Anxiety Road Podcast
Welcome to the Anxiety Road Podcast, the involuntary journey finding treatment options for people that have anxiety or panic attacks and related disorders. This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in the podcast is intended to be a substitute for medical or mental health treatment.
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ARP 370 A Quick Look at Anna Barnes The Anxiety Workbook
11/27/2024
ARP 370 A Quick Look at Anna Barnes The Anxiety Workbook
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 eat and drink. And if you are prone to having alcoholic drinks, make sure you also gulp down plain water for brain hydration. Or you could, embrace the mocktail life. Just a thought. Balance your sweets with actual veggies and fruits. Don't indulge in toxicity from media or other sources. Say "Thank you" if it helps you to get out of the store faster. Our goal is to get to January 2, 2025. And then we get ready to meet the next challenge. If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project for LGBTQ+ folks at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741. Resources Mentioned: Online Vendors U.S. Certainly can find it via Amazon, Kobo, for used books and the website Online Vendor UK I found it on the website. Online Vendor Australia book site. Disclaimer: Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder. This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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ARP 369 - A Look At Emotional Freedom Techniques
11/11/2024
ARP 369 - A Look At Emotional Freedom Techniques
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 evidence-based side of the fence. But in-between the hooey and the functional components is a way of feeling better without risk to the body or the wallet. This technique has been infused with cognitive therapy, meditation and affirmations. Those things do work. It might not work for everyone. But there are folks that have found relief practicing FTF Tapping. You couldn't get some of those same people go to a meditation class but they are doing a meditative practice and not know it. That is ok. So here is the thing. Check out the videos. Read the views at Skeptic's Dictionary & Quackwatch. Read a couple of pages from the EFT manual. You might decide that the technique works for you. Or you decide it is a bunch of junk pseudoscience. Both things can be true. It is up to you to decide if you want to add it to your anxiety tool kit. If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-8255. Or for LGBTQ folks, The Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741. Resources Mentioned: Contrary Views of Emotional Freedom Techniques gives a very detailed page about the creators, the practice and the site owners thoughts about the technique. There is also a where folks go deep. Quackwatch is a website that since 1996 takes a very critical look at claims made regarding questionable health treatments. There is a page on the website that has a few thoughts about . The section on EFT is toward the bottom of the site. Positive Views of Emotional Freedom Techniques: The BBC did a video story about the technique, The non-profit Kaiser Permanete page on Gary Craig original site was www.emofree.com now re-directs to . This is a 66-page PDF explaining the concepts of the practice and how to go about it. Videos: Tapping Techniques on YouTube - please be aware that you will see the tapping techniques but the Ortner family does have goods and services for sale. Disclaimer: Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder. This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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ARP 368 Don't Be Grist for the Mill
11/10/2024
ARP 368 Don't Be Grist for the Mill
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 time and attention it to the assholes. Keep it moving in a positive direction. Monitor your news flow. I'd suggest you go cold turkey on it, but that is just me. Stay with the basics, eat, bathe and find your internal safe place. 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. Disclaimer: Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder. This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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ARP 367 - Postpartum Resources for Moms and Parents
10/27/2024
ARP 367 - Postpartum Resources for Moms and Parents
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 741-741. Resources Mentioned: has a helpline, a provider directory and community to assist folks with the condition. PSI also has a page for experiencing postpartum depression. The site has an app that provides access to information, the helplines and the a community that truly understands the problems of folks that experience PPD or miscarriage. via the Apple Store via the Google Play Store Call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262). This is a 24/7, free, confidential hotline is for pregnant women and new moms. Counselors speak both English and Spanish. TTY users can use a preferred relay service or dial 711 and then 1-833-852-6262. The U.S. Office of Women's Health has a PDF . Disclaimer: Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder. This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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ARP 366 - Postpartum Support for Dads
10/27/2024
ARP 366 - Postpartum Support for Dads
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: Postpartum Support International (PSI) has a page specifically for with anxiety or depression generated by pregnancy or birth of a child. There is also a telephone helpline in English and Spanish 800-944-4773, or you can text help to the same number. The helpline is operational from 8am to 11pm Eastern time. I also has an app that can help parents access help and support as well as a community that understands issues related to the condition. You can find it at the or App Stores. Disclaimer: Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder. This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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ARP 365 - A Look At The Book You Will Get Through This
