Anxiety Road Podcast

For some of us with an anxiety condition it is a short detour, it gets resolved. For others we've been on this dang road a long time; some since childhood, our teens or early twenties. The good news is that there is treatment and you might have to make some lifestyle changes but you can feel better.   Resources Mentioned:    MedLine Plus information page on Duloxetine/Cymbalta. Consumer version of...

Just want to put that out there because not everybody gets depression the same way and there are different treatments. This is not a show about treating conditions like biochemical depression or some forms of PTSD. For those conditions you will need the support of medical professionals. This show is more focused on the voice in many people's heads that is hyper-critical. There are some organic, me...

The battle continues but the mice have been blocked from re-entry. I have regained some sleep and in this episode a look at phobias, which are indeed an anxiety disorder. A lot of people have phobias, at least 19 million and counting. Most people cope just fine because they do not come into contact with the object of fear. But once you know what is going on you can deal with it. These are a few in...

In this episode, I want to share a few thoughts about having a functional plan of action so that you know what to do if you are in a pre, current or post attack state. Just a few ideas to get you started.   Resources Mentioned:    Calm app and website for meditation/relaxation  Free Mindfulness Meditation Recordings Helpguide.org How to Stop Worrying Strategies   Disclaimer:  Links to other sites...

You can develop an excessive startled response via psychological trauma, meaning that you have been assaulted physically, emotionally or mentally. These are just a few suggestions on what you can do to make it easier to experience. Resources Mentioned In the Podcast:    Elaine Aron's Highly Sensitive Person web site.  Kelly O'Laughlin 's blog and podcast for sensitive people Introvert Dear's page...

Sleep paralysis is the inability to move muscles in your body while between completely falling asleep or waking up. In addition to not being able to move you might see people, aliens or beings in your bedroom. And yes, this is a medical condition. If you have an anxiety disorder you might be prone to having it pop up.   Resources Mentioned:  Crisis Tex Line Short Code 741741 Crisis Text Line FAQ p...

I am not about to suggest that emotional grounding is like catching a Pokemon. Because you are not catching a pocket monster. You are trying to catch peace. Calm. Relaxation. That is what this episode is all about; grounding techniques. Resources Mentioned:   Anxiety in Order Stop Anxiety Breathing Video The Mighty How an Agoraphobic Meets A Stranger Playing Pokemon Go Geek and Sundry Pokemon Go H...

The current treatment options are medical/pharmaceutical, behavioral health, relaxation and meditation skills and technology which can include hardware, games and apps.   This week a look at a practical CBT guide and relaxation audio sources. Resources Mentioned:   Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, A Practical Guide The UK publisher is Icon Books UK. There is a website for the vendor at introducingboo...

Everybody take a chill, either in a pool, in a theater or in a park; hopefully without an electronic device. We all have anger and if you have an anxiety or panic disorder you might not even know that you are ticked off angry. Untreated anger can cause all kinds of physical and mental problems. So even if you think this doesn't apply to you give a listen so you will know where to go when the other...

This is a mini episode. I am too angry. This is kinda ironic since I intended to do a show about anger and its relationship to anxiety.   No can do; I am angry and have to resolve that feeling before I can do anything else. In the meantime, I do recommend that you check out  http://tinybuddha.com/blog/how-anger-leads-to-anxiety-and-what-to-do-about-it If you would like to check out past episodes p...

Buried Above Ground is the story of three people that have experience post traumatic stress disorder , one person in combat, another person due to childhood abuse/domestic violence and another person due to a hurricane. Resources Mentioned: ADAA page on Specific Phobias  Helpguide.org page on Phobias VeryWell page on Phobias  World Channel June 28 though August 28, 2016 free streaming of the docum...

There are limited legal places where you get your medication. Don't stray off the path for the sake of saving some money.   Resources Mentioned: Anxiety Medication and Side Effects from Helpguide.org Be Safe Know Your Online Pharmacy from the Food and Drug Administration Consumer Reports Analysis - Drugs from Canada    Health Canada Warning Canadians about Phony Pharmacy Sites FDA Buying and Using...

Maybe a good tune will soothe the savage sentry. In this episode music to help or at least put you to sleep.   Resources Mentioned: New York Magazine article on why women have more anxiety http://nymag.com/thecut/2016/06/women-are-twice-as-likely-as-men-to-have-anxiety.html A Systematic Review of Reviews on the Prevalence of Anxiety Disorders in Adult Populations http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi...

