Elya Starek always had a feeling of worry in her life, but nothing that she couldn't manage on her own. The global pandemic in 2020 was the start to a downward spiral for her, and she eventually realized that professional help and medication was needed to feel “normal” again. However, it wasn’t until she began feeling better that she realized just how bad her anxiety had been all along. This week, Elya shares her mental health struggles in hopes of showing others that there is no shame in getting help.