Mel B is entering rehab for treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the singer has confirmed. The Spice Girls member said in a statement that the last six months have been “incredibly difficult” for her, with her turning to alcohol “to numb [the] pain.” She cited her reasons for seeking treatment as her divorce from film producer Stephen Belafonte and the death of her father. “Sometimes it is too hard to cope with all the emotions I feel,” she said. “But the problem has never been about sex or alcohol – it is underneath all that.” She continued: “No one knows myself better than I do. But I am dealing with it. I love my three girls more than life itself.” Mel B said she was speaking out about her diagnosis with PTSD because it is a “huge issue” for many people. “If I can shine a light on the issue of pain, PTSD and the things men and women do to mask it, I will do,” she said. The singer had been involved in a legal battle with her ex-husband, who she claimed was abusive towards her and had threatened to release a sex tape in an attempt to destroy her career. Belafonte’s legal team said her allegations were “outrageous and unfounded.” A US judge dismissed the claims, ordering her to pay Belafonte £270,000 in legal fees and over £3,000 a month in child support payments. Her mother posted a screenshot of a text message on Twitter, asking her followers not to judge her daughter for seeking treatment. “I’m so proud of my daughter,” she wrote. “She has the courage to face her demons head on and deal with them. I know what hell she has been through and I know what trauma she has suffered and still suffers. “Do not judge because so many people have PTSD and try and numb the pain any way they can.” Meanwhile, the singer has insisted the Spice Girls rumoured reunion tour is happening, despite Victoria Beckham stating otherwise. During an appearance on Loose Women, Scary Spice said: “For sure, we are getting back together. We’re sisters at the end of the day and what we went through was quite an amazing, brilliant journey, so we’re together – we’re back together.” For help and advice on mental health issues, check out the below organisations:<doc-sep>Melanie “Mel B” Brown is clearing the air on reports that she is heading to rehab. On a new episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Brown, 43, opened up about seeking treatment to guest host Lea Michele. Get push notifications with news, features and more. “Well, it kind of got a little bit skewed with. Let’s put it that way,” Brown said of initial reports that she is seeking treatment for alcohol and sex addiction. “Now, I’ve been in therapy since my father got diagnosed with cancer nine years ago.” The America’s Got Talent judge went on to say she has PTSD but refuted that she is an alcoholic and a sex addict. “My therapy changed a little bit because I was in a very intense relationship, which you can all read about in my book,” she said of her unreleased memoir, Brutally Honest, due in November. “I do address a lot of those issues. But no, I’m not an alcoholic; no, I’m not a sex addict.” Brown added: “You know, I was with the same person for 10 years, and that was quite a turmoil, very intense. That’s all I can say about it. I’d like to say a lot more, but on this show, let’s keep it PC. But … I did kind of have to ease my pain. I suffer a lot from PTSD.” Over the weekend, Brown told The Sun that she is planning to seek treatment and that she is “fully aware I have been at a crisis point.” At the time, her friend Rusty Updegraff told the outlet that she is “sex-crazed” — sleeping with as many as three men in a day — and abuses alcohol. RELATED VIDEO: Mel B Granted Restraining Order Against Ex After ‘Hostile’ Confrontation and Panic Attack Her friend Gary Madatyan slammed the reports of sex and alcohol addiction on Monday, telling PEOPLE exclusively: “Yes, she has some issues she’s working on, but it’s emotional issues stemming from everything she’s been through with her divorce.” Madatyan added: “She has some stress, but she’s getting help and she’s a fighter — she’s Scary Spice.”<doc-sep>Mel B has revealed she's planning to enter a rehab facility to treat her post-traumatic stress disorder, not sex and booze addictions, as had been previously claimed. The Spice Girls star 43, clarified her reasons for seeking treatment at a UK facility as she made an appearance on Ellen DeGeneres' eponymous chat show for an interview scheduled to air in the US on Wednesday. Speaking with guest host Lea Michele, she said of her rehab revelation: 'Well, it kind of got a little bit skewed with. Let’s put it that way. Now, I’ve been in therapy since my father got diagnosed with cancer nine years ago... Clarify: Mel B clarified that she's entering a rehab facility for post-traumatic stress syndrome during an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, which is set to air on Wednesday 'My therapy changed a little bit because I was in a very intense relationship, which you can all read about in my book... So, I do address a lot of those issues. But you know, no, I’m not an alcoholic. No, I’m not a sex addict. 