EastEnders favourite Michelle Collins has spoken candidly about her ongoing health struggles, revealing that she has been left searching for answers after undergoing hospital tests.
The actress, who is best known to millions of viewers for playing Cindy Beale in the BBC soap, has opened up about her battle with insomnia and the impact it has been having on her everyday life.
Michelle revealed that she regularly wakes during the early hours of the morning, often around 2am or 3am, and then struggles to get back to sleep.
The sleep difficulties have been leaving her feeling exhausted, prompting her to seek medical advice and undergo a two-day sleep study at the Royal Free Hospital.
Despite the investigations, Michelle is still looking for an explanation for what has been happening.
Doctors have reportedly investigated possible respiratory and heart-related causes, while hormonal changes associated with menopause have also been raised as a possible contributing factor.
Her admission has prompted concern among fans, many of whom will know Michelle for her decades-long career on television.
Michelle remains one of EastEnders’ most recognisable faces, having played Cindy Beale across several different eras of the BBC soap.
Her character has been at the centre of some of the show’s biggest storylines, and her return to Albert Square has once again placed her firmly in the spotlight.
Michelle’s openness about her health struggles also highlights how disruptive ongoing sleep problems can be, particularly when they begin to affect everyday life.
We hope she gets the answers and support she needs.
What do you think of Michelle’s latest health update? Have you ever struggled with insomnia?
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