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Liam Scully
Debunking Pseudo-Mental Health, Pseudo-Therapy, & Pseudo-Psychology.
Liam Scully is not a professional Psychologist (aspiring Clinician!), and none of what is discussed is any type of advice. The only suggestion made here is to seek professional help for actual advice because Liam Scully is not a professional. A full disclaimer, as well as more information about Liam Scully, can be found on his website, and specifically on the "About" page at http://sumoflife.org
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Just some points on why being "offended" means something, but not in the way you would think.
The Tweet I was referring to:
https://twitter.com/seerutkchawla/status/1605236908392579082
Clip of Christopher Hitchens on "being offended":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6k73Rfyu0DI
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We are back! Finally. It has been far too long.
Today, we brought on Seerut Chawla. Seerut was originally coming on as a "Right to Reply" from our previous episode that we did on her account. However, after discussing for quite some time before recording, we realized we all wanted to focus on talking about Instagram Therapy, and what a mess it has made. There is so, so much more to talk about with Instagram Therapy. Seerut and I are hoping to do another episode in the near future to discuss things more specifically, with examples, but that's all for now, folks. I hope you enjoy today's episode!
Seerut's Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/seerutkchawla/?hl=en
Seerut's Website
https://www.seerutkchawla.com/
Seerut's Twitter
https://twitter.com/seerutkchawla?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
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Dr. Anna Lembke (description from her website, https://www.annalembke.com)
Anna Lembke is a professor of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine and chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. A clinician scholar, she has published more than a hundred peer-reviewed papers, book chapters, and commentaries. She sits on the board of several state and national addiction-focused organizations, has testified before various committees in the United States House of Representatives and Senate, keeps an active speaking calendar, and maintains a thriving clinical practice.
Dopamine Nation (book):
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Reviewing the Instagram-Therapy account, Mental Health Advocates!
Mental Health Advocates' Instagram:
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Reviewing the Instagram-Therapy account, Katie's Self Care Diaries!
Katie's Self Care Diaries Instagram:
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Reviewing the Instagram-Therapy account, Self Care Visuals!
Self Care Visuals Instagram:
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https://selfcarevisuals.com/
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Reviewing Seerut Chawla's Instagram!
Seerut Chawla's Instagram:
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https://www.seerutkchawla.com/thetrenches
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Reviewing DLC Anxiety!
DLC Anxiety Instagram:
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Today, we spoke with Ian Hunt, a comedian who manages the ironic Instagram-Therapy account @power.of.self.care
Please listen to Ian's podcast, Suicide Pact, and follow his Instagram account!
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Reviewing the Happiness Project today!
Happiness Project Instagram:
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Reviewing the Instagram-Therapy account, The Depression Project!
The Depression Project Website:
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The Depression Project Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/realdepressionproject/
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This episode explores the topic of the "market" for Mental Health.
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Full Instagram-Therapy Checklist PDF:
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Ever wonder why you don't actually feel better after sharing that post that was supposed to make you and others feel good? Ever self-diagnose yourself into having Anxiety or Depression? Did you ever stop to think that maybe you don't have to call all your bad experiences "traumatic"?
If any of this sounds familiar to you, then I'm sorry, but you've probably found yourself in the realm of Insta-Therapy accounts. They've welcomed you into the world of short-term feel-good posts, self-diagnosing, and the constant bombardment of advertising. It really is too bad that they couldn't help you in the long term.
But wait... what's that? Omg, a podcast episode that outlines things to look out for when following these accounts??? A miracle!
Obviously, the above sentences are meant to be in jest, but these accounts really do frustrate me. I'm here to offer a different approach to mental health and the mental health community. We need to stop filling our minds with short-term feel-good & relatable posts and actually try to understand what will make us feel better in the long run.
I offer one thing to move closer to that goal: an Instagram-Therapy Checklist. With this checklist, I hope to help people recognize why Insta-Therapy accounts might actually be making mental health conditions worse. What's that old saying? The road to hell is paved with good intentions? Yeah, I think that's it. Although, I'm not sure of all of these accounts acting out in good intentions...
Anyways, this is the beginning of the journey, folks! Follow me along this path of debunking and exposing Insta-Therapy accounts if you're interested!
