Still deep in the salt mine but came up for air long enough for a look at Emotional and Soothing grounding skills. If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741. Resources (Not) Mentioned: There is an on-line service called My Noise , a custom noise generator. They have all kinds of stuff but I want to call attention to the Cat Noise Purr Generator . Personally, it creeps me out but if you l...
May 17, 2018•3 min•Ep. 123
Once upon a time there a dance known as the Cha Cha. It involved rolling hips, two people and a ton of great music. Cha Cha begat the New Cha Cha and then much later on the Cha Cha Boogie. Can the Cha Cha help to get that nervous energy out of your body? Maybe. If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741. Disclaimer: Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do no...
May 10, 2018•2 min•Ep. 112
This is a really simple form of progressive muscle relaxation. Inhaling slowly sends a signal to your brain that there is no problem, relaxation is okay, chill out. If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741. Resources (Not) Mentioned: Kinetic Meditation - What is it and how can it help? The Growlery's Six Different Types of Grounding Exercises for Anxiety and Intense Emotions Using Groun...
May 10, 2018•2 min•Ep. 121
For people with anxiety, panic attacks and phobias there is a specific meaning about grounding skills and techniques. For our population, it is the use of a skill or technique that can help you to re-center yourself to the present. In this episode a bit more details about the type of grounding you can use. If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741. Resources Mentioned: National Public Ra...
May 03, 2018•8 min•Ep. 120
Life is still kinda hectic; too much to do and not enough time. Except that there is always time to take care of yourself. This is a short look at at a grounding technique that you can use to help bring yourself back into the present. It might work for you or not. No worries, there is more where that came from and in the coming weeks there will be more of them. Stay away from that ledge! If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at...
Apr 26, 2018•2 min•Ep. 119
In today's show a look at the CVS pricing tool and dehydration and the connection to the brain and anxiety. You might be dehydrated. You might have an anxiety disorder. Or you could have both. Also a bit of housekeeping; real life and podcasting are currently in conflict. For the next few weeks there may be missed or shorter shows. If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741. Resources Men...
Apr 19, 2018•10 min•Ep. 118
In this episode, an alert about FDA recall of specific vendors possibly providing Salmonella contaminated Kratom Herbal Supplements. If you feel like you want to die and need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741. Resources Mentioned: US Food and Drug Administration mandatory recall of herbal supplements with Katom that could be tainted with Salmonella. There is also a Recalls, Market Withdrawal...
Apr 05, 2018•6 min•Ep. 117
People that have generalized anxiety disorder aka GAD worry. A lot. About anything and everything. I think about it as worry machine. Something bad might happen, could happen or will happen. In this episode, at look at the condition, symptoms and on-line resources. Paint it life, if you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741. Resources Mentioned: There is a post on Mindful.org called A Medit...
Mar 29, 2018•6 min•Ep. 116
Coming back from a head cold, lots of news items to cover, the proposed post-partum depression bill in California. a federal bill to provide mental health services to farmers, ranchers and agricultural workers, a book, and an app or two. Death might take a holiday but you don't have to join him. If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741. Resources Mentioned: KCRB story about the possibil...
Mar 22, 2018•12 min•Ep. 115
Life got the best of me today so this is an encore presentation of episode #64, how to find a therapist and a look at the Talkspace app. We all need a little help, if you need a little more, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741. References Mentioned: Anxiety and Depression Association of America Find a Therapist page Questions to Ask a Potential Therapist about Treatment via AADA Tracey Cleantis Psycho...
Mar 08, 2018•9 min
If you have anxiety, depression or have a phobia or two you know that sleep can be affected. Or you might not know. This would be a good time to learn about it. Ulysses by James Joyce It is a fine book. I've tried but I can't get but so farm. You might be a far better person than I am. It is possible that Ulysses and Leopold Bloom might help to usher sleep faster. You certainly can find excellent versions on Audible but might I recommend the 2007 version or the 2014 version at LibriVox.org Life ...
Mar 01, 2018•7 min•Ep. 114
This is a short pebble on the anxiety road for members of the military, vets and family members. Meditation isn't about the woo-woo, it is about giving your body what it needs to recover. That can mean breathing or mindfulness practices. There are meditation podcasts specifically for the military and two apps that help you get a grip on your treatment practices. If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “S...
Feb 22, 2018•3 min•Ep. 113
Quick look at a site call Mantherapy.org, and five resources for lawyers and attorneys concerning anxiety, meditation and depression. Why a special episode concerning lawyers and attorneys? They are drinking themselves to death. They are killing themselves and others. We need them and we need them healthy. Hear ye, hear ye, don't be so stubborn. If you are thinking about taking your own life or you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Projec...
Feb 15, 2018•10 min•Ep. 112
Peacock denied, a look at the anxiety numbers and introduction to medical marijuana and cannabis information resources. Cry if you need to but reach out for support. Contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741. Resources Mentioned: National Institute of Mental Health visual representation chart on levels of anxiety disorder. Live and Let's Fly article about woman attempting to board airplane with peacock. An ...
Feb 01, 2018•11 min
One of goals of the podcast is to talk about things that are not comfortable. Or a direct cause and effect; if you do this you will fix that. Sometimes that does happen – especially in regard to breathing practices. Sometimes it does not. On March 1, 2018 there will be new rules in effect if you claim to fly with an emotional service animal or a service animal. Also, a quick look at bridge phobia with two resources to check out about phobias. Ring the bell! The National Suicide Prevention Lifeli...
