Walking With Anxiety

A common issue with anxiety and high stress levels is digestive problems. I discuss some of those problems and ways you can try to relive them symptoms. Please tell me your experiences by emailing me stevendaws@walkingwithanxiety.co.uk or on Twitter @walkingwithanxi --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

What is Seasonal Affective Disorder and how can it affect you? I will be talking about SAD and why seasonal affective disorder causes so many problems for people. I would love to hear your thoughts, email me on stevendaws@walkingwithanxiety.co.uk or on Twitter @walkingwithanxi--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

In this phobia special, I look at Entomophobia and talk about how you can try to overcome it. Please message me on Twitter @walkingwithanxi with your comments or email me stevendaws@walkingwithanxiety.co.uk--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

Despite a lot of good work by many people, there are still instances of employers not helping those with poor mental health. Even large companies are seeing instances of poor understanding of mental health among some managers and team leaders. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

With so much discussion of greater inclusion in movies and TV shows, and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker just a few months away, I ask if there isn't already enough inclusion in these franchises. Do TV shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek and Star Wars already do a good job, or are they trying too hard?Please let me know what you think by leaving a comment. or reaching out on Twitter @walkingwithanxi--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

People get help with their mental health in many ways, and that includes taking medication. So why do some people shame those that choose to take them? Please leave a comment or catch me on Twitter @walkingwithanxi--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

As a parent of an autistic child, I know that they have many facets to their personality, one of them being that they will often say things at the most unexpected times. This was one of those occasions. Please feel free to comment, review and follow my podcast, you can also reach me on Twitter @walkingwithanxi--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

There are a lot of people who are now using pet therapy for mental health problems. They provide a vital role in supporting people and they in return, give unconditional love. I also love animals, and ours are extremely helpful to all of us. However, I do have an issue with poop....Please leave a comment on my Instagram (walking with anxiety) or Twitter (@walkingwithanxi) and let me know how animals help you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

If you have ever put videos on YouTube, you will know how hard it can be to get the right content on the platform. My first effort at uploading a video relating to mental health was less than impressive. If you want to have a laugh at my product review, you can see it on my YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0SCa1W8JrZAkePoFzbADPw  Please leave a comment on my Twitter @walkingwithanxi if you liked it, or if you want to tell me how bad it was!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

I have found that one of the side effects of taking antidepressants is that I gain too much weight, so my wife and I have decided to try some new portion control boxes. They help you to regulate your portions and hopefully lose weight as a result. Here is a link to the boxes if you want to check them out https://amzn.to/2Ia4e66Have you found that antidepressants make you gain weight? Have you found that these portion control boxes work? Please comment here or on my Twitter @walkingwithanxi--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

Time for another phobia special, and today its all about Coulrophobia, which is a phobia of clowns. Why do some people have a phobia of clowns? How can you try to overcome your phobia?Let me know if you have Coulrophobia or if you know someone that does, message me here or on my Twitter @walkingwithanxi--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

On this mothers day, I wanted to give thanks to all the amazing mothers out there, including my own who passed away in 2016. I also want to say that if you didn't have a good mum for whatever reason, then you are still a good person, you don't need to have an amazing mum for that. Please comment and review my podcast, you can also comment on my Twitter @walkingwithanxi--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

I am going back to my home town of Croydon over the weekend to see my football team Crystal Palace.  I have always enjoyed going back if just for the nostalgia. How do you feel about going back to your home town? Let me know in the comments or @walkingwithanxi on Twitter. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

If you use a lot of social media, you will see that there are always new studies showing something is bad or good for you. What was bad for you last year, is now good for you, and vice versa. In fact, I think the truth is somewhere in the middle, in moderation, and taking all these studies and news articles with a pinch of salt. Please subscribe to my podcast, leave a review or message me on Twitter @walkingwithanxi I would love to hear your opinions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

A recent problem with our route for the school run meant we had to take a more scenic way. What we found, was it was so much nicer and more relaxing. Sometimes these small changes, can make a big difference in your life. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

I had a surreal experience in my local shop the other day that I had to share. I like shopping, but I'm not so keen on interacting with other people, so this experience made me a little self-conscious. Tell me your shopping stories in the comments or by DM on Twitter @walkingwithanxi --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

With the uncertainty of Brexit in the UK and Europe, it is understandable that some people are starting to suffer from Brexit anxiety. Are you one of those with high anxiety over Brexit? Is Brexit affecting your mental health?Please leave comments on the podcast and review if you like the show. You can also DM me your thoughts on Twitter @walkingwithanxi--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

With the latest Marvel Avengers Endgame trailer released only a few days ago, what were the highlights and the things to look out for in the movie? Let me know what you think, leave a comment or let me know on Twitter @stevendaws   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

With the new Formula 1 season underway in Australia, it was already showing signs of team orders between Ferrari teammates. Do team orders spoil the competitiveness and enjoyment of the sport? Should team orders be banned in F1? Let me know what you think, leave a comment or let me know on Twitter @stevendaws --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

Today is the first of a series of special episodes on phobias. This week, its agoraphobia, or a fear of being in open or confined spaces with no escape. I talk about how agoraphobia affects people, the symptoms of agoraphobia, and how you can help overcome your fear. If you have any stories or experiences you would like to share, please let me know. You can contact me on Twitter @walkingwithanxi You can find out more about agoraphobia here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message