What a beautiful man. Inside and out.

I am LOVING these brutally honest, open and reflective interviews. Heartfelt thanks to all involved!

A real panic attack really does feel like death is imminent - it's terrifying thing

This is exactly why it is very important from an early age many are taught how to deal with their emotions and problems effectively. Strengthening your mental health like you strengthen your physical health...facts or super facts?

It is moments like this when James lets down his guard just a bit that you see just how special he is inside. Mental health is hard and the struggle is real. I highly commend him for still putting himself out there to help anyone that he can so that we all can get better. Thank you James!!

So much honesty! I hate that he hates 90% of his work but I get that! He is an inspiration to so many, many people! People look at his story and think that if James could get through all of that, then we will not give up either. His music is so beautiful and relatable! I have so much admiration for this artist, James Arthur. Wishing him all the best!

I never knew how bad anxiety could be until I lost my mum 5 years ago. Three months later I thought I was having a heart attack and from that moment I was in fight or flight from the minute I woke up until I managed to get to sleep. Everything was a threat. My GP referred me to a specialist and I was diagnosed with general anxiety disorder and was put on medication which helped me function. Slowly over the last 5 years I started exercising, practicing meditation and mindfulness and it has really helped. Im not on medication now but sometimes the anxiety will still jump in, I can handle it better now though. I’ll probably delete this in a few days but just wanted to say that if you are going through this, don’t suffer In silence. Speak to your GP or mental health charities if you are struggling.

If you’re seeing this and you’re struggling right now.. everything will be okay in the end and if it’s not, it’s not the end. Hold on. You are loved. You have a purpose and one day you will find it.💗

The most underrated artists around. the songs where he covers his own songs with no interference of technology just him and instrument are some of the most breath taking music ive heard and almost feel the words.

I love how vulnerable and real he is

The way james speaks about mental health is truly inspirational. To stand at one of his amazing gigs and talk about his struggles in front of thousands of people is so brave. Everyone should read his book' back to the boy' , thats inspirational too. It explains the pure emotion he brings out in his performances which makes him the incredible artist he is today. He deserves 10 Brit awards!!!

He is a gift to humanity. Incredible voice and brilliant songwriter. Keep up the good fight James.

His album Back from the Edge saved me when going through a rough patch end 2016 .. I related to it so much. Thank you James don't how many times I've listened to the album, but it was still in playlist for almost 2 years.. One of my favorite albums ever..

This is emotional. So good to hear we can talk about our problems. Not complain but talk. So right to advance. I admire this difficult way to control his own self. James is an example for a lot of us. Thanks to him. On his long road love was always around him. His mom never stopped to love this « naughty » children and this love survived all the dark times this is the basis. Always see and feel the love . James and all James family and Jess show and feel the love. ❤️( Not easy in English when you speak French... ) ❤️Love you JamesArthur ❤️

Great reflections in this man, after living through some really tough times.

His audition was phenomenal! I watched it 100 times and was amazed at this young man’s authenticity! I knew he was bound for stardom and would move on to bigger things. I never knew the rough struggle he had dealt with before hand. You are a fantastic artist!

Such an inspiration. So much respect for James 💜

He’s the kindest soul

You are a very talented artist.The fact that you spoke about your mental health so publicly is a wonderful thing,for you and anyone experiencing the same .You are half way there,just keep working on it,keep singing and you will make it.You will be ok,you are already.Don't ever give up on yourself ,you are worth the work.Keep singing, you are an amazing talent! Don't let the past control your future!

I admire him so much...but it's his spirit inside him that shines so bright. And when he sings he pulls those feelings and lets you let them out..train wreck especially has brought me to tears. He's been there..with you.

My goodness - such a warm soul, putting his feelings out there. Loved that the interviewer recognised the need to ask how he was when he remarked that these settings make him uncomfortable. Wonderful interview on a topic experienced by many

Such a hard interview to do 😟 I feel so much of what he is saying because of going through stuff as a child and there is no way I could sit there and talk about it like he did. Love him to pieces xx

such a big inspiration to many people! he really deserves more recognition for not just the amazing talent he has but for him and his story in general. james is so down to earth and the way he’s so open is really inspiring to me and has shown me it’s okay to open up about my struggles! the way he’s gone through so many difficult situations but still keeps going is so amazing and i really hope he knows how strong he is! i wish i could get to thank him properly for how much he has helped me over the years. keep up the amazing work james and thank you for just being you! i can’t wait to see what the future brings for you and your music! lots of love

Had a panic attack today was awful 😓 Felt like couldn't catch my breath My heart goes out to everyone experiencing um

Thank you for putting yourself out there in such a vulnerable honest way in order to help others. You are a treasure, James, and I am so thankful for your music and the genuine person you are ❤️

James well done - honest and vulnerable, so important for people to hear

I used to work in London and commute daily from Kent by train. Panic attacks got so bad that I often had to get off the train well before my stop and ask someone to come an get me. Lost over 5 stone in weight, lousy time and wish I had this sort of material to refer to . Panic attacks are very, very frightening. Tough times but I got through it. Now live offshore with a lovely family of my own.

