Love Island star Niall Aslam has revealed he left the show after suffering from stress-induced psychosis.
Niall made a shock exit from the villa for “personal reasons” just days after the 2018 series began, before later speaking out about his Asperger’s syndrome.
The 25-year-old has now opened up about being admitted to a psychiatric hospital after leaving the villa in a candid Instagram video about mental health.
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Niall told fans, “I came out and talked about my Asperger’s and I was diagnosed at 10 years old, and that was basically the reason I left Love Island.
“But what actually happened to me, I ended up watching Love Island in a psychiatric hospital in London, the Nightingale Hospital in London to be exact. What I later found out is that I had something called stress-induced psychosis… I did not know what that was.
“Essentially what it is, you get so overwhelmed that you lose touch with reality. You kind of hallucinate, you don’t know what’s going on, you’re not fully aware of your surroundings, you’re not safe, you need other people to look after you.”
He continued, “It takes quite a lot of time to come down from that, but when you come down from it you really come down, you go into a really deep depression. I was at the hospital for two weeks but in my head I wasn’t fully aware of what was going on, I thought it was because of my Asperger’s.”
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Jack Fincham
Pen salesman Jack Fincham won the show in 2018 alongside Dani Dyer, the pair coupled up together in the first show and the rest was history.
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Jack Fincham
After leaving the villa, Jack landed himself a TV show alongside Dani Dyer, appeared on the Celebrity version of Gogglebox and even hosted the NTA red carpet with Dani. After the pair split up in April 2019, Jack has gone on to be involved in a number of sponsorship deals, as well as attending various events. He also recently appeared on The All New Full Monty.
![Dani Dyer](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5ccc/44f5/1c5c/407b/5050/d9b6/dani-dyer-itv.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Dani Dyer
Despite already having some fame (due to her famous dad, Danny Dyer) before entering the villa, Love Island certainly catapulted Dani into the limelight when she won the show with Jack Fincham.
![Dani Dyer](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5ccc/4517/1c5c/407b/5050/d9bd/dani-dyer.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Dani Dyer
After leaving the villa, Dani was in demand, landing her own clothing brand with In The Style, appearing on more or less EVERY TV show, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro for Red Nose Day, and releasing her own book. Following her split from Jack, Dani was accused of 'cheating' with her ex-boyfriend Sammy Kimmence, after snaps of them kissing emerged. However, the Love Island winner totally denied the rumours.
![Laura Anderson](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5ccc/4547/1c5c/407b/5050/d9c6/laura-anderson-love-island.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Laura Anderson
Despite her turbulent time in the Love Island villa, Scottish beauty Laura Anderson finished in second place with hunky model Paul Knops.
![Laura Anderson](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5ccc/45c5/1c5c/407b/5050/d9d6/LAURA-ANDERSON.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Laura Anderson
Despite her relationship with Paul not lasting, Laura has kept herself busy and she recently launched her own fitness and lifestyle website called So-LA. Oh, and her Instagram is also filled with clothing deals from various brands.
![Paul Knopps](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5ccc/45f2/1c5c/407b/5050/d9db/PAUL-KNOPS-ITV.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Paul Knops
He was VERY popular with the ladies when he was a late arrival into the villa (probably due to fact he'd appeared in Britney Spears video), but it was Laura Anderson who he coupled up with finishing in second place.
![Paul Knopps](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5ccc/463f/1c5c/407b/5050/d9ea/paul-knopps.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Paul Knopps
After splitting with Laura just weeks after leaving the villa, Paul has continued to work as a model, showing off his good looks on his Instagram page. We wonder if he features in any more of Britney Spears' music videos?
![Kaz Crossley](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5ccc/4679/1c5c/407b/5050/d9ef/kaz-itv.png?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Kaz Crossley
After coupling up with Josh Denzel on the show, Kaz made it all the way to the final, with many fans wanting the couple to win ahead of Jack and Dani.
![Kaz Crossley](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5ccc/46f1/1c5c/407b/5050/d9ff/kaz-crossley.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Kaz Crossley
Following her split from Josh, Kaz is well and truly living her best life, touring the world on modelling and clothing shoots. Just check out her Instagram to make yourself VERY jealous of her lifestyle. In April 2019 it was announced she's dating Love Island star Theo Campbell!
