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James Arthur hopes to helps other with self-help book

James Arthur has revealed his plans to release a self-help book, which he says will be called 'Back To The Boy'

The book documents his daily battle with anxiety and his ongoing struggle with mental illness. The British star says that he hopes it will help other sufferers.

The 'Say You Won't Let Go' hitmaker also hopes he will inspire other people with mental health issues to continue to live their lives and achieve their dreams, as he is an example that anything is possible. Appearing on UK TV show 'Lorraine' this morning, he shared:

"I am doing a memoir, not your typical my story autobiography. I wanted to tie in my struggle with mental illness. It's called 'Back To The Boy' and the boy represents the vulnerability and represents the mental illness and the depression and it is kind of a thread throughout the story.

"I want to let people know that if I can do all these crazy things where I am talking about myself, talking to people like yourself and doing all this promo, stuff that I am not super comfortable with. You can do it."

However, the pop star - who released his first book, 'James Arthur, My Story: The Official X Factor Winner's Book,' shortly after he won the The X Factor in 2012 - insists just because he is sharing his story and advice that doesn't make him a "life guru". On turning his life around, he added:

"I am trying. I am not saying I am some guru of life now that I am reformed and rehabilitated. I still struggle. I think positivity is really important. That is where I am at at the moment. I am trying to be as positive as I can."

Arthur admits that six months ago he thought his career was "over" - after previously being dropped from Simon Cowell's Syco label, wanting to commit suicide and battling with drug addiction - but now he is back on his feet and is about to embark on a tour of America with OneRepublic. He said:

"I am doing a tour with OneRepublic, which is just mind-blowing. This time six months ago I didn't know where I was going, I felt like things were over."

Although he is living a much more positive life, he admits that anxiety still affects him every day. He said:

"Anxiety is something that is very close to my heart as well, it is something I suffer with daily.

"Music can really help that... it is cathartic for me, so if it helps other people that is amazing."

However, he knows what sets him off and finds listening to music therapeutic. He said: "I am getting a lot better. I think the most important thing for anyone who has anxiety is being aware of the triggers.

"There are triggers everywhere for me, a lot of things can trigger my anxiety.

"Just to be above them and be aware of them is very important.

"I've always had a bit of a nervous disposition and the way I've channeled that is through listening to music and I think that is the same for a lot of people."

Following a brilliant promo tour around the USA which saw him perform on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (view here), James Arthur has just launched the video for his new single, 'Can I Be Him,' and announced a UK tour this year.

Full upcoming UK tour dates:
Thu 16 Nov 2017               Leeds First Direct Arena 
Fri 17 Nov 2017                 Liverpool Echo Arena 
Sat 18 Nov 2017                Newcastle Metro Radio Arena 
Mon 20 Nov 2017           Belfast SSE Arena 
Tues 21 Nov 2017          Dublin 3 Arena 
Thu 23 Nov 2017               Cardiff Motorpoint Arena 
Fri 24 Nov 2017                 London Wembley The SSE Arena 
Sat 25 Nov 2017                Birmingham Genting Arena 
Mon 27 Nov 2017             Nottingham Motorpoint Arena 
Tue 28 Nov 2017               Glasgow The SSE Hydro 
Thu 30 Nov 2017               Bournemouth International Centre

Download Back From The Edge here 
Download Can I Be Him here & stream here

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