Walking With Anxiety

Recently, I have found the world of mental health on social media and the press to be a minefield. So many people are now trying to divide others and try to exert their own opinions on the subject, that we have lost the message. We need to help raise awareness and end mental health stigma, rather than try to focus so much on terminology. I have another podcast that I do with my daughter called Permission to Beat up Dad? please check it out. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

*****TRIGGER WARNING*****We will be talking about needles and injections, so if this is a trigger for you, please proceed with caution. Today my 12-year-old daughter and I will be discussing her needle phobia, and how she managed to overcome it enough to have her HPV vaccination. If you want to share your stories, please comment, or DM me on Twitter @walkingwithanxi--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

I read an interesting article in The Guardian website called : 'Meet my patients who've been left out of the mental health conversation' about how some people with serious mental health conditions are still being ignored and that more awareness is needed of their issues.  Is mental health becoming a fashionable thing to talk about? Are we focusing too much on only one aspect of mental health?  Please let me know your thoughts either on Twitter @walkingwithanxi or my website. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

In an article on the CNN website, they talk about how eating more fruit and vegetables can improve your mental health. Is this true, or is there more to it than that? What are your thoughts? Please let me know on Twitter @walkingwithanxi gi6nwkrv --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

In this special episode, talk about my love of the Pink Panther movies (original versions), and how they help me when I'm feeling down. What movies help you feel good when you are sad? Let me know on Twitter @walkingwithanxi--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

Something a little different but also linked to mental health. Games can be a good distraction for people who have problems with their mental health. This game - Township, is one that has become hard to put down, but also a great distraction for me. Note - I am not sponsored by this game, nor do I get anything for mentioning them. I just like it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

I am back from a few days off, and I have news of a few things that will change on the podcast. I will be moving the episodes to a Tuesday and Thursday each week to give me more time to prepare. I am also changing the name of the podcast to Open Daws so I can include other aspects that interest me and hopefully you as well. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

Today, I talk about how mental health is portrayed in movies and TV shows. I also wonder if viewers are happy with seeing people upset on reality TV shows? Do they do enough to show the real problems of mental health? I would love to hear your thoughts. Leave a comment or say hi on my Twitter @walkingwithanxi--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

Trying new foods when you have health anxiety linked to a fear of food poisoning and being sick isn't easy. That's why I am so glad I did Food of the World with my brother Neil and our friends Mark and Geoff.  Please leave a review and say hi on Twitter @walkingwithanxi--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

As children's mental health week comes to an end, I look at how we as parents can help our children with their mental health. How can parents learn to spot issues with their child's mental health? If you have any comments, or you just want to say Hi!, let me know on Twitter @walkingwithanxi--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

If you were able to give advice to your younger self, what would it be? Today, I think about what I would say to my anxious self as a child, and how that might have changed my life now.If you want to share your story, let me know on Twitter @walkingwithanxi or just say Hi!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

In this special weekly series, I want to explore how mindfulness can help anxiety and improve mental health. I am going to explore resources and other ways to help make mindfulness a success, and see if it can help me. If you have any experiences with mindfulness, or any resources you think will help, please let me know on Twitter @walkingwithanxi--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

This week is children's health week, and I thought I would share my experience of dealing with mental health problems when I was a child. If you want to share your story, please DM me on Twitter and I will mention it anonymously if you wish. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

Sometimes, you have an idea that for whatever reason, doesn't work out. Today's show is about how I meant to record a podcast in advance...but it failed. Join in the show by sharing your story. DM me on Twitter.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

A recent study has suggested that there are many benefits to switching off your Facebook. It states that by deactivating your social media accounts, you can feel better psychologically. It also points at improving relationships with friends and family. What are your thoughts? Please let me know on my website, or, DM me on Twitter (if you are still there.)--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

Today is Young carers day, and I wanted to give all young carers a big shout out. They do such an amazing job looking after their families, and they need to be supported as much as possible. If you are a young carer, or you are a parent of a young carer, please ensure you are all getting the help you need. Many charities are there to offer support and advice.RethinkSANEYoung Minds--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

An article in The Guardian today mentions a study at the  University of Exeter. This study suggests those who get up early are less likely to suffer mental health problems. People who stay up later in the evening, but have to get up early in the morning are also more likely to suffer from mental health problems such as schizophrenia.What are your thought on this? Do you find it easy to get up early? Is your mental health affected by late nights? Please DM me on my Twitter with your thoughts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

As a man (which I am), I am eager to help others including men, to speak out more about their mental health. Today, I ask why men aren't talking about mental health the same way women are. If you have a story or comment, please let me know on Twitter @walkingwithanxi or my website. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

Pet therapy is growing and for good reason. It provides a lot of emotional and physical support to people suffering from mental health problems. However, you don't always realise when one of your pets is unhappy. My wife thought that one of our rabbits was unhappy with her new condo, so we decided to refurbish it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

My daughter loves gaming, especially Roblox. However, there can be good and bad parts to gaming, especially online. Do you find gaming therapeutic for your mental health? Does playing games, relax you and distract you from what's going on in your life? Perhaps you find online gaming too stressful or that others online are causing problems. Share your stories with me and I may mention them in my next episode.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message