Submission from Tolulope Adegaye, 2023
"Anxiety is a common emotion to have but dealing with anxiety in excess amounts can be a struggle. As I have grown older and surrounded myself with different people, I realized that life is what you shape it to be. Should I continue to deal with anxiety endlessly? No, because life is fleeting, and you can't let endless worry take over you as a person.
This video explains how I struggled with anxiety, but I was able to overcome it through life experiences and the people I surrounded myself with.
It's very important to be with people who will encourage you and help because it can go a long way. One key piece in my story that will forever resonate with me is:
No matter how intense the anxiety or worry is DO NOT LET IT CONQUER YOU."
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This submission receieved 3rd place in the 2023 Captivate Storytelling competition.
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Tolulope Adegaye is a Second Year Student who is in Human Biology and French Co-op, hoping to pursue a career in Medicine.
"Anxiety is a common emotion to have but dealing with anxiety in excess amounts can be a struggle. As I have grown older and surrounded myself with different people, I realized that life is what you shape it to be. Should I continue to deal with anxiety endlessly? No, because life is fleeting, and you can't let endless worry take over you as a person.
This video explains how I struggled with anxiety, but I was able to overcome it through life experiences and the people I surrounded myself with.
It's very important to be with people who will encourage you and help because it can go a long way. One key piece in my story that will forever resonate with me is:
No matter how intense the anxiety or worry is DO NOT LET IT CONQUER YOU."