Show 096 - Self-Care and Anxiety or Take Care of Yourself

It is essential for all adults to have a baseline functionality when it comes to taking care of ourselves. When you have a medical or mental health condition your attention is drawn into many directions.

Sometimes a body can loose their way when it comes to taking care of basic functions. In this episode a look at what is basic self-care and different resources to help you construct your own definition.






If you the day is looking too long and you are thinking about suicide 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: 


Los Angeles Time report on woman charged with disturbing the peace on a Southwest Airline because of dogs on the plane.

Harvard Health post on the connections between anxiety and heart disease.

Meryem at the Self-Care Journey on what her views about the process.

A discussion on The Hairpin about the connection between self-care and depression.

You Feel Like Sh-t - and interactive guide to helping yourself help take care of yourself.

LivingUPP guide to self-care; Why we need to re-define it.



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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 095 Generalized Anxiety Disorder

In today's show a look at Generalized Anxiety Disorder and some of the on-line resources that can help you make decisions about your treatment options.




If life is looking grim and 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: 

Michigan State University study on how writing cools brain on stressful tasks.

From Anxiety BC What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder?

Massachusetts General Hospital web page on GAD with good questions to ask your provider at the bottom of the page.

Actor Wil Wheaton has generalized anxiety disorder and in a five minute video he talks about his experiences with GAD.

Therapist Kati Morton has an eight minute video on what GAD is and emphases the point about getting evaluated to know what you really have and appropriate treatment.



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 094 Hospitals Buying Doctors and CURES Database

In this episode. a quick mention of how some hospitals are buying individual doctors practices and what that might mean for access of treatment and an overview of the CURES Database.




If you are planning on taking medicine or your are already on medication you need to know about 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: 


Kaiser Health News article on hospitals purchasing medical practices; will it reduce selection and treatment options?

Minnesota Public Radio on Blue Cross/Blue Shield investing in on-line cognitive behavioral therapy treatment as they reduce rates for human mental health staff.

California Office of the Attorney General page on CURES Database; this FAQ page is primarily for providers but there are some consumer questions and answers.


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 093 Woebot App

There are a lot of good articles from creatives worried about how humans do not necessarily want to be around other humans. But the humans still want, still need and still crave attention. This is a problem.

There are now apps that are providing support to people who are stressed or have anxiety. Woebot is one of those apps. It uses a foundation of cognitive behavioral therapy to assist the human in dealing with the problem by tracking moods and providing suggestions.

It does not yet provide a human to cuddle.




Feeling shaky? 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:


Webpage for Woebot App for Facebook Messenger

Healthguide.org page on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Anxiety and Depression Association of America aka ADAA



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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