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TV presenter Rachel Riley reveals she developed PTSD from 2013's Strictly Come Dancing, overcoming it with CBT, and returns to TV on Nov. 29.
TV presenter Rachel Riley has revealed she developed PTSD after competing on Strictly Come Dancing in 2013, citing the show’s intense pressure as a triggering event.
She described lasting mental health effects, including anxiety, difficulty concentrating, and sleep issues, which she managed through cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).
Riley credited CBT with helping her reframe stress responses, reduce perfectionism, and build resilience.
Her experience highlights the hidden psychological toll of high-pressure public performances and underscores the effectiveness of CBT for trauma-related conditions.
She is set to return to television on November 29.
La presentadora de televisión Rachel Riley revela que desarrolló trastorno de estrés postraumático a partir de Strictly Come Dancing de 2013, superándolo con CBT, y regresa a la televisión el 29 de noviembre.