![Megan Barton-Hanson](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5ccc/4732/1c5c/407b/5050/da0f/megan-itv.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Megan Barton-Hanson
Despite being very unpopular when she first entered the Love Island villa, Megan was able to turn public perception around, leaving as one of the favourites alongside Wes Nelson.
![Megan Barton-Hanson](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5ccc/474d/1c5c/407b/5050/da13/megan-barton-hanson.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Megan Barton-Hanson
She's now a single lady after splitting from Wes, and released one of the best break-up statements of the decade.Megan is now a brand ambassador for Pretty Little Thing, and most recently she took part in ITV's The All New Full Monty.
![Wes Nelson](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5ccc/4786/1c5c/407b/5050/da1f/wes-itv-love-island.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Wes Nelson
It took him a while to settle during his time in the villa, but he eventually seemed smitten when he coupled up with Megan Barton-Hanson, with the pair making it to the final.
![Wes Nelson](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5ccc/47cb/1c5c/407b/5050/da20/wes-nelson.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Wes Nelson
Wes was in demand when he left the Love Island villa, landing a spot on Dancing On Ice in January 2019. Despite impressing with his moves (and being linked to his partner Vanessa Bauer following his split from Megan), the star finished in second place.Wes is now living life to the full as a single man, landing clothing deals, attending events and being flown around the world to promote different brands.
![Dr Alex George](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5ccc/4827/1c5c/407b/5050/da2c/dr-alex-itv.jpeg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Dr Alex George
Aww, Dr Alex! He stole the nation's hearts when he tried and continued to be pied in the villa, ending in him leaving the show as 'friends' with Alexandra Cane.
![Dr Alex George](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5ccc/4866/1c5c/407b/5050/da39/dr-alex.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Dr Alex George
Despite this, Dr Alex certainly had the last laugh! After appearing on shows like Lorraine and This Morning to give medical advice, Dr Alex returned to his job at a hospital, saving lives every day!Much to our delight, he's also super loved-up with his girlfriend Amelia Bath.
![Jack Fowler](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5ccc/48c1/1c5c/407b/5050/da3e/jack-fowler-itv.jpeg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Jack Fowler
Despite leaving the villa with surfer girl Laura Crane, things fizzled out very quickly when they returned to the real world.
![Jack Fowler](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5ccc/48f4/1c5c/407b/5050/da49/GettyImages-1083402836.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Jack Fowler
Jack appeared on Celebs Go Dating earlier in 2019, and despite fans loving his date Kate, nothing materialised between the two. Most recently, Jack has been on holiday to America with his Love Island pals, and he often models for BooHooMAN.
![Georgia Steel](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5ccc/4924/1c5c/407b/5050/da4a/georgia-steel-itv.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Georgia Steel
She was like Marmite on the show, and eventually left the villa with Sam Bird, before their very sour split just months after the show ended.
![Georgia Steel](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5ccc/4936/1c5c/407b/5050/da4b/georgia-steel.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Georgia Steel
After her sour split from Sam Bird, Georgia signed up to Celebs Go Dating (on the same series as Jack Fowler). Despite taking a very handsome man to the final show in Tenerife, nothing seemed to happen after the show. She's now modelling and is involved in a ton of endorsement deals on her Instagram page.
![Charlie Brake](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5ccc/49d1/1c5c/407b/5050/da63/charlie-brake.png?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Charlie Brake
Millionaire Charlie Brake swept Geordie girl Elilie Brown off her feet during his time in the villa, with the pair enjoying a number of luxurious holidays in the months following.
![Charlie Brake](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5ccc/4a28/1c5c/407b/5050/da6c/charlie-brake%20(2).jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Charlie Brake
Just months later, Charlie was accused of 'cheating' on Ellie, and he's since been linked to former TOWIE star Ferne McCann and Dan Edgar's ex-girlfriend Amber Davies.In other news, he's still a millionaire.
![Ellie Brown](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5ccc/4a4e/1c5c/407b/5050/da75/ellie-brown-love-islan.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Ellie Brown
Following her heartbreak after her romance with Charlie ended, Ellie found comfort in her Love Island besties, including the likes of Zara McDermott, Adam Collard and Kaz Crossley.
![Ellie Brown](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5ccc/4a9e/1c5c/407b/5050/da7a/ellie-brown.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Ellie Brown
She's now involved in a number of endorsements on her Instagram page, as well as attending events with her co-stars.
