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7NEWS
12-07-2025
- Health
- 7NEWS
Leisel Jones: Australian Olympic swimming champ in better place after dark day she wanted ‘to end it all'
Leisel Jones has given an update on her wellbeing, less than two weeks after revealing she had wanted to 'end it all' in a raw and vulnerable post on social media. The Australian Olympic swimming champion said since then she had been inundated with messages of support. 'I just wanted to die in my sleep, I thought that would be the greatest thing I could ever hope for in that moment,' she told the The Courier-Mail. Jones, 39, said on her darkest day she had gone to work usual as a co-host on Triple M Gold Coast breakfast with colleagues Liam Flanagan and Peter 'Spida' Everitt and was feeling ok. But when she got home things shifted. 'It was a compounding of a lot of things,' she said. 'I think there's a lot of work stress at the moment, I think global issues, all that sort of stuff, nothing in particular.' She spent hours sobbing as her thoughts fixated on wanting to die, but three powerful words had brought her back from the brink: Stay until tomorrow. 'I had said it before but it was really crucial in that time because I was feeling so low, I was like just stay until tomorrow because you just don't know what tomorrow looks like,' she said. 'You actually don't know if you're going to have the greatest day of your life tomorrow but if you take your life now you will never get it.' In a post on July 1, the three-time Olympic gold medal winner shared how those three words that kept her alive at her darkest time. Jones posted two photos, the first of her sitting on stairs with her tear-stained face in her hand, the second was of her in an elevator after an hour-long walk along the beach. 'Stay until tomorrow', she wrote, was one of her favourite sayings. 'Yesterday was one of my worst days and I wanted to end it all. I think I have been battling high functioning depression for a little while now and have just gone back to work with a psych. In the dark moments I promise myself to just stay until tomorrow and it's amazing what the next day can bring.' She revealed that just 24 hours later she had a far better day. 'Today was spectacular. I had some free time after work and went on an hour long walk along the beach. No goals. No plans. Just enjoy the sunshine and the view. I was really missing my walking buddy @iammeagennay but walking by myself was enough. It changed my whole perspective on things. 'So if life has felt like a kick in the c..t lately, promise me you'll stay until tomorrow.' Jones' candid words were praised by Lifeline Australia, which commented on her post to say that her revelation could help many others struggling with depression. In her first interview since then, Jones said she is now feeling happy and calm and was being well supported by family, friends and professional help. 'I don't make this my identity … I have these moments but I have so many other elements of my life that are part of me that are so important,' she told the Courier Mail. 'I am really passionate about talking about it … With depression, it's not always sad sacks that mope about, it impacts some of the most high functioning people who get the job done and do it well and show up on time. 'That's why I said 'high functioning depression' because I still turn up to work, I still do all my things, I still do it with a smile on my face and it's sometimes you just have no clue what someone is going through, they just keep doing it.' Jones has previously battled depression, which first emerged during the peak of her swimming career when she was in her early 20s. She was the first Australian swimmer to attend four Olympic Games, launching her spectacular career at just 15 at the Sydney Olympics and then going to the 2004 Athens Olympics, where she was part of the gold-medal winning women's 4x100m relay. She also won gold for the 100m breaststroke and the 4x100 medley relay at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and had a glittering career that included many other swimming achievements. Jones said her Instagram post about her close call went 'crazier than I ever expected'. 'Those beautiful messages of people that it's helped, but there were other people that wished they had that saying before,' she said. 'I really had no idea that story was going to impact people and to be so extreme that it might save someone's life. 'I'm not a spokesman, I don't want to be any of that, it's not my whole identity, but if I could save one person's life with three simple words, that means so much to me.' Stream free on
West Australian
12-07-2025
- Health
