Kimberley Nixon fights back against severe mental health setback

Kimberley Nixon, known for her role in "Fresh Meat," has revealed she is actively combating a severe resurgence of her OCD, ADHD, and autism. This recent flare-up significantly impacted her, to the point where she found herself physically unable to move.

The actress shared this emotional update on Instagram this week, explaining that the mental health setback occurred shortly after she attended the premiere of the new Sky drama "Under Salt Marsh" in London. Despite appearing happy at the event, the experience had a devastating effect on her mental state.

Nixon, who has been diagnosed with autism, ADHD, and OCD, is currently in the final stages of editing a book about her mental health experiences. She noted that while writing about a traumatic period, she has experienced difficult memories resurfacing, contributing to her current struggle. She expressed a desire to help other mothers who have faced similar challenges, emphasizing the importance of open conversations about mental health.

She previously described her postnatal OCD, which developed after a traumatic birth during the pandemic, as feeling like being trapped in "the Upside Down." Nixon has also been an advocate for better NHS support for perinatal mental health conditions and is an ambassador for relevant organizations. Her autism and ADHD diagnoses, received in June of the previous year, brought a sense of relief and understanding, clarifying why she often felt like an outsider.