Ellie Goulding has opened up about her battle with anxiety and panic attacks.
The singer has told of how she underwent cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to help her deal with her struggles.
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Speaking to Flare magazine, Ellie said: "I was skeptical at first because I’d never had therapy, but not being able to leave the house was so debilitating. And this was when my career was really taking off.
"My surroundings would trigger a panic attack, so I couldn’t go to the studio unless I was lying down in the car with a pillow over my face. I used to beat myself up about it."
The 'Love Me Like You Do' singer also admitted she feared her anxiety would come back as she promoted her latest album.
"There were a couple of times after I released 'Delirium' when I was doing promo and thought, Oh god, it’s coming back, it’s coming back, but it didn’t," she said.
"I think my body has become quite good at controlling anxiety."
Asked about a possible reunion with the McFly guitarist, she told The Sun: "Maybe. I hope so. We have something I know is special and I think other people see it – my friends see it, my family see it… but I think some things are just kind of unfinished, an unfinished story."
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Ellie Goulding's Most Fabulous Outfits
The Graham Norton Show - London(01 of12)
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Ellie Goulding performs during the filming of the Graham Norton Show at the London Studios, south London, to be aired on BBC One on Friday evening. (credit:PA)
Elle Style Awards 2014 - London(02 of12)
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Ellie Goulding arriving at The Elle Style Awards 2014, One Embankment, London. (credit:PA)
MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 22: Ellie Goulding attends the Roberto Cavalli show as part of Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Autumn/Winter 2014 on February 22, 2014 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Tullio M. Puglia/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Brit Awards 2014 - Show - London(04 of12)
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Ellie Goulding on stage during the 2014 Brit Awards at the O2 Arena, London. (credit:PA)
Ellie Goulding Photocall - Las Vegas(05 of12)
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Ellie Goulding attending a photocall for a meet and greet at Encore Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. (credit:PA)
Capital FM Jingle Bell Ball 2013 - Saturday(06 of12)
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Ellie Goulding performing on stage during the 2013 Capital FM Jingle Bell Ball at the O2 Arena, London. (credit:PA)
Ellie Goulding performs at G-A-Y Heaven - London(07 of12)
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Ellie Goulding performs on stage at G-A-Y Heaven in London. (credit:PA)
MTV Europe Music Awards - Arrivals - Amsterdam(08 of12)
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Ellie Goulding arriving at the 2013 MTV Europe Music Awards at the Ziggo Dome Amsterdam, Netherlands. (credit:PA)
Q Awards 2013 - London(09 of12)
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Ellie Goulding arriving for the Q Awards, at Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, central London. (credit:PA)
Unity: A Concert for Stephen Lawrence - London(10 of12)
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Ellie Goulding performs on stage at Unity: A concert for Stephen Lawrence at the 02 Arena in London. (credit:PA)
2013 MTV Video Music Awards - Arrivals - New York(11 of12)
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Ellie Goulding arriving at the MTV Video Music Awards 2013, The Barclay Centre, Brooklyn, New York. (credit:PA)
Capital FM Summertime Ball - London(12 of12)
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Ellie Goulding attending the 2013 Capital FM Summertime Ball, Wembley Stadium, London. (credit:PA)