10/16/2024
ARP 365 - A Look At The Book You Will Get Through This
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 Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741. Resources Mentioned: You Will Get Through This; A Mental Health Tool Kit—Help for Depression, Anxiety, Grief, and More by Julie Radico, Nicole Helverson, Charity O’Reilly published by . You can read the table of contents, introduction and a sample chapter that I found on the at Kobo.com Disclaimer: Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder. This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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ARP 364 - Anxiety Books Primer
10/01/2024
ARP 364 - Anxiety Books Primer
In this episode, I want to do a dive into what you should know before buying a book on anxiety support or treatment. Depending on how and where you get that book, there could be a certain amount of misrepresentation. The topics in this episode include Private Label Release/White Label books, personal narratives and self-help/support and workbooks. One of my goals for 2025 is find current books that help specific populations. The music for this week's show is from Logan at . I mispronounced the name of the website and had to take it out. Wee bit of housekeeping. I am a real person. This is a 95% human generated podcast. I do use search engines. Many of them now have embed AI features. I write my own scripts and use an image editor that to my knowledge, doesn't use AI (yet). I use a company called Auphonic that does have AI sound cleaning features. Long time listeners know I need all the help I can get in regard to sound quality. I need to say all of that because there is now technology that an AI generated audio show hosted by two non-human AI voices. That podcast can be created and uploaded in about 20ish minutes. There are humans that subscribe to that service. Mainly for income generation. More podcasts, more access to advertiser money. For those of you new here, I do not accept ads, affiliate deals or influencer perks. I don’t do interviews for free or for profit. Not saying I’ll never do it but I haven’t in 8 years so yeah, that is a thing. 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: Descriptive Personal Narrative Resource: Self Help, Support & Workbooks: You Will Get Through This: A Mental Health Tool Kit―Help for Depression, Anxiety, Grief, and More by Combo Personal Narrative & Self-Help/Support: From Stuck to Unstuck: Break Free from the OCD & Anxiety Loop Using the Triple-A Response® and Take Back Control of Your Life by Matthew Codde LCSW. There is a with information about the book. There is also a podcast that talks about mental health issues. Disclaimer: Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder. This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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ARP 362 - Boomers, Anxiety and Alcohol
09/18/2024
ARP 362 - Boomers, Anxiety and Alcohol
A quick pebble in the road on those in the population that know what a party line is, not to be confused with the groove line and the collective horrors of swallowing Cod Liver Oil. Anxiety does not have an age limit or time out feature. Age doesn't necessarily protect you from having an anxiety condition. This is just a brief look at some of the things you should consider if you are take a swig to deal with your symptoms. P.S, really not a good idea. 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: The U.S. National Institute on Aging has a . The (UK) Royal College of Psychiatrists on The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Mental Health in Canada page on And from the U.S. Veterans Health Library, , this has the breakdown on how much an adult can drink in a day. Disclaimer: Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder. This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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ARP 362 - Healthy Minds Program App
09/03/2024
ARP 362 - Healthy Minds Program App
This is a quick look at the Healthy Minds Program App and what can do for you to help you chill out. One way to think about mindfulness it is an intentional period of time that you practice of grounding yourself in the moment. Meditation is a method that you use to help you get to a mindful space. Some of those tools include breathing, movement, or a specific mental practice to create healthy pathways and move out the muck. What can it do for you: Meditative practice Audio education on training the brain and understanding the mind. Tracking your wellness level. Helps to reduce anxiety levels. There is no charge to use the app but they would not mind if you made a donation to support the non-profit that created it. This app is available on Android and iOS devices. Just a reminder, I do not accept advertising or have affiliate links. I seek out the resources and products. In eight years, I have never done an interview. I don't want to. I'd rather have a conversation. But not necessarily via the podcast. This has not stopped PR people from sending me possible interview candidates. I have a special folder where they go into purgatory. I use to email them to tell them that. Doesn't seem to matter to them. 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: from the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Medicine. The Healthy Minds Program App in the store. The Healthy Minds Program App on the store. Disclaimer: Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder. This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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ARP 361 - Your Anxiety Toolbox
