Show 278 - Therapy - What Can I Do?

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There is a lot of craptastical thinking about therapy. Everything from religion is therapy to “put this device on your wrist and use our app and bingo-bango, you are cured.

Fear and confusion running amuck, and that is mainly from the people who don’t have the medical form of an anxiety condition or disorder giving advice.

An episode or so ago I wrote about the treatment option of medication. The choice and responsibility of using it or not using medication.



Resources Mentioned: 


Mental Health America article on What is Therapy? Description of the process, list some of the types of therapy and things to consider when seeking a therapist. 

U.S. National Institute of Mental Health page on Psychotherapy, brief description of therapy process and listing of type of therapy options.

National Alliance of Mental Health (NAMI) also has a post on therapy options. 

Helpguide.org on Finding a Therapist Who Can Help You Heal with sound advice about selecting a therapist. 

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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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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Pebble in the Road Acknowledging Burnout is Ok

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Burnout is when it is really hard to put two sentences together and have them make sense.

Burnout is you want to do is stay in bed under the covers. Because it is safe. They can't get to you there.

 


Except that you can't. You have to go to work, do that thing. Complete the task. Make nice to people who may or may not deserve it.

Dr. Candance Good in a post on Psychology Today states:

"Burnout was common before the pandemic. But now pile on two years of uncertainty, civil unrest, irritability in the political climate, disruptions in work and childcare, and fear. 

These circumstances can trigger a stress reaction in our bodies; burnout is the physical reaction to that stress."

In this short episode, a word or two about burnout.

Resources Mentioned: 


Helpguide.org page on Burnout, Prevention and Treatment.

Candace Good MD, M.D. post on Psychology Today on Why Self-Care Is Not Enough to Beat Burnout

Burnout is real. Here’s how to spot it—and recover. article on PopSci by Isobel Whitcomb 


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.


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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Show 276 Medicine - What Can I Do?

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There is an attempt, a progress or reintegration taking place found in small pockets of modern medicine. Some of our national health systems are looking at it, but not near enough now. 

Sure. There are things that don't require a mental health therapist. You accidentally break your leg and you need a cast and maybe physical therapy. No mental health professional required.

But for mind and body problems, maybe there should be a stronger connection and support system. 

This would require a far better health system than we have in the United States of America. I cannot speak to other places.

I know other countries they have non-toxic accessible physical health care systems.

I don't know if that's the same for mental health, so let's go on and get to it. 

So after you get your confirmation that you have a medically diagnosed anxiety conditioner disorder, you have a lot of information and decisions to make.

What are you supposed to do? 

And what can you do?


Resources Mentioned: 


To learn about the types of medications that are currently prescribed by doctors you can visit the consumer version of Merck Manuals.

To find non-medical ways of treatment, Helpguide.org has an information page about anxiety conditions. Their orientation is non-medical first, medicine only if it is truly warranted.

If you have decided that medication is an option for you but you are having trouble locating a psychiatrist there is a service called Cerebral. 

The service a medication dispensing service that connects you to a doctor and a person that will monitor your progress. Cerebral works as a stand alone consumer service or you might be able to use it as part of your insurance plan. 

This is currently a U.S. only vendor at the moment. Cerebral also has a therapy only option, you can check out the FAQ on the vendor's website.


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.

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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Pebble in the Road - New Pharmacy Option

    
Ok, I talk to much and then frustrated when I have to edit. Trying to think with an exhausted brain. I  pulled out the section on this new fangled service and will post it as quickly as I can.

Still working on chopping the main topic down. I have a mental block about it. Like I so want to get it right that I'm mucking it up.


Resources Mentioned: 


To find out the best practices for selecting an U.S. online pharmacy the Food and Drug Administration has a page on Considering an Online Pharmacy? 

If you want to check out the website for the Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company to find out how the service operates and is it an option for 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.

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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