David Walliams has revealed he spent time at The Priory clinic as he battled a serious bout of depression.
The Little Britain star appears to have a hugely-rewarding life, with a successful career and supermodel wife, but he has also endured some terrifying experiences.
David Walliams has endured periods of depression throughout his life (PA)
In his new autobiography, Camp David, the 41-year-old details the black moods and acute anxiety he has suffered from during an on-off fight with depression.
His problems came to a head during the filming of Cruise of the Gods, shortly before Little Britain propelled him to fame.
In an extract from his book published by the Sun, Walliams said: 'I was shaking. It was like I was having a nervous breakdown or going mad or both.'
He spent a week receiving treatment in The Priory, before going to stay with the comedian Rob Brydon.
Walliams also detailed some of the symptoms of the condition, which he explained were at their worst in the early hours of the morning.
'It's dark outside - there isn't even the sound of the birds to keep you company,' he wrote.
'So I would lie there until the curtain edges grew light and the room took shape.
'It was not just the terrible elemental sadness I felt, but fear. Fear of death, fear of life, fear of love, fear of everything. This went on for six months.'
The book, in which he also reveals he had 'gay experiences' as a child, is out on October 11th.
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