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Anxiously Okay

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Alec Baynes lives with social anxiety and mild Asperger's Syndrome. For more than twenty years, he believed it to be exclusive to himself and, aside from some minor medication, refused to seek help. On the verge of suicide at age 21, he made the decision to seek help from therapists. He is still alive today. Alec still battles anxiety, but since 2018, he has learned that anxiety is completely okay to have. Join Alec as he discusses his experiences with anxiety, how he manages it, and why it's okay to be anxious.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com

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Why I Meditate 09.08.2021 20:27

Join Alec as he discusses his personal experiences with meditation, a tool he uses to help manage his anxiety. https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/anxiously_okay Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/smartalec24

Dismissiveness Leads to Hopelessness 26.07.2021 19:33

As someone with anxiety, dismissiveness is something I genuinely dislike and it can only lead to harmful things. Join me (Alec) as I discuss some of my experience dealing with dismissive comments as well as my opinion/perspective on the topic as a whole. https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/anxiously_okay Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/smartalec24

Chatting with Sam Mitchell from Autism Rocks and Rolls! 12.07.2021 35:27

Sam Mitchell and his mother Gina from Autism Rocks and Rolls stop by to have a chat with me about anxiety, autism, and mental health! AUTISM ROCKS AND ROLLS LINKS: https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/our-shows/autism-rocks-and-rolls/ https://sites.google.com/egreene.k12.in.us/autismrocksandrolls https://twitter.com/SamMitc95075321 ANXIOUSLY OKAY LINKS: https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionet...

When the Unexpected Happens 28.06.2021 20:18

Today's episode is dedicated to the memory of Alec's cousin Rob. RIP Rob, we love you. Join Alec as he discusses his experiences with unexpected tragedies/events and what he feels is the best way to move forward from said events. https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/anxiously_okay Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/smartalec24

Lonely and Alone Are NOT the Same 14.06.2021 17:59

In today's episode of Anxiously Okay, Alec discusses the differences between the words lonely and alone. They are not the same thing. https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/anxiously_okay Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/smartalec24

Alec.exe Has Stopped Working (Fight, Flight, or Freeze?) 31.05.2021 22:19

When you're anxious, what's your response? Do you fend it off, run away, or shut down? Join Alec as he discusses his experiences with all three responses and what you can try to help manage your anxiety. https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/anxiously_okay Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/smartalec24

Help Wanted (But Too Anxious to Ask) 17.05.2021 24:06

Do you struggle to reach out for help/advice from people? Don't worry, it's not just you. Join Alec as he discusses some of his past experiences both asking and not asking for help, as well as some advice for how to approach asking for help. https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/anxiously_okay Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/smartalec24

Dating, Relationships, and Anxiety 03.05.2021 25:26

You knew this episode was coming. Join Alec as he discusses his (limited) experience with dating and relationships, and all of the anxiety that came with it. Twitter: @anxiously_okay

A Communication Major with Anxiety?! 19.04.2021 22:04

If Alec told you he majored in Communication but also dealt with social anxiety, how would you respond? Would you even believe him? Join Alec as he discusses what it was like going through college with social anxiety, majoring in a field that relies on social interaction.

Stopping vs. Changing a Thought 05.04.2021 20:48

Are you thinking about something that is causing you stress, anxiety, depression, etc.? If so, should you stop the thought, or change/replace it? Join Alec as he gives his answer to this question. Twitter: https://twitter.com/anxiously_okay

Let's Talk About Stage Fright 22.03.2021 23:20

Do you have stage fright? Alec Baynes does too. Join Alec as he discusses his experience with stage fright, how it affects him today, and what he's still learning about it.

Feeling Unworthy When You Know You Aren't 08.03.2021 27:24

Have you ever felt alone in the world? Have you ever felt that you weren't good enough and didn't belong? Sometimes, even when you have a sense of self, the mind can play tricks on us. Join Alec as his discusses his own feelings of unworthiness and how he manages this sense of loneliness.

Picky Eating? Or Anxious Eating? 22.02.2021 25:13

On this episode of Anxiously Okay, Alec Baynes discusses his life as a picky eater, the anxiety that comes with it, and what he's practiced (and practicing!) to overcome picky eating. Twitter: https://twitter.com/anxiously_okay

Baby Steps! 08.02.2021 15:47

On this episode of Anxiously Okay, Alec discusses what a baby step is and why they're effective in managing anxiety.

Social Anxiety Through My Eyes 25.01.2021 25:12

On this episode of Anxiously Okay, Alec discusses what his anxiety feels like, where it comes from, and shares some personal examples of how social anxiety has impacted relationships.

Why I Believe Anxiety is Okay 11.01.2021 24:54

In this episode, Alec explains his history with Asperger's syndrome and social anxiety, and why he believes it's okay to deal with them.

Introduction to Anxiously Okay 29.12.2020 16:20

Your host, Alec Baynes, and Kristin Walker of Mental Health News Radio Network discuss the Anxiously Okay podcast.