- West Australian
Leisel Jones: Australian Olympic swimming champ in better place after dark day she wanted ‘to end it all'
Leisel Jones has given an update on her wellbeing, less than two weeks after revealing she had wanted to 'end it all' in a raw and vulnerable post on social media. The Australian Olympic swimming champion said since then she had been inundated with messages of support. 'I just wanted to die in my sleep, I thought that would be the greatest thing I could ever hope for in that moment,' she told the The Courier-Mail . Jones, 39, said on her darkest day she had gone to work usual as a co-host on Triple M Gold Coast breakfast with colleagues Liam Flanagan and Peter 'Spida' Everitt and was feeling ok. But when she got home things shifted. 'It was a compounding of a lot of things,' she said. 'I think there's a lot of work stress at the moment, I think global issues, all that sort of stuff, nothing in particular.' She spent hours sobbing as her thoughts fixated on wanting to die, but three powerful words had brought her back from the brink: Stay until tomorrow. 'I had said it before but it was really crucial in that time because I was feeling so low, I was like just stay until tomorrow because you just don't know what tomorrow looks like,' she said. 'You actually don't know if you're going to have the greatest day of your life tomorrow but if you take your life now you will never get it.' In a post on July 1, the three-time Olympic gold medal winner shared how those three words that kept her alive at her darkest time. Jones posted two photos, the first of her sitting on stairs with her tear-stained face in her hand, the second was of her in an elevator after an hour-long walk along the beach. 'Stay until tomorrow', she wrote, was one of her favourite sayings. 'Yesterday was one of my worst days and I wanted to end it all. I think I have been battling high functioning depression for a little while now and have just gone back to work with a psych. In the dark moments I promise myself to just stay until tomorrow and it's amazing what the next day can bring.' She revealed that just 24 hours later she had a far better day. 'Today was spectacular. I had some free time after work and went on an hour long walk along the beach. No goals. No plans. Just enjoy the sunshine and the view. I was really missing my walking buddy @iammeagennay but walking by myself was enough. It changed my whole perspective on things. 'So if life has felt like a kick in the c..t lately, promise me you'll stay until tomorrow.' Jones' candid words were praised by Lifeline Australia, which commented on her post to say that her revelation could help many others struggling with depression. In her first interview since then, Jones said she is now feeling happy and calm and was being well supported by family, friends and professional help. 'I don't make this my identity … I have these moments but I have so many other elements of my life that are part of me that are so important,' she told the Courier Mail. 'I am really passionate about talking about it … With depression, it's not always sad sacks that mope about, it impacts some of the most high functioning people who get the job done and do it well and show up on time. 'That's why I said 'high functioning depression' because I still turn up to work, I still do all my things, I still do it with a smile on my face and it's sometimes you just have no clue what someone is going through, they just keep doing it.' Jones has previously battled depression, which first emerged during the peak of her swimming career when she was in her early 20s. She was the first Australian swimmer to attend four Olympic Games, launching her spectacular career at just 15 at the Sydney Olympics and then going to the 2004 Athens Olympics, where she was part of the gold-medal winning women's 4x100m relay. She also won gold for the 100m breaststroke and the 4x100 medley relay at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and had a glittering career that included many other swimming achievements. Jones said her Instagram post about her close call went 'crazier than I ever expected'. 'Those beautiful messages of people that it's helped, but there were other people that wished they had that saying before,' she said. 'I really had no idea that story was going to impact people and to be so extreme that it might save someone's life. 'I'm not a spokesman, I don't want to be any of that, it's not my whole identity, but if I could save one person's life with three simple words, that means so much to me.' Lifeline: 13 11 14. If you or someone you know needs help, phone SANE Au stralia Helpline on 1800 18 SANE (7263).
