Show 108 Treatment Resource Quickie

Still trying to catch some down time to relax and write. These two goals are not necessarily compatible but I gotta do what I gotta do.  If you are new to the podcast a mention of the treatment options and four accessible resources.

Don't forget to check out the resource page if you want to check out prior resources mentioned in the podcast.




If the tide is high and you need help to hold on please 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: 

The Anxiety and Depression Association of America, factual and accessible information about the anxiety spectrum.

Anxiety BC resources for anxiety engagement and treatment.

American Psychology Association page on stress management techniques.

Anger Leads to Anxiety page on TinyBuddah

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.

Show 107 - Dealing with Fear and Music Therapy Resources

In this episode, ways to handle or control your fear. I can’t tell you what to do; just offer options. Some options and resources I agree with and others I’ll give a side eye. I am biased. I am human.




Curse the darkness. 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: 

From NAMI, a guest post by Chelsetia Davis on Improving Your Own Mental Health

News story via the CBC - Man in southwestern Ontario charged after family attacked with bat amid shouts of 'ISIS'

Reuters news story by Lisa Rapaport about music therapy might ease depression.

British Journal of Psychiatry Music Therapy for Depression; it seems to work but how?

The Effects of Music on the Human Stress Response from the PLoS One

From the University of Minnesota How to Deal with Chronic Fear and Anxiety

Mark Tyrell's Uncommon Help.me has a sensory tip on how to be re-centered in your space when an attack happens it is part of his 5 Sure-fire Ways to Overcome Fear and Anxiety Today

If you know and understand what mantras are Tiny Buddha has 4 Powerful Mantras to Help You Deal with Fear and Anxiety

Melanie Greenberg, Ph.D Ten Skills to Manage Fear and Anxiety in an Unsafe World

For those of you that want your healing on the rough side or more direct I commend your attention to How to Permanently Overcome Fear at The Mind of Steel.

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.

Show 106 Anger and Anxiety

Everybody is lit up and ready to strike. At anything. I was reading a post and in the comments accountants were fussing about what they knew to be true.

Accountants!

People who are trained to see it before they count it. But there they were, arguing points of minutia and ready to draw blood for it.

There is a better way. There are options you can use to rev it down a peg or two.




Don't let the dark voices get you down, 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: 

Health News from NPR has more on the CVS/Aetna merger, looking at what consumers stand to lose or gain. CNBC interview with the honchos from CVS and Aetna on the proposed merger.

University of Florida Health Podcast with transcript on how doodling can help you feel better. Reader's Digest has a detailed but consumer friendly version of the study.

Google has an app called Auto Draw; you can draw lines and play with the AI or you can make full blown images that you can download. You can access the app from your phone, tablet or computer.

Brain Pickings and Ursula K. Le Guin on Anger

Helpguide.org on anger and anger management. You might also want to check out the Emotional Intelligence Tool Kit

Dr. Stan Hyman on Anger Management Techniques: 31 Tips to Tackle Your Temper

Tara Brach has a 55-minute class on the mindfulness of anger.

Five Reasons You Get Angry by Robert Tabbli, LCSW maybe one of these folks bears a passing resemblance to someone you know.

Gary from Pathway to Happiness has a different approach. In Understanding Anger: Why Anger Isn't Irrational.

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.