Show 196 Anxiety Music Video Self Care Reminders

I go between being rock solid to a quivering mess. Especially when people are making economic decisions about my worth on the planet. I don't know, something about it just doesn't sit right with me.

We do things differently around here. Inconsistent as well as predictable.This time out it is a look at certain music videos that might serve as reminders of some self-care techniques.

This time it is a look at specific music videos that might speak to the anxious in the ways that the normals might not make a connection. But you might. And it might help you remember a self-care technique that could help you feel more comfortable.




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: 

Voices in the Head and/or Existential Dread

Falling on Deaf Ears: When Others Don’t Honor Your Voice, blog post by Kristina Kelly

Til Tuesday Voices Carry

Gnarls Barkley's Crazy from the album St Elsewhere.

Depression or Is the Sky Blue? Really…I’ll take your word on it.

9 Ways to Take Care of Yourself When You Have Depression by By Margarita Tartakovsky

Godly and Creme with a simple visual meditation about the nature of being in pain and being vulnerable, Cry.

Mr. Johnny Cash with his haunting rendition of Hurt.

Doom and Damnation Party I'm Alright Jack!

Six Different Types of Grounding Exercises for Anxiety & Intense Emotions by Lexi Schimdt

Split Enz I Got You with the lyric I don't know why sometimes I get frightened.
Boomtown Rats I don't like Mondays based on a school shooting in 1979.
Oukast - Idewild Blue/Don't Chu Worry About Me

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Show 195 Treatment Options Decision Grid

I feel like it has been five years in this one week. It has been a pip of a time with more to come.

But we got work to do. This is the next episode on organizing your thoughts to come up with a decision grid to help you see what you want or need to do about treatment.




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: 

BBC post about protecting your mental health during these times. Really good advice for reducing your news intake and strive for quality resources, reduce your social media and find ways to stay connected.

From Maxwell Software there is the Pocket Meditation app for iPhone and iPad. There is a free and a paid version.

Buddify offers you a selection of options that meet your needs. There is a guided and unguided modules, the ability to track you meditation time and other features. It is available on Android and iOS devices.

Resources for researching medication options:

• American Depression and Anxiety Association
• Helpguide.org
• Consumer Version of Merck Manual
• The state of Connecticut has a good pdf called Medication Used for Behavioral & Emotional Disorders. 
• Women's Health.gov

The Treatment Options for Vets website is designed to help veterans, family members understand and navigate the treatment process of various conditions. They have an example of a treatment decision grid for depression.

As promised, shoe repair and restoration videos:

• $15 Thrift Store Challenge - The Elegant Oxford
• Total Shoe Restoration - Trent and Heath
• Red Wing 9106 Resole - Brian the Bootmaker

Example of simplified treatment options decision grid:

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Show 194 Grounded in Truth, Not Fear

There was so much chatter about the fear reactions to current events I felt that I needed to put my two cents in. I'll continue the treatment plan episode next time but in this moment I ask you to even more so take care of yourself. Be kind to yourself.

Control the amount of garbage you ingest from certain media sources. Pick up a bottle of ginger ale, I leave the brand to you personal choice, in case you do feel a little grippy.



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: 

From Mindful.org A Meditation on Working with Anxiety - this is a 30 minute practice that can help you get grounded and relaxed.

Don Weyant's 15 minute meditation podcast episode with a transcript of the recording.

From Stop, Breath and Think a 3 minute mindful breathing meditation on YouTube.

To learn how to make an home emergency kit visit the Build a Kit page at Ready.gov

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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.