Showing posts with label Shame. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Shame. Show all posts

Show 301 - Self-Medication Pro and Con

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Having to live with anxiety symptoms is not easy. I can't speak for you but I have sometimes been shamed, embarrassed or felt hopeless after a bad bout with those rascals.

My self-medication of choice is food. I kinda have to deal with that because it isn't an effective way to deal with the problem. I've been around this bend before so I know I can do it.

Will I? Probably.




You see my symptoms are flaring up again. Big time.

And yes, I do breathe. 

Go out side and walk a bit.

Fill my head with music so I can get from point A to B.

Most times it works, sometimes it does not.

I used to think that self-medication was a bad but understandable idea.  I’ve kinda moved to the center of “it depends, and what are your other options?”

So in this episode, the questions that I've asked myself and maybe you should consider is what are the benefits and liabilities of self-medication?

There are the obvious ones

  • Stopping or hiding symptoms
  • A rest period
  • Ability to focus
  • Relief
And the cons

  • Dosage, how much and not knowing when it is too much?
  • Dependency, could be adding on an additional problem.
  • Financial, the cost of trying to control your symptoms instead of treating the problem. 
  • Affect on the Body, does the treatment of the symptom cause more harm than good?

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.

Resources Mentioned: 


Post Covid Anxiety Is Real is on the Psychology Today website about how hard it seems to be to reintegrate back into the public space.

Helpguide.org is a non-profit organization and website that provides information about mental health issues.  They have a post on Self-Medication and there are some questions to be considered. 

You should know that they believe in investigating other options before taking medication. 

There is a page on the Good Rx website that talks about self-medication and alcohol. 
It is a good article, however the main purpose of the website is to connect users with coupons to use for medication from pharmacy vendors. 

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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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Show 258 - All or Nothing Thinking

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This episode was inspired by my real life experiences. Of which I have a bunch of them. 

So, so many of them. One of the things that I've learned it to not to be dragged down into a spiral.

I still have negative thoughts but I don't have to hug and kiss up on them. 97.4% of the time, it is just a thought. It isn't a measurement of my worth. 

I am still in the remembering that thinking error are not me stage.



There are all kinds of thinking errors that can affect you mood or ways of your thinking existence. The overall name is Cognitive Distortion witch can involve about 15 different types of jacked up thinking. 
 
The one I want to talk about today is All of Nothing Thinking. Also known as black or white thinking.

No matter what you call it, it is thinking in extreme. Usually involves reinforcing that you have failed. That you aren't worthy or that once again, you did not perform with absolute perfection.

Which is probably not true. Or just a little bit true. Or it can be true in one situation but shouldn't define your entire reason for being.

In this episode, a look at resources that can help you deal with  on eof the cognitive disorders called All or Nothing Thinking.

Resources Mentioned: 

App That Attack:

University of California at San Diego (UCSD) playlist of meditation recordings.

Resources for All or Nothing Thinking:

Psychology Today post on How to Break the Painful Habit of  All or Nothing Thinking

Mental Health America has a worksheet on stopping stupid thoughts.

Tati Garcia has a podcast for high functioning anxiety folks. She is a licensed therapists and has an episode on All Or Nothing Thinking Is Ruining Your Life. 

Tati also has a free master class on her site Let Go Of Overthinking & Self-Doubt.


Disclaimer: 

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.

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 248 - Is Anxiety a Sin?

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The short answer is no. It is a medical condition. It can be treated 99.5 times out of a 100. 

But many people do not know that they have an anxiety disorder or seek treatment. Some of the reasons for this is what they are being told in certain houses of faith. 

The good news is that is slowly changing. More faith based institutions are working with mental health professionals. There are practitioners that have both spiritual and mental health license credentials.

This episode lightly touches on some of the statements that are made and factual information about anxiety and anxiety conditions/disorders.  

For the record, I am a heathen, second class. Working hard to see if I can make it to third class.






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: 

In the News:



App that Attack:


Medito is a free app that gives basic instructions about meditation. There are also tips to help you sleep and a module for people that have stress and anxiety issues.

Christian Based


Writer Anita Ojeda post on I'd Rather the Church Remain Silent

Sarah J Robinson's Book I Love God but I Want to Die: Finding Hope in the Darkness of Depression. 


The Faith & Mental Wellness Podcast with Brittney Moses. On her web site there is a list of Christian specific mental health resources.

Christian therapy services in the podcast are Christian Therapist On Demand and MyCounselor.Online.  

Pastor/Minister Based:


Mental Health Access Pack is a resource for churches to learn about mental health conditions and provide spiritual resources to assist and access treatment options for there church members.

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 83.5 Dental Anxiety - Encore Presentation

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Heavy duty week at Amalgamated Salt and Brimstone. So many people are working their way toward hell we have to open a new branch in Jersey. Not disclosing which Jersey but if you see Zombies that might be the place.

