Show 157 - Emotional Support Resources

As we spin around from chaos to chaos, there is a need for the connection with the other. Somebody to talk to or somebody to listen. In this episode, a quick look at three resources that you can use when you need to reach out.




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: 

The Today show post about burnout or depression and how can you tell the difference?

ADAA has for March 2019 the theme of Social Anxiety. I'm linking to a Twitter chat that happened in 2018. There may be an answer to a question you have about the condition.

NAMI HelpLine has a FAQ page about the service.

Warmlines.org has a listing of local and regional phone support lines. Some of them only operate a few hours of the day. Many of the warmlines can only assist people in their geographical area.

7 Cups FAQ page on the service and how it works.

SuperBetter App - in the podcast I mentioned that it is in the Apple App Store but it is in Google Play as well.You can also play on the website.

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 156 Classes and Tips to Manage Your Anxiety

If you are noticing a few more pebbles in the road it is because I am taking a class or two to increase my knowledge base and feed my need for information. This is a quick episode on what I'm doing and a resource or two for you to get a grip on our bug-a-boos.




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: 

The Second City Improv for Anxiety workshop has a therapy component and classes for people that have mild to moderate social anxiety or a fear of public speaking. This is a real world class that is held in Chicago, Illinois.

Anxiety and Depression Association of America has a tips page on how to deal with stress and anxiety. No, you can't control everything. Yes, you can find ways to cope.

2017 post from Talkspace about How to Get Rid of Anxiety, Separating the Good from the Bad. You can't eliminate anxiety. You need it to survive. But you can get it back into a normal role of support and not dominance.

The music this week is from Purple Planet Music at Purple-Planet.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 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 155 - Are Bananas Good for Your Mind?

Now days, everybody is trying to help you by selling you something. You don't have to accept or reject everything you read but you can take the time to check it out.

In this quick episode, a look at Bananas, can they help you with symptom control or not?






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.

Music in this episode is from https://www.purple-planet.com

Resources Mentioned: 

National Nutrition Databases for Standard References on Bananas,

State of Massachusetts Public Health Blog has an post about bananas and four other foods that can help boost moods.

National Institute of Health Office of Dietary Supplements has a consumer friendly page about Vitamin B6 which for those of us that have problems with depression could be interested in reading more about it.

If you must go the distance with this then check out the Banana Kale Smoothie. Those of you on Keto, Paleo or Low Carb look away.

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 154 Five Quick Meditation Pebbles in the Road

You say you don't have time to meditate. I say you might be wrong. In this episode, I want to point you to a couple of short meditation experiences that don't take up a lot of time but might help you to feel better.





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: 

Fragrant Heart Meditation Center has a one minute calming meditation, with or without music. You can listen free on the website or purchase to download the mp3 recording.

Insight Timer has free and a paid subscription meditation app. This is a sample of a meditation by Don Reed Simmons that might be a match for your spirit. If you like what you hear you can download the app and get more content.

Tara Branch is a well known teacher of meditative practices. On her website there is a brief meditation called Arriving in Mindful Presence.

At Just a Minute.org you can download one minute meditations, Try the Feeling Safe meditation. What is need about this site is that you can read the text version of the meditation first to see if it suits your spirit.

If you need a bit more then I want to point you to the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center page of meditations. Most are under ten minutes or twenty minutes.

Music for this episode is from https://www.purple-planet.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 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.