The Cost of Anxiety: The Price We Pay for Being Anxious | Ep #61
Anxiety Connection
Anxiety shows up differently for all of us. Your anxiety is uniquely yours. Identifying the specific pieces of your anxiety puzzle is an important step in the healing process. Together, let’s take a look at exactly how anxiety is affecting your thoughts, your beliefs, your body, and the steep price you may be paying for all the time spent worrying. LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM EPISODE 61: DOWNLOAD: Anxiety Symptoms Physical Emotional Cognitive.pdf DOWNLOAD: Checklist of Anxiety Symptoms Mind vs Body.pdf READ: To learn more about Gephrophobia (a fear of crossing bridges) in this...
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Anxiety Is an Inside Job | Ep #60
Anxiety Connection
If it feels like anxiety is keeping you a prisoner in your own life, please join me as we explore the internal causes of that anxiety, how those fears may be keeping you trapped in a prison of your thoughts and fears, how those fears affect your life, and the key to finally setting yourself free. LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM EPISODE 60: DOWNLOAD: LISTEN: Feeling Anxious? Trust Yourself (Episode 17 of Anxiety Connection) MORE RESOURCES FROM WENDY: BOOK: Calm & Sense: A Woman's Guide to Living Anxiety-Free QUIZ: Find Out the Cost of Your Anxiety ...
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Looking Up When Things Get You Down | Ep #59
Anxiety Connection
In the U.S., women are twice as likely to be diagnosed with anxiety, and the reasons might surprise you. While there are all sorts of things that can make us anxious, some of those things are specific to women. In this episode we explore those causes, and I also share one of the best techniques I know to calm anxiety instantly. LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM EPISODE 59: DOWNLOAD: What Is Making You Anxious.pdf LISTEN: Feeling Anxious? Trust Yourself (Episode 17 of Anxiety Connection) LISTEN: How to Get Unstuck (Episode 6 of Anxiety Connection) FOR REFERENCE: The 6 different categories...
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No Two Brains Are the Same (Your Anxiety Is Unique) | Ep #58
Anxiety Connection
While we all share important similarities, we’re also uniquely different. And it’s the same with our brains. Just the way no two of us are alike, no two brains are alike as well. Understanding these similarities and differences can offer us a new way to look at our relationship with ourselves, the people around us, and can deepen our understanding of how we respond to our anxiety. MORE RESOURCES: READ: If you are interested in reading more about the differences in our brains, I highly recommend this book The Female Brain by Louann Brizendine MD LISTEN: "What Fuels...
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The Holidays Don't Have to Be Stressful: 6 Gifts for the Season of Giving | Ep #57
Anxiety Connection
The holidays can be a tough time of year for those of us with anxiety. But there’s a way we can remove some of the stress and worry. Simply by changing the way we think about the holidays, we can lower our stress level and help us keep our calm through the holiday season. The 6 Gifts: Filling Your Cup First So You Can Give to Others 1. The gift of lower expectations 2. The gift of saying no 3. The gift of healthy habits 4. The gift of positive self-talk 5. The gift of honoring your needs 6. The gift of GIVING TO OTHERS LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: Calm &...
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One Bulb at a Time: Understanding the Roots of Our Anxiety | Ep #56
Anxiety Connection
Let’s get straight to the root of our anxiety. Understanding how our brains work, and how our brains are different, is a critical first step of addressing our fears to better manage our anxiety. In the second episode of this 10-part mini-series, we take a clear look at the science of how fear shows up in our brain. MORE RESOURCES: LISTEN: Worry vs. Anxiety (Episode 2 of Anxiety Connection) LISTEN: Reframing Anxiety (Episode 19 of Anxiety Connection) READ: Five "Big Deal" Misconceptions About Anxiety by Wendy Leeds BOOK: Calm & Sense: A Woman's Guide to Living Anxiety-Free...
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Why You're Anxious & What to Do About It | Ep #55
Anxiety Connection
Anxiety shows up differently in all of us. This means that the plan to heal your anxiety is naturally going to be different from the plan to heal mine. Our work together is to find the plan that works for you and then to put that plan to work! This episode is Part 1 of mini-series of 10 episodes examining anxiety – getting at the root causes of what’s making you anxious and, more importantly, what you can do to feel better. MORE RESOURCES: BOOK: Calm & Sense: A Woman's Guide to Living Anxiety-Free QUIZ: Find Out the Cost of Your Anxiety WAYS TO CONNECT: I respond to every message I...
