Confessions of a High Functioning Professional with Chronic Anxiety
Leslie Whitten
Partner, Chartwell Law
In this episode, Leslie Whitten, shares her lifelong struggle with chronic anxiety and the various strategies she employs to manage it as a high-functioning professional. She discusses the accidental discovery that medication prescribed for weight loss significantly reduced her anxiety and addresses the stigma around mental health treatment. Leslie advocates for trying different methods to combat anxiety, such as yoga, exercise, sunlight exposure, breathing exercises and meditation. She also emphasizes the importance of diet, sleep quality, and incorporating "happy foods" to improve mental well-being. The use of fitness trackers and the impact of physical activities on anxiety are also explored. The episode concludes with a reminder to prioritize self-care and explore personal strategies for managing anxiety.
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Leslie Whitten
Partner, Chartwell Law
Leslie focuses her practice on workers’ compensation, cybersecurity and information privacy. She represents large self-insured companies, insurance carriers, businesses and government entities operating in South Carolina. Her clients span across industries that include retail, hospitality, education, health care and finance. Leslie handles workers’ compensation claims from start to finish. Leslie received Martindale-Hubbell’s AV Preeminent® Judicial Edition, which is the highest rating an attorney can receive from their peers for both her legal ability and ethical standards.
