“There was a period of my life when I said no to everything.”

Rebecca, a double Olympic gold medalist, has been open about her battles with anxiety and how she used therapy to find strength and silence the critics.

Her story reminds us that even champions have tough days, and reaching out for help is part of winning.

Have you ever had a time when saying “no” was actually a way to protect yourself?

Read more about her journey here:https://squaremile.com/sport/rebecca-adlington-swimmer-interview/

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Rebecca Adlington: "There was a period of my life when I said no to everything"

Olympic swimmer Rebecca Adlington on her triumphs in the pool, drowning out the online trolls and using therapy to conquer her anxiety.