'You know, I was with the same person for 10 years and that was quite a turmoil, very intense. That’s all I can say about it. I’d like to say a lot more, but let’s just keep it PC. But yeah, I address a lot of those issues and I did kind of have to ease my pain.' After former Glee star Lea shared some words of support and revealed that she's a huge fan of therapy herself, Leeds native Mel admitted: 'I do suffer a lot from PTSD.' Ex: The Spice Girls star said that part of the reason why she sought treatment was because of her 'intense' relationship with ex-husband Stephen Belafonte. Pictured in April 2016 Traumatic times: She said that she began therapy after her late father Martin was diagnosed with cancer. Pictured together in 2007 Treatment: She spoke out on the show just days after revealing her treatment plans, which had initially been reported as her seeking help for sex and booze additions Guest host: She sat down for her interview with actress Lea Michele, who served as guest host Over the weekend, Mel revealed she will be entering a UK-based therapy centre next month after being diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder as she wants to be a 'better version' of herself for her children - Phoenix Chi Gulzar, 19, Angel Iris Murphy Brown, 11, and Madison Brown Belafonte, six. Mel, whose father passed away in March 2017 after a hard-fought battle with multiple myeloma, spoke candidly about her upcoming treatment as it is a 'huge issue for so many people' and she has hit 'crisis point'. Talking to The Sun, she said: 'I’ve been working with a writer on my book, Brutally Honest, and it has been unbelievably traumatic reliving an emotionally abusive relationship and confronting so many massive issues in my life. Jovial spirits: The star, 43, looked glamorous and upbeat as she stepped out for her interview Therapy: Leeds native Mel B admitted that she's been getting therapy for quite some time Telling all: During her appearance, she plugged her upcoming book Brutally Honest, in which she opens up about various aspects of her private life 'I am being very honest about drinking to numb my pain but that is just a way a lot of people mask what is really going on. 'Sometimes it is too hard to cope with all the emotions I feel. But the problem has never been about sex or alcohol — it is underneath all that.' Earlier this month, Mel was ordered to pay ex-husband Stephen $350,000 in legal fees as their bitter court battle finally drew to a close. And despite the outcome, the singer appeared ecstatic as she celebrated the official end of her relationship with the music producer in an Instagram video where her hairdresser best friend, Gary Madatyan, triumphantly held up the divorce papers in his hands. Honest: Over the weekend, Mel bravely admitted that she is heading to rehab after an 'incredibly difficult' six months Candid: The star revealed she will be entering a UK-based therapy centre next month as she wants to be a 'better version' of herself for her children. Pictured in July 2016 Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mark Juhas threw out both restraining orders that the warring couple had tried to slap on each other. Instead the singer and Stephen reached a mutual agreement to stay at least 200 yards away from each other. The couple were also ordered to set aside $1.1million ($550,000 each) when they sell their $8million former marital home, to pay back taxes they owe for 2016. As for the whopping legal fees Mel - real name Melanie Brown - was ordered to pay Stephen, half has to be paid within 30 days and the remaining $175,000 when their former home is sold. We are family: The star has three daughters - Phoenix, 19, Angel, 11, and six-year-old Madison Open: Talking to The Sun, the singer bravely admitted, 'The problem has never been about sex or alcohol — it is underneath all that'. Pictured in January 2015 The America's Got Talent star was also ordered to pay Belafonte $5,000 a month in child support for their daughter Madison. After the hearing, Stephen told DailyMail.com: 'I’m ecstatic - I’m going to Disneyworld. I got everything I wanted and we could have settled this months ago. It's such a relief that it's finally over.' However, Stephen, also 43, said he was 'disappointed' that his request for step visitation with 10-year-old Angel - Mel's daughter by Eddie Murphy - was not part of the agreement he made with Mel, who has vehemently opposed his efforts to spend time with Angel. Stephen, who helped raise Angel from birth, added: 'We wanted to get all the other issues between us settled