Ms van Amerongen said: 'I went into full psychosis at Stansted Airport and jumped through baggage drop off and got arrested. Growing up in Stroud, Ms van Amerongen, now aged 29, said she quickly recognised she was different from her peers and was often labelled as 'reactive' and 'sensitive'. Ms van Amerongen was working as a model aged 21 when these highs and lows intensified, triggering a spiral of events that culminated in her airport crisis point. 'I was in a really loving relationship, and overnight something just flipped in my head,' said Ms van Amerongen. Since getting diagnosed with bipolar, Ms van Amerongen has noticed a stigma of shame and misunderstanding around the condition.

Source: Daily Mail February 03, 2026 15:54 UTC