08/19/2024
ARP 361 - Your Anxiety Toolbox
Those of us that want to find solutions or treat their anxiety have a lot of things to think about. We also need resources and practical things that can help us deal with our symptoms. You might need a centralized place to keep track of treatment, apps, concepts and skills to improve your health. A toolbox is a container for those items that help you with a project. An anxiety toolbox is a real or metaphorical container for the things you need to help control your symptoms and treat your condition. In this episode, I want to talk about the idea of what an anxiety toolbox could be. I can't define what your toolbox would look like. But I can tell you, especially when you are at high tide, it could be very helpful. 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: story about a non-therapist spouse providing mental health session via an on-line service. CCI Fact Sheet on the from Western Australia Mental Health America fact sheet on The Anxiety Journal: 7 Weeks of Prompts and Exercises to Overcome Anxiety Paperback by Richard S. Gallagher LMFT. You can find this book at many on-line retailers and it might pop up at places like Walmart or Target. Not an endorsement, just an option for you to check it out. National Institute of Mental Health brochures on . has resources, member discussion groups and webinars. They also have a YouTube channel. Helpguide.org is a non-profit website that talks about a variety of mental health issue. They have a specific section on . Disclaimer: Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder. This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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ARP .360 - Mental Health Treatment Options for 2024
07/31/2024
ARP .360 - Mental Health Treatment Options for 2024
This is the second part of a look at some of the mental health treatment options in 2024. There have been changes since the creation of the podcast in 2015. For example, in 2015 there were limited telehealth options, no entrepreneurial mental health apps and service providers. No A.I enhanced apps. And mental health services was primarily provided face to face or in a group setting. There have been changes in technology and access to care. For my overseas listeners, I'm sorry but this one is going to be U.S. centric. There are cultural, governmental and way too many differences in access to treatment. Please continue to listen and glean from it what you can. Before I get to that, it helps if you know the terms, vocabulary and some of the science based options for your anxiety. One of the resources that is accessible is located at the . Consider this a starting point in your treatment, so that you have a understanding of what is going on and some, but not all of your treatment options. 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: The documents can be viewed on the website or downloaded as a PDF. There are also Spanish language versions. Mental Health America page on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors. This therapy is suggested for people that have anxiety, some forms of depression. In the , there is a section on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. There is a much longer definition I found at the . If you prefer your information in an audio format, the National Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists has that has recordings about various CBT topics, including dealing with anxiety. https://www.nacbt.org/cbt-self-help-audio-programs/ Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) therapy the focus is that it routes you into the present tense, along with providing skills to handle problems. There is a lot of treatment definitions on the Psychology Today website: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is for folks that need help in regulating emotions, developing mindfulness skills and help with challenging situations. Harvard Health has a . And Everyday Health has an , Disclaimer: Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder. This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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ARP 359 - Medication Treatment Options in 2024
07/10/2024
ARP 359 - Medication Treatment Options in 2024
I'm coming up on the anniversary for the podcast. I started in 2015 because even with the internet at the time, it was hard to find accurate information about having an anxiety or mental health condition. I also felt that limiting treatment just to medication or therapy didn't necessarily take into consideration the needs of a diverse group of people with the disorder. There are people that have symptoms and just want them to stop. Those folks need to know you might stop one set of symptoms but if you don't address the problem, they will come back. I also have folks that will not, cannot and should not take medication. Therapy can help but you might have to do other things, like learn to meditate, breath for symptom control and manage you sugar intake. Movement is important. Proper amount of sleep is essential. Work/Life balance isn't a dirty concept, it is what our bodies need to function and thrive. So I'm breaking this up into a series of post. The first one is about Medication in 2024. 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: Mental Health America . This is not a diagnostic test but it could give you indicators that there is a problem that you might need to address. There is also a version of the test in the . If you are new to this, you want to start with authoritative information. The U.S. National Institute of Mental Health has a page on generally prescribed for the condition. The Anxiety and Depression Association of America has a page on . Helpguide.org also has information, they would prefer you to consider medication as a last resort but they have good information about . Disclaimer: Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder. This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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ARP 358 - Be Careful Using Nutmeg