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In this episode, I made and read such a silly poem about Instagram Therapy Accounts and the posts that they make. It's very silly lol, but I'm really looking forward to my new season, so I hope you guys are excited about that! Lastly, I hope you enjoy:)
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In today's episode, I talk about Homosexual OCD or H-OCD as it is commonly referred to, and I discuss Sexual Orientation OCD or SO-OCD. There's much more information on this specific sub-type of OCD, which is why I add the link to a channel I really enjoy. The channel is OCD and Anxiety, and the link is below. His videos are great for learning more about H-OCD. I hope you guys learn something from this podcast episode! Lastly, I hope you enjoy:)
OCD and Anxiety YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3ClvnrcrC-3wr27fz_HlIQ
What is OCD?
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd#:~:text=Obsessive%2DCompulsive%20Disorder%20(OCD),to%20repeat%20over%20and%20over.
Symptoms of H-OCD vs Homosexuality:
https://centerforanxietydisorders.com/treatment-programs/obsessive-compulsive-disorder/hocd/
H-OCD Basics and how to manage it:
https://www.manhattancbt.com/hocd/
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In this episode, I discuss the pros of being wrong, and what it means for us as humans. Being wrong can be a horrible feeling, one that makes us feel incredibly ashamed, but there is a silver lining-- it's this thing called growth. Laslty, I hope you enjoy:)
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In today's episode, I discuss how important it is to start goals right away and not wait around for things to happen. Taking action is a vital step in recovery, or in other aspects of life as well. Lastly, I hope you enjoy:)
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In today's episode, I talk about how doing hard things can actually have benefits, in the long run, and possible short-run. Lastly, I hope you enjoy:)
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In this episode, I discuss an article (link below) from Very Well Mind, in which they talk about how TikTok may be to blame for causing tic-like behaviors in teen girls. A very strange occurrence, just from watching videos, it seems. Laslty, I hope you enjoy:)
Very Well Mind Article:
https://www.verywellmind.com/tiktok-may-be-to-blame-for-rising-cases-of-tic-like-behaviors-in-teen-girls-5207312
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In this episode, I read out the most common mental health disorders from 2017 and from 2021. Links can be found below from where I found the stats. Lastly, I hope you enjoy:)
NAMI Stats:
https://www.nami.org/NAMI/media/NAMI-Media/Infographics/NAMI_YouAreNotAlone_2020_FINAL.pdf
APA Stats:
https://www.apa.org/monitor/2018/03/datapoint
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In this episode, I talk about how I think Jiu-Jitsu & Anxiety relate to each other. Lastly, I hope you enjoy:)
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In this episode, I talk about how your trust is far more valuable than you might think. Lastly, I hope you enjoy:)
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In this episode, I talk about how some safe spaces are good and how some safe spaces are not only bad but really bad for people with anxiety disorders. I going to leave a full quote below of the quote I read in the episode. I hope people find this useful for navigating anxiety and difficult issues. Lastly, I hope you enjoy:)
Full quote from Van Jones:
“There are two ideas about safe spaces: One is a very good idea and one is a terrible idea. The idea of being physically safe on a campus — not being subjected to sexual harassment and physical abuse, or being targeted specifically, personally, for some kind of hate speech — “you are an n-word,” or whatever — I am perfectly fine with that.
But there’s another view that is now I think ascendant, which I think is just a horrible view, which is that “I need to be safe ideologically. I need to be safe emotionally I just need to feel good all the time, and if someone says something that I don’t like, that’s a problem for everybody else including the administration.”
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In this episode, I talk about how asking yourself a simple question on being grateful might actually change the meaning of being 'grateful' for you. Lastly, I hope you enjoy:)
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In this episode, I talk about how engaging with things matters. I go through some examples of different types of engagement and how they can either lead to good or bad results, in relation to mental health. A lot of this has to do with anxiety and feeding on obsessions, but I hope I covered a couple of bases in this episode. Lastly, I hope you enjoy:)
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In today's episode, I had Dan Walsh on for the 2nd time to discuss the build-up to his first MMA fight. We also discussed what it was like during and after the fight. Of course, I was really interested in hearing about the mental aspect of the whole showdown, but we also touched on physical health as well, and MMA generally. Lastly, I hope you enjoy:)
Dan's Full Fight Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wnqmwAuQbo
Dan's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/danwalshmma/
Dan's Email:
dan.j.walsh2023@gmail.com
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That hard place that you're in right now, believe it or not, it will pass. We are not eternally stuck in these places and mindsets, and change is very much so real. Let someone know what kind of thoughts you're having. Sharing and hearing feedback can be life-changing.