so I decided to table that. But it’s very possible I could try again - because I would really like to spend time with Angel.' Divorce drama: Earlier this month, Mel was ordered to pay Stephen $350,000 in legal fees as their bitter court battle finally drew to a close. Pictured with her best friend Gary Madatyan The step-parent visitation motion was just one of several issues - mostly involving children and finances - that the judge tried to get the couple to resolve in his courtroom. In their settlement, while they’ll voluntarily stay 200 yards away from each other, exceptions will be made for daughter Madison’s school events, extra-curricular activities and teacher conferences. They’ll also split vacation and school holiday time with Madison and, according to their agreement, ‘Neither parent will make disparaging remarks to Madison about the other parent.’ Stephen - who, as usual, wore a grey suit in court - and Mel were divorced last December after a bitter nine-month battle in which lurid tales of kinky sex, drug and alcohol abuse and allegations of domestic violence made headlines. Happy: Despite the outcome, the singer appeared ecstatic as she celebrated the official end of her relationship with the music producer in an Instagram video earlier this month Stardom: Mel B rose to fame in the Spice Girls. Pictured with bandmates (L-R) Victoria Beckham, Emma Bunton, Geri Horner and Mel C in 1997 Despite their divorce being final more than six months ago, trying to settle complicated issues between them, mostly over children and money has dragged on through this summer, with Mel estimating that she’s now spent more than $1million in legal fees and owes another $800,000 to attorneys and accountants. Mel claims the long-drawn-out split with Stephen has ruined her financially, she’s more than $3million in the red and the IRS has started garnishing her America’s Got Talent salary to pay off hundreds of thousand of dollars in back taxes she owes. The couple’s marriage fell apart in March last year when Mel filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences, and she took out a domestic violence restraining order against Stephen, accusing him of years of abuse against her, embezzling $10 million of her money and keeping her drugged during much of their marriage.<doc-sep>
Mel B is reportedly seeking treatment after being diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. The singer and "America's Got Talent" judge, 43, described some of the struggles she has been facing in a lengthy statement to the British tabloid The Sun. Mel B said she has been confronting some "traumatic" parts of her past. Willy Sanjuan / AP “The past six months have been incredibly difficult for me,” she wrote. “I’ve been working with a writer on my book, 'Brutally Honest', and it has been unbelievably traumatic reliving an emotionally abusive relationship and confronting so many massive issues in my life from the death of my dad to my relationship with men.” The former Spice Girl recently finalized her divorce from TV producer Stephen Belafonte, who she claims was abusive. Mel B and ex-husband Stephen Belafonte, seen here in 2010, recently finalized their divorce. Brendon Thorne / Getty Images She said her prolonged court battles with Belafonte left her “financially battered and at the mercy of a legal system which is completely weighed against emotionally abused women.” The singer also said she has been using alcohol in an attempt to deal with her most painful emotions. Knowledge is power https://t.co/cx6YiocaNp — Melanie Brown (@OfficialMelB) August 26, 2018 “I am being very honest in my book about drinking to numb my pain but that is just a way a lot of people mask what is really going on,” she wrote in her statement. Now, the pop star says she is focused on recovery, and plans to begin a therapy program in her native Britain. The singer’s mother, Andrea Brown, released a statement in support of her daughter. “I’m so proud of my daughter. She has the courage to face her demons head-on and deal with them,” she wrote on Twitter. “I know what hell she has been through and I know what trauma she has suffered and still suffers.” Mel B says that while she believes she has reached a “crisis point,” she is determined to work hard in recovery for herself, her three children, and for others suffering from PTSD. “I am speaking about this because this is a huge issue for so many people. I’m not perfect, and I have never pretended to be,” she wrote. “But I am working on being a better version of myself for my kids, for my family and for all the people who have supported me in my life." Editor’s Note: An earlier version of this story stated that Mel B was going to rehab to seek treatment for PTSD. TODAY did not receive confirmation that Mel B was headed to a rehab facility and has removed that detail from the article.