Stress is a common anxiety trigger, but because a little stress is normal, it can be hard to identify when stress has become a problem.

In this episode of #OurAnxietyStories, Mary-Ann Booth shares the pressure and physical impact of stress and anxiety after being elected Mayor of West Vancouver in BC, Canada.

Mary-Ann’s demanding, fast-paced election campaign increased her adrenaline so much that she felt increasingly “hyped up,” even having tingling in her legs. Because she was used to high-pressure situations after working in courtrooms as a lawyer for years, she did not feel concerned by the physical sensations. She won the election and was elated—and didn’t think she was experiencing an abnormal amount of stress.

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Did you know that everyone experiences anxiety in some way or another?

In this episode of #OurAnxietyStories, renowned artist Robert Bateman is interviewed by his son, #OurAnxietyStories host John Bateman. Despite having lived a fairly stressful lifestyle, as far as John recalls, his dad never experienced anxiety—or so it appeared. Robert shares that although he does not have an anxiety disorder, he has in fact experienced anxiety. Robert shares that learning how to cope and manage worries early on in life allowed him to reduce anxiety in his day-to-day.

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In this episode of #OurAnxietyStories Joanna touches on her work at Jessie’s Legacy and discusses the resources available for those in need of support. Growing up as a dancer and gymnast, Joanna recognized that anxiety around body image was common among her peers. This led to her interest in learning more and becoming a clinical counsellor.

Joanna notes that symptoms of anxiety tend to occur before disordered eating, and that oftentimes eating disorders are used as a way to cope with anxiety, as they can provide a sense of control. To learn more about how anxiety and eating disorders can overlap visit www.heretohelp.bc.ca.

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In this episode, Nickie shares that she is solution-oriented, and perceives challenges as something she has control over “fixing”. However, unlike the challenges of her past, COVID-19 isn’t something she can “fix”, which has led to her first experience with anxiety. Nickie mentions how she uses art as a coping mechanism, sharing that throughout this pandemic, she has been creating installations using twigs and twine in a Robert Burnaby Park. Nickie also touches on her experience raising a son with anxiety and what it has been like helping him navigate back-to-school despite concerns around COVID-19.

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In this episode, Maya shares how as a child, anxiety manifested for her as perfectionism, and that she was unaware that what she felt was considered to be anxiety until she received a formal diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) as a teenager. Maya also touches on the tools and techniques, such as mental health apps, that help her cope on a day to day basis.

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In this episode, Katrina shares her experience with lived anxiety, which began as early as age 5 and progressed until she was ultimately diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in high school. Katrina also touches on the lifestyle changes she has made, particularly in regards to social media, to better cope with feelings of anxiety.

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In this episode, Greyston shares how worries around Covid-19 led him to feeling physical symptoms of anxiety. Greyston also touches on how he tackles anxiety-provoking situations in the film industry, such as auditions.

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In this episode, Jeanna shares how anxiety and imposter syndrome affected her as a university student. Jeanna also touches on how grounding techniques and exposure therapy help her understand and cope with feelings of anxiety.

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In this episode, Monica shares her experience parenting a daughter who showed symptoms of anxiety from a young age. Monica also touches on the challenges of navigating the health care system in search of a diagnosis and effective resources.

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In this episode, she shares how yoga helped her overcome her anxiety.

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