How a Canadian cliff diver used empowering messages to help overcome mental health struggle [Video]

Several years ago, Molly Carlson enjoyed posting “perfectly captured and edited pictures” to her Instagram account.

Faking, she says, almost a perfect life.

But Carlson developed a binge-eating disorder before Canada’s 2016 Olympic diving trials while struggling with anxiety and body dysmorphia disorder, a condition that constantly had her thinking about one or more perceived defects or flaws in her appearance.

Carlson limited herself to 300 calories a day at least five days a week, threw breakfast prepared by her mother on the floor and ate three almonds for lunch.

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The Canadian social media star shares how being authentic helps her connect with the online community.

Unsuccessful in qualifying for the Summer Games in Rio by two spots, the disappointment revealed Carlson’s silent struggle with mental health but led to her seeking help for the disordered eating and prioritizing her well-being.

The Thunder Bay, Ont.-born athlete began …