06/26/2024
ARP 358 - Be Careful Using Nutmeg
Nutmeg has been around for centuries being used for good and for evil. The evil part comes in when traders who couldn't get their hands on the actual spice would make wooden balls out of anything and sell it . The TLDR is that you have to be careful with nutmeg. You can have it in small amounts. And I do mean small. A pinch, a dash or maybe just a quarter of a teaspoon. Anyway flimflam goes way back. And it does move forward. My email got flooded with news about nutmeg for anxiety symptoms and treatment. The truth is out there but with AI writing blog posts and SEO spamification it is getting harder to know if you reading accurate information. So in this episode I want to present to you some information you can use if you come across an ad for a website stating this spice is a viable for anxiety symptoms. There is no medical proof that it does but that won't stop a lot of people from trying it. 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: Mosby's Book on Herbs and Natural Supplements by Linda Skidmore-Roth. Check your local library or if you want to purchase, visit your online book vendor. There is an e-book version available. There is a page on Drugs.com about . Abstract from (Third Edition) 2014, Pages 630-631 National Capital Poison Control Center A 2020 Toxicology Question of the Week Disclaimer: Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder. This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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ARP 357 Mindfulness vs Meditation
06/12/2024
ARP 357 Mindfulness vs Meditation
There are times when you just have to keep putting one foot in front of the other. You will get to a destination. Hopefully the one that you intended to get to. In this episode I wanted to help make clear the difference between mindfulness and the practice/tool/application of meditation. I have to be honest, it isn't for everybody. There are people that have weaponized the terms. Or feel that it isn't strong enough for what they are going through. Or they don't have time to sit and breathe. They have real life problems and asking them to take an hour to take care of themselves it a bit much. I understand. I would submit that you have to be ready to do this. I think there can be great benefits in reducing symptoms. I do think it should be in your anxiety tool kit. But only if you are ready to take it on. 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: Image Comics page on the trade paperback on , you can get a sense of the graphic novel and if you want to dip your toes into both horror and depression. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention has an with the creators of the book and how it relates to the organization. From Mindful.org a 25-page pdf with suggestions on how to get started. App contains a lot of different meditation content from a variety of creators. It also has sleep modules and breathing practices. It is available on Android and iOS. Audio/Podcast Steven Webb's podcast with episodes specific to anxiety relief. Books by Andrea Bonior, PhD on how you can handle mind chatter and stay in the present moment. ADAA self help book on Anxiety and Depression Association of America Video There are multiple mediations on YouTube. I'm focusing on those that specific have anxiety or related conditions as their focus. Dr. Andrew Huberman talking about type of breathing. This is a segment of a video from the Tim Ferris podcast. Then from Stanford University, there is where in 90 seconds you can get a bit of relief. This video discusses the reasons and the technique at 1:21 minutes into the video. Disclaimer: Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder. This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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ARP 356 Pebble on Panic Attack and Panic Disorders
05/22/2024
ARP 356 Pebble on Panic Attack and Panic Disorders
This is a quick pebble in the road about the differences between a panic attack and a panic disorder. I got distracted by an ad for psycho-neutrients but I got there eventually. Just a bit of housekeeping. I will be making short recordings for the month of June. I have things to attend to and time is going to be a challenge. Might do more recording on my phones to keep up with the doings and the responsibilities. Well, today I had to do a recoding on my phone. My audio is jacked up again after updating my system. Happens every three or four months. Don't know why. Pixel 6 to the rescue. Panic disorder is when you have panic attacks on a regular basis or you have the fear of having them again. So what can you do about it? First you need to rule out any physical health problems. You need to see a doctor and get examined to rule out other physical conditions. Second, you need to get educated about it to understand what is happening. You have many options on treatment. . The U.S. National Institute of Mental Health has a downloadable brochure about Panic Disorder, When Fear Overwhelms. There is also good information at the non-profit organization, Helpguid.org Traditional treatment can include medication or therapy. You also should consider breathing exercises, relaxation and meditation, nutrition support, and movement. 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: The National Institute of Mental Health has a page on . Helpguide.org is a non-profit organization that has a lot of information about mental health issues. They have a lot of information about . Disclaimer: Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder. This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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ARP 355 - L-Theanine and Anxiety
