ARP 374 - CBT and AI Apps
Anxiety Road Podcast
In this episode, a brief explanation of cognitive behavioral therapy and then an overview of the mental health apps that claim to provide treatment or support resources. There are a lot of companies that are trying to convince insurance companies, private businesses and consumers that their app is the one to help treat mental health issues. Just one problem. There is only (at this time in January 2025) that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration allows the smartphone Rejoyn app to be recognized as a treatment for depression. And you need a prescription for it. ...
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ARP 373 Jaw Clenching aka Bruxism
Anxiety Road Podcast
The medical term for this is called bruxism. It is when a person grinds, gnash or clench your teeth and jaw bone. We are going to have a lot more people doing this in the year to come. This is a pebble in the road on the condition and resources you can use to help you make decision about your health. 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: The Johns Hopkins Medicine site has an that talks about who is at risk, the causes and...
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ARP 372 - Agoraphobia Definition and Resources
Anxiety Road Podcast
Agoraphobia is the fear of being away from a safe place. People with agoraphobia have trouble being in certain types of public places. They also have problems with enclosed areas that don't seem to have an escape path. There are people that do just fine traveling only to a home, the store, work and maybe the church. Anything more than that causes them distress. There are people that cannot ride a bus or the subway. It is the fear of being trapped without an escape. Then you have people that cannot leave their homes or they can only do so with someone accompany them. ...
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ARP 371 Quick Look at Zenora App
Anxiety Road Podcast
We have to be a lot more careful about the apps we put on our phones and tablets. In the entrepreneurial app space, there are a lot of apps that claim to be mental health or wellness apps. Many now have AI slapped on their covers. At this time, AI is a collection of words, stolen data and snatched public domain text to make it seem like it can answer a question. It can't. The response you get is a gussied up form of pattern matching. There is no intelligence or thinking from the app. That doesn't mean that the contraption can or can't help you. It does mean that you...
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ARP 370 A Quick Look at Anna Barnes The Anxiety Workbook
Anxiety Road Podcast
Once upon a time I had this guy call me on Thanksgiving day to sell his carpet cleaning service. He probably thought is was a good idea, everybody would be home. Probably had that 100 calls mentality. I was not joyful or merry when I got that call. I did not curse him out. I reminded him that it was Thanksgiving day. The call ended shortly after that statement. For some of us, this is the start of enforced joy and merriment. The imperative to buy, buy and buy some more. I want for you a different imperative. To take care of yourself as best you can. Watch what you...
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ARP 369 - A Look At Emotional Freedom Techniques
Anxiety Road Podcast
EFT Tapping, that takes me back a couple of years. Back when there was limited 240x 120 size video on websites. My symptoms were really bad that that time. I tried to make sense of it. I couldn't. Not with a 56k modem. I quickly moved on to other possible help sources. About a year ago, I saw a EFT Tapping video. I tried it out. It did work for me if I was on the edge of an attack. Not so much if I have a big hella whopper of one, but that might be just me. This time, I went looking for answers. I did find some. Not enough to satisfy folks on the medical...
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ARP 368 Don't Be Grist for the Mill
Anxiety Road Podcast
It has been a few days and some of us are struggling hard. I want to give just a few ideas on how to deal with Class A, what the heck kind of pain is this? For this space in time, find a moment to just be. For some of us, disassociation is not a bad thing. I don't recommend it for a day-to-day experience but if it gets you to the store and back, score. For other, you might have a crying jag or two. It is okay. I understand. When you are ready, we will start again and work our way to better health. In the meantime, don't be ground down. Don't give your...
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ARP 367 - Postpartum Resources for Moms and Parents
Anxiety Road Podcast
Seems like everybody is catching a little hell. We need to do something about that. Chip at that rock. For folks that are going through Postpartum Depression, there are resources that can help you get through the challenges of having this disorder. This is a short episode that list two or three resources, depending on how you count them on contacting assistance. If I find more, I'll add them to the resource lists or create another episode. If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to...
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ARP 366 - Postpartum Support for Dads
Anxiety Road Podcast
With attacks on mom and non-mothers, it is easy to forget there are dads that might need assistance too. Giving birth can be a challenging experience. There are anxiety conditions that can occur because of pregnancy. In this very short episode, I have a resource from Postpartum Support International (PSI) that might be helpful to the fellas that are finding themselves on the Anxiety Road. If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741. Resources Mentioned: ...
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ARP 365 - A Look At The Book You Will Get Through This
Anxiety Road Podcast
There are a lot of books about anxiety, stress and related conditions. There is junk, AI junk, books that don't work for you and the ones that can change your life. The book You Will Get Through This; A Mental Health Tool Kit may or may not work for you. But you won't know until you first know about it and read a sample chapter. The book is written by two psychologists and a licensed professional counselor. The style is clear and they get to the point with good suggestions. If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-8255, the...
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If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741.
Resource Mentioned:
The Ottawa Personal Decision Guide can help you organize your thoughts about a decision you need to make about your treatment options.
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