Whatever causes flight or fight response pay attention to the part that it takes a while for your body to rev down. You have that energy in the body. You have to do something with that energy, that is the focus of this episode. Very basic. Simplistic. No barbells are involved. 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: American Institute of Stress website definition ...
Nov 11, 2019•10 min•Ep. 180
I am not being metaphorical. What are your rights when a person, relative or police officer decides that you need to visit your local mental health hospital? For most of us with mild symptoms chances are this is a very small possibility. But it can happen. It did to one woman. For those of us with extreme symptoms or have family members that don't understand our symptoms then it could be a problem. The purpose of this episode is to help you consider how you want to handle this situation. If you ...
Oct 31, 2019•10 min•Ep. 179
In this episode, I want to share specific analog paper-based apps known as books or workbooks that might help you with your anxiety symptoms or help you manage your condition. Not all anxiety books and workbook are the same or are intended for everybody. Some are academic, some are low brow and some are task specific. 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: Hard C...
Oct 18, 2019•11 min•Ep. 178
I kinda like the up, up and away part of travel. I don't necessarily like doing it in an airplane. And to be specific, that turbulence thing is nerve wrecking. But I have what I need to deal with it and in this quick episode I'd like to share what might help you deal with actual fright of flight sensations. 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: Lauren Juliff is ...
Oct 10, 2019•6 min•Ep. 177
Last time I talked about Solution Focused Brief Therapy; basically, it is a goal focused short term therapy that looks at the problem, the tools that the patient or client has to deal with them and then a planned progressive goal to make solutions happen. This time out it is a quick look at Humanistic Therapy. 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 Insti...
Oct 03, 2019•9 min•Ep. 176
This is a quickie cuz life is a bit to vivid today. I'm working on the Humanistic therapy episode and I hope to have it ready soon. In the meantime, I'm struggling with compassionate acceptance and I bet that you are too. So I have three resources that might help you and me hold on as we rest up on the anxiety 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: From Hac...
Sep 26, 2019•4 min
I want to introduce you to some of the other therapy treatments that you might encounter. This week, Solutions Focused Brief Therapy. 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: Good Therapy.org give a lot of good information about the history, treatment options and some of the things to watch out about SFBT . The page is designed for mental health professionals but i...
Sep 19, 2019•7 min•Ep. 175
I am getting all kinds of reminders to go to a spa, buy water at CVS, take a shot of serum or a shot of something fermented. If we step around the commercial appropriation of self care we might find something really important. You can get might hungry on the anxiety road. One strong panic attack and you might be looking for that choco-chunk of pleasure. A moment of pleasure then comes the crash. Do you have to give up all the things you love? Nope and I think I can make my case by a trip the ima...
Sep 12, 2019•10 min•Ep. 174
Being on the anxiety road to recovery is understanding how and what we eat and drink can affect the brain. In order to feel better, sleep better and possibly reduce your symptoms you have to eat better. 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. The music this week is Troposphere from Purple Planet Music.com Resources Mentioned: From Psychology Today a blog post for those of you that hav...
Aug 29, 2019•10 min•Ep. 173
According to the Medline Plus, “nutrition is about eating a healthy and balanced diet. Food and drink provide the energy and nutrients you need to be healthy.” And that is what I want to spend some time talking about in the next couple of episodes. But I have a feeling thinking about food as a treatment option it is gonna be a hard sell for some of you. 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 ...
Aug 22, 2019•8 min•Ep. 172
I'm in transit from one coast to the other. There is turbulence and not just in the skies. I forgot that my Chromebook can't edit audio so this is gonna be a bone naked episode. I found a way to record but it is a little weird things going on in the background. I'll do better, I promise. I have two meditation apps that might or might not be of interest to you. If it works for you fine, if not pass it on down the line. In the meantime, take care and I'll catch you next time on the Anxiety Road. I...
Aug 15, 2019•3 min•Ep. 171
I tried not to do this episode. But I want to help. I want to stand with those of us that do mental health outreach and advocacy to say that we know you are going through it and we can see and feel your pain. So I thought about it. Hard. And I'm going to keep it simple. In the podcast I'm going to share what Traumatic stress is and a few coping skills and resources for people that know somebody that is in a world of hurt. You might not want to listen now and that is ok. Just a few reminders for ...
Aug 08, 2019•5 min•Ep. 170
Medication is often promoted or given as a treatment option. Yet within that option, there are choices and decisions to make. It is ok to decide if medication is right for you. It is equally ok that you don't want to take medications. In this episode a look at some of the reasons why a person might decide to medicate or not and some resources to learn about anxiety medications. If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488...
Aug 01, 2019•12 min•Ep. 169
One of the thing you might experience with an anxiety condition is the bloat. Specifically abdominal bloating. And one of the ways that you get the bloat is by sucking in too much air or your have a combination of air, fermented food or gas in your stomach. How did that air get in there? There are some possible reasons: For some of us, it is that choking sensation and you are trying to get in enough air and you are taking it in via your nose and mouth. Another possible cause is emotional eating....
Jul 18, 2019•5 min•Ep. 168
Many people are turning to mental health apps to help with their symptoms or as a way of accessing some form of treatment. In this episode, a look at the definition of mental health care apps, PsyberGuide to check it out and some examples of anxiety apps. 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: Wired article about how a company, Hims and Hers, are trying to bypass...