05/08/2024
ARP 355 - L-Theanine and Anxiety
This pebble in the road is about the amino acid L-Theanine. There are contradictory claims about how it can help a person. It can make you more alert versus it can relax you. It can help with getting to sleep versus it can help you to focus. It helps with stress and anxiety. And if you do a regular search, you will come up with very positive reviews and endorsements. Mostly from blogs and websites that have affiliate deals or who are trying to sell you something. I have been bit in the humiliation zone about assuming things. I think I know something rock solid. Come to find out I might have understood 60 percent of it. This is not a bad thing, if you know that you have to double-check yourself and what other people tell you. Especially when it comes to putting something in your mouth to help your anxiety. In this episode a quick look at what it is, the ways you can take it, and information resources that can help you make an informed decision. 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: Cleveland Clinic information page on FDA page on L-Theanine . ADAA.org page on ? Via PubMed and the Nutrition Journal, 2010 look at prior studies on . Disclaimer: Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder. This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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ARP 354 Basic Info on A.I. and Mental Health Apps
04/24/2024
ARP 354 Basic Info on A.I. and Mental Health Apps
There is a lot of turbulence in the mental health space. All kinds of mischief is going on and a portion of Americans who are trying to go back to 1862. It is crazy but I don't think that is a strong enough word for it. In this episode, I have a very simplistic definition of what is an AI Language Model and what is a scripted AI chatbot and a wee bit on what is or could be a generative A.I. chatbot or treatment option. We need to understand what is happening in the entrepreneurial mental health market place. There is a collision of problems; Not enough mental health providers. Financial access to mental health care. Geographical and transportation access to mental health care. and a whole bunch more.... There are serious, thoughtful ethically motivated research into using new technologies to provide access to anxiety and other types of mental health treatment. And then there is the bum rush of companies and private investors wanting to slap something up against a wall and hopes it sticks around long enough to make a profit. Ooh, almost forgot - opportunistic low life vermin as well. Case in point. I recently got an email that told me that mental health is the next hot niche. And that for x amount of money, I could have oodles of videos explaining about, mental health and wellness topics. My best and unsupported guess is that somebody somewhere has created a bunch of A.I. videos with A.I. voices that scraped content from multiple places and then have an AI video generator to create into various social media video formats. This type of income enhancement is nothing new. And the offer of private label content is a old as the printing press. Rich guy want to show he is impressive. Hires ghost writer to enhance his reputation. We are being flooded with crappy content for profit. My fellow travelers on the road, it is rough but our power and defense is being informed. Let's get to it. 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: Rose Cartwright's . This article appears in The Guardian. Common Craft video on on YouTube - This video does not have narration. It is a readable video. IBM definition of ? MedPage Today article on demand for AI training data may increase unethical practices in collecting patient data, by Michael DePeau-Wilson. Disclaimer: Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder. This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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ARP 353 - ADAA Online Support Groups
04/03/2024
ARP 353 - ADAA Online Support Groups
This is a pebble in the road about the ADAA On-line Support Group. Sometimes you need to connect to an actual human being. Or a group of people that share your problem or have similar questions. Lots of things happening and I'm trying to adjust to them. In future episodes, probably starting with this one, there will be a transcript available. It will be 90% accurate. If your podcast player supports transcripts, it should be visible. Meaning, that most of what I mention in the episode is present but after I do a bit of editing, tweaking and finding out that I made a big honking mistake it might be a little different. It is the right thing to do but I have to find a way to consistently do it. And then go back and do it for the older episodes as well. It is humbling. So many typos and lapses of thought. Yikes. 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: Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) has a support community using the service. You must first sign into the group. Please create a second email or alias email. In my opinion, using Google or Facebook logins can lead to cookies and tracking. This could expose you to multiple ads and undesired communication. Disclaimer: Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder. This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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ARP 352 - Breathing Necklaces or Buyer Beware
03/20/2024
ARP 352 - Breathing Necklaces or Buyer Beware