His honesty impresses me everytime. I'm so proud of him. ❤

You are such a beautiful soul. You deserve every success and inner peace. Thank you for being so honest. You are an inspiration. We love you!

This is so beautiful. I’m so proud of you J🥺❤️

You are a beautiful person James. Love your honesty openess. Such courage you have to speak about your mental health. You have helped so many of us. Your music tells a story.xx😘😘😘

Back from the edge. Thank you for who you are, you are an inspiration to so many. For me also, you are the medicine that's keeping me going. Your voice is one of a kind, you are one of a kind. I love you so much, James.

Proper genuine bloke, top man

While reading his book Back to the boy or listening now again to his story about his childhood, so raw, distressing, I just stop breathing waiting to the part he succeeds, feeling myself sad and happy at the same time, in awe of his mental strength after all channelling the drama through his music, such an inspiration as no other ❤️

I huge applaud to you James! So true and honest to yourself and that reflects...

Everything about him is just beautiful

I was never a fan of James Arthur. But after stumbling onto this video I went and watched all of his x factor performances and I can now understand and appreciate everything he has gone through and achieved. That final performance was especially epic and moving. Who else feels like a fan convert thanks to this interview

I strongly believe that everything happens for a reason. If you would’ve had a perfect life I don’t think you would be able to connect with people through your art as much as you do now. I’m proud to say that I’ve been a fan of you since I was 12 ( I’m 20 now) and through the years your music helped me a lot and it also helped many other people so THANK YOU! I’m very grateful for you 💛!

I can completely understand this. However your experience was magnified. You’ve come so far James. It’s awful when you are in your head too much and it’s debilitating because the messages become more and more self-critical. So proud of you and thankful. You have been my 💊🙏🏼🥰❤️. Thank you so much for the sharing, caring and your beautiful music. It’s so important to continue to talk, sadly the loss of beautiful Caroline Flack is a testament to this. Nobody would have ever thought. I wish you could see yourself as we do. Kind, caring, great communication skills, super talented and honest. It’s often the people you would never think are suffering because they appear on the outside to be happy and doing great in life, yet unknown even sometimes to family are struggling with depression which untreated or not talking end up as bouts of debilitating mental health problems. Things really are improving however more help is needed, when the only help is an hours group therapy miles away. I have faith things will continue to improve. So many will and do need help after the suffering many people have experienced this last year.

Absolutely love you James you're such an inspiration to so many.

Absolutely bang on!!! Always be yourself James x

The most down to earth man. I love you James

His hands give away how uncomfortable he is with the interview

A really honest and amazing man. Even though I don’t know him, I’m so proud of how far he has come. Can relate to anxiety & depression and listening to his music just soothes me. Thank you James🙏🤗

Never seen this side of this man, big respect for sharing James sharing this 💪💪 men's mental health is important so thank you mate for highlighting this

That moment the anxiety hits he described it perfectly I thought I was dying. I suffer from extreme anxiety panic attacks this is real and difficult to go through thank you for sharing

I just want to to say that James, I'm so proud of you. I'm so happy you exist and that you're so open and honest with your music. Thank you for being you

Thank you for your honesty James.

Such a beautiful soul! Love him!

I remember when after he sang no drama he had a panic attack. He put his heart and soul into that song and is the one I remember the most. He is a true fighter xx

Role model JA! Saving lives. Amazing interview. Thankyou for normalising anxiety. For sharing your experience and for encouraging others to reach out for help. What an Angel. Love you lots, gratitude and love from a fellow anxiety warrior ! In this together 💪💪❤️❤️😘😘

Thank you for sharing james. You are a WONDERFUL brave human being. Shine bright always

Knowing the back story to that song, makes it even better. Good on him. Just because it took him 20-minutes to write means it was pure and was meant to come out the way it did. I love seeing this sort of success. He totally deserves this recognition.

I absolutely adore him and his music. I'm so sorry he went through all this and felt this way. His art has been a mainstay in my life

Ja so pure, to me it's a loving and encouraging way towards himself and therefore towards others. God bless him on his journey❤☮️🙏

James. You are an incredible Human Being. You are an inspiration to us all. ❤❤❤❤❤

Amazing man being able to talk about his feelings he is so strong inside and out

This man doesn’t know how much he impacted me. ♥️

I love his honesty, you can tell he’s being so incredibly genuine ❤️

Thank you so much for this James and all who relate with this; lets all speak about it; we are all together to get through this and yes we can! 💙🙏🍀

Brilliant interview James 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Beautiful soul.... love u JA❤️❤️❤️🇵🇭

I knew there was a reason that I can connect to all his words! Awesome interview James!!

