Fear of the unknown, dwelling on the future, and thinking in “what-if” scenarios can be major anxiety triggers, especially for those facing big life changes.

In this episode of #OurAnxietyStories, Kelda Logan reflects on how anxiety has manifested throughout her life, including during childhood, becoming a parent, and her battle with breast cancer. Like many, Kelda didn’t know she had anxiety in her earlier years. She thought her experience with perfectionism, panic attacks, avoidance, and her fear of spiders, flying, and highways were normal. It wasn’t until Kelda became a mom and failed a postpartum depression screening test, despite not being “sad,” that she realized something else might be going on. Kelda emphasizes that for her, meditation and mindfulness are of great help, highlighting that she shared these tools with her students and other faculty members during her years as an educator. Looking at the silver lining, Kelda is proud to share that although she’s faced many trials and tribulations throughout her life, she’s now “more aware and more resilient.”

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In this episode of #OurAnxietyStories Dr. Chisolm talks about her journey with anxiety and postpartum depression, as well her experience as a mental health professional. Dr. Chisolm shares that although she’s had an anxious temperament from a young age, it wasn’t until her brother passed away from suicide that she considered psychiatry as a career path.

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In this episode of #OurAnxietyStories Kelly shares how his journey with anxiety began with his daughter, Kaitlin, who was diagnosed with anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in 2005. After learning about anxiety while supporting his daughter, he recognized that he had similar experiences as well, and sought out support from a mental health professional. Today, Kelly and Kaitlin continue to navigate anxiety and raise awareness as mental health advocates via various initiatives such as Kaitlin’s clothing brand “More Good Days”.

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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, Marlisse shares her experience seeking support for her son who showed symptoms of anxiety from a young age. Marlisse also touches on how her son’s experience with anxiety opened her eyes and allowed her to recognize feelings of anxiety in her own life.

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In this episode, Graeme shares his family history with mental health challenges, emphasizing his own lived experience with anxiety and panic attacks. Graeme also touches on how his lived experience with anxiety has allowed him to help others, including his son, navigate various mental health challenges.

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In this episode, Elizabeth shares how her daughter’s experience with anxiety allowed her to truly understand the debilitating nature of anxiety. Elizabeth also touches on her efforts as a parliamentarian to increase accessibility to mental health resources to meet the growing demand.

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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, Michael shares his experiences with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and emetophobia (a specific phobia that involves an extreme fear of vomiting, seeing vomit, watching other people vomit, or feeling sick). Michael also touches on how medication has positively impacted his life.

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In this episode, Kathy describes anxiety as a “double-edged sword”, and shares how her experience with anxiety has shifted throughout her lifetime.

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In this episode, she shares her journey with post-natal anxiety, and how CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) helped her to learn to challenge her thoughts.

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