Esther Stanhope experienced breathlessness, dizzy spells and pressure in her chest for weeks before she realised how ill she really was

I’ve panicked a few times in my life. The first time I remember was when I was confronted by a rat – I’ve been terrified of them ever since. I knew it wasn’t logical, that they were more scared of me

I’d used my health as an excuse to binge-eat. Then I took back control

After a shock diagnosis at 23, Alexeanne kept defying the odds…

Oh Gym, we tried, didn’t we? I thought you were The One. But I was wrong. You were just Another One. All those crazy dreams of staying together, of a serious commitment, when I can never be that perso

It wasn’t anxiety but a silent killer