This is also partially a letter to my younger self. Lastly, I hope you enjoy:)
RESOURCES
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255)
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
- Suicide Prevention Resources AFSP
https://afsp.org/suicide-prevention-resources
- Suicide Prevention Resource Center
https://www.sprc.org/
- Resources for Suicide Prevention SAMHSA
https://www.samhsa.gov/childrens-awareness-day/event/resources-suicide-prevention
- National Institute of Mental Health Suicide Prevention
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/suicide-prevention/index.shtml
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In this episode, I discuss some of my personal experiences with gynecomastia. I just wanted to be able to relate to anyone who is going through a hard time because of gynecomastia. It's completely normal to feel upset from having this condition. Please stay strong and don't do anything harmful to yourself. I was there when I had this problem, but I got through it and you can too. Lastly, I hope you enjoy:)
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In this episode, I discuss my own personal experience growing up in a divorced household at a young age. These are just my experiences, and the same cannot be applied to everyone. I just hope there are some similarities recognizable to others as well. Lastly, I hope you enjoy:)
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In this episode, I give a go at trying to help ourselves parse information on our own simply by asking ourselves a question. Lastly, I hope you enjoy:)
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In this episode, I discuss my personal experience with using CBD and what it felt like. I also touch on whether I think CBD is psychoactive, and also what I feel like it did for my anxiety. Lastly, I hope you enjoy:)
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In today's episode, I simply try to explain why OCD cannot be used as an adjective. Many people will throw around the words, "I'm so OCD", etc. This is just another common misconception in our culture about OCD.
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In this episode, I discuss what 50mg of Zoloft felt like for me, personally. I can only speak from my experience. I did not cite anyone else's experience in this podcast. Lastly, I hope you enjoy:)
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Today, I spoke with executive coach, Terry McDougall. We talked about the differences between coaching and counseling, and we also touched upon coaching more generally. Great conversation that I learned a lot from, especially in regards in coaching! Lastly, I hope you enjoy:)
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Podcast turns 1, although it feels as if it should be older. Thank you to everyone who supports what I'm doing. This is just the start of something transformative. Lastly, I hope you enjoy:)
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In this episode, I share my experience with coming off of Zoloft, a popular SSRI used for a range of mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression. I mostly struggled with heavy amounts of suicidal ideation. If you struggle with any of this, please seek professional help/care. Lastly, I hope you enjoy:)
Very Well Mind Information on Zoloft Discontinuation:
https://www.verywellmind.com/tapering-off-zoloft-1067486
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In this episode, I share what dissociation is, what it can feel like, causes, and how it can be treated. This is a deep dive! These are some of my favorite episodes to do all because I always love learning more about these topics & disorders. If you struggle with any of this, please seek professional help/care. Lastly, I hope you enjoy:)
Dissociation Information from Very Well Mind:
https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-dissociation-22201
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In this episode, I just touched on the basic idea that you should center yourself around good people, and you should always strive to have good friends in your life. I also listed some qualities that might be useful in looking for when looking into the characteristics of your friend(s). This is important for your mental health and theirs. Lastly, I hope you enjoy:)
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Anxiety can of course be natural (which I'm sure most people probably have experienced), but it can most certainly be a disorder as well. Anxiety can be debilitating, and stating claims that it can only be natural only regresses our knowledge about anxiety and mental health, generally speaking.
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In this episode, I just wanted to express how non-important it may seem to be Googling every little worry you have, but it is actually so important that we try and not do this either so much, or at all. Not Googling your worries, fears, and anxieties will probably quell your anxious thoughts tremendously. We give out brain inputs, and it gives out similar outputs. Don't give your brain more things to worry about; this will only fuel anxiety.
