ARP 370 Quick Look Anna Barnes The Anxiety Workbook

Once upon a time I had this guy call me on Thanksgiving day to sell his carpet cleaning service. He probably thought is was a good idea, everybody would be home. Probably had that 100 calls mentality. 

I was not joyful or merry when I got that call. I did not curse him out. I reminded him that it was Thanksgiving day. The call ended shortly after that statement.

For some of us, this is the start of enforced joy and merriment. The imperative to buy, buy and buy some more. 



I want for you a different imperative. To take care of yourself as best you can. Watch what you eat and drink. And if you are prone to having alcoholic drinks, make sure you also gulp down plain water for brain hydration. 

Or you could, embrace the mocktail life. Just a thought.

Balance your sweets with actual veggies and fruits.  Don't indulge in toxicity from media or other sources. Say "Thank you" if it helps you to get out of the store faster. 

Our goal is to get to January 2, 2025. And then we get ready to meet the next challenge. 

If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project for LGBTQ+ folks at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741.

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Online Vendors U.S. 

Certainly can find it via Amazon, Kobo, Abe's for used books and the Barnes and Noble website

Online Vendor UK 

I found it on the Waterstones Books website.

Online Vendor 

Australia Hachette Australian book site.

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ARP 369 - A Look At Emotional Freedom Techniques

EFT Tapping, that takes me back a couple of years. Back when there was limited 240x 120 size video on websites. My symptoms were really bad that that time. I tried to make sense of it. I couldn't. Not with a 56k modem. I quickly moved on to other possible help sources.

About a year ago, I saw a EFT Tapping video. I tried it out. It did work for me if I was on the edge of an attack. Not so much if I have a big hella whopper of one, but that might be just me. 

This time, I went looking for answers.

I did find some. Not enough to satisfy folks on the medical evidence-based  side of the fence. 



But in-between the hooey and the functional components is a way of feeling better without risk to the body or the wallet.

This technique has been infused with cognitive therapy, meditation and affirmations. Those things do work. It might not work for everyone. But there are folks that have found relief practicing FTF Tapping.

You couldn't get some of those same people go to a meditation class but they are doing a meditative practice and not know it. That is ok.

So here is the thing. Check out the videos. Read the views at Skeptic's Dictionary & Quackwatch. Read a couple of pages from the EFT manual. 

You might decide that the technique works for you. Or you decide it is a bunch of junk pseudoscience.
Both things can be true. 

It is up to you to decide if you want to add it to your anxiety tool kit.

If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-8255.
Or for LGBTQ+ folks, The Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741.


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Contrary Views of Emotional Freedom Techniques

Skeptic's Dictionary gives a very detailed page about the creators, the practice and the site owners thoughts about the technique. There is also a comments page where folks go deep.

Quackwatch is a website that since 1996 takes a very critical look at claims made regarding questionable health treatments. There is a page on the website that has a few thoughts about EFT. The section on EFT is toward the bottom of the site.

Positive Views of Emotional Freedom Techniques:

The BBC did a video story about the technique, How Tapping Therapy Can Help Calm Your Mind.

The non-profit Kaiser Permanete page on Emotional Freedom Technique

Gary Craig original site was www.emofree.com now re-directs to Palace of Possibilities

The EFT International Free Tapping Manual This is a 66-page PDF explaining the concepts of the practice and how to go about it. 

Videos:

Nick Ortner Tapping Techniques on YouTube - please be aware that you will see the tapping techniques but the Ortner family does have goods and services for sale.



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ARP 368 - Don't Be Grist for the Mill

It has been a few days and some of us are struggling hard. I want to give just a few ideas on how to deal with Class A, what the heck is this kind of pain is this? 

For this space in time, find a moment to just be. For some of us, disassociation is not a bad thing. I don't recommend it for a day-to-day experience but if it gets you to the store and back, score.

For others, you might have a crying jag or two. It is okay. I understand. 


When you are ready, we will start again and work our way to better health. In the meantime, don't be ground down. 

Don't give your time and attention it to the assholes. Keep it moving in a positive direction.

Monitor your news flow. I'd suggest you go cold turkey on it, but that is just me.

Stay with the basics, eat, bathe and find your internal safe place.


If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or 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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