One of our most popular actresses Denise Welch got her television break in the BBC's Spender" opposite Jimmy Nail & followed it by achieving success in ITVs worldwide hit drama " Soldier Soldier". She really became a household name when she took on the role of Rovers Return landlady Natalie Barnes in " Coronation Street". Today she stars in the award-winning drama " Waterloo Road" & is a regular on the hugely popular " Loose Women" where her warmth & honesty have won the nation's hearts. But even as her career was taking off Denise was hiding a secret
- that she was suffering from a crippling post natal depression so severe that she was at times suicidal. As she concealed her heartbreak on the set of " Coronation Street" she turned to alcohol & drugs to cope. She even had an affair that threatened her marriage. Now she reveals for the first time the full details of her battle with depression & alcoholism how she fought back & helped by the love of her husband Tim Healy turned her life around. Powerful & moving " Pulling Myself Together" is ultimately an uplifting book that will appeal to her many fans old & new."