Tyldesley wrote on Instagram: “Lockdown has brought up many emotions for many people. Some days have been incredibly hard. Dark. Unworkable.
“When my mum was in ICU I could barely function. It seemed all I could do was cry. I couldn’t parent. My inner child simply craved my mum’s touch …
“Thus I felt shame/mum guilt for not being able to ‘mother’ my own son. I’m lucky – I have a brilliant hands-on husband who has been the greatest support to us.
“Some people don’t have anyone. I can’t bear to imagine that.
“Teamed with a huge change in my hormonal balance – last month was nothing short of horrendous.”
It was not confirmed when the photograph was taken.
Tyldesley told her fans: “Let’s all support each other guys. Please keep talking.”
Catherine Tyldesley posts tearful snap as she urges people to talk
