Troubled footballer Clarke Carlisle has revealed he has split from his wife as he continues to battle with depression following his failed suicide attempt . The former Premier League defender said he had 'moved out of the marital home ' in Yorkshire that he shared with his wife of 14 years , Gemma . Mr Carlisle tried to kill himself in December , two days after he was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving . Scroll down for video . Split : Clarke Carlisle says he has 'moved out of the marital home ' in Yorkshire that he shared with his wife of 14 years , Gemma . The pair are pictured together in 2013 . The 35-year-old father-of-three stepped in front of a 12-ton truck on the A64 near York in December , suffering cuts , bruises , internal bleeding , a broken rib and a shattered left knee . The incident has left the ex-Burnley defender with scars all over his body . On television this week Mr Carlisle , who has publicly struggled with depression , revealed the scars he still bears from his suicide attempt are a 'constant reminder ' of his good fortune in surviving . Now Mr Carlisle , who played 131 times for the Clarets between 2007 and 2012 , said the accident had led to him moving out of the house he shared with wife Gemma . The sportsman , dubbed 'Britain 's brainiest footballer ' after he appeared on Countdown in 2002 , told TalkSport Radio on a special Monday night show : 'At this point , Gemma and I have separated . ' I have moved out of the marital home because I have to focus on my well-being and equally as much Gemma has to do the same . 'She has to deal with her experiences and the effect that has had on her . ' Mr Carlisle appeared on Good Morning Britain this week and revealed the scars he still bears from his suicide attempt are a 'constant reminder ' of his good fortune in surviving . Asked about how his wife Gemma has taken it , he added : 'Every day has been incredibly tough and different . 'When you have been with someone for 14 years but masking things and thoughts from her , it was because I was a people-pleaser . ' I 've desperately wanted to say what I know will make her happy and do the things that I think she wants me to do - instead of being myself . ' Earlier this week Mr Carlisle apologised to the driver of the lorry which he jumped in front of in an attempt to kill himself . The former footballer said that he prays for the driver , Darren Pease , every day - but added that he has been unable to apologise in person because the haulier refuses to meet him . Star : Mr Carlisle pictured playing for Burnley against Aston Villa in 2010 , at the peak of his footballing career . Appearing on ITV 's Good Morning Britain on Tuesday , Mr Carlisle said he was 'so sorry ' for putting Mr Pease through the ordeal of being involved in a near-fatal crash . Speaking earlier this month , Mr Pease , 53 , said that he might never be able to drive a lorry again after hitting Mr Carlisle . Mr Carlisle played for nine different clubs in his 16-year career , including five years at Burnley , and served as chairman of the Professional Footballers ' Association . Last week , he pleaded guilty to failing to provide a sample when he was stopped by police in December as his car was swerving around the road . He will be sentenced in May . For confidential support call the Samaritans in the UK on 08457 90 90 90 , visit a local Samaritans branch or click here for details .
Clarke Carlisle reveals he has 'moved out of the marital home ' in Yorkshire . Father-of-three says both hand his wife have to focus on their 'well-being ' The former Countdown defender , 35 , tried to kill himself in December .