Video on How to Tell Family About Your Condition

Most of us don't really want to say a mumbling word to anyone. We'll handle it. Except that we can't always do that in private. Sometimes you need to tell a family member or another person.




It isn't easy. There will be some family that will blame you for being weak. Weak in spirit, in faith or backbone. There will be other who will try to take it as their failing to raise you proper. Still other that will claim the devil has dominion and start spouting TV preacher lingo.

There will be others that no longer will see you as a worthwhile person but a burden that they will have to endure.

I like that this video talks about pre-preparation before you make the announcement. The main thing is to make sure that you are safe before, during and after the conversation.

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Episode 024 The Dark Night of the Soul and Chocolate

In this episode, a look at the experience of the dark night of the soul and a little chocolate ain't gonna hurt you (unless you are not supposed to have it).




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Resources Not Really Mentioned in This Episode:

Dark Night of the Soul poem translated http://poemsintranslation.blogspot.com/2009/09/saint-john-of-cross-dark-night-of-soul.html 

Alternate translation with English and Spanish version of the Poem http://josvg.home.xs4all.nl/cits/lm/stjohn01.html 

The Story of Chocolate http://www.thestoryofchocolate.com

The World of Chemicals http://www.worldofchemicals.com/113/chemistry-articles/chemistry-behind-the-sweet-lure-of-chocolate.html 

Science Direct - http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0570178311000212

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The Root's Video About Depression

I'm having some technical issues with the next episode and Blogger too. Hope it doesn't have anything to do with installing Windows 10. It might appear this weekend. It is a depressing thought.

Speaking of which...



If you think that you can have an anxiety or panic disorder without a shade of depression think again. That damn depression is a running buddy.

Episode 023 Twanged Nerves and Mindfulness Resources

I am so tired I could fall asleep on a rock. In this weeks episode, a look at mindfulness as a resource for folks with anxiety or panic attacks. 

This is like lifting weights; the more you do the better you will get.

 

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Resources Mention:

This Emotional Life http://www.pbs.org/thisemotionallife/blogs/practicing-mindfulness This item has been removed from the PBS website.

Pocket Mindfulness http://www.pocketmindfulness.com/just-1-minute-could-save-your-sanity

What is Mindfulness http://www.wildmind.org/applied/daily-life/what-is-mindfulness 

Free Mindfulness audio recordings and meditations http://www.freemindfulness.org/download

Australian Buddhanet http://www.buddhanet.net/audio-library.htm

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Reduce Anxiety by Playing With A Ball

I'm always on the look out for a good viable tip on handling anxiety. This one is from Michael Brun.




It is short and to the point, or the sphere if you will. The brain can process two things at a time but three or more and it will re-focus on physical action before perceived meltdowns.

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Episode 022 - mindGear and Freespira

If you have to go shopping here are two treatment related devices you might want to have placed in your cart. They ain't cheap and you should investigate them to make sure they fit your needs before your buy.




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Resources Mention:

MindGear CES For Anxiety and Insomnia. 2023 update, for those living in the U.S. a healthcare provider need to approve use of this device. Outside of the U.S. the consumer can order this device. 

Freespira Breathing System http://freespira.com/faqs

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