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This episode is a little bit about what Insta-Therapy is, and what it seems to be doing wrong. I am going after these big accounts; it is a large part of my goal. I really am pursuing to make a change in the industry where the term, "first, do no harm" is really implemented and considered. Can't do it without you guys. I appreciate all the love and support. Lastly, I hope you enjoy:)
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Professor Michael Sale of Stonehill College joined me today to discuss college life during the Pandemic! We hit on a lot of key points that no one seemed to be talking about during lockdown. Many people would brush off college kids' experiences during the pandemic, but this episode touches on the severity of the experiences of the faculty, staff, and students during quarantine. I think it'll surprise a lot of people. Lastly, I hope you enjoy:)
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Reassurance seems like a good thing, but for anxious people, it can keep them in a vicious cycle of constantly seeking reassurance. To break this, it's quite simple but of course hard-- don't ask for reassurance when you might think anxiety is in search of specific reassurance. Lastly, I hope you enjoy:)
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Today's episode discusses the unfortunate misconceptions surrounding OCD. OCD is not just about being neat and clean; it is a debilitating disorder that no one would ever wish upon anyone else. Today, I try to break down the stupidity of these often common misconceptions. I hope I made it clear how OCD works, and how it is almost nothing like many people (including PhDs) believe it is. Lastly, I hope you enjoy:)
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Just me, Teddy Leo, & Greg Leo discussing the past year of the pandemic. All of this was discussed IN PERSON!!
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Dan Walsh is an EMT in Boston, MA. I learned an incredible amount from this short 45 minute interview alone, and I found so much of the information to be not only surprising, but pleasantly surprising. We talked about being an EMT, situations with mental care, how EMTs might be able to help the police, MMA, & other things. I hope you enjoy:)
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Agoraphobia is such a vicious anxiety disorder, and one I hope you may never encounter. If you do encounter it, be as aware as possible of your avoidance behaviors; do not avoid things simply because of an anxious feeling about an irrational thought. And as always, I hope you enjoy:)
VeryWellMind Info:
https://www.verywellmind.com/agoraphobia-101-2584235
NIMH/NIH Info & Stats:
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/agoraphobia.shtml
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Season 3 Premiere! Welcome back everyone! The guest for this episode is Suzi Jamil, founder and owner of Think Inc., a company dedicated to providing thoughtful conversations from the most well-known intellectuals all around the world. Suzi's job is a dream job of mine, and something in which I hope to achieve one day. Suzi is such an inspiration for me, and I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation. I hope you enjoy:)
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In this episode (the Season 2 Finale), I tried something different. I wrote a 4 page essay about a topic I'm really passionate about, and I hope it comes across as useful. I really enjoyed writing this piece and recording it as well. This season has been a blast, and I'm so happy with the return of feedback and support that this podcast is getting. I can't wait to share Season 3 with you. I hope you enjoy:)
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In this episode, I go into depth on the statistics on CBT and why it is useful for most, but can also not be useful at all for some who try it. Overall, it seems to be an effective tool for helping those with anxiety disorders, especially panic disorder and phobias.
What is CBT? https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-cognitive-behavior-therapy-2795747 CBT Stats https://center-for-growth.com/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-cbt/
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In this episode, I didn't want to bring about any other topic other than the general good news that looks to continually be coming our way as we head into the Spring and Summer. I couldn't be happier to hear and watch these things unfold as we are on the tail end of this horrible pandemic/year of lockdown. Just take in this good news and that's all you have to do today. I hope you enjoy:) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sumoflifepodcast/
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In this episode, I discuss how anxiety can mimic nearly every illness or sickness imaginable. I experience the mimicing feeling on a daily basis, but it always comes down to being one thing in the end: just anxiety. It's important to know that anxiety can do this, because once we know this, we can predict anxiety's next move.
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In this episode, I discuss the most powerful "benzo", Xanax. Xanax is extremely useful for short-term anxiety/panic disorder treatment. However, there are many major and serious risks associated with its use, including death & overdose. I weigh the pros and cons in this episode of Deep Dive, and what to look out for. Always discuss these types of medication (and every medication) with your doctor or a professional, as they should know best.
