Freddy Brazier revealed he has been diagnosed as bipolar in a candid video about his ‘serious’ mental health.

A TikTok clip has emerged of the Race Across The World star, 20, discussing his struggles with bipolar and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Bipolar causes unusual and often sudden changes in mood and energy levels, while ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by persistent inattention, hyperactivity and impulsiveness.

Freddy, who is the son of Jeff Brazier and the late Jade Goody, spoke about his mental health in a video filmed for No Cause, No Cure, Epilepsy Awareness.

Raising awareness for epilepsy, Freddy said no illness should be made a ‘joke’ of as he discussed how many are ‘belittled’ for their struggles. Freddy does not have the condition himself.

Freddy went on to reflect on his own difficulties with bipolar and ADHD, as he sympathised with what sufferers of epilepsy experience.

Freddy Brazier has revealed he has been diagnosed as bipolar in a candid video about his mental health

‘Seizures or any illness shouldn’t be made a joke or something to laugh about,’ he shared in the footage, which was filmed in September.

‘Me myself, I suffer from serious mental health, and I’ve got ADHD and bipolar, and it’s not nice when people want to belittle you or talk down on you because of it.’

The footage was shared to TikTok by the epilepsy awareness social media group and fans took to the comments section to praise Freddy for speaking out to help others.

Comments included: ‘Be proud of yourself to open up and help young lads or anyone really’; ‘Good for you Freddy’;

‘Love you Freddy in Race Across The World, you and your dad are amazing’; ‘You are a star, you are helping so many for talking out’;

‘You are such amazing young man’; ‘Well done for talking about this you will help a lot of people.’

Freddy previously discussed his struggles with ADHD while appearing with his father Jeff, 45, on Celebrity Race Across The World.

Opening up about his tough experience in school, Freddy explained how he was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 10. 

Freddy (pictured in November) said no illness should be made a ‘joke’ of as he discussed how people are ‘belittled’ for their struggles

WHAT IS BIPOLAR?

Bipolar disorder is a brain disorder which causes unusual and often sudden changes in mood and energy levels.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS? 

Moods of those with bipolar disorder range from periods of extreme elation and energy (known as a manic episode) to periods of extreme somberness and lack of energy (known as a depressive episode).

HOW IS IT DIAGNOSED?

According to the International Bipolar Foundation, sufferers are diagnosed with rapid cycling if they have four or more manic, hypomanic, or depressive episodes in any 12-month period.

This severe form of the condition occurs in around 10 to 20 percent of all people with bipolar disorder.

WHAT CAUSES IT?

Currently it is unknown what is the cause of bipolar disorder, which affects around 5.7 million US adults aged 18 or older.   

Scientists say genetics could play a role or that those with a a family history of bipolar disorder are more likely to have it.

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‘I never meant to be disruptive, I don’t think I was bad but I weren’t good,’ he admitted. 

Speaking to the cameras, Jeff added: ‘I couldn’t hazard a guess on how Fred’s mind works but I know he’s going to do something amazing in his lifetime.

‘We need the pioneers, we need the people that give a completely different opinion. That’s what Fred’s role is gonna be.

‘And I see it. I’ve always seen it and I look forward to him realising it, one day it’s all gonna click and fall into place.’

Jeff shares his sons Freddy and Bobby, 21, with his late partner Jade Goody, who died in 2009 aged 27 after being diagnosed with cervical cancer. 

Freddy chocked back tears as he revealed he has ‘no memories’ of Jade while appearing on Celebrity Race Across The World.

He opened up about his grief in heartbreaking scenes before paying tribute to the Big Brother star on the anniversary of her death amid their travels in Salvador.

He said: ‘I lost my mum when I was four and that was on ­Mother’s Day, which is really hard. I don’t really like showing my emotions. 

Freddy previously discussed his struggles with ADHD while appearing with his father Jeff Brazier, 45, on Celebrity Race Across The World 

Jeff shares his sons Freddy and Bobby, 21, with his late partner Jade Goody, who died in 2009 aged 27 after being diagnosed with cervical cancer (pictured in 2006)

‘I don’t even speak to my dad much about my mum either. I just avoid it. I prefer to bottle it up.

‘I don’t want to feel like I’m a burden to them. A lot of my memories that I have of my mum have come from watching a documentary, YouTube clips, newspapers, they are not my memories.’

While choking back tears, he continued: ‘I don’t really remember being held by my mum. If I had more memories of her, it would have made it a whole lot harder for me.

‘But I think I would rather that than not really remember the things that I had done with my mum. It’s just life really and I’ve kind of accepted that.’

WHAT IS ADHD?

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a behavioural condition defined by inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsiveness.

It affects around five per cent of children in the US. Some 3.6 per cent of boys and 0.85 per cent of girls suffer in the UK. 

Symptoms typically appear at an early age and become more noticeable as a child grows. These can also include:

Constant fidgeting Poor concentrationExcessive movement or talkingActing without thinkingInability to deal with stress Little or no sense of danger Careless mistakesMood swingsForgetfulness Difficulty organising tasks Continually starting new tasks before finishing old onesInability to listen or carry out instructions 

Most cases are diagnosed between six and 12 years old. Adults can also suffer, but there is less research into this.

ADHD’s exact cause is unclear but is thought to involve genetic mutations that affect a person’s brain function and structure.

Premature babies and those with epilepsy or brain damage are more at risk. 

ADHD is also linked to anxiety, depression, insomnia, Tourette’s and epilepsy.  

There is no cure. 

A combination of medication and therapy is usually recommended to relieve symptoms and make day-to-day life easier. 

Source: NHS Choices