Perth Now
03-07-2025
- Health
- Perth Now
Swimming great ‘wanted to end it all'. Three words saved her
Australian swimming great Leisel Jones has revealed she is struggling with high-functioning depression and the 'dark moment' she contemplated taking her own life just days ago. In an emotional and vulnerable post on social media, the three-time Olympic gold medal winner shared the three powerful words that kept her alive when she 'wanted to end it all'. On Wednesday, Jones posted two photos, the first of her sitting on stairs with her tear-stained face in her hand, the second was of her in an elevator after an hour-long walk along the beach. 'Stay until tomorrow', she wrote, was one of her favourite sayings. 'Yesterday was one of my worst days and I wanted to end it all. I think I have been battling high functioning depression for a little while now and have just gone back to work with a psych. In the dark moments I promise myself to just stay until tomorrow and it's amazing what the next day can bring.' She revealed that just 24 hours later she had a far better day. 'Today was spectacular. I had some free time after work and went on an hour long walk along the beach. No goals. No plans. Just enjoy the sunshine and the view. I was really missing my walking buddy @iammeagennay but walking by myself was enough. It changed my whole perspective on things. 'So if life has felt like a kick in the c..t lately, promise me you'll stay until tomorrow.' If you'd like to view this content, please adjust your . To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. Jones' candid words have been praised by Lifeline Australia, which commented on her post to say that her revelation could help many others struggling with depression. 'Thank you for your vulnerability and courage in sharing this, Leisel. Your words will no doubt bring comfort to many who are quietly battling their own struggles. Lifeline is always here for you.' Leisel Jones with the Olympic gold medal for the women's 100m breaststroke in Beijing in 2008. Credit: Julian Finney / Getty Images Jones' celebrity friends were also quick to show their support. Fellow swimmer Giaan Rooney wrote, 'This post will help so many others darling, but just as importantly, I hope it helps you see how truly loved you are, how the world is a better place for having you in it & how many are in your corner - so much love to you always.' Comedian Dave Hughes agreed that a beach walk could do wonders. 'Australia loves you, but that doesn't matter. You loving life is all that matters. But not even that. Let's just be still.' Peter Helliar also offered his perspective, writing that sometimes noticing the little things could make you feel better. 'Even tiny things like the way opening curtains to let light in your room can feel, the way fresh air can rejuvenate, seeing a friend,' he wrote. 'We spend time waiting for big life changing moments but there are so many tiny life affirming moments around us everyday. I'm trying hard to recognise how those moments make me feel. Thanks for sharing and I hope you continue to find your moments.' Leisel Jones wins the women's 100m breaststroke at the 2010 Commonwealth Games. Credit: Michael Wilson / WA News Jones was the first Australian swimmer to attend four Olympic Games, launching her spectacular career at just 15 at the Sydney Olympics and then going to the 2004 Athens Olympics, where she was part of the gold-medal winning women's 4x100m relay. She also won gold for the 100m breaststroke and the 4x100 medley relay at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and had a glittering career that included many other swimming achievements. Since retiring from the pool she has become an author and media commentator. Lifeline: 13 11 14. If you or someone you know needs help, phone SANE Australia Helpline on 1800 18 SANE (7263).
West Australian
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Swimming great Leisel Jones reveals three words that kept her alive when she wanted to ‘end it all'
Australian swimming great Leisel Jones has revealed she is struggling with high-functioning depression and the 'dark moment' she contemplated taking her own life just days ago. In an emotional and vulnerable post on social media, the three-time Olympic gold medal winner shared the three powerful words that kept her alive when she 'wanted to end it all'. On Wednesday, Jones posted two photos, the first of her sitting on stairs with her tear-stained face in her hand, the second was of her in an elevator after an hour-long walk along the beach. 'Stay until tomorrow', she wrote, was one of her favourite sayings. 'Yesterday was one of my worst days and I wanted to end it all. I think I have been battling high functioning depression for a little while now and have just gone back to work with a psych. In the dark moments I promise myself to just stay until tomorrow and it's amazing what the next day can bring.' She revealed that just 24 hours later she had a far better day. 'Today was spectacular. I had some free time after work and went on an hour long walk along the beach. No goals. No plans. Just enjoy the sunshine and the view. I was really missing my walking buddy @iammeagennay but walking by myself was enough. It changed my whole perspective on things. 