Anxiety Road Podcast

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 depression and how can you tell the difference? ADAA.or has for March 2019 the theme of Social Anxiety. I'm linking to a Twitter chat that happened in 2018. There may be an answer to a question you have about the condition. NAMI HelpLine has a FAQ page about the service. Warmlines.org has a listing of local and regional phone support lines. Some of them only operate a few hours of the day. Many of the warmlines can only assist people in their geographical area. 7 Cups FAQ page on the service and how it works. SuperBetter App - in the podcast,  I mentioned that it is in the

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 component and classes for people that have mild to moderate social anxiety or a fear of public speaking. This is a real world class that is held in Chicago, Illinois. Anxiety and Depression Association of America has a tips page on how to deal with stress and anxiety. No, you can't control everything. Yes, you can find ways to cope. 2017 post from Talkspace about How to Get Rid of Anxiety, Separating the Good from the Bad. You can't eliminate anxiety. You need it to survive. But you can get it back into a normal role of

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 Nutrition Databases for Standard References on Bananas, State of Massachusetts Public Health Blog has an post about bananas and four other foods that can help boost moods. National Institute of Health Office of Dietary Supplements has a consumer friendly page about Vitamin B6 which for those of us that have problems with depression could be interested in reading more about it. If you must go the distance with this then check out the Banana Kale Smoothie. Those of you on Keto, Paleo or Low Carb look away. Disclaimer

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 free on the website or purchase to download the mp3 recording. Insight Timer has free and a paid subscription meditation app. This is a sample of a meditation by Don Reed Simmons that might be a match for your spirit. If you like what you hear you can download the app and get more content. Tara Branch is a well known teacher of meditative practices. On her website there is a brief meditation called Arriving in Mindful Presence. At Just a Minute.org you can download one minute meditations, Try the Feeling Safe medi

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 criteria for treatment and the app will give you what it knows about the app and possible effectiveness. MedLine Plus information sheet on Diphenhydramine which is found in sleep medication, cold and flu medication and other similar products. You can view the brand name over the counter drugs that contain this medication. MedLinePlus has a page listing drugs that can cause impotence. AARP page on 7 Meds that Can Wreck Your Sex Life. Benzodiazepines made the list. Psychology Today - Do You Take Drugs That Might Cau

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 talking psychology and body chemistry kind of libido and lust. You might want to look into the show’s archive for what you are looking for treatment options. 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:  LoveSync, a Kickstarter campaign to help people communicate about their desire for sex by pressing a button. Consumer version of the Merck Manuals, for looking up drugs and potential sid

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. Third Ear Sound Meditation App for Apple devises. To get a sample of sound bathing you can listen and view a sample on the YouTube channel. The Singing Detective staring in this clip Michael Gambon, Joanna Whalley and Patrick Malahide. Gizomodo post,  Does Your Skin Affect Your Mental Health? looks at the possibility of biochemical interactions between a product, the skin and the brain. Or that having a certain physical skin condition might bring about a mental one. American Psychological Association page on the

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 “START” to 741-741. Resources Mentioned:  Trudy Goodman from Insight LA has a five-minute discomfort meditation. You can listen on the website or download the meditation. Fragrant Heart has a page of free guided meditations that you can listen to on the webpage. There are meditations for healing, self-esteem and relaxation. Chel Hamilton has Meditation Minis with episode 151 gentle meditation for anxiety and stress. Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center a meditation on Forgiveness Lovingkindness for Those W

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 article on physician burnout, depression and suicide report for 2019. The National Alliance On Mental Illness (NAMI) has a post on 7 Tools for Managing Traumatic Stress. For iOS and Apple Watch users, Stepz App for charting your movement and steps throughout your day. Health Harvard Blog on Nutritional Psychiatry Your brain on food and how the foods you eat can have an effect on your mind and body. Dana Foundation on how serotonin keeps aggression in check. Dr Alex Korb article on How to Strengthen Your Brain's Ha

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 Sufferer and their music, which is an auditory ways of explaining to others what depression and anxiety sound like. What is cool about this is that the band is donating a portion of the profits to the ADAA. Ah, the Dummies books. It is a not so cute way to reassure you that you can handle the material in the books. And yes, there is a book call Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Dummies, 2nd edition. Wiley is the current owner/publisher. At the Wiley site, you can download a chapter to get a sense of how the authors h

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 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:  FDA Statement from Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D. on signing of the Agriculture Improvement Act and the agency's regulation of products containing cannabis and cannabis-derived compounds. 7 Minute Work Out, give the app seven minutes and move your body. for Android and iOS devices. Sleepzy, Sleep Cycle Tracker to monitor your sleeping habits. Thi

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 substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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 the alternatives anxiety treatments to medication. Helpguide.org has a huge page about anxiety disorder information and resources. The founders of the site lost their daughter to prescription drug abuse,  so the focus on this site is to present resources that are an options to medication. There is a page on the Walgreens website that describes the various types of mental health therapy providers that you might find in the marketplace of mental health. Knowing what the titles mean can help you understand what the

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 story points to a few of those mental health services available, some Canadian and some for U.S. farmers including the one from agriculture.com on mental health resources for farmers and ranchers. Boston Globe article on Mental Health Therapy at Walmart? It is now a thing. Book Riot list of Comics About Depression that are Too Accurate to Ignore. Clonazepam Resources include MedLine Plus, Merck Manuals has a dedicated page about mental health disorders. The Mayo Clinic also has a page about Clonazepam. Kaiser

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 taking a PE class at the local community college in something you wanted to try. I took a pottery class and I have to say it is a good way to have the opportunity to smack something around. You know what you get to do in a potter class? Pound the hell out of clay. Plus when you start throwing, shaping and spinning that will definitely take you out of the land of the digital. 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

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 surfing is helping vets and others with using surfing as a means of treatment for PTSD. For those of you on Netflix, there is a documentary about surfing and healing called Resurface, it is about 27 minutes and gives you the basic idea of how this works. For those of you on YouTube there is a trailer that will give you a taste of the documentary. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has a dedicated page about military PTSD Psych Central's article about treating PTSD with surf therapy. The Warrior Surf Foundati

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 Mentioned:  The You feel like shit interactive guide to self-care. Ellen Bard article at Tiny Buddha has 45 Simple Self-Care Practices for a health mind, body and soul. Nikki Andersen post at Highly Sensitive People about 20 self-care ideas, one of which is perhaps use some of that tension to declutter a space in your home, computer or your head. 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

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 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:    Mindful.org interview with Nana Vistor about how mindfulness helped her heal her pain. Forbes magazine article about Seniors In The Deep South And Rural Western States Prescribed Most Benzodiazepines And Opioids US Food and Drug Administration warning about seniors taking benzodiazepines and opiate level drugs. 2013 Greater Good article on How Bullied Children Grow

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 resources are targeted to parents, children and sometimes teens but some of the information is applicable (in my opinion) to adults as well. Stop Bullying.gov is from the U.S. government. It contains information about what is bullying and what is not. Childhood bullying can have a lasting effect on a person's mental health article via Live Science.com Psychology Today 2017 article about adult bullying by Preston Ni, 5 Ways that Adults Bully Each Other. Mr. Ni has e-book publications that address bullying and oth

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 you are performing certain types of behaviors like hair pulling or nail biting. Kaiser Permanente has an access point the Natural Medicine Comprehensive Database. I’ll provide a link to the Kaiser site; you will need to click the link on the left side of the Kaiser screen to access the database. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) has a quick guide about botanicals called Herbs at a Glance. NIH Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet; a source to check if there could be issues about taking the