Walking With Anxiety

Today, I talk about bullying, following an article on The Mighty about  10-year-old Seven Bridges who died by suicide after being bullied. Bullying is never OK, and I discuss some of the things you can do to get support and help if you are the victim of bullying. There are also many charities such as Young Minds, that offer advice and support. If you are being bullied, please speak to someone. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

Today, I talk about mental health being on the agenda at the World Economic Forum in Davos. It is great to see mental health issues being raised by people such as Prince William. However, it is also vital that this doesn't get drowned out by other topics on the agenda. Let's work together to get mental health trending at Davos on social media. Please subscribe and comment on the podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

Having a bad anxiety day is bad enough, but when you have to be at work as well, it can be even worse. Today, I talk about how to make your anxiety better in the workplace. I also talk about the stigma surrounding people who can't work. As always, please comment and subscribe to my podcast. Also, tell your friends about the show if you think it can help them. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

Today is supposed to be Blue Monday, when statistically, most people feel low mood and depression. On the show today, I talk about how for many people, Blue Monday isn't just one day a year. I also offer some tips on how you can help to raise your mood, whatever day it is. If you are feeling low, have depression, or anxiety, try to talk to someone who you trust, or speak to someone from one of the many charities that can help you. I have a list of charities on my website that you can contact for help and support. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

To say I am a fussy eater is a bit of an understatement, but when we went on a holiday to Spain, I thought I would try the local cuisine. Though the food was wonderful, I had a particularly difficult fight with a razor clam which I wanted to share with you today. If you suffer with food anxiety, or you simply don't like seafood, then you will find this episode interesting. Please remember to subscribe and rate my show, it makes so much difference to know you are enjoying it, or anything I need to improve. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

Your mental health can be affected in many ways, especially when dealing with a difficult diagnosis such as MS. On today's episode, I talk to podcaster and blogger Kathy Reagan Young about how being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis affected her mental health, and how she now helps others. You can find Kathy's podcast and blog on her website FUMS.com, and you can also sign up to her latest project, Patients Getting Paid. If you have any questions about this episode, please let me know, I hope you find it helpful.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

I love tech, but sometimes, being constantly connected to everyone else can become draining. Today, I discuss whether it's a good idea to occasionally take some time out, and turn off those mobile phones. Can being off the grid help your mental health? I also have a promo for a great podcast called Mouse and Weens, you can check them out and their podcast on their website. As always, please leave a comment on my website, and leave a review and a rating on your podcast platform. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

Today, I talk about how blogging has helped me as a type of therapy, to tell my story and how it has evolved over the years. I also talk about how popular blogging has become, and what you can do to become a blogger if you think you have a story to tell. Please spread the word, and tell at least one person about this podcast. Help me to raise the awareness of mental health and reduce the stigma. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

The way that mental health and conditions such as depression and bipolar disorder have been improved through research and greater understanding, is wonderful. It is even more amazing when you consider how doctors and therapists used to treat such conditions. I talk about how mental health treatment has changed, and how new technology and research has also eliminated some stigma. I also take a look at the role of the asylum, and how it dealt with people with mental health problems. Please feel free to leave a comment, and also rate and subscribe. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

Public toilets are often places you try to avoid unless absolutely necessary. However, if you do need to use them, what can you do to avoid getting germs? Some people even ask if you can you get an STD from a toilet seat. Please support Rethink Mental Health Charity by donating on my website. Please also leave a comment or a rating on the platform you are listening on, it will be much appreciated. Thank You!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

The past few days have been tough for someone with health anxiety, but thankfully the worst is over and I can now concentrate on getting back to the podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

Today, I wanted to talk about parenting and mental health. Many parents feel that their mental health problems make them bad parents, but that isn't always the case. I talk about my own concerns about my mental health and how it would affect me as a parent. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

Following on from my last episode, I wanted to give you some alternatives to the Facebook mental health support groups. While these self help groups are not designed to replace therapy, they can offer a lot of support to those suffering mental health problems. Mental Health ForumSANE ForumElefriendsPlease review my podcast, and consider donating to my chose mental health charity Rethink Mental Health on my website. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

There are a lot of Facebook Groups that are there to support people with mental health problems. However, are they always the best way to get the support you need? With so much in the media about social media and mental health, what are the dangers of Facebook?Please leave a review of my podcast, and check out my website for ways to subscribe on your favourite platform. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

If you are taking antidepressants or you are thinking about what alternatives you can find, then this is the podcast for you. In this episode, I talk about some of the alternatives you can find, and how they can help you. *I am not a trained doctor or medical person, I am simply trying to give others the tools they need. You should seek professional medical advice if you have any concerns or questions about your antidepressants and how to cure depression*Please take a look at my Facebook Group for those who want to be part of the Walking With Anxiety Community.  https://universityhealthnews.comhttps://www.mind.org.uk--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

As a lover of coffee and tea, I have tried on a few occasions to limit my intake, but to no avail. Research suggests that caffeine can have an adverse effect on mental health, and can cause anxiety in particular. This can be especially true for those with  caffeine sensitivity.Today, I talk about how caffeine has affected me, and what the alternatives are.  Please take a look at my Facebook Group for those who want to be part of the Walking With Anxiety Mental Health Support Community. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

 Everyone needs a little help now and then, and there are many charities out there all trying to do just that.  Today, I talk about trying to raise funds for mental health charities and how we can all get together to help each other, and those less fortunate.  I have set up a Patreon page to help me gain the support I need to build my podcast and help as many people as possible. https://patreon.com/walkingwithanxiety  Please subscribe and listen to the podcast version available below.  To hear my podcast visit:   Google:https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=...  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5yyAtVy...  Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/walking-wit...  Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/ILEQ  Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/walking-with-...  Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/anch...  Please take a look at my Facebook Group for those who want to be part of the Walking With Anxiety Community. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

Today I talk about my new year celebrations, and I answer a question about podcast anxiety submitted by Ben who has his own podcast at Nerd Alert. You can check out Ben's podcast here. Please take a look at my Facebook Group for those who want to be part of the Walking With Anxiety Community. I also have a YouTube channel, so please check that out too. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

With a new year comes New Year Resolutions, but do we need them? Are they a good way to help move yourself forward, or are they impossible to keep? This is what I talk about today, and tell you what I do about the new year. Please take a look at my Facebook Group for those who want to be part of the Walking With Anxiety Community. I also have a YouTube channel, so please check that out too. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message

****WARNING POSSIBLE TRIGGERS****One of the biggest mental health issues I have is Emetophobia. I have had it for many years, and for a long time, I never even knew what it was. Here is the official definition on Anxiety UK, and today I talk about how it affects me, and what you can do to get support. Please also check out my new mental health support group on Facebook. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message