A hidden condition is growing among young women

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For Bryony Rowe, the signs she was seriously ill had been creeping in for some time. She'd force herself to spend three hours at the gym every day, and punish herself if she hadn't perfectly controlled her food intake.

At the age of 21 she had just moved to Manchester to start an exciting new chapter of her life. But whilst her friends went out, she made excuses - telling herself she hadn't earnt the right to enjoy herself.

A keen athlete, Bryony had suffered with negative body image since her teenage years. Her involvement in 'masculine' sports like rugby meant she was constantly judged for not having a stereotypical feminine appearance. Join our WhatsApp Top Stories and Breaking News group by clicking this link She'd feel extreme highs when she managed to eat 'the right amount' of food, and do 'enough' exercise.

But if she went to a friend's birthday party and ate or drunk more than her mind allowed, the hatred she felt for herself would be crushing.