has opened up about his depression battle after it was revealed that and has discussed how his wife Christine has pushed him to try and get help.
The 48-year-old star has been married to his 34-year-old wife Christine since 2011, and they share eight-year-old twins Penelope and Leo, as well as a six-year-old daughter named Felicity.
The parents have campaigned to raise awareness for autism since their children were diagnosed with the condition, and last year Christine revealed that she too had been diagnosed as autistic.
Paddy has since opened up about his family life and has revealed that he loves fatherhood and being a dad, but that sometimes he can feel overwhelmed.
In an interview, he said: ‘Being a parent is the best thing that’s ever happened to me. Our chaos at home is just normal to me.’
Speaking to , he said: ‘People need to stop being so judgmental about others with autism and assuming kids are just being unruly and naughty if they’re having a meltdown. I try to educate kn**heads, rather than rising to their ignorance.’
Paddy also opened up about his depression, revealing that it was his wife who helped him see that he was struggling and that he needed to seek treatment.
He said: ‘Christine is great at noticing when I’m struggling before I spot it in myself and she was the one who pushed me to get help.’
Paddy has previously opened up about his depression battle.
In the past, he’s said: ‘I got that down that I had to see a therapist and he diagnosed me with clinical depression. I used to think I was the last person in the world who would have depression because I earn a few quid.
‘I didn’t instantly go, “oh I’m depressed” because it was a very slow process. It chipped away at me, with all of the things you have to do, things you have to deal with as a parent of children with autism.
‘It dawned on me that, that’s it, that’s it forever. There’s no “they’ll get better as the years go on”.’
He’s also opened up about his heartbreak after he saw his children struggling to relate to other kids.
Christine in November 2021, and told fans on Instagram she is ‘autistic and proud.’
She added: I have felt different my whole life. Honestly, I am relieved to finally understand myself!’
