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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Emily Atkinson

Tom Daley opens up about his mental health and eating disorder: ‘It was a very taboo thing’

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Tom Daley has opened up about his past struggles with mental health and eating disorders – and how he now uses knitting as a means of self care.

The British diver, 28, has spoken about his experiences with bulimia, an illness triggered by being told he was overweight by his trainer ahead of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.

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