In this episode a look at breathing necklaces, which are supposed to help you control your breathing. These things irk me. It isn't that they don't have a purpose. But you don't need them. It is ok to want one or have it around your neck as a touchpoint or you really do understand how to use them. That is what I wanted to communicate in the recording. I had to cut a lot of stuff out of the episode. I was going on and on about anxiety gizmo advertorials in traditional and on-line magazines. Somebody told them about affiliate links and the blurring of editorial and advertising content. Some of them did not get the memo on the correct way to do this. A lot of blurring and smudging going on. 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: National Health Service has a page on . From Harvard Health Publishing, : Breath control helps quell errant stress response. From Mindful Magazine and their website, an audio recording of a . Every Mind Matters - NHS 2 minute-ish Disclaimer: Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder. This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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ARP 351 Anxiety and Imposter Syndrome
03/06/2024
ARP 351 Anxiety and Imposter Syndrome
For some of us, imposter syndrome is an anxiety generator. It goes to the heart of feeling worthy, being competent or having the right to be in a particular space. Doing this episode made me feel like an imposter. I can hear slurred words, tangents and howlers of editing. But here is the thing. I don't allow it to keep me from trying and doing. Sure, I could not do the show. Or hire and editor. Or let a freaking non-human try to emulate my speech patterns. I need to do this in order to get better. And it might take another eight years for that to happen. I have the time. 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: There is a short TED-X explainer video called National Public Radio has a 2021 Life Kit piece on . Helpguide.org article on from McLean Hospital Essentials page Kim Menninger has a podcast called . You can find it on Apple podcast or almost any other podcast directory. by Amy Cuddy or any book vendor. Disclaimer: Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder. This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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ARP 350 When An Attack Sneaks Up on You
02/22/2024
ARP 350 When An Attack Sneaks Up on You
There is a spectrum of decisions between I can and I can't. Part of our healing journey is to understand the concept of acceptance. A video popped up called "" from the Miranda Goes Outside!! YouTube channel. I absolutely wanted to view that video. Spent a chunk of it nodding in agreement. Not to mention that I learned a little bit about not sleeping under a tree if there is snow. I felt validated in that there is actual video proof of the experience in real life. Sometimes you can move past it. Sometimes you can't. So I wanted to address that aspect of that experience with a few resources to help folks understand some of the concepts about acceptance and self-care. I'm not going camping anytime soon. I need plumbing and an assurance of no bear contact. I like bears. I respect bears. Don't need to see one in the wild. 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: On the Positive Psychology website there is a explainer on Please be aware that the site is designed for behavioral health folks, but it is easy for most people to read. There is a lot of text on the page, I'd read it a section at a time. Psychology Today 2018 blog post on If you lean toward a stoic point of view, there is The Philosophy of Everything blog page on the . , by Christopher Germer, PhD. The publisher is The Guilford Press and you can find the book at almost any off and on-line book vendor. The link is to the vendor's publisher's web site. Dr. Germer has his own website where he has a page on . You can download the mp3 file to your device or listen to it on the website. Mindful.org page on self-compassion and writing . Disclaimer: Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder. This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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ARP 349 Quick Look at Xaia Mental Health Companion VR App
02/14/2024
ARP 349 Quick Look at Xaia Mental Health Companion VR App
Treatment options are evolving and this one is a pip. An expensive one, but it might be just what is needed in the middle of a cold dark night of the soul. Xaia aka eXtended reality Artificially Intelligent Ally is designed to work with the Apple Vision Pro.VR device. You can talk with it. Share your concerns and get feedback about your issues. That is the topic for a quick look at the mental health support VR app. 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: Marques Brownlee and his take about some of the pros and cons about this product. He brings up really good points. from VRx Health. You can read about the device and learn about the creators and the FAQ. Wired article about Apple and . And from the Mozilla Foundation, are ? Disclaimer: Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder. This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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ARP 348 - Bear Grylls App and Men's Mental Health Resources
01/31/2024
ARP 348 - Bear Grylls App and Men's Mental Health Resources