Info on Benzos: https://www.goodrx.com/benzodiazepines Distressing Facts about Xanax: https://discoverymood.com/blog/facts-stats-behind-xanax/ Xanax Overview & Facts: https://www.rxlist.com/xanax-drug.htm#description Drug Abuse: https://www.drugabuse.gov/drug-topics/opioids/benzodiazepines-opioids
of Prescriptions for Xanax:
https://clincalc.com/DrugStats/Drugs/Alprazolam
Call This Number for Addiction Treatment: 1-800-662-4357 (SAMHSA Hotline)
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In this episode, I discuss the power of not caring when in the midst, or even height of a panic attack. Not caring is an extremely powerful tool you can give yourself to change your perspective completely within a matter of minutes. You won't bother to notice things you were so obsessed about minutes prior.
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In this episode, I discuss how control to ultimatley make our anxiety worse in the long-run, but also in the present moment. I also discuss Stoicism as a form of practice to know what is in our control and to know what is not; in essence, describing the things we should be focusing on, and also deciphering between good and bad habits. Lastly, I hope you enjoy:)
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Well, I really think we need to stop making certain posts about mental health look so appealing. I believe some people want to annouce that they have mental health issues in order to release them from the FOMO because mental health is now apparently trendy. It's one thing to list off the many mental health disorders that you have (which I'm sure is awful and terrible to deal with, if you do in fact have those issues), but what are you doing about it, and how are you helping others? Do not just list off your disorders in order to gain sympathy points. I think we miss the mark when we do this. We should be listing off our problems and citing our experiences with them, i.e., what makes us feel better or worse, and what is hard but helps us in the long term, or vice versa? Let's talk about what works for us and possibly for others so that we can rid ourselves of much of our suffering. Let's not make having a mental health disorder cool, because it is far from that.
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In this episode, I go in depth on what Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (better known as OCD) is, the main categories, who can get it, how someone gets it, possible treatments, etc. I also forgot to mention that OCD causes anxiety (those intense physical and mental feelings). Not much left to say because a lot is covered in this episode. Lastly, I hope you enjoy:)
- More Information on OCD: https://iocdf.org/about-ocd/ocd-treatment/ https://www.ocduk.org/ocd/types/
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In this episode of Deep Dive, I discuss what Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is, how it is treated, what causes it, etc. Many people are currently experiencing SAD, and I would imagine the Pandemic is only making matters worse. But for some light and hope, we are only about 6 weeks away from Spring! Hang in there! I can't wait for warmer weather as well. Lastly, I hope you enjoy:)
More info on Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/seasonal-affective-disorder/index.shtml
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In this episode, I discuss the possible treatment of clinical depression via a 20-30 minute walk for just 3 times a week. The study and other information used in this podcast episode are linked below. And lastly, I hope you enjoy:)
- Study on Walking & Depression https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC474733/
- 2020 Suicidal CDC Data https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6932a1.htm
- 2013 Suicidal CDC Data https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/pdf/suicide-datasheet-a.pdf
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Disclaimer Johns Hopkins has Regulatory Approval and is allowed to conduct these clinical setting experiences with the use of these compunds. Psychedelics still remain Schedule 1 Drugs in the United States, i.e., they are illegal. This podcast is not advocating for the use or distribution on these drugs, and this podcast is not advice for these compounds. Again, we are not telling you to use these psychedelic substances. This is merely a conversation.
In this episode, Dr. Sandeep Nayak joined me to discuss the possible benefits of the use of psychedelics in a clinical setting. Dr. Nayak works at the Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic & Consciousness Research, he completed his MD at Brown University, his residency at Johns Hopkins, and is also currently a psychiatrist at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center.
We discussed the possible treatments for addiction, depression, and other mental health disorders/illnesses. We also breifly touched on cannabis (weed) and THC. These questions were sort of all over the place; I just had many questions out of my fascination on this topic. But of course, I think all of them were very interesting. I loved this conversation and I hope to have another one with Dr. Nayak in the future! I hope you enjoy:)
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In this episode, I discuss the possible helpful and harmful affects that "distractions" can pose. With almost anything, distractions seem to have both beneficial and harmful impacts on an anxious person. However, timing seems to be key in determining whether most of the "distraction" was used in a good or bad way. Lastly, I hope you enjoy:)
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In this episode, I briefly disect a clip from the original Lion King movie. Simba is met with a decision on which he can either run from the past (keep feeling the pain, sadness, etc.) or learn from it (confront it, challenge it, etc.). What did he do?What is the better thing for you to do?
