Strictly's Katya Jones opens up about going to mentally 'dark place' after 'overthinking'

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Katya Jones, 33, had an open discussion about her own mental health and how she deals with negative thoughts on her Instagram story today.The Strictly Come Dancing star explained how “bringing positive energy” into other people’s lives allowed her to get out of “the dark place”.

Katya invited her fans to “ask her anything” in a Q&A session today, which prompted a number of personal questions. One fan wrote: “You always seem so happy.

Do you ever have times when you feel down and how do you deal with that?”Katya provided a thoughtful and candid response as she opened up about her own mental health in view of her 212,000 followers.“Of course I do!” she penned. “Just like any of us!

Especially because I do a lot of self analysis and thinking - maybe even overthinking.“Which can take us to places that are not the most pleasant,” she continued honestly.“I talk about it, get it off my chest, accept it, and then find another focus/purpose.“Bringing positive energy and joy to other people’s lives gives me motivation to be positive and as I always say, ‘Energy creates energy’.