This week, Chris and Lindsey discuss anger and rage in relation to ADHD, as well as touching on emotional sensitivity. Helpful Links / Reading Material: ADHD & Anger Links for the Show: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Reddit Email us @ mailbag@howareyouholdingup.com...
This week, Chris and Lindsey begin their new series on Anger and Rage, with Part 1 being a re-visitationon the concept of Anger, as well as their personal experiences both in learning anger, being affected by anger, and how their own angers and rage manifest. Helpful Links / Reading Material: Anger Management Tips How To Control Your Anger Box Breathing Links for the Show: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Reddit Email us @ mailbag@howareyouholdingup.com...
This week, Chris and Lindsey continue their series on Anger and Rage, this time focusing on both Chris' experience going to a float tank to help with calming angry thoughts, and also the reality of anger being justified or unjustified depending on the context. Helpful Links / Reading Material: The 7 Types of Anger What is Borderline Rage? Anger & ADHD Links for the Show: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Reddit Email us @ mailbag@howareyouholdingup.com...
This week, Chris and Lindsey begin their new series on Anger and Rage, with Part 1 being a re-visitationon the concept of Anger, as well as their personal experiences both in learning anger, being affected by anger, and how their own angers and rage manifest. Helpful Links / Reading Material: The 7 Types of Anger What is Borderline Rage? Anger & ADHD Links for the Show: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Reddit Email us @ mailbag@howareyouholdingup.com...
This week, Chris and Lindsey celebrate 100 episodes together! Spoiler alert: We aren't going anywhere, but we're going to be changing it up a bit. Thank you all so much for these years of listening. This wouldn't have been possible if it weren't for all of you. We look forward to mixing things up and trying new things to continue exploring the world of mental health, and spread awareness as far and as wide as we can. Helpful Links / Reading Material: None this week! Links for the Show: Facebook ...
This week, Chris and Lindsey look back and discuss the times in which they feel they've been the toxic person in relationships. In it, they discuss behaviors, ideologies, and methods of communication that they've since done their best to move away from. Helpful Links / Reading Material: None this week! Links for the Show: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Reddit Email us @ mailbag@howareyouholdingup.com...
This week, Chris and Lindsey continue the discussion on ADHD, moving on to starting a medication and the effects that has on one's mental health. Helpful Links / Reading Material: Help at Hand Program Links for the Show: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Reddit Email us @ mailbag@howareyouholdingup.com...
This week, Chris and Lindsey discuss the soothing techniques of what is known as "stimming." In it, they discuss the autism spectrum, as well as citing examples of ways in which neurodiverse and neurotypical alike end up stimming through the day regularly. Helpful Links / Reading Material: None this week! Links for the Show: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Reddit Email us @ mailbag@howareyouholdingup.com...
This week, Chris and Lindsey return to discuss the holidays and mental health -- whether that's suffering through depression, anxiety over gift-exchanges, being surrounded by toxic family members, or even just being alone during this "festive" season, we've got you covered. Helpful Links / Reading Material: None this week! Links for the Show: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Reddit Email us @ mailbag@howareyouholdingup.com...
This week, Chris and Lindsey return (again) after an extended hiatus! Reinvigorated, and ready to go into what's ailing us -- and potentially you, dear listener -- as best as we can. Helpful Links / Reading Material: None this week! Links for the Show: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Reddit Email us @ mailbag@howareyouholdingup.com...
This week, Chris and Lindsey start a multipart series on ADHD and its affects on mental health and depression. In it, they discuss the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and their experiences along the way. Helpful Links / Reading Material: None this week! NEW PATREON IS LIVE! Links for the Show: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Reddit | Patreon Email us @ mailbag@howareyouholdingup.com...
This week, Chris and Lindsey reunite to discuss the past couple months and the challenges that so many changes -- both bad and good -- can have on one's self. Helpful Links / Reading Material: New Hologram's Linktree! NEW PATREON IS LIVE! Links for the Show: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Reddit | Patreon Email us @ mailbag@howareyouholdingup.com...
TRIGGER WARNING: SUICIDE, SELF-LOATHING, DARK THOUGHTS, NO HAPPY THOUGHTS HERE. This week, Chris and Lindsey have to vent their frustrations. In it, they discuss frustrations and their effect on mental health. Helpful Links / Reading Material: New Hologram's Linktree! NEW PATREON IS LIVE! Links for the Show: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Reddit | Patreon Email us @ mailbag@howareyouholdingup.com...
TRIGGER WARNING: TOPICS DRUG USE, SUICIDE This week, Chris and Lindsey are joined again by New Hologram to discuss their experiences with Ketamine as a form of therapy! In it, they discuss the studies being done with ketamine, the effects, and an experiential breakdown of three sessions of ketamine infusion. Helpful Links / Reading Material: New Hologram's Linktree! NEW PATREON IS LIVE! Links for the Show: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Reddit | Patreon Email us @ mailbag@howareyouholdingup.co...
TRIGGER WARNING: TOPICS INCLUDING CANNIBALISM, SEXUAL CONSENT, RELATIONSHIPS, TOXIC FRIENDSHIPS This week, Chris and Lindsey discuss consent, boundaries, and the many forms they take in relationships. Helpful Links / Reading Material: None this week. NEW PATREON IS LIVE! Links for the Show: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Reddit | Patreon Email us @ mailbag@howareyouholdingup.com...
