Love Triangle star reveals health problem is a ‘living hell’ after convincing himself he has muscle wasting disease

A LOVE Triangle star has revealed he’s enduring a “living hell” after his latest health problem – and admitted its made his anxiety “spiral”. The Channel 4 star – who recently got engaged to his E4 series partner – told how he had undergone serious surgery recently but that the most “painful” part is the battle with his mind. Love Triangle star Danny Andrews has told of his ‘spiralling’ health anxiety after a series of recent operations Credit: Instagram/dannyandrews__ He proposed to his Channel 4 show partner Sadie Bass earlier this month Credit: Instagram Danny Andrews, who is now set to wed Sadie Bass 18 months after the couple met on Love Triangle, has candidly opened up on his personal battles off-camera. He uploaded a caption detailing his recent procedures, as well as a few tips he uses to help keep his “severe health anxiety” at bay. Sign up for the TV newsletter Thank you! He uploaded a series of selfies with the words: “I’ve recently had a couple of injuries that require surgery. “One is serious. I’ve lost all the muscle in my leg from the knee down because my spine is compressing the nerves, leaving me with chronic nerve damage. Danny shared some tips to help keep his worries at bay Credit: Instagram/dannyandrews__ They met on the series 18 months ago Credit: Instagram “It’s been hard to come to terms with because it won’t get better, but it could get worse, and right now I’m in a bit of a grey area”. Talking of the impact of the operations on his mental health, he added: “This has made my health anxiety spiral. “I’ve become fixated on my swallowing, convincing myself I have a muscle-wasting disease and catastrophising every symptom. “I’ve spent so much money on scans, MRIs, private consultant appointments, nerve studies, and even had a camera down my throat. It’s been hell”. Most read in Showbiz He added: “One of the biggest misconceptions about health anxiety (or health OCD) is that people think the symptoms aren’t real. They are. “Many people with health anxiety experience genuine physical symptoms, but the anxiety around those symptoms is often the most painful part. “I’m still struggling with it, but the tips I’m sharing have genuinely helped me. I hope they help you too”. In happier news, he has something more positive to focus on after his engagement this month. Rice cake business founder Danny presented Sadie with a marquise-cut diamond and bouquet of roses at a restaurant in Tenerife, before they shared a teary cuddle and a kiss. Sharing the news on social media, Sadie wrote: “Engagement & a rice cake. “I am still in shock, the most beautiful & thoughtful proposal- everyday I am so grateful to have such an incredible man like you in my life @dannyandrews__ MY FIANCEEEEE.” They revealed they were moving in together last July — seven months after going official. Comment now