joe.

In a good way." Another said: "Wow, what a powerful song! You sir are amazing." Lyrics included: "We'll still have good days and bad. That was the most powerful interview and your song needs singing to all children. "Essentially what BPD is is, I have a voice in my head that hates me and hates everything I do, everything I've been, and everything that I'm ever going to be."

ITV This Morning: Hollyoaks' Joe Tracini breaks down in tears as he ... (MyLondon)

The former Hollyoaks actor spoke about living with borderline personality disorder.

And: "Hi Joe great job on And another put: "Wow wow wow. The actor thanked ITV for having him on the show saying: "I know its difficult to have people like me who talk so bluntly... The guest finished his song with tears in his eyes as both Alison and Dermot were visibly moved by the song. Joe is well-known for sharing humorous videos and honest posts on social media as he speaks openly about BPD. The former Hollyoaks actor ended his appearance with a performance of his song 'Grow' as he shared how he likes to sing about mental health during pantomimes.

Joe Tracini: what did Hollyoaks actor say on This Morning about ... (NationalWorld)

Former Hollyoaks actor Joe Tracini spoke to Dermot O'Leary and Alison Hammond on This Morning about living with borderline personality disorder.

A specific cause of BPD has not been identified but many people with the condition will have experienced trauma or neglect as a child. BPD is a personality disorder that affects how a person thinks and feels, and how they relate to those around them. So I am suicidal now in the fact that I think those thoughts regularly throughout day.” Joe spoke honestly about his mental health struggles, telling Alison: “I’ve tried to take my own life technically five times, but four of those were sort of like halfway. The actor released his debut book, Ten Things I Hate About Me, which is about his life with BPD, in September. Joe has over 260,000 followers on Twitter and regularly posts comedy videos aimed at spreading awareness of what living with BPD is like.

This Morning: Hollyoaks star Joe Tracini has ITV viewers in tears ... (Edinburgh News)

Joe Tracini is renowned for his role as Dennis Savage on Channel 4's Hollyoaks from 2011 to 2018.

You’re trying to live in obviously the 40-percent, is that right?”. Joe continued: “But I do know that I was going to take my own life because I was tired. He also confirmed that he is still suffering from suicidal thoughts. It is the subject of his best-selling book ‘Ten Things I Hate About Me’ which hit store shelves in September 2022. The Great Yarmouth-born actor opened up about living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). It also involves symptoms such as emotional instability, impulsive behaviour and disturbed patterns of thinking or perception.