'So if life has felt like a kick in the c..t lately, promise me you'll stay until tomorrow.' Jones' candid words have been praised by Lifeline Australia, which commented on her post to say that her revelation could help many others struggling with depression. 'Thank you for your vulnerability and courage in sharing this, Leisel. Your words will no doubt bring comfort to many who are quietly battling their own struggles. Lifeline is always here for you.' Jones' celebrity friends were also quick to show their support. Fellow swimmer Giaan Rooney wrote, 'This post will help so many others darling, but just as importantly, I hope it helps you see how truly loved you are, how the world is a better place for having you in it & how many are in your corner - so much love to you always.' Comedian Dave Hughes agreed that a beach walk could do wonders. 'Australia loves you, but that doesn't matter. You loving life is all that matters. But not even that. Let's just be still.' Peter Helliar also offered his perspective, writing that sometimes noticing the little things could make you feel better. 'Even tiny things like the way opening curtains to let light in your room can feel, the way fresh air can rejuvenate, seeing a friend,' he wrote. 'We spend time waiting for big life changing moments but there are so many tiny life affirming moments around us everyday. I'm trying hard to recognise how those moments make me feel. Thanks for sharing and I hope you continue to find your moments.' Jones was the first Australian swimmer to attend four Olympic Games, launching her spectacular career at just 15 at the Sydney Olympics and then going to the 2004 Athens Olympics, where she was part of the gold-medal winning women's 4x100m relay. She also won gold for the 100m breaststroke and the 4x100 medley relay at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and had a glittering career that included many other swimming achievements. Since retiring from the pool she has become an author and media commentator. Lifeline: 13 11 14. If you or someone you know needs help, phone SANE Australia Helpline on 1800 18 SANE (7263).
7NEWS
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
Australian Olympic great Leisel Jones goes public with personal news about depression struggles
Australian swimming champion Leisel Jones has revealed she is battling with 'high-functioning depression' and only days ago she 'wanted to end it all'. Jones is an Olympic gold medallist and seven-time world champion who burst onto the international scene as a gun 15-year-old breaststroker. Only a day ago the 39-year-old took to Instagram to reveal the depths of her struggles, posting a phot of herself with tears streaming down her face. 'Stay until tomorrow,' she said. 'It's one of my favourite sayings. Yesterday was one of my worst days and I wanted to end it all. 'I think I have been battling high-functioning depression for a little while now and have just gone back to work with a psych. 'In the dark moments I promise myself to just stay until tomorrow and it's amazing what the next day can bring. 'Today was spectacular. I had some free time after work and went on an hour long walk along the beach. No goals. No plans. Just enjoy the sunshine and the view. 'I was really missing my walking buddy (former swimmer) Meagen Nay but walking by myself was enough. 'It changed my whole perspective on things. 'So if life has felt like a kick in the c*** lately, promise me you'll stay until tomorrow 🤞🏽.' Jones' candid words have been praised by Lifeline Australia, which commented on her post to say that her revelation could help many others struggling with depression. 'Thank you for your vulnerability and courage in sharing this, Leisel. Your words will no doubt bring comfort to many who are quietly battling their own struggles. Lifeline is always here for you.' Jones's celebrity friends were also quick to show their support. Fellow swimmer Giaan Rooney wrote: 'This post will help so many others darling, but just as importantly, I hope it helps you see how truly loved you are, how the world is a better place for having you in it & how many are in your corner - so much love to you always.' Comedian Dave Hughes agreed a beach walk could do wonders. 'Australia loves you, but that doesn't matter. You loving life is all that matters. But not even that. Let's just be still,' Hughes said Peter Helliar also offered his perspective, writing that sometimes noticing the little things that could make you feel better. 'Even tiny things like the way opening curtains to let light in your room can feel, the way fresh air can rejuvenate, seeing a friend,' he said.. 'We spend time waiting for big life changing moments but there are so many tiny life affirming moments around us everyday. I'm trying hard to recognise how those moments make me feel. Thanks for sharing and I hope you continue to find your moments.' Jones was the first Australian swimmer to attend four Olympic games, launching her spectacular career at just 15 at the Sydney Olympics and then going to the 2004 Athens Olympics, where she was part of the gold-medal winning women's 4x100m relay. She also won gold for the 100m breaststroke and the 4x100 medley relay at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and had a glittering career that included many other swimming achievements. Since retiring from the pool she has become an author and media commentator.