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In this episode, I talk about letting go, and the meaning of that to me is accepting the negative thoughts, and attaching the replies of "whatever" or "who cares" to the negative thoughts. This brings down my anxiety dramatically if I can start to use these phrases in some manner.
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In today's episode, I disucss the importance of not always needing to be happy all the time. For one, because it is utterly unrealistic. Secondly, we are humans, and humans are meant to experience a range of emotions; some indeed may be abnormal and be classifed as a certain mental health disorder, but sometimes it is just experiencing a normal set of emotions.
I want to stress the importance of you speaking with your doctor, psychiatrist, therapist, or all three before thinking of coming off medication; do not take this episode as advice or motivation to do so. If you feel you are ready, discuss it with your prescriber, and others, if necessary. This is my own experience, thoughts, and opinions on medication from my own research and analysis.
Lastly, I hope you enjoy:)
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Today's episode discusses the effects that caffeine can have on anxiety, and actually vice versa, depending on the viewpoint given to you from your anxious thoughts.
Caffeine is the most consumed psychoactive drug in the world and in America. Unlike what some people will say, caffeine can actually increase anxiety because it is a CNS (central nervous system) stimulant, which means it can increase alertness, thoughts, sensations, etc. However, I do believe the power to handle caffeine falls in your hands, and you can do it. Just take it slow if you enjoy it. Don't feed into your anxiety telling you that you will feel anxious, because with time, you can overcome those feelings.
Lastly, as always, I hope you enjoy:)
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In this episode of Deep Dive, I discuss Zoloft, the most commonly used antidepressant in the US, with over 38 million prescriptions per year (probably more now). Two things I forgot to mention in the episode is that Zoloft can be used for a relatively long period of time, from a couple years to even one's whole life. Most times it is best to see if it has helped you after 6-12 months, then you may want to consider coming off the medication. But of course discuss this with your doctor. The second thing was that Zoloft reaches peak plasma at around 4.5-8.4 hours. This means that during this time period after dosing, you should notice the effects the most.
- More info on Zoloft: https://www.drugs.com/zoloft.html
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The longest episode I have done to date. Everything mentioned here is important, wild, and unbelievable, to say the least.
If you're in school right now, just know that school ends, and the "authority" that is possibly deterring you from succeeding, living comfortably, or punishing you unfairly, that all ends too. It may not be the case that your school is unfair in any way, but I believe some portion of schools are, as is the one the 5 of us attended.
Each school also has good actors and bad actors. To say in other terms, faculty that will be supportive and faculty that will be neglectful. Once you understand who those people are, life becomes a lot easier, and it makes you realize what you should be focusing your time on.
Lastly, I hope you enjoy:)
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PTSD is not just for veterans. Anyone who has had experience with trauma can develop PTSD. This is just another one of the stigmas that needs to be broken.
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Understanding Traumatic Stress vs Anxiety https://www.anxiety.org/understanding-traumatic-stress
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PTSD and Trauma: Not just for Veterans https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/November-2017/PTSD-and-Trauma-Not-Just-for-Veterans#:~:text=If%20people%20believe%20that%20only,Anyone.
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PTSD https://keltymentalhealth.ca/post-traumatic-stress-disorder
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More on PTSD https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/ptsd/what-is-ptsd
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Full Ted Talk on PTSD https://www.ted.com/talks/joelle_rabow_maletis_the_psychology_of_post_traumatic_stress_disorder?language=en#t-39098
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Today's episode is quite simple; don't give in to your compulsions. It will be really hard, but remember this, I'm doing them everyday, and they do get easier with the help of a therapist to guide you along this difficult road. We seriously can accomplish our goals. I hope you enjoy:)
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This was an awesome episode accompanied by Jonny Boucher, Founder & CEO of Hope for the Day, a non-profit organization focusing on Suicide Prevention.
Jonny and I discuss how his organization began, why, how his life has been impacted by suicide and mental health, his collaborations in the beer and coffee industry, his music collaborations, and where Hope for the Day is at now. 100% of all of their proceeds go towards helping Suicide Prevention, which is amazing. Please donate if you have the means. I can't thank Jonny enough for doing this episode.
