Show 204 What Is Agoraphobia?

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Agoraphobia is not just the fear of going outside; many agoraphobics do just that. It is the constant feeling of fear and possibly, but not always, the fear of having a panic attack in public. 





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.

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BoosterBuddy App can help you to remember medication and appointment, has a journal feature and tips on self-care and motivation. You can download the app via the Apple App store or Google Play Apps.

U.S. National Library of Medicine's MedlinePlus definition of Agoraphobia and treatment options.

Another resource is from the American Institute for Cognitive Therapy page on Panic Disorders and Agoraphobia. You can also check out therapist Kati Morton's video on agoraphobia.

Dr. Julie Conner's page on Help! I'm Having a Panic Attack! with information about Agoraphobia as well. You should also check out Very Well Minds post on What is Agoraphobia?

Drew Linsalata has a book called The Anxious Truth : A Step-By-Step Guide To Overcoming Anxiety, Panic, and Agoraphobia. You can read a sample chapter of the book or visit the book's web page to get a sense of his approach to treatment.





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Show 203 - Emotional Self-Care Tips

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I feel like I am between a wall and a hard place. I want to describe options that you have when it comes to treating the diagnosed version of an anxiety condition or disorder. 

I really don’t want to tell folks what to do with two exceptions, don’t give up and don’t kill yourself. 

But this is a bad week in a string of bad weeks. We need some re-enforcement. So here are some emotional self care tips to hold us as we intentionally move forward.


 

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Resources Mentioned: 

Jo Burgess from Life Sorted suggest monitoring your internal dialogue in a post called Simple ways to practice emotional self-care and transform your life. 

A Compassionate Guide to Anxiety During the COVID-19 Pandemic Part 1: Understanding Why We Are so Anxious Right Now

There is also a collection of 25 books via A Mighty Girl on helping our younger beings understand what is going on and how to deal with it. 

Marquita Herald, of Emotionally Resilient Living post on Why You Deserve to Make Emotional Self-Care a Priority. One of those tips is to understand that it is ok not to be ok.

Steven Jacob post about how he embraced Self-Care Is Not a Luxury: How I Learned This as a Brown Guy

Jane Taylor's Habits for Well being post on 22 Ways to Practice Emotional Self-Care and Letting Go 



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Show 202 Symptom Care and Frozen Orange Juice

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We don't just talk the talk about these parts, this is a living on-going learning process about how to exist in this time with an anxiety disorder. 

In this episode, how I headed off a panic attack with a can of frozen orange juice. And more to the point, adjust your symptoms management to the situation.





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.

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https://www.kpbs.org/news/2020/may/13/act-now-to-get-ahead-of-a-mental-health-crisis/

From the Psych Hub website there are two videos of interest, the first being a video explaining what compassion fatigue is and some of the things folks can do to handle it. 

There is another video about what is anxiety, the types of anxiety and the availability of treatment. These videos introduce the concepts and give you initial information.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Association (SAMHSA) also has a fact sheet on compassion fatigue.

How to Find Balance During this Stressful Time is an article by Dominique Apollon about creating a safe, caring environment for yourself.

SAMHSA Fact Sheet on Sheltering in Place, what to expect and ways to cope with being inside for long periods of time.

Simple Habit is a meditation and mindfulness app that you can download via Google Play or Apple Apps Store. You can visit the website to get a sense of the kind of content and does it fit your needs.

Psychology Today has a post about 10 Simple Tactics to Manage Anxiety and Panic Attacks. One of those tactics is to remember that 



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Show 201 Social Anxiety Disorder AKA Social Phobia

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In this episode, a look at a disorder that is commonly mistaken for shyness. It isn't about shyness or being bashful. Social Anxiety Disorder (aka Social Phobia) affects a lot of people.According to the Andrew Kukes Foundation, that is 1 in 8 people or 15 million people. 

Social Phobia is an irrational believe that a person is being observed and judged. The belief is so strong there are physical symptoms and the disorder has the ability to disrupt and impact the quality of a person's life. So let's take a look at the disorder and look at resources that can help folks deal with it.




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 National Institute of Mental Health has a fact sheet on Social Anxiety Disorder AKA Social Phobias. 

The Social Anxiety Association has an information page with definitions and treatment options. 

Anxiety and Depression Association has a page or two on Social Anxiety Disorder. 

Andrew Kukes Foundation for Social Anxiety (AKFSA) YouTube Channel has videos from therapists, former clients, and other people associated with the condition.


National Social Anxiety Center questionnaire called the Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale to find out if you have social anxiety. You also can check out their blog about issues relating to social anxiety.

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Show 200 Oxidative Stress and Better Food Choices

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Perhaps there is a better way for both of us to have what we want, occasionally, and eat better 90 percent of the time. We gotta pay attention to both mental and body systems.

We have to focused on taking care of the brain and brain functions. One of the ways we do that is by making better food and nutritional choices. So in this episode, a really simplistic definition of oxidative stress and some of the foods and supplements that can keep the free radicals in our bodies from gunking up the works.






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 has a page on 7 Tricks to Manage Anxiety.

Author Veronica Roth has an opinion piece in the New York Times about going off her anti-depressant medication under stay at home orders

The Breethe (double ee) app is available via the Apple and Google app stores. There is also a Breethe YouTube channel that answers some questions about meditation,

Vitamins and Mineral Fact Sheet from the International Food Information Council Foundation.

National Institute of Health - Office of Dietary Supplements
Dr. Uma Haidoo's article at Harvard Health on Nutritional Strategies to Ease Anxiety. 





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