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Grangemouth teenager says sport saved her life

A Forth Valley teenager is urging other people to take part in sport - saying it saved her life.

19-year-old Abby Cook from Grangemouth, struggled with anxiety during her early teens after suffering from Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. 

The condition causes joints to dislocate and left her needing to use a wheelchair.

She's now partnering up with charity SAMH to encourage people to engage with sport, in a bid to improve their mental health and wellbeing.

Abby spoke to us about her experience:

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