Eamonn Holmes has revealed a remedy he uses to help him deal with pain.
The Northern Irish TV presenter has been battling chronic pain, explaining last year that he had three slipped discs in his back which left him using crutches.
Speaking in Best magazine, Eamonn said: "Swearing has got a bad reputation – which I personally think it doesn’t deserve.
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"I have to be honest, I like a swear or two or three...
"Studies say swearing can have a truly liberating effect when we're feeling bottled up with frustration.
"Saying the F-word, or similar, can have an immediate calming impact. Pain is a good example. How can anyone deal with pain without swearing?
"I have had a lot of pain over the past five or six years, so my swear box runneth over.
"I’m not saying it’s better than a couple of painkilling tablets, but it certainly has an initial short, sharp effect."
The Belfast man added: "I accept listening to someone swear isn't always the most wonderful experience, especially when it is in front of children, older people, those of a religious persuasion or who are sensitive in soul - but if I'm honest, it doesn't half feel good when those curse words fly!"
Beginning to open up on his chronic pain battle in March 2021, Eamonn said: "Starting the day by tackling the pain from the night before... On the physio table. Chronic pain. Just can't get it to go away.
"Sadly so many of you know the feeling. Thanks for sharing your stories. I'm determined to beat this... however much it hurts."
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