Jul 04, 2019•11 min•Ep. 167
In this episode, a look at the website Intrusive Thoughts for OCD folks, lots of good information at the site that those of us with anxiety disorders should check out. Then a quick drive by on anxiety symptoms. It is summertime where I live and I am going to be posting a wee bit less, probably once or twice a month during the summer. I need a break and I do want to work on some new ideas and refinements for the podcast. Not sure if it will be once a month or short episodes every other week. Don'...
Jun 20, 2019•8 min•Ep. 166
In this episode, a look at catastrophizing, which is a part of a little pack of demons known as Cognitive Distortions. These SOBs will have you doing a time warp and not the good one. I gotta fess up. I am not perfect. Nope. As human as they come. And sometimes that means that I get caught in a time trap of catastrophizing a very small thing into the end of the world. Only thing is, the world doesn't end. The thing gets handled and I feel like warmed over ice cream. There is a better way. Takes ...
Jun 13, 2019•13 min•Ep. 165
A quick pebble in the road on using grounding techniques, this time how to ground yourself using your feet or in a chair. 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: Naturopathic doctor Stephanie Cotes has a short list of grounding techniques on her blog . The Anxiety Relief Project also has tips on grounding yourself, including the 54321 sensory exercise. The Mighty ...
May 30, 2019•4 min•Ep. 164
In this episode, do you have an issue about cleaning yourself? Is it because you don't have time, energy or is it because you are depressed or do you have a water phobia? 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: Essay on the New York Times website about a woman being in treatment for hording and OCD having to handle her condition and a relationship that developed d...
May 23, 2019•12 min•Ep. 163
It is still Mental Health Awareness Month 2019 and I would like to have a cuddle toy. I can't quite afford the one that is mentioned in the podcast but I'm certainly interested. This time out, five things to be aware of before you commit to the couch. 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: Thrive Global about how one person uses breathing and meditation to deal w...
May 16, 2019•12 min•Ep. 162
It is one of those days when you can't churn a whiff of air let alone a thought. I've tried for five hours. And then the anxiety kicks in, and then the symptoms. So, I'll finish up the therapy episode next week but in the meantime, here are three things you can try to help with symptom control. 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: An audio meditation on How to ...
May 09, 2019•4 min
One of the treatments for an anxiety condition is therapy. Specifically, mental health therapy. And people will yack on about getting help. What they don't tell you is how to do that. In this episode I am going to try to talk about actionable things you can do to tap into the treatment flow. I will be truthful; it isn't always easy. Or affordable. But let's see if we can crack this nut. If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at ...
May 02, 2019•12 min•Ep. 161
There are all kinds of therapists out there and it isn’t easy to find a good fit. Because therapists are still people, even the ones in the app. It could happen that you start with person A but it isn’t working out. You take a break and try again with person B. So in this episode, at look at some of the questions to ask yourself about what you want in therapy and how to pre-screen therapists. If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Proje...
Apr 25, 2019•9 min•Ep. 160
Very few people talk about therapy options. Or about access to options. Or how to decide on what kind of treatment you might need and that you do have choices. Some treatments are real world human based and some are delivered via technology. The goal is to find the right help for you. It might take a bit of effort but you are worth 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...
Apr 18, 2019•12 min•Ep. 159
Having a paper and projects due will not deter me from making with the goods. In this week's show there is a quick look at Vitamin B-12, what it can do for you and why it is important to make sure you have enough. If you don't, there could be symptoms that simulate depression or anxiety like conditions. Or possibly make your depression and anxiety symptoms worse. As always you want to be evaluated by your heath care provider to make sure your body has what it needs. If you need support contact t...
Apr 04, 2019•6 min•Ep. 158
As we spin around from chaos to chaos, there is a need for the connection with the other. Somebody to talk to or somebody to listen. In this episode, a quick look at resources that you can use when you need to reach 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 Mentioned: The Today show post about burnout or depressio n and how can you tell the difference? ADAA.or has for Mar...
Mar 28, 2019•8 min•Ep. 157
If you are noticing a few more pebbles in the road it is because I am taking a class or two to increase my knowledge base and feed my need for information. This is a quick episode on what I'm doing and a resource or two for you to get a grip on our bug-a-boos. 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 Second City Improv for Anxiety workshop has a therapy compone...
Mar 21, 2019•5 min•Ep. 156
Now days everybody is trying to help you by selling you something. You don't have to accept or reject everything you read but you can take the time to check it out. In this quick episode, a look at Bananas, can they help you with symptom control or not? 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. Music in this episode is from https://www.purple-planet.com Resources Mentioned: National Nut...
Mar 14, 2019•5 min•Ep. 155
You say you don't have time to meditate. I say you might be wrong. In this episode, I want to point you to a couple of short meditation experiences that don't take up a lot of time but might help you to feel better. 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: Fragrant Heart Meditation Center has a one minute calming meditation , with or without music. You can listen f...
Mar 07, 2019•4 min•Ep. 154
In this episode, a look at the Lego Fish Building Kit, a new site called PsyberGuide for mental health apps and a brief overview of some of the over the counter drugs and other medications that could have an effect on your performance. 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 website PsyberGuide.org reviews mental health and wellness apps. You can select your c...
Feb 27, 2019•11 min•Ep. 153