- Hope for the Day (Learn More) https://www.hftd.org/
- Donate to Help Prevent Suicide: https://my.hftd.org/give/207001/#!/donation/checkout
- HFTD Instagram http://instagram.com/hopefortheday
- Suicide Hotline 1-800-273-8255
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In today's episode, I discuss some of the reasons associated with why rationalizing doesn't work immediatley during a panic attack. Like most things, once you're in the midst of a panic attack, one of the only ways to let it come down naturally, is to not react to it, and let the short half-life of adrenaline work in your favor towards ultimately feeling better.
Sources: - What is Panic Disorder? https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/panic-disorder-when-fear-overwhelms/index.shtml - How long do Panic Attacks Last? https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/how-long-do-panic-attacks-last - Smaller Amygdala in Patients with Panic Disorder https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19566756/ - Harvard Study Shows Mindfullness Reduces Size of Amygdala https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2018/04/harvard-researchers-study-how-mindfulness-may-change-the-brain-in-depressed-patients/
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This is a really atypical episode. I made this suddenly after the events that unfolded earlier today. I was removed from a private anxiety Facebook group for posting too much about the negative effects of meditation; mostly in the comment sections of posts regarding meditation. I understand the general theme of the group is to help each other get over fear, however, I cannot stress the importance of the negative effects of meditation as being someone myself who suffered from such severe consequences.
The name of the group and podcast is called The Anxious Truth. It is not run by professionals of psychology, therapy, etc. but nor is this podcast. I just wish that they would mention that they are not giving professional advice, because it makes me concerned that people are telling each other what to do in an unsupervised group (unsupervised in terms of not monitored by professional psychologists or therapists). And that is precisely the reason I start out all the episodes the way in which I do, so people are informed that I am not a professional. Just be wary of where you are getting your information from, even in terms of this podcast, because it may make things worse.
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In this episode, Clinical Psychologist and Neuroscientist, Dr. Willoughby Britton joined me to discuss the adverse effects of meditation. I hope this conversation opens some eyes on the negative side of meditation. The way in which meditation is advertised and glorified in our current American Culture is truly concering. I, myself, am a sufferer from an app-based mindfulness-related meditation practice, after having only practiced for 10-20 mintues a day for only one year.
I hope you learn as much today as I did when I first spoke to Willoughby back in March; and maybe you'll find some help and support following this conversation. And as always, I hope you enjoy:)
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Well, we made it. Thank you to everyone who made this Season for this Podcast possible; without your help, it would have been so much harder for me to make this as professional as possible. I am so unbelievably proud of myself and everyone who helped me in this process to produce this show over the past 2 & 1/2 months on record, and over the past 1 year doing backstage work. I look forward to everything Season 2 has in store for me, and the many seasons after. I am not stopping anytime soon. I'll be back October 14th, 2020, for the Season 2 Premiere. And as always, I hope you enjoy:) Songs: 1st Song: What is Life- George Harrison 2nd Song: Gun Song- Lumineers Last Song: Lady Marmalade- LaBelle Follow me on Instagram: @sumoflifepodcast
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Some thoughts right from the heart with one take. I hope you guys enjoy my story. The picture for this episode is an email that my dad had sent to me after I emailed him my notes on my suicidal thoughts. That type of support exists. It may be harder for some to find, but it's there, and it always helps on the road to recovering from depression & suicidal thoughts.
That hard place that you're in right now, believe it or not, it will pass. We are not eternally stuck in these places and mindsets, and change is very much so possible. Let someone know what kind of thoughts you're having. Sharing and hearing feedback can be life-changing.
RESOURCES - Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255) https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ - Suicide Prevention Resources AFSP https://afsp.org/suicide-prevention-resources - Suicide Prevention Resource Center https://www.sprc.org/ - Resources for Suicide Prevention SAMHSA https://www.samhsa.gov/childrens-awareness-day/event/resources-suicide-prevention - National Institute of Mental Health Suicide Prevention https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/suicide-prevention/index.shtml
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Brielle is extremely strong for sharing her very personal story on the events that led to her attempting suicide. Brielle is with us today, and she is a living example to everyone that things can and do get better with time. We wouldn't be having this conversation together if that were not true.
That hard place that you're in right now, believe it or not, it will pass. We are not eternally stuck in these places and mindsets, and change is very much so possible. Let someone know what kind of thoughts you're having. Sharing and hearing feedback can be life-changing.
I hope Brielle's