In 2024, of the things we have to change is the active cultural block against men seeking mental health treatment. We don't have time for it. All hands on deck or at least pull the ropes trying to point the ship in the right direction. This episode is a little different because it is resource focus. Go to Helpguide.org to learn about therapy or to Heads Up Guys to learn about stress. Or use the Mettle app from Bear Grylls. What I don't want you to do is suffer, grit your teeth and take it. Because that is causing some good people to reconsider their time on the planet. If the assholes won't go, why should you? Just saying. In this episode, a look at a few men's mental health resources. 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: U.S. National Institute of Mental Health page on and their page on Infographic from Mental Health America about The Canadian website called have self-guided courses on anxiety, mindfulness and depression topics. It is a project of the University of British Columbia. The site has a lot of information dealing with depression, with roadmaps, stress management tips and more. The Anxiety and Depression Association has a that includes statistics, symptoms and links to other pages about treatment options. Adventure Bear Grylls is the co-founder of a new mental health app for men. It is called . You can find more information at the app website Australian Beyond Blue gateway page about . UK Mental Health Foundation page on ARP Finding a Therapist, contains a list of therapists directories. Disclaimer: Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder. This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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ARP 347 - Ottawa Personal Decision Guide
01/24/2024
ARP 347 - Ottawa Personal Decision Guide
There are a lot of decisions that you have to make when you are seeking treatment. Hopefully you find a good doctor or a mental health professional to guide you though the process. Those are aspirational goals by the way. You might run into a doc that just wants to give you medication and then report back in four weeks. Or you can't find or afford a provider in your area. I would suggest that you take some time and work on a decision guide as to what you want and don't want concerning your treatment. This can mean getting a physical and diagnostic test to rule out another cause for your symptoms. Or reviewing therapists to figure out the behavioral treatment options. Do you want short term or an extended treatment process? In person or virtual care? A decision guide can help you plan out what you want and need to navigate the process. 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 can help you organize your thoughts about a decision you need to make about your treatment options. Disclaimer: Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder. This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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ARP 346 - Breathing Practice Using Fidget Spinners
01/17/2024
ARP 346 - Breathing Practice Using Fidget Spinners
In January, you often hear about the aspirational pledges. No shopping. No drinking alcohol. Go vegan or as close to it as you can get. My year round goal is to get folks at a basic level to take time to breath. Slow it down. Chill as in being quiet. Not as in ice baths. Me in a former incarnation; "Nuts to you, I breath all of the time. I still have symptoms." Future me: "Yeah, you dope. You also drink six cans of Coke or Dr. Pepper a day. Your diet is atrocious (but very tasty) and your rocking at best five hours of sleep a night. Fortunately, former me studied at the school of hard knocks that the body need clean fuel, time to regenerate and making time on the daily to slow it down and practice breathing. And yes, give up the carbonation with the caffeine chaser. So in this episode, if you happen to have a fidget spinner or fidget ring then dig it out and try this breathing practice. If you don't have one, no worries you can do it with a pebble, pen or pencil or small palm sized object. 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: SAMSHA Disaster Distress Hotline is 1–800–985–5990 for voice or text calls. You can also access the page to learn more about it, the symptoms and other resources. Mindful.org has a . For some people, meditation is a vital part of the treatment process. Please understand there are multiple ways to meditate. There is a text and audio version on the site. YouTube channel with a cycle. If you are truly pressed for time, there is Dr. All Mattu . There is a short 2:30-ish beginners practice from . Cleveland Clinic page on . It goes into more detail on the why it works and some variations to improve the effects of the practice. National Institute of Mental Health PDF on . Disclaimer: Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder. This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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ARP 345 Ideophobia or Fear of Ideas
01/03/2024
ARP 345 Ideophobia or Fear of Ideas
With all of the book banning in the United States, a person could make a case that some sections of the country has ideophobia or the fear of ideas. Might also be bibliophobia. In this episode, a quick look at the definition of Ideophobia. 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: Mind.org.uk Causes of Phobias . https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/phobias/causes-of-phobias/ Mental Health America has an , the types of phobias and the treatment option of cognitive behavioral therapy. From the UK National Health Service, , what they are and what you can do about them. ADAA has where you can communicate with other people that have your experience share their stories, experiences and there are mental health professionals that post helpful resources. Disclaimer: Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder. This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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ARP 344 Diabetes and Anxiety
12/27/2023
ARP 344 Diabetes and Anxiety
