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Kelly Ripa Opens Up About Battling "Severe" Depression And Anxiety That Causes "Physical Pain" And Makes It Hard To Get Out Of Bed

You wouldn't think the bubbly, extroverted Kelly Ripa would struggle with anxiety and depression, but she opens up about her mental health struggles in her new memoir called "Live Wire."

By Gina Florio2 min read
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Kelly Ripa hosts one of the most popular morning talk shows in the nation: "Live with Regis and Kelly." She and Regis Philbin hosted the show together for 10 years, after which she hosted "Live" with Michael Strahan and now with Ryan Seacrest. But while you may see Kelly as an enthusiastic, fun-spirited host, she sometimes struggles to keep it together on camera.