Jan 25, 2018•10 min•Ep. 110
The amygdala job is to decide if it is safe or not safe. Do you run or do you fight? The body gets the defense signals up, chemicals released, none essential system are put on standby. In this episode, a look at the amygdala and a possible treatment path for panic attacks. You can't check out now, things are jumping. If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741. Resources Mentioned: Double-...
Jan 10, 2018•9 min•Ep. 109
Still trying to catch some down time to relax and write. These two goals are not necessarily compatible but I gotta do what I gotta do. If you are new to the podcast there is a mention of the treatment options and four accessible resources. If the tide is high and you need help to hold on please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741. Resources Mentioned: The Anxiety and Depression Association of America...
Dec 28, 2017•4 min•Ep. 108
In this episode, indirect and direct ways to handle or control your fear. I can’t tell you what to do; just offer options and resources. Curse the darkness, if you are deep in the void contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741. Resources Mentioned: From NAMI, a guest post by Chelsetia Davis on Improving Your Own Mental Health News story via the CBC - Man in southwestern Ontario charged after family attacked...
Dec 14, 2017•9 min•Ep. 107
I do go on a bit about two mergers CVS and Aetna and an insurance company buying a medical practice. I do believe this will have an impact on consumers because healthcare choices will be affected. In the second part of the show it is all about anger and anger management resources. Resources Mentioned: Health News from NPR has more on the CVS/Aetna merger, looking at what consumers stand to lose or gain. CNBC interview with the honchos from CVS and Aetna on the proposed merger . University of Flo...
Dec 08, 2017•10 min•Ep. 106
A short episode this week but this is your call to action on doing something physical with your body. Progressive muscle relaxation can help to relax your back, your hands and your body. If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741. Resources Mentioned: For you current and former soldiers there is a guide at the Veterans Administration on how to do PMR. For folks in the law profession, ther...
Nov 30, 2017•3 min•Ep. 105
This is a brief look at the psychological or mental disorder aspects of the phobia. My goal is to introduce the topic and direct you to helpful resources. I strongly encourage folks to talk with their medical doctors to confirm if what you have is a medical and not mental health disorder. Tis not the time for the deep sleep. If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741. Resources Mentioned:...
Nov 23, 2017•11 min•Ep. 104
The bogeyman is using the term mental health as a reason for not doing something. The bogeyman is unspoken until the fear is so great the term is used and then dropped like a rock. In this episode, a look at the military drafting people with mental conditions and a definition of mental health, mental illness and mental disorder. If it is getting too heavy lay down that brick and make the call, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-738...
Nov 16, 2017•9 min•Ep. 103
The federal enrollment period for access to health insurance is now November 1 to December 15 and time is ticking. Register at Healthcare.gov And if you don't need it but you have a non-tech uncle, aunt, granny or otherwise occupied friend pass the word and let them know. Still Movember , so if you want to support the fellas access to health care, both physical and mental in addition to checking out the website, you can also track the campaign on Twitter . And if if you hit up on team #shameless...
Nov 09, 2017•11 min•Ep. 102
It is Movember and want to give a shout out to us.movember.com for their awareness and funraising efforts in support of mens physical and mental health. Grow facial hair for profit, run or spread the word. There is one trigger alert you need to ignore, the one that is trying to tell you to end your life. If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741. Resources Mentioned: The National Institu...
Nov 02, 2017•7 min•Ep. 101
In this episode a look at people with depression and some tips and tactile things you can do; or not. These are just suggestions. Your healthcare is up to you. But there are a lot of us who do understand and have some ideas and options for your reviewing pleasure. I'm just a sherpa on an ever expansive road. Don't let the little hater win. If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741. Resou...
Oct 26, 2017•11 min•Ep. 100
In this episode a look at stress and how it can play a role in anxiety conditions, panic attacks and phobias. You are not a candle in the wind there is support. Contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741. Resources Mentioned: From National Public Radio's Morning Edition, Floating Away Your Anxiety And Stress . Miami Herald's article about Psychological Trauma is Invisible in Long Term Toll of Megastorms . Ni...
Oct 19, 2017•9 min•Ep. 99
I sound a bit different because my old microphone died and this is a possible replacement. In this show, a true confession that I still have attacks plus four things that you should know about having an anxiety disorder, condition or situation. If you need support to keep from diving into the unknown contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741. Resources Mentioned: Anxiety page at Helpguide.org on the varieti...
Oct 12, 2017•14 min•Ep. 98
This week there is a brief look at the slo-mo movie Baa Baa Land and a look at the culturally permissible fear and anxiety about clowns. The days are not a dark as they seem. There are people who will listen. If you feel suicidal contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741. Resources Mentioned: Baa Baa Land Movie - sheep to the rescue thanks to Calm.com Refinery 29 post on Why You Should Think Twice Before Sa...
Oct 05, 2017•13 min•Ep. 97
It is essential for all adults to have a baseline functionality when it comes to taking care of ourselves. When you have a medical or mental health condition your attention is drawn into many directions. Sometimes a body can loose their way when it comes to taking care of basic functions. If life is looking grim and you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741.. Resources Mentioned: Los Angele...
Sep 28, 2017•9 min•Season 2Ep. 96
A quick look at what Generalized Anxiety Disorder is and some of the resources available to help you make decisions. If things are looking real bad and you are thinking about the deep six contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741. Resources Mentioned: Michigan State University study on how writing cools brain on stressful tasks . From Anxiety BC What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder? Massachusetts General Ho...
Sep 21, 2017•9 min•Ep. 95