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Triggers and Glimmers: Where to Find Hope | Ep #54
Anxiety Connection
This episode is the beginning of an important, ongoing conversation about how best to care for our mental health. We talk first about 1) how to identify our anxiety triggers and then 2) staying on track by focusing on the glimmers of hope that can light our way back on the road to feeling better. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: BOOK: Chapters 49 and 50 of my book are all about techniques for staying on track. The book is: Calm & Sense: A Woman's Guide to Living Anxiety-Free FACEBOOK: MORE RESOURCES: QUIZ: Find Out the Cost of Your Anxiety MINI-COURSE: Why You're Anxious & What to Do...
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Should I Go to Therapy? 8 Reasons to See a Therapist | Ep #53
Anxiety Connection
Have you ever thought about seeing a therapist? Or maybe there’s someone in your life you think might benefit from talking to a mental health professional? In this episode I tackle the stigma of seeking help for our mental health in today’s culture. And I share the 8 reasons for talking to a therapist and how it can make a real difference in how we think and feel. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: If you are having suicidal thoughts or plans, please take this seriously: Call a trusted friend Call or text 988, the Crisis Lifeline Go to the nearest emergency room Call the suicide prevention number...
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The Power of Planning: The 4 Steps to Getting Unstuck | Ep #52
Anxiety Connection
Fear can keep us feeling stuck, alone, and helpless. But having an effective plan of action can take us past those fears to get what we really want out of life. Please join me as I share my simple 4-step process for creating that action plan and then putting it to work. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: In my last episode, I covered procrastination – which is also fueled by fear: Procrastination: 4 Simple Steps to Reduce Its Power Over You (Episode 51) Yes, you can safely get your tongue unstuck from a frozen pole! Here’s where I learned how: Grande, Laura. Feb. 23, 2015. How to Unstick a...
info_outlineDo the short, cold days of winter leave you feeling exhausted and “blah?” Are you feeling paralyzed with sadness? If so, you may be suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder or S.A.D. Please join me as I share my story of how a tiny surprise reminded me how to find light and color on even the “blah” days.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:
Episode 24 “10 Ways to Beat the Winter Doldrums”
Episode 48: “Dealing with Holiday Stress and Anxiety”
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SPECIAL NOTE FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON:
If you’re suffering or feeling overwhelmed by your fears, one of the most powerful things you can do is to reach out to a qualified, licensed mental health professional. Getting help is not a sign of weakness. It’s a sign of strength. And working with a good therapist can help you feel better almost immediately. According to a study by David Sack, MD, published in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology “88 percent of therapy goers reported improvements after just one session.”
If you’re not sure where to start, please talk to your health care provider.
Also, here are three reputable websites that you can use to connect with a therapist in your area:
- American Psychological Association: https://locator.apa.org
- Psychology Today: https://psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
- Anxiety and Depression Association of America: https://members.adaa.org/page/FATMain
IMPORTANT: If you’re in crisis, especially if you are thinking of harming yourself or anyone else – please call for help NOW!
CALL or TEXT 988
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a U.S.-based suicide prevention network of over 200+ crisis centers that provides 24/7 service via a toll-free hotline with the number 9-8-8. It is available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
It is founded and run by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
ONLINE: https://988lifeline.org
OR CALL: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Crisis Text Line also provides free, 24/7, confidential support via text message to people in crisis when they dial 741741.
MORE ANXIETY-RELATED RESOURCES:
BOOK: Calm & Sense: A Woman's Guide to Living Anxiety-Free https://wendyleeds.com/book
QUIZ: Find Out the Cost of Your Anxiety https://wendyleeds.com/quiz
DOWNLOAD: Four Techniques to "Panic-Proof" Your Life https://wendyleeds.com/techniques
MINI-COURSE: Why You're Anxious & What to Do About It https://wendyleeds.com/course
Click here or use the coupon code “SUBSCRIBER” to get 40% off the mini-course. And if the cost is a burden to you in any way, just ask – I’ll grant you lifetime access for free. No catch. I just want to be helpful to anyone who’s struggling.
WAYS TO CONNECT:
I respond to every message I get, so please do reach out. I send infrequent emails and I love to get replies from the community. My Facebook page is active; Instagram less so.
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