2026 Update, I don't do this often enough but there is a bit of link rot on the page. It is like a game of whack a mole. You catch them if and when you can. The links are current, the ones in the episode are not. An action plan can be a flexible or structured path to help you make decisions about your treatment. There isn't a one size fits all plan Resources Mentioned: Mental Health First Aids pag...

Resources Mentioned: Anxiety BC Panic Disorder Guide https://www.anxietybc.com/sites/default/files/adult_hmpanic.pdf Mental Health America Self-Help Tools Page http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/self-help-tools Every Mind Matters LGBTQ Brochure on Mental Health Myths and Truths http://www.eachmindmatters.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/LGBTQ-Mental-Health-Booklet_FINAL.pdf Hoarding Fact Sheet from...

 Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Anxiety and Depression Association of America http://www.adaa.org Helpguide.org page on Anxiety Disorders http://www.helpguide.org/articles/anxiety/anxiety-attacks-and-anxiety-disorders.htm National Institute for Mental Health Brochure on GAD http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/generalized-anxiety-disorder-gad/index.shtml Harvard Health Blog on Managin...

In this episode I mention the interview with actress Kristen Bell via Off Camera, when faith based treatment presents a problem and Walgreens has a mental health portal with links to behavioral health services.    Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Kristen Bell's interview via about her anxiety and depression via Off Camera https://youtu.be/mYUQ_nlZgWE Faith Based Treatment Goes unregulated in I...

Resources Mentioned: Psychology Today article on Emotional Regulation by Tom Bunn https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/conquer-fear-flying/201603/emotional-regulation-is-there-app National Center for Complementary and Integrated Health - Herbs at a Glance https://nccih.nih.gov/health/herbsataglance.htm Health Canada's Natural Health Products Ingredients page http://webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca/nhpid-bdipsn...

This is a two part episode; this week I talked about what you need to do before you consume at Botanical and where to find solid information. Resources Mentioned: StatNews on Sleeping Medications for Older People http://www.choosingwisely.org/patient-resources/treating-insomnia-and-anxiety-in-older-people/ Health Canada's Natural Health Products Ingredients page http://webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca/nhpid-bd...

I have my opinions about the topic. Do your research and make your own decisions. Resource Mentioned: American Chiropractic Neurology Board https://www.acnb.org/AboutUs.aspx International Chiropractic Neurology Board http://chironeurointl.org/about-the-iccn/what-is-chiropractic-neurology Keystone Chiropractic http://keystonechiropracticneurology.com/about-us/what-is-a-chiropractic-neurologist Brai...

This is a short episode in that I have next to no data left and I am counting the hours to unlimited Internet access. Yes this is an anxiety issue because if you are an information junkie you cannot stand to be cut off from the fountain of knowledge. That being said, I do have three apps of interest: Resource Mentioned: Mood Tools for iOS and Google Play  http://www.moodtools.org MediSafe for iOs,...

Every now and again I like to do a recap of the treatment options for people with an anxiety or panic condition.   Also included in the podcast is some concepts you might want to consider about mental health literacy keep in mind as you search for viable treatment options.  Just as a reminder, there is now an  Anxiety Disorder Spectrum Resource page on the blog where most of the resources are now...

In this podcast, online and free resources to help you learn about mindfulness, mp3 recordings and Coloring Books for Grown-Ups.   Resources Mentioned In the Episode:   Jody Glenn Three Mindful Practices to Overcome Worry, Anxiety and Panic   Jon Kabbat-Zinn Nine Attitudes of Mindfulness Video Mindful Self-Compassion mp3 recordings, free for personal use Mindful Based Stress Reduction - free onlin...

Compulsive hoarding use to be classified under Obsessive Compulsive Disorder but there are questions about the lack of anxiety related symptoms or co-symptoms in some people. It was decided to break out compulsive hoarding into a specific classification. That said; there are a lot good information at OCD related websites. Show notes at  http://anxietyroadpodcast.blogspot.com   Resources Mentioned...

Solutions can be found in unexpected places. I found help in an unexpected place and a look at a breathing app that has a military inspired focus.   Resource Mentioned:  FStoppers post by Jeff Rojas -  How to Tackle 99 Problems on Set   Tactical Breather app, you can find it in the Apple App Store, Google Play and Amazon App Store Dental Fear Central for those that can't take the pain but can't st...