Having libido issues while having anxiety attacks or symptoms is complicated. But before we can talk about lack of or too much libido and what that means to us as anxious people we must first admit that we want to metaphorically gnaw on some bone. For those of you from certain faith based tradition that believe that sex is for reproduction only and lust is a sin and you just want to know how to stop having spasms in your arm, not about sex stuff. I understand but for the next two episodes I am t...
Feb 14, 2019•8 min•Ep. 152
Some of us have symptoms that are very visual. We wear our pain for the world to see. Is it possible that some skin conditions have an anxiety connection? 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: Anxiety and Depression Association of America has a Twitter account . Once a month they have a Twitter Chat. It is another way to obtain info about anxiety conditions. Thi...
Feb 07, 2019•8 min•Ep. 151
I'm not gonna lie to you. I'm angry. I've been this way before so I know I have keep finding ways to deal with living in a chaotic, crazy mixed up time when the truth is converted with a lie and a little shinola. I need a chill break and I bet you do too. This is a pebble in the road on some meditation resources when you need to step back before you blow your top. 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 ...
Jan 24, 2019•3 min•Ep. 150
Lots to talk about in this episode, doctors getting burned out, more resources for managing stress and five things to know about the chemical Serotonin. 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: From Reuters.com article about physicians burnout . The Happy MD has more resources for those docs who need some help and speaks to them on their wave length Medscape articl...
Jan 17, 2019•10 min•Ep. 149
In this episode, more about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and some of the apps and resources you can use to help you deal with your condition. 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 Too Tired Project on Instagram is a photographic exploration of what depression and anxiety can look like. 4,000+ photos are on exhibit. US News article about the hard rock band Su...
Jan 03, 2019•8 min•Ep. 148
When I talk about self care, I am referring to real life things you can do to help yourself reduce symptoms and feel physically or mentally better. The apps mentioned in the podcast can help you with breathing practice, sleep monitoring or to help you ground yourself. I am not talking about the foo-foo stuff. No spa is involved, no special mud or designer robe is required. So I got some apps, a web page and even something for those of you that have a device that you talk to from Amazon. If you n...
Dec 27, 2018•7 min•Ep. 147
A quickie on CBT and a few resources: The app Worry Watch American Psychological Association page on CBT Verywell Mind page on CBT Disclaimer: Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder. This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a s...
Dec 20, 2018•4 min•Ep. 146
You do not have to take medications for anxiety disorders. It is a choice. A choice that is made with information, self-compassion and resources that can help you understand what it means if you decide not to use medication for your condition. 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 Anxiety and Depression Association of American has a short page about some of ...
Dec 13, 2018•10 min•Ep. 145
A packed episode with mental health resources, comic books about depression, WalMart providing space for a mental health clinic and five things you should know about taking Clonazepam aka Klonopin. 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: AGDaily has a story about some of the stresses that food producers are facing; they need mental health access and resources. The...
Dec 09, 2018•12 min•Ep. 144
This episode I mention the Tetris Effect Game and a view about sleep from the perspective of the digital Hatfields and McCoys. In the last episode, I talked about Surf Therapy for vets that have PTSD. Hanging ten isn’t just a great way to connect with nature. Moving your body has a bio-chemical effect on your brain. If you have an anxiety condition and also have depression as part of your experience, then you might want to add some kind of regular movement. It doesn’t have to be much, maybe taki...
Nov 29, 2018•8 min•Ep. 143
I'm not kidding when I use the term X = the unknown treatment options and resources. On this road, there are new formed paths being created to deal with the problems that having PTSD or anxiety. This path is the one of using the body and the elements to help heal. 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: From the website, Surfer Today comes a story about how surfin...
Nov 22, 2018•7 min•Ep. 142
This is a quick pebble in the road about self-care tips. Despite my best efforts the symptom thing happened and I, as the adult and I as the inner child are both having a tantrum. Only the adult part of me is pretending like nothing is wrong as I literally, cleaning up my mess. This is how you do it while taking care of yourself. 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 Menti...
Nov 08, 2018•6 min•Ep. 141
This is the second episode about adult bullying. Adult bullying is performed by a person or a group of person using power to harm another person or people. It is repetitive. It does not have to be only physical. There can be verbal, sexual structural, governmental bullying. The effects of bullying can last long after the events have passed. It might be a contributing factor to an anxiety, panic or phobic disorder. This episode is focus specifically on adult bullying. If you need support contact ...
Nov 01, 2018•6 min•Ep. 140
In this episode we're going to talk about the definition of adult bullying. This is an introduction to the topic. Because some of you might not considered the possibility of your anxiety coming from this type of experience. This episode will be dealing with adult bullying but there are resources that span generations. 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: Many r...
Oct 25, 2018•7 min•Ep. 139
Google Plus is going away in August 2019 so I mentioned my conundrum of what to do next. In App that Attach, a wearable app to help you take control of thumb sucking, hair pulling and similar behaviors. And a look at Valerian Tea and is it something that you can drink. 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: Keen by HabitAware is a bracelet that alerts you when yo...
Oct 21, 2018•7 min•Ep. 138
Agoraphobia is the fear of having an attack in a place of in front of other people or in public. It is a kissing cousin of anxiety and panic disorders. Don't worry, there will be more botanical tea information coming down the road. 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: MedlinePlus has a good information page about Agoraphobia with some treatment suggestions. Nat...
