United Kingdom, June 7 -- Jax Taylor has quit social media in an effort to protect his mental health.

The 45-year-old reality TV star - who previously confessed to battling a drug addiction - has announced that he's taking a break from social media platforms, as he focuses on his "mental health and recovery".

Jax - who has Cruz, four, with Brittany Cartwright, his estranged wife - wrote on Instagram Story: "I've made the decision to stay off social media for the next while to prioritize my mental health and recovery. My team will be running it for the time being. (sic)"

Jax confessed that certain posts on social media can be triggering.

Speaking on 'In the Mind of Jax Taylor', he explained: "My brain is so fragile, and if I see certai...