Episode 31: Abby Wessels Takes on Anxiety Struggle Creates Strength

Abby Wessels is a 19 year-old who is currently studying Psychology at the University of Victoria. Abby grew up with a well put together family who always loved and cared for her, so when her mental health struggles crept in it came as a surprise. She shares her experiences with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, panic attacks, binging and purging, and a dreadful call to her mom which revealed her battle with depression. Despite encountering some heavy hearted years, she has absorbed various strategies and mechanisms to identify her anxiety and acknowledge when a panic attack is approaching. She also openly speaks on the benefits that medication and professional help have played in her life and the self-growth she’s experienced because of them both. Her story is one that left us both in tears, but also one that will leave everyone with numerous techniques to help conquer their own mental health struggles. 
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If you want to reach out to Abby or want to have a vulnerable conversation with her you can reach her via:
 
Instagram: abbytwessels
 
Email: abbytwessels@gmail.com
 
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Website: www.StruggleCreatesStrength.com
Email: Lucas@StruggleCreatesStrength.ca
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Thanks so much for listening to another episode of Struggle Creates Strength and just remember that EVERYONE has a story.