This week, Chris and Lindsey discuss anhedonia, or the complete loss of pleasure. In it, they discuss the difficulties of living without experiencing joy, as well as their personal views on the inside and outside of such a condition. Helpful Links / Reading Material: None this week. NEW PATREON IS LIVE! Links for the Show: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Reddit | Patreon Email us @ mailbag@howareyouholdingup.com...
This week, Chris and Lindsey return discuss the changes that have become more evident over the last year's COVID disaster, and what it can mean for the future of mental health awareness. Helpful Links / Reading Material: LACDMH Resources for COVID NEW PATREON IS LIVE! Links for the Show: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Reddit | Patreon Email us @ mailbag@howareyouholdingup.com https://dmh.lacounty.gov/covid-19-information/...
This week, Chris and Lindsey return after a many, many month-long hiatus. In it, they discuss how they've been doing, what they've been doing, and how the new year has changed them. Spoiler alert: It's not all for the better. Helpful Links / Reading Material: None this week. NEW PATREON IS LIVE! Links for the Show: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Reddit | Patreon Email us @ mailbag@howareyouholdingup.com...
This week, Chris and Lindsey discuss the disconnections we've been going through; from disconnecting from our surroundings, to disconnecting from friends, family, social media, and all of the above, as well as the effects such disconnections have. Helpful Links / Reading Material: Flattened By Depression Depersonalization NEW PATREON IS LIVE! Links for the Show: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Reddit | Patreon Email us @ mailbag@howareyouholdingup.com...
We're back! This week, Chris, Lindsey, and special returning guest New Hologram check in with each other, and all of you, to discuss how the past month and a half have been going, as well as ways to confront the difficulties continuing to go on. Helpful Links / Reading Material: New Hologram's Instagram New Hologram's YouTube Metal Gear Solid 2 Predicting the Present NEW PATREON IS LIVE! Links for the Show: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Reddit | Patreon Email us @ mailbag@howareyouholdingup.c...
This week, Chris and Lindsey discuss how bad this year has been for everyone. This is a mostly venty, dialogue-based episode, along with some tips for making it through these times. Helpful Links / Reading Material: How to Support Protesters NEW PATREON IS LIVE! Links for the Show: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Reddit | Patreon Email us @ mailbag@howareyouholdingup.com...
This week, thanks to a listener suggestion, Chris and Lindsey discuss accepting achievements, no matter the size, in the pursuit of bettering one's self. In it, they discuss the thoughts that keep us from acknowledging progress, as well as ways to combat those thoughts. Helpful Links / Reading Material: None this week! NEW PATREON IS LIVE! Links for the Show: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Reddit | Patreon Email us @ mailbag@howareyouholdingup.com...
This week, thanks to a listener suggestion, Chris and Lindsey discuss self-doubt, especially in regard to seeking mental health help. In it, they discuss the foundations of these doubts, whether it's familial or societal-based, what normal and abnormal thought patterns are, and the various warning signs that you should seek help, as well as ways that professionals could assess you necessity for help. Helpful Links / Reading Material: None this week! NEW PATREON IS LIVE! Links for the Show: Faceb...
Late episode this week, thanks for listening! This week, Chris and Lindsey are joined by special guest New Hologram from our Chronic Illness episode 40! In it, they discuss her unique perspective of suddenly being surrounded by people who are only now experiencing what she's experienced for years. They also discuss the methods she's used to survive the isolation and anxiety brought on by her chronic conditions. Helpful Links / Reading Material: None this week NEW PATREON IS LIVE! Links for the S...
Hey gang! Hope you're all holding up as best you can. We're going to have to be making some changes, unfortunately, for the foreseeable future. We'll know more soon, but until then, we'll see you every other week! Helpful Links / Reading Material: None this week NEW PATREON IS LIVE! Links for the Show: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Reddit | Patreon Email us @ mailbag@howareyouholdingup.com...
This week, Chris and Lindsey discuss Lindsey's recent descent back into a depressive episode. In it, they discuss the subtle changes that start to mount up, as well as the darker thoughts, and the power of reaching out. Helpful Links / Reading Material: None this week NEW PATREON IS LIVE! Links for the Show: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Reddit | Patreon Email us @ mailbag@howareyouholdingup.com...
This week, Chris and Lindsey discuss the pandemic in the room: How we're holding up with the Covid-19 scare currently gripping the world. In it, we discuss methods to keep in touch with one another, ways to push through the existential dread of it all, and more practical steps to keeping ourselves healthy. Helpful Links / Reading Material: Grove Collaborative Roll20 Online Tabletop Museums with Digital Tours Doomguy & Isabelle Are BFFs NEW PATREON IS LIVE! Links for the Show: Facebook | Inst...
This week, Chris and Lindsey discuss being on the other side of the depressive relationship: being someone with depression discovering that your partner may also have depression. Helpful Links / Reading Material: None this week! NEW PATREON IS LIVE! Links for the Show: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Reddit | Patreon Email us @ mailbag@howareyouholdingup.com...
This week, Chris and Lindsey discuss the side effects of medication, and how they can affect one's self during treatment! In it, they discuss their own personal experiences, as well as a general list of potential side effects one could experience. Helpful Links / Reading Material: None this week! NEW PATREON IS LIVE! Links for the Show: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Reddit | Patreon Email us @ mailbag@howareyouholdingup.com...
This week, Chris, Lindsey and special guest Ashley discuss dealing with depression and anxiety while attending school, particularly university or college. In it, they discuss the particular challenges that come from managing one's mental health while going to school, as well as the various resources available to one in school, and an international perspective on mental health. Helpful Links / Reading Material: None this week! NEW PATREON IS LIVE! Links for the Show: Facebook | Instagram | Twitte...
