The Search For Serotonin

This week I was joined by best selling author, mental health advocate, and podcast host, Amanda Young! Amanda shares her experience with mental health, misdiagnosis, and finally discovering her diagnosis of bipolar 2. We Discuss: Being at your lowest/in crisis mode Receiving multiple diagnoses Bipolar Disorder and managing it Misdiagnosis and advocating for yourself Feeling in extremes and the sca...

Are you struggling with your mental health? Do you feel alone in your mental health journey? Are you ready to finally find happiness? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this is the podcast for you! Host, Carolyn Ferrick, has been living with severe high functioning anxiety and clinical depression for most of her life. She is still navigating managing anxiety and depression everyda...

This week, I recap the month of February. I discuss the details of my 4 hour in-person ADHD evaluation, and the result of that session. I also announced the launch of my mental health merch, which is available TODAY! We Discuss: What happened in February My 4 hour ADHD evaluation process Trusting Yourself - No one knows you better than yourself Shop my mental health merch! SHOP MENTAL HEALTH MERCH...

This week, I sat down with licensed mental health and addictions therapist, Patrick Casale. Patrick is a group practice owner, private practice coach/strategist, and host of the All Things Private Practice Podcast and All Things Private Practice FB group. In the episode, Patrick and I discuss Imposter Syndrome, and how Patrick became an expert on it. We Discuss: What Is Imposter Syndrome? How FB L...

This week, I sat down with my mom, Anne Ferrick. While my mom doesn’t struggle with mental illnesses, she has been one of my main supporters throughout my own mental health journey. Anne shares what it was like growing up in a different time where it was taboo to talk about mental health, and what it was like raising two daughters who struggled with varying mental illnesses. We Discuss: Growing Up...

Corbin is back on the podcast for another week. This time he is opening up about his experiences with ADHD. We chat about how Corbin became aware of his ADHD, getting on (and off) adderall, and general symptoms of ADHD. We Discuss: Corbin’s Experience With ADHD Getting Diagnosed/Finding Correct Medication Creating Healthy Habits Adderall Withdrawal & ADHD Leading To Depression Rejection Sensit...

This week is a solo episode. For when things get bad again. We Discuss: Things Getting Bad Again How Much Anxiety Sucks Highs And Lows Chutes And Ladders Be Sure To Follow: @carolyn_ferrick @thesearchforserotonin The Search For Serotonin Spotify Playlist Download: FREE 30 Day Digital Journal RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCAST RATE AND FOLLOW ON SPOTIFY Mental Health Resources: Substance Abuse and Me...

TW: Domestic Violence/Abusive Relationships This week I sat down with one of my biggest role models/supporters, my older sister Emma! Emma opened up about her experience with domestic violence (DV) and how she survived an abusive relationship. She openly and vulnerably shared how this situation affected her mental state, and how she got to where she is now. We Discuss: The warning signs of an abus...

This week I am joined by my boyfriend, Corbin Yeany. Corbin and I sat down to discuss our relationship, how it started, where we are now, and how we handle mental health in terms of our relationship. We Discuss: Moving in together after one month of dating Being open and honest when communicating with your partner Respecting each other’s space and boundaries Arguing in relationships: It's not win/...

We could all use a little more love in our lives, especially self love. This week I haven’t been feeling great, but instead of judging myself, I chose to meet myself with love and compassion. Not only did I give myself two mental health days, or as I am rebranding them, self love days, I didn’t feel guilty for taking them. Join me as I define self love for me, and so you can start defining self lo...

Welcome to therapy b*tches! I am kicking off 2022 with a therapy session for all of you. In this week’s episode, I share my new year’s resolutions from 2021, and which ones got accomplished and which ones didn’t. I also talked about my *lack* of expectations for 2022. We Discuss: New Year’s Eve 2021 My New Year’s resolutions from 2021 My identity crisis at 24 Finding yourself in your 20’s (while l...

This week I opened up about my diagnosis of Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD). In this episode I discuss the differences between OCD and OCPD.  I share how I identified OCPD in my own life and how I cope with this disorder. Check out the research below for more information. We Discuss: Weekly CheckIn with Yourself Statistics about OCD vs. OCPD The difference between OCD and OCP...

TW: SUICIDE The holidays aren’t always the jolliest time of year. During the holiday season, people who are already experiencing mental health issues may see their symptoms worsening due to the added stress and pressure that comes with the holidays.  This week I am discussing some of my own personal dark times around the holiday season. (If you are triggered by suicide, please skip this week’...

Are you affected by depression? If so, you are not alone. In this episode, I am discussing symptoms of depression and ways you can cope. I also share my personal experiences living with depression. We Discuss: Weekly CheckIn with Yourself Statistics about depression Who is at risk for experiencing depression? Different types of depression Depression relief and ways to cope Be Sure To Follow: @caro...

Are you affected by anxiety? If you are, then I can relate! In this episode I’m opening up about my own personal experiences living with anxiety and about how I had my first anxiety attack when I was five years old. We Discuss: Weekly CheckIn with Yourself  Statistics about anxiety disorder  What is anxiety?  Who is at risk for developing an anxiety disorder?  Symptoms of Gener...

Are you ready to be happy and take control back in your own life? Well I can relate. In this episode, I open up about my own personal mental health journey, the reason behind this podcast, and more! We Discuss: Living with anxiety and depression Showing up authentically and acknowledging when you’re struggling “Silent suffers” and opening up My therapy journey Why I started this podcast Be Sure To...

Are you affected by seasonal depression? It’s that time of year again, and I’m opening up about my personal experiences with seasonal depression. In this episode, I share some of my favorite hacks to cope with the fatigue, hopelessness, and social withdrawal that comes with this SAD time of year. We Discuss: Weekly CheckIn with Yourself My personal experiences with seasonal depression Coping and c...

Are you feeling anxious? Depressed? Alone? Well, I can relate. Hi, my name is Carolyn Ferrick and I am the host of the mental health podcast The Search For Serotonin. Join me every Monday as I share my personal experiences living with anxiety and depression. We all deserve to be happy, so let The Search For Serotonin begin!