So this is an repeat or as the use to say back in the day an encore presentation of ARP 021. Having a bad tooth and being terrified of going to the dentist.


 
It was much worse when I finally went to the dentist. So much unnecessary pain but I got a podcast out of it. 

If you're having suicidal thoughts, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for immediate help: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)


Resources Mentioned:



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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. 
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Show 083 Royal Hording and Toxic Shame

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Burning candles at both ends is tough but what if you have an over abundance of candles? Or shoes. Or clothing you wear maybe one or two times? There are people that we love that have anxiety conditions.

And included is the second part of an exploration of toxic shame, toxic stress and a few resources to possibly set your soul at peace.







If you're having suicidal thoughts, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for immediate help: 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

Resources Mentioned: 


The New York Times article Inside Prince's Paisley Park Archives: 7000 Artifacts Cataloged, Many More to Go.

Tracey Cleantis on Self-Care: Why Learning to Nurture Yourself is the Key to the Life You've Always Wanted, 7 Principles for Abundant Living. To get a sense of who Tracey this is a brief interview about Letting Go of the Dream. If you are interested in her new book visit the Hazelden Publishing

The Center for the Developing Child at Harvard University video on Toxic Stress Derails Healthy Development. 

Also check out The Science of Resilience for an understanding of how genes can affect our ability in early childhood to deal with stress. If we don't learn it then if will affect our future ability to cope. 

Audio book version of It Wasn't Your Fault: Freeing Yourself From the Shame of Childhood Abuse with the Power of Self-Compassion by Beverly Engle.

I have to mention John Bradshaw's Healing the Shame That Binds, this is the link to the audio book version. 11 hours of goodness.



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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 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 081 What Is Shame?

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Sometimes fear renders you speechless. This is not good for a podcaster. But if you can find a way to get back to basics. To breath. Relax. Trust what you know to be true, you can get back to a functional place.



    If you're having suicidal thoughts, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for immediate help: 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

Resources Mentioned: 

The Up Goer Five Text Editor

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunities Commission Page on Depression, PTSD, &Other Mental Health Conditions in the Workplace: Your Legal Rights

Brene Brown on Shame Versus Guilt

What Is Shame? How is it Different from Guilt at Verywell.com

Also on Verywell.com PTSD and Shame

2003 Beyond Intractable essay by Phil Barker What Is Guilt? What Is Shame?  

John Bradshaw's channel on YouTube. There are other videos of John Bradshaw that have been uploaded by unauthorized sources. You may or may not find segments of Healing the Shame that Binds.




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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 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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Episode 059 Introduction Trauma and Anxiety

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Trauma is your brain and body’s response to a painful, dangerous or harmful event. Real or imagined; it does not matter. In this episode, a look at the relationship between anxiety and trauma.




Your can download the current episode on your smartphone, tablet or media device.

Resources Mentioned: 

  • SAMSHA page on Trauma and Violence; if you recognize something that resonates with you check it out when you are read and have support.
  • Self Help Strategies for Social Anxiety from Anxiety BC
  • There is a 51 page Self Help Workbook from the Department of Veteran Affairs (I made a mistake in the podcast and called it the state of Virginia) that is designed for veterans but might be helpful to the general public as well.


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 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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Episode 024 The Dark Night of the Soul and Chocolate

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In this episode, a look at the experience of the dark night of the soul and a little chocolate ain't gonna hurt you (unless you are not supposed to have it).




You can also download the current podcast to your mobile or media device.


Resources Not Really Mentioned in This Episode:

Dark Night of the Soul poem translated http://poemsintranslation.blogspot.com/2009/09/saint-john-of-cross-dark-night-of-soul.html 

Alternate translation with English and Spanish version of the Poem http://josvg.home.xs4all.nl/cits/lm/stjohn01.html 

The Story of Chocolate http://www.thestoryofchocolate.com
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 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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Episode 021 Dental Anxiety or Maybe Something More...

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A heartfelt episode. I should say a tooth-felt episode because the pain of wisdom is rocking the house tonight. It is a cavity of sensations but it doesn't have to be this way.



 You can also download the current episode to your mobile or media device.

Resources Mentioned:


Ask The Dentist http://askthedentist.com

Ask The Dentist YouTube Channel  https://www.youtube.com/user/askthedentist


Know Your Teeth – Why Am I Anxious in the Dental Office from the Academy of General Dentistry http://www.knowyourteeth.com


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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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Episode 015 ACES Too High and Shame

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In this episode, a look at ACES Too High and Shame in the public discourse.





If you would like to subscribe and comment via iTunes that would be just dandy. You can also download the episode onto your media device of choice

Resources Mentioned:


ACES Too High http://acestoohigh.com/got-your-ace-score/

Brené Brown post on Shame versus Guilt http://brenebrown.com/2013/01/14/2013114shame-v-guilt-html

NYT on Campus Comfort Dogs Readers Responses 

Brené Brown on Learning From Shame https://youtu.be/psN1DORYYV0




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 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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