Episode 063 Self-Medication and Lorazepam

Self-medication is the practice of using a substance or resource to make you feel better or reduce your symptoms. It isn't necessarily drugs, alcohol or ganja. It can be food, excessive gaming or anything you use to divert you from your symptoms.

If you choose to take medication this episode contains a quick review of Lorazepam, a benzodiazepine used for short term treatment.





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Resources Mentioned:  

• Dual Diagnosis page on Self-Medication Sorry folks, I think this website has been hacked. Do not go there.
• The Myths and Facts on Self-Medicating for Anxiety via Healthyplace.com 
• MedLine Plus has a detailed page on Lorazepam 

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

Episode 062 - Advertorials and Constructive Living Therapy

Certainly there is something attractive about blasting through your fears and racking up success.

Constructive Living Therapy might be of interest to hoarders, folks with OCD, fear of driving or folks with certain types of depression.




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Resources Mentioned:

Constructive Living by David K. Reynolds Ph.D via a Kindle book, paperback or audio cassette.

Sounds True Audio Recording of Constructive Living 

There is an interview with Dr. Reynolds via an archive at New Dimensions Radio.

Australian Well Being Magazine has a lengthy post about Morita Therapy

I'm not sure but these seem to be the official web site of Dr. Reynolds Constructive Living 1 and Constructive Living 2

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

Episode 061 To Kava or Not to Kava

Be careful when you read a post or magazine article on anxiety or stress. You might get the straight scoop or you might be reading an advertorial. I read a brief article about Kava and I knew some important information was missing.

This is my way of filling in the cracks.





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Resources Mentioned:

Johnny B. Truant's The Universe Doesn't Give A Flying Fuck About You

University of Chicago Tang Center for Herbal Medicine Research page on Kava 

Harvard Health Publications Women's Health Watch page on Kava and Inositol

Carrie Ramsdell's Kava Information Graphic

NCCIH page on Kava

National Institute of Health Office of Dietary Supplements -  What you need to know before your buy
FDA warning about Kava if you have a liver condition.

Dietary Supplement Label Database you type in your herb or mineral of choice; it will show you various vendor products and you can drill down to what you want or need in a supplement.

Disclaimer:

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

Episode 060 Five Thoughts About Medication

You will see all kinds of articles for and against taking medication. It is a choice and a responsibility.

These are five of my thoughts about some of the things to consider when making the choice about taking medication for your anxiety or panic disorder.






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Resources Mentioned: 

ADAA page on Anxiety Medication

HelpGuide.org page on Is Anxiety Medication Right for You?

National Institute of Health page on Mental Health Medications

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