Anxiety Road Podcast

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 Life...

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-su...

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...

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 Lifel...

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...

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 "STAR...

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?...

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...

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 ne...

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 Lifeli...

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 su...

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...

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 Pro...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 an...

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...

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...

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 1-866-488-73...

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...

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...

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 the...

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...