If you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes and anxiety or depression, you have to deal with both conditions at the same time. It is a challenge but not impossible. There are resources and options to help you deal with treatment. This is just a quick mention of some of those resources that could be of assistance to you or someone you know. 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: American Diabetes Association for folks with Diabetes who might be experiencing anxiety. American Diabetes Association U.S. Centers for Disease Control page on and Disclaimer: Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder. This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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ARP 343 Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families
12/25/2023
ARP 343 Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families
In this episode, a look at adult people that grew up in an addictive or dysfunctional family. Because if you did, there is a good chance you might have an anxiety condition or a related mental health problem. How do you get to be an adult child of a dysfunctional family. There are many pathways. Many are raised in an abusive or addictive family. Others are raised in a generational trauma system. Some people are raised by adults who do not have a clue about how to be a parent because they were never taught or exposed to a healthy, stable or loving environment. It isn't about poverty or wealth. Education is not a guarantee of being a good parent. Nor religion or faith. Or the lack of it. It helps, but if you have taking a glance at the news, a Utah woman with a social media following pled guilty to committed serious crimes against two of her children. In 2034 they will become members of Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families. 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: conversation with Dr. Uma Naidoo about her new book on the gut, brain food connection and nutritional psychiatry On that page you can find a link to the book at Bookshop.org or by visiting the . U.S. Center for Disease Control page about (ACEs) with definitions and additional resources. Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation post on Adult Children of Alcoholics . World Service where you can get more information about how it works, resources and virtual and real world meeting community fellowship experiences. Therapy Dave has a article about s and an that list some of the core beliefs dysfunctional behavior that can happen in adulthood. Kati Morton is a licensed therapist that has a YouTube channel. She has an episode about Disclaimer: Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder. This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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ARP 342 Adverse Childhood Experiences aka ACEs
12/13/2023
ARP 342 Adverse Childhood Experiences aka ACEs
I did an episode about ACEs a long time ago. It was okay but I know a bit more now. At the time I said something to the effect, "Childhood isn't easy even in the best of families, but what if your family of origin contributed to your current condition? I'm not saying that it has, but what if it did?" That part was ok but listening to it now I did not fully define it or give examples. When you know better, you do better. This is probably a three part series about childhood events that might have contributed to an anxiety condition. 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: The U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC) has ACEs Awareness is a California project to screen children for indicators of ACE events. There is a pdf handout that offers suggestions on how to manage stress, such as be kind to yourself, set goals and start small. Therapist Erik Bohlin handout list of . Disclaimer: Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder. This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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ARP 341 Sour Candy and Symptom Management
12/06/2023
ARP 341 Sour Candy and Symptom Management
So in this episode I wanted to put a bit more context as to why sucking sour candy could work to stop panic attacks. Or not. Or not for the long term. Here is how it started. I have news feeds for anxiety. This story popped up. Delish is a food recipe and kitchen gadget website. I've seen videos on YouTube. I was confused when I saw the story about sour candy and panic attacks. It didn't match their usual beat. Sometime that can lead to good stuff. Like a fishing website that reviews a movie about Vets, fishing and PTSD. It isn't an instant reject for me unless it is one of those way past NC-17 websites, but my radar is on high alert. Publisher these days they need to draw people to the website. Delish saw a fit with there mission. They did have a series called Suck It Up. They would ask celebrities questions and if they refused to answer they would have to eat an increasing strong sour candy. So this was in the Delish wheelhouse. Kinda. They got the story from Tik Tok. USA Today did a story with more info from mental health professionals. That is how Delish found out about it. As far as our neck of the woods is concern, this could be thought of as a form of grounding or interrupting the signals that generated the panic attack. There are a lot of them. It is not treatment. Nope. Not at all. But it might give you time to breath, get out of the room or recalibrate. So in this episode I wanted to put a bit more context as to why it could work and how there are limits to how effective it can be. 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: and a guide on from Harvard Health Publications. from ADAA.org The company that produces Warheads is called . You can get an idea of some of their candy products. This is not an endorsement, there are other companies that have sour and extreme sour candies and drinks. Disclaimer: Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder. This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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