DR Alex George has quit Twitter in a bid to look after his mental health.
The ex Love island star, 30, says he wants to “cancel negativity” and that the platform itself is “negative and demotivating”.
Alex – who is a mental health activist – insisted the decision wasn’t because he was trolled on the platform.
Sharing a screenshot of his deactivation notification, the doctor said: “I have decided to delete my @twitter account.
“I believe we should all take the necessary steps to protect our mental well-being and be brave in creating boundaries where this could be affected.
“I have not made this decision because I have been trolled. Most of what I see on that platform is negative and demotivating.
“Life is far too short. Do not be afraid to take action to protect your mental health. You have that right.
“Social media has incredible power for good if used correctly and I am so proud of the community we have here 
#CancelNegativity”
Fellow Love Island star Amber Gill agreed, saying: “Twitter is such a toxic place”
One fan added: “Very wise. I did the same on Twitter few years ago. You did the right thing! Enjoy life without the Twitter! 
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A second said: “Deleted Twitter a few months back. Never looked back 
Instagram 
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The junior doctor is a Youth Mental Health Ambassador and also acts on ITV’s mental health advisory board.
PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Alex opened up last month after the year anniversary of his younger brother Llyr’s death by suicide.
The 30-year-old Love Island star said the “hardest part” of Llyr’s passing is the fact he and his family were never given the chance to help him with his mental health struggle.
Speaking on Lorraine today, Alex shared: “I think the hardest part is you will never have an absolute understanding of why, and every day I think of my brother, as does my family, and of course we think a lot about: ‘What if’… I wish we could speak to him and have that conversation’.
“The hardest thing about losing Llyr was the fact we didn’t feel like we had the chance to help him, and I think it’s very important to look out for changing behaviour in family members and friends, but we also need people to feel that when they’re struggling they can talk about it.
