Richard Madeley claims he suffered from PTSD after his son’s wedding finally went ahead following months of uncertainty

RICHARD Madeley has claimed he suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder in the days after his son’s wedding.

The 65-year-old told of the impact on his mental health following months of uncertainty about whether Jack’s nuptials would go ahead.

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Richard Madeley said he had a ‘touch of PTSD’

The Good Morning Britain presenter had been teased by viewers for the number of times he mentioned his concern the ceremony wouldn’t take place as planned because of coronavirus restrictions.

But delivering the good news, Richard was cheered by the whole studio as he announced: “Jack got married!

“There were 150 people. It was outside so we could have dancing.

“Everybody got tested later and nobody got Covid. Everyone’s happy.

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Susanna Reid asked for an update on Richard’s son’s wedding

“It was a beautiful day. It was the one sunny day of weather because on the Friday and Sunday it was pouring down, but on Saturday it was lovely.”

“I’m so relieved for you because there’s been so much angst about it,” said Susanna.

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Richard with his son Jack, daughter Chloe and wife JudyCredit: Getty

Richard then admitted: “I honestly think that in the two or three days afterwards – including the happy couple – I think we all had a touch of post traumatic stress disorder.

“It’s been so choppy, but yes he got married and we’ve got a daughter-in-law.”

PTSD is an anxiety disorder caused by stressful, frightening or distressing events.

Causes of PTSD

The causes of PTSD include, but are not limited to: * Serious road accidents* Violent personal assaults, such as sexual assault, mugging or robbery* Prolonged sexual abuse, violence or severe neglect* Witnessing violent deaths* Military combat* Being held hostage* Terrorist attacks* Natural disasters e.g. severe floods, earthquakes or tsunamis.

The most common examples of traumatic events include assault, road traffic accidents, natural disasters, domestic and child abuse, war, acts of terrorism and traumatic childbirth.

People affected by the condition are often forced to relive a traumatic event from their past, through a series of nightmares and flashbacks.

They may also experience feelings of isolation, guilt, irritability, insomnia, and a lack of concentration.

In many cases, these symptoms have a serious impact on the person’s day-to-day life.

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It can also affect a person’s ability to drive – so sufferers should inform the DVLA of their conditions.

PTSD was officially recognised as a mental health condition by American psychiatrists in 1980.