![Samira Mighty](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5ccc/4b2f/1c5c/407b/5050/da8a/samira-itv.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Samira Mighty
It took her a few weeks, but eventually Samira Mighty seemed to find happiness with late arrival Frankie Foster, with Samira leaving the villa after her man was dumped from the show.
![Samira Mighty](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5ccc/4be3/1c5c/407b/5050/daa0/samira-mighty.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Samira Mighty
Despite this, just weeks later, Samira dumped Frankie after he was caught cheating on her.Now, Samira is still best friends with a number of her co-stars including Adam Collard and Dani Dyer, and she often posts super sizzling snaps of herself modelling on her Instagram page.
![Adam Collard](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5ccc/4c41/1c5c/407b/5050/daa9/adam-itv.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Adam Collard
He was the heartbreak kid at the beginning of the series, gaining the 'player' title, but the public's view of Geordie boy Adam Collard soon changed when he turned smitten with Zara McDermott.
![Adam Collard](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5ccc/4c82/1c5c/407b/5050/daac/adam-collard.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Adam Collard
Although they lasted nearly a year, Adam and Zara announced they'd split on Valentine's Day (brutal). The PT has been linked to a number of other woman since, including Harley Brash and Delilah Belle Hamlin, but he appears to be single right now. Adam is keeping himself busy on modelling shoots at stunning destinations across the world, as well as promotional deals and his PT business.
![Zara McDermott](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5ccc/4cb7/1c5c/407b/5050/dab8/love-island-zara.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Zara McDermott
She was the one girl who seemed to 'tame' Adam when she arrived in the villa, and despite leaving before her beau, Adam and Zara reunited when he left.
![Zara McDermott](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5ccc/4d7b/1c5c/407b/5050/dac8/zara.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Zara McDermott
Zara is very active on her Instagram page, landing clothing deals with the likes of Missy Empire, AX Paris and Lasula.
![Eyal Booker](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5ccc/4da8/1c5c/407b/5050/dad3/eyal-itv.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Eyal Booker
Despite having one of the best haircuts to ever grace the Love Island villa, poor old Eyal left the show without finding love.
![Eyal Booker](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5ccc/4dc0/1c5c/407b/5050/dad5/eyal-booker.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Eyal Booker
Don't feel too sorry for him though, as well as THAT snog with Kendall Rae-Knight at the Love Island Christmas reunion, Eyal appeared on Celebs Go Dating and he's now dating American model Delilah Belle Hamlin. Work-wise, Eyal continues to use his handsome face and unreal physique to his advantage, picking up modelling deals left, right and center.
![Rosie Williams](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5ccc/4df5/1c5c/407b/5050/dae2/rosie-itv.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Rosie Williams
Poor old Rosie Williams had her little heart broken by Adam Collard in the villa, resulting in her being dumped from the show far too early.
![Rosie Williams](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5ccc/4dd4/1c5c/407b/5050/dad6/rosie-williams.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Rosie Williams
Rosie recently revealed to fans she'd been editing her photos 'too much' after Love Island left her feeling 'rubbish'. However, the former Islander later told fans how she's been working with her family and friends to come up with ideas of how to recreate her Instagram, to bring back the 'sassy' Rosie her fans know.
Niall said he “didn’t know what reality was”, especially as he tried to adjust to his new life as a Love Island star.
He added, “It was a really upside down time for me. I think it took quite a long time for me to recover fully from it because of the Love Island situation. I was trying to get back to reality and my reality was different. I was really struggling.
“I was able to mask that for a long time, I was going to events, I was meeting people. In my head, I was all over the place. I was really depressed, I was avoiding things. It took a long time to recover.
“Everyone thought I was having the best time but I had the crisis team round every morning, because they had to come and check up on me.”
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In the caption of his Instagram post, Niall shared that, by telling his story, he hoped to encourage fans to open up about their mental health and check in with their friends.
He wrote, “Through talking to people I’ve realised it’s better to speak out as there are people experiencing similar situations and [they] might not want to talk about it either because of similar reasons.
“This video is in short my journey of what I went through from leaving Love Island to going to a psychiatric hospital and my early diagnosis, everything which in the end made me a stronger person.
“I’d hope what people get from watching this short video is that people can be very good at masking what they might be going through and just checking up on people can really help.”