Oct 11, 2018•5 min•Ep. 137
Some people call it goatweed, Hypericum perforatum or St. John's Wort. It can be an invasive plant that has some medicinal properties. It is also a plant that has to be seriously evaluated before you decide to use it. 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: Physicians Steeped In Culture Of ‘Toughing It Out’ Often Fear Reporting Suicidal Thoughts, Mental Health Ill...
Oct 08, 2018•8 min•Ep. 136
In case you didn’t know or haven’t heard, there is traumatic stress. Some of us have been caught between a rock and a hard place. Especially when what we experience is being discounted, disrespected and used for power and glory. People who experience trauma have access to power, the power to engage in our healing and restoration. I have three resources once you get past the pre-ramble. If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1...
Sep 30, 2018•3 min
As I mentioned in the show, you can have a cup of tea and take the time to do a breathing exercise. Or to meditate. It is about taking the opportunity to take care of yourself. This may not work if you have very young children or busy co-workers around you. But as soon as nap time happens then make yourself a cup of tea. Resources Mentioned: From NBCNews on New York state implementing mental health education as part of health and wellness; the goal is to help them be aware of concepts and health...
Sep 27, 2018•9 min•Ep. 135
Depending on the type of anxiety you have, the intensity and frequency of your attacks teas and tisanes may or may not help you stop an attack but might help with symptoms management. It depends. For the teas and tisanes to work you might have to make food and lifestyle changes: reduction of sugar, caffeine or other stimulants like energy drinks. Just need to remind you that these are only suggestions. Please double check with your medical provider; especially if you are pregnant or are taking o...
Sep 20, 2018•8 min•Ep. 134
First up, a look at sucker bait headlines and then a brief recap of the last show, then dive in to definitions and what is and is not a tea. Next, a look at where to buy your medicinal tea and resources on how to make teas and tisanes as well as some places to check out for the kind of beverages that might be of products that might be helpful. I promise and pinky swear next time specific tisanes that are helpful to ease symptoms. If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeli...
Sep 13, 2018•12 min•Ep. 133
Anxiety is necessary for healthy humans. It alerts you that there is a possibility of trouble or danger. People with anxiety and panic symptoms have a response that is out of whack. I've seen the ads that are telling me that drinking chamomile lavender sugar blended tea is going to kill my anxiety symptoms. I know that is a bunch of hooey. But even before you think about sipping tea there are some other things to know about: 1. Do you have a treatment plan? 2. Do you know what ticks you off? 3. ...
Sep 06, 2018•11 min•Ep. 132
In this episode, a look at the possible causes of an anxiety disorder. I'm still on vacation light as I get some rest and plan out new episodes. I have a lot of good ideas in the hopper and I hope to start sharing them in a few weeks. 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: Helpguide.org has a page for those of you with panic attacks and panic disorders. The Mayo ...
Aug 23, 2018•9 min•Ep. 131
Still on the vacation side of the fence for July and August. In this episode, I want to talk about how you can have a back-up plan to the back-up plan and how things can still go wrong. I also mention about acceptance. Because there will be times that you will do the best that you can do and it will not work. You will have an attack. Accept that it has happened and transition to taking care of yourself and doing better next time. The music in the episode is by Purple Planet at http://www.purple-...
Aug 01, 2018•9 min•Ep. 130
It is summertime and it is a time to get off the treadmill and have some fun. I've heard people say it but I doubt that they do it. Or to be clear, those of with an anxiety disorder tend to take our bug-a-boos with us. One of those bug-a-boos is depression. 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: Kaiser Permanente Finding Your Words site on Depression. You can tak...
Jul 13, 2018•4 min•Ep. 129
Our need for symptom relief and safety sometime overrides our ability to connect to solutions or treatment. Maybe it isn’t necessarily about grit but resilience. For us, our symptoms is that irritation that there is a problem. Symptoms will keep bugging us until we do something. Grit can be used as a weapon. We might have a stronger one. Resilience. 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-...
Jul 05, 2018•8 min•Ep. 128
We tell people to go get help when there is a mental problem. But a reality is that doctors, who we hope would know better, don’t always do better. Not only the mental health symptoms but the physical ones as well. This is a quick pebble in the road on some of the things that could happen and what you can do to get the care you need. 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 M...
Jun 22, 2018•9 min•Ep. 127
Sometimes our cultural influences, memes movies, music tell us what to do. The point of the episode is to look at your own views and understanding about grit as it relates to your experiences and your treatment path. Not your priest, your drinking buddies, or even what The Batman would do cuz you know he isn't right in the head. There are people that say this is a waste of time to put the anti-suicide contact info into blogs and social media. There are others that say yeah, you can do it and the...
Jun 15, 2018•5 min•Ep. 126
To be clear, I’m not talking about the pop psychology version, or the manly man version of grit. I’m talking about the innate sense that you know something isn’t right in your body. In your mind. This is just a short introduction. Really simplistic. More of an idea generator. Please do not kill yourself. 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: Wil Wheaton's Medium...
Jun 07, 2018•6 min•Ep. 125
How do you know that you are in burn out mode? This is a quickie episode as I continue to face the pile of salt that I have to remove grain by grain from my life. You get snow blind after a while. Taking a break is important. Please take a break. That means shutting off your electrical devices too. Really. You can live without them. 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 (N...
May 31, 2018•2 min•Ep. 124
