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Ellie Fennell

"My fear of eating led to anorexia... but here's how I overcame it"

Women clinking glasses to cheers before eating dinner together in a restaurant.

Phobias are the most common type of anxiety disorder in the UK, affecting many of us in different ways. But for some people, these phobias can become so extreme that they take over their lives and can even seriously affect their health.

Lydia Bogert, 42, from north London, is an eating disorder recovery coach. Her fear of eating began when she was in her 20s, and became so serious that she developed anorexia. Remarkably, Lydia recovered from this phobia; here's how.

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