Walking With Anxiety

In this episode, I talk about how you can find the right therapist for you, and how you can resolve any issues you might have with your existing therapist.If you have any stories you would like to share, please let me know. I am on Twitter @walkingwithanxi and on email stevendaws@walkingwithanxiety.co.uk

On the show today, I look at possible changes to the World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines surrounding mental health conditions and what it could mean for future diagnosis. In an article published on the EurekaAlert website, several universities were involved in a study to find out if the current guidelines were accurate. Let me know your thoughts via Twitter @walkingwithanxi or emailing the show at stevendaws@walkingwithanxiety.co.uk

Virtual reality is now a popular part of gaming and other experiences, but can it be used to help people with certain mental health conditions? You can contact the show via Twitter @walkingwithanxi or email stevendaws@walkingwithanxiety.co.uk--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

Only one episode this week unfortunately as I have gone back on my antidepressants which has caused some side effects. So, today I am going to talk about some of the side effects you might have if you decide antidepressants are the tool to help your anxiety or mental health problem. Please feel free to let me know your thoughts, I am on Twitter @walkingwithanxi or email the show stevendaws@walkingwithanxiety.co.uk--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

In this episode, I talk about some of my anxiety routines and some of the others that people suffer from. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

There are certain things that I will do because of my anxiety, including odd toilet habits. In this episode, I also look at some others ways that people with anxiety try to deal with it using certain routines. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

Dissociation is a common symptom for many mental illnesses and conditions, and so I wanted to talk about some of the symptoms and how it can make you feel. Please let me know your experiences with dissociation so it can help others. Follow me on Twitter @walkingwithanxi and email the show stevendaws@walkingwithanxiety.co.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

When my daughter tried to save a bird in our front garden, she displayed all the wonderful aspects of her Autism and her unshakeable sense of right and wrong. If you have any stories you would like to share, please get in touch through Twitter @walkingwithanxi or email the show stevendaws@walkingwithanxiety.co.uk--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

We all get older, but when you have health anxiety, it can make ageing more of a worry. Do you have anxiety about getting older? If so, I'd love to hear from you. You can reach me on Twitter @walkingwithanxi or email the show stevendaws@walkingwithanxiety.co.uk--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

Today I talk about an error that nearly had me recording my podcast in my shed, and also my decision to start giving blood. Please let me know your thoughts and questions on Twitter @walkingwithanxi or via email stevendaws@walkingwithanxiety.co.uk--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

Today, I wanted to chat about an article on the Science Daily website that discusses a possible link between your gut health and your mental health. Can your gut health affect your mental health? Let me know if you have found this to be the case. Message me on Twitter @walkingwithanxi or email the show stevendaws@walkingwithanxiety.co.uk--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

People who have anxiety often have to deal with many different symptoms. Some are more common than others, and today, I talk about some of the more unusual symptoms of anxiety. If you have any of these or other unusual symptoms, please let me know. You can contact me via email stevendaws@walkingwithanxiety.co.uk or on Twitter @walkingwithanxi--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

If you are at work, school or doing your shopping, you might sometimes have panic attacks, or suffer a crisis. A mental health survival pack can be a good way to help you get through it or find the help you need. Let me know what you use, or if you have a mental health survival pack. You can find me on Instagram (Walking with Anxiety) Twitter (@walkingwithanxi) or email stevendaws@walkingwithanxiety.co.uk--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

With the cancellation of the Jeremy Kyle show in the UK, and the government looking at the issue of reality television, is this the end of these shows as we know them?Please let me know your thoughts, you can message me on Twitter @walkingwithanxi or email the show stevendaws@walkingwithanxiety.co.uk--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

Depression can be hard to spot sometimes, for the person with depression, and those around them. So how can you spot when someone is depressed and how can you help them?Please tell me your thoughts by hitting me up on Twitter @walkingwithanxi or email the show stevendaws@walkingwithanxiety.co.uk--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

This week, I had a strange experience that caused me to re-evaluate the way that I try to use mindfulness to help with my anxiety and panic attacks. Please tell me your mindfulness techniques and how they work for you. Contact me on Twitter @walkingwithanxi or email stevendaws@walkingwithanxiety.co.uk--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

An interesting article on Psychology Today mentions a study that has indicated a link between improved mental health and being in a religious community. Does religion help people with poor mental health? Can any close community offer the same support and help even without religion?Please let me know your thoughts and comments either at stevendaws@walkingwithanxiety.co.uk or on Twitter @walkingwithanxi--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

With the recent backlash towards Burger King, are large companies making fun or just looking for profit from mental health, or are they simply being naive? Please subscribe and follow me on your podcast platform. I would also love to hear your thoughts on Twitter @walkingwithanxi or stevendaws@walkingwithanxiety.co.uk--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

Finding the right person can be hard, and it can be even worse if you feel you aren't worthy or you feel that no-one can love you. However, there are ways that you can find love and find the right person for you. P.S I have recently added my podcast to Podcoin which allows you to get rewards while listening to me! You can get the app on iTunes and Google Play. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

One of the little-known symptoms of anxiety can be anger and short-temper. Why does it happen, and what can you do about it?Please let me know your thoughts and stories either by email on stevendaws@walkingwithanxiety.co.uk or Twitter @walkingwithanxi--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message