Thanks James for your honesty, you've come along way since the X factor days. Well done you.👏👏

Beautiful honest man with talent Love you x ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

James Arthur you rock man. I didn't know you like now, but I love you music man. You are true and I can feel that in your songs.I think many can relate to that as well. You made it and you were brave. 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻💯🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

Hi James, thanks for sharing. I might have not been as deep where you have been, but I share your pain. All the anxiety, depression 😪 panic attacks. I'm struggling with it still, and I want to see you succeed cuz you're an inspiration for guys like me. You're still the same guy and I'm sending a warm hugs to you man, keep your chin up. You've got fans and people around who love you. You became famous, but inside you still fight same battles like everyone else. You doing great!

I relate so much to this, James what a treasure you are ❤

God dam I can relate to what this guy is saying so much. Thanks for sharing James.

I love his honesty... 🙏❤️

Thanks so much James, remember you are not alone💗

Well done for speaking up and sharing. You're my favourite British singer

From day 1 of seeing him 1st on TV and understanding he was in pain from how he sang and looked till today watching the lad speak on here, he has come leaps and bounds and now 1 of the best ever to come out the uk 🇬🇧 proud to know you a local lad James lad

He is just an amazing human being. Great artist so underrated in my opinion. His songs speak to my soul

what a truly humble guy i picked you from day one the first time i saw you on the show. i said to my wife he is going to smash this and i was right.you have an amazing voice and a truly amazing aura about you. im 56 and for the first time in my life someone has touched me in a way ive never been touched before.you have made me realise i also have mental health issues but i have no idea how to deal with them. you have inspired me to try tho and to sort myself out.i wish you all the best with your future bless you james and thank you kind regards karl.

James songs are beautiful

Thank you for your bravery and honesty! I struggle with a lot of the same issues, it felt like you were describing me!

I suffer from crippling anxiety (sobbing under the blankets on top of chronic health) which is why I didn't get into preforming or jobs I wanted to to. I lay in bed alot and try to figure out how to correct the depression. I'm 46. I think that's why I connected to Arthur so much.

I’m literally only 26 seconds into this episode but I just wanted to say that I just came across this show for the first time earlier today and I’ve already watched 7 episodes, I absolutely love this series. It gives the viewers an amazing insight and look into so many different peoples life stories, their experiences and the trials and tribulations they’ve been through. Very addictive to watch and highly recommend.

Amazing young man, thank you

He's a beautiful person..just love him❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

I was a addict at 14. Struggling for 10 years with it. I'm now 9 years sober. I get stuck in my head alot too. I have alot of energy most of the week and then 2 days a week, I'm emotionally down. Cant get up. It's like I'm drained. Severely depressed. I have a successful business and a great family but it still happens. Music helps me through it.

Anxiety is pure wank. Regardless of who it hits and to what degree.

Hearing 'Recovery' the first time - I felt it like him saying to himself "F***K it. The art of music is ME! Not the industry (that's those 90 percent of the job) but those 10percent of pure, genuine creative presence. Btw, YOU ARE recognized, James! It's the people you've helped and healed immensely with your soooo genuine, raw, authentic passion, energy and talent. People DO react and absorb the energy and creative vibes you keep sending. Bless you! And Thank You 💘 🙏

What a story, mad new respect for this man.

Love this guy, he's so down to earth and real, he rose from the ashes 💚 what a beautiful person

James you are wonderful in your career and I applaud you for doing this interview. Xxx

Love you James

James pls don't let go you are a beautiful person in and out ❤

Great interview, exactly how I feel most days. Thanx james

He's one of my favorites and now even more so because he's been through so much and he's still here and finding peace

I’m struggling with Mental Health & addiction. The constant detox & relapse has made me soo weak at this point. Clinical Depression & Anxiety & PTSD which is what I’ve got is real illness & suffering as well as all the other Mental Health issues ppl have it affects the body as well as the mind. May God help us find peace & content🖤💜

Really well worded and described. I related to a lot of that, always speak up xx

I suffer with both anxiety and depression I can do relate to u James love u so much xx

I had no idea, just goes to show how blinkered we are to other people’s struggles. Well done and all the best in the future.

im so proud of him

Your music has moved me

Thank you 🙏

I can only say,,bravo,,you did it! You finally spoke up.Now can be only better x

Nothing but respect for him, this year interview can save lives.