Show 182 Taking Care, Breathing and Wysa Apps

You are the only one that can decide what will work for you as you map out your path to wellness. So as I get up off of knees and work my own process, there are two apps to check out to see if they will be of assistance to you.

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 Breathing App helps you to slow down your breathing - good for symptom control. It is available for iOS and Android devices. If you would like more info about the process you can visit the creator's website.

Wysa Chatbot App to help you handle your symptoms, record your journey and learn about taking care of yourself using CBT. The app is available via iOS or Android. The basic level of service is free, however there are fee based options for upper levels of service.

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Agent XPQ Mini Series on Stuck

Levni Yilmaz has been creating animated videos for years, starting in 2006. I'm not sure if  he is on the anxiety road, but his video series taps into a lot of what we deal with.

Ok, you might not deal with it but I do.

Every damn day and twice on Sunday. And most of us do it, but it like fighting your way out of invisible sticky goo. The energy required to move from ennui to action is like lugging an anvil up the hill. You can do it but it often take more time than you like.




Or being able to do the rote things but not the things that you want to do. You know you can do them but the voice of incompetence drones on and on. Lev gives you an idea of how he works his way out but that might not work for you.

That is okay. Just know that you are not alone in fighting not only the anxiety but the dregs as well. And there are multiple ways out. You have to find your own.

So I gotta recommend his latest mini series on being and getting unstuck.


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: 

To see more of the series, you can visit his Tales of Mere Existence YouTube channel.

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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.

Show 181 A Look at Weighted Blankets

There is a lot of marketing hype about the blankets. There are dozens of stories, but is there anything to support the popularity of the blankets?

And, should you get one?





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 Cleveland Clinic article on can weighted blankets banish nighttime anxiety?

Mayo Clinic News Network story about the use of the blankets. There is a short video on the site talking about the findings or you can watch the YouTube version.

Harvard Women's Health Watch has some cautions about using the weighted blankets if you have sleep apnea, respiratory problems or chronic medical condition.

Sleep Junkie also has a page on how to wash blankets. They do not recommend washing weighted blankets. You might also want to check out their pages on Can Weighted Blankets Help with Anxiety and Insomnia? This site does have affiliate links but they are honest enough to tell you about them.

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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.

Show 180 - Moving Your Body After Flight or Fight Response

Whatever causes flight or fight response pay attention to the part that it takes a while for your body to rev down. You have that energy in the body. You have to do something with that energy, that is the focus of this episode.

Very basic. Simplistic. No barbells are involved.

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: 

American Institute of Stress website definition of How The Flight or Fight Response Works.

Five Minute Stretch Video from Diet.com

Walk at Home by Leslie Sansone official website and YouTube Channel.

Billy Idol's Dancing with Myself Official Music Video

Harvard Health post on Can Exercise Help Treat Anxiety?

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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.