TOWIE's Yazmin Oukhellou thanks fans for support amid battle with 'severe depression'.

TOWIE star Yazmin Oukehellou has taken to Instagram to thank her fans for their support amid her ongoing battle with depression.

Earlier in the week, sources revealed to MailOnline that the embattled star was withdrawing from the show to head to a holistic retreat and recover.

Looking pensive in a snap, the 24-year-old reality star added a caption: 'Thank you all so much for the lovely messages and support. Taking time out has really given me the chance to reflect on myself & life'. 

It was revealed on Tuesday that Yazmin pulled out of filming for the ITVBe show to jet to Marbella for a holistic retreat, as she battles with severe depression.

A source exclusively told MailOnline that her mental health struggles are so severe she 'hasn't wanted to get out of bed,' but has the full support of boyfriend James Locke as well as friends and family in her recovery.

Yazmin was snapped breaking down in tears as she visited the Holistic Bootcamp on Sunday, after a furious row with co-star Amber Turner saw her brand her 'disgusting' and 'pathetic.'

The source said: 'It’s true that Yazmin has gone to Holistic Bootcamp in Marbella to escape her troubles. Things have just got too much for her on the show and issues with various cast members have really got her down. She’s a very normal girl with no ego and she doesn’t need that negativity in her life.’

MailOnline