United Kingdom, June 23 -- Pete Townshend struggles with "mood swings" and suicidal thoughts but he often feels better after a "cup of tea and a digestive biscuit".

The Who star, 80, has opened up about his mental health issued and admitted he goes through extreme highs and lows, but he has found a simple solution to helping him feel better when he hits rock bottom.

He told the i newspaper: "You can't imagine what it's like to be in my shoes. I mean, it's f****** ecstasy. But I do suffer mood swings. I suffer from manic depression.

"So sometimes when I wake up, if there was a gun under my pillow, I might blow my brains out. But after a cup of tea and a digestive biscuit, I realise that I'm very, very lucky. I have an amazing life."

It...