Show 233 - More Emetophobia Resources

It is the fear of vomiting. That fear can be so strong that it dictates where you go, what you eat or who you trust to handle your food. 

Some mental health professionals think that it could be connected to obsessive compulsive disorder. 

In this episode, a look at some of the resources you can access about the phobia and what you can do 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: 

The Emetophobia Manual is a guide to learning about the phobia and the steps necessary to move toward being healthy. 

Very Well Mind has an information page on Causes and Treatment for Emetophobia

From the International OCD Foundation Emetophobia: Fear of Vomiting as an Expression of OCD, a bit more information on how they are connected.

What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder? There is also a downloadable 24 page booklet on What You Need to Know About OCD and the many symptoms

2021 ADAA.org page to register/video on How to Free Yourself from the Fear of Vomit and Reclaim Your Life

2017 ADAA.org video on Fear of Vomiting.

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 232 - What is Stress and The Stress Triangle

You can't be for or against stress. You can't fight stress. You can learn that it is a normal body process. 

What is important to know is that good stress is a way to learn and improve on how you handle life situations. Bad stress is an opportunity to be aware of a problem and start the process of handling it. 

In this episode, a very simplified look at what stress is, and a verbal description of the stress triangle. 

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: 

American Institute of Stress page on What is Stress?

U.S. Institute of Mental Health page on the 5 Things You Should Know About Stress.

The Mayo Clinic has a similar page but offers info on effects and additional suggestions on stress management.

AARP.org has a list of things you can do called  Natural Stress Remedies for Right Now

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 231 - Brain Health and Nutritional Support

I want to repeat the call to action. Your call to action this week is to begin making intentional choices on what goes into your body. You are not going to heal your body in a day. 

But each day that you replace a fizzy drink with clean water is a good day. 

Restoration first and then the healing will come.

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: 

Dr. Sanjay Gupta book  Keep Sharp, Building a Better Brain at Any Age publisher's website.

From the Center for Disease Control page on Water and Healthier Drinks.

Harvard Healthbeat - Foods Linked to Better Brainpower 

The Neuroscience of Thirst from STIN Harvard Graduate School

AARP (formerly known as American Association of Retired Persons) Top 5 Foods to Feed Your Brain

From Heart.org, What is Brain Health?

Cleveland Clinic PDF on Brain Foods for Health with a list of food consume and avoid.

Healthy Brains.org Brain Health Resources

Dining by Traffic Light: Green Is for Go, Red Is for Stop video by Dr. Michael Greger 

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.

Taraji P. Henson on Living with Depression and Anxiety | Body Stories | SELF Video

We have to change. We have to pave the path of healing. One of the things we can do is talk about it. Say the words "I'm in trouble and I need help." 

 This is Taraji P. Henson talking about her depression and anxiety in an interview via Self Magazine. 

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: 

Taraj P. Henson called Peace of Mind. It is a series about mental health issues concerning the Black/African American community. It streams on Facebook Watch on Monday and Wednesdays 9am Pacific and 12 noon Eastern time.

Mental Health Resources for Black, African American, Melanated and Adjacent People

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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.

Show 230 Symptom Control for Newbies

This episode is for people that post questions on answer boards and get questionable responses. Or no response at all. Mainly because the questions gets asked so many times. This is a journey of stop, go, fail and try again. 

I hear you. Your symptoms of anxiety are interfering with your life. You don’t want mumbo-jumbo, you want answers. What specifically, can you do?

For some, you will not be able to hear or understand what I have to say. Others will flat out not like it. And there will be a few that are willing to take notes and hit the ground running. 

Do the best you can but this is a time of learning. A time of starting the healing process. 

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 Verywell Health 10 Easy Breathing Exercises for Anxiety

From Therapy in a Nutshell, video on Rewiring the Anxious Brain - Neuroplasticity and the Anxiety Cycle

Dr. Jo is a doctor of physical therapy. She has a video about the box breathing technique to Relieve Stress & Anxiety with Simple Breathing Techniques

From ADAA.org, treatment information tips for Generalized Anxiety Disorder.

HelpGuide.org focuses more on non-medication related treatment and resources.

U.S. National Institute of Mental Health has information on a variety of mental health conditions, including the anxious ones.

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.