![]() ![]() And mostly I kept (my anxiety) secret… I internalized it all and felt like I should always keep it hidden and never admit that I suffered from it. I had a therapist ask me years ago, ‘OK, so let me get this straight: You have a life-long battle with anxiety and you choose a career in live television?’ … But I did. How did you try to manage your anxiety, especially in your professional career? Journalism is a pretty high-stress occupation. ![]() I think it’s something you’re honestly born with." “That’s been a life-long struggle for me… I was always an anxious kid but when I was 6 years old, my dad went to Vietnam and that’s when my panic attacks started happening almost daily… Anxiety is something I’ve always had… I have two children, one of them also struggles with anxiety, and he has since he was a tiny child. Vargas, who now hosts “A&E Investigates”, spoke with The Canton Repository before her upcoming visit.įor those who don’t know your story, when did you begin to struggle with anxiety? Seats can be reserved for free at /SpeakingofBooks Audrey Lavin Speaking of Books Author Series. On Thursday, she will speak at the Canton Palace Theatre for Stark Library’s Dr. Vargas told that story in her 2016 book, “Between Breaths: A Memoir of Panic and Addiction.” CANTON Award-winning journalist Elizabeth Vargas built a career atop the high-pressure world of live television.īehind the scenes, the co-anchor of ABC’s ”World News Tonight” and co-host of "20/20" and “Good Morning America” struggled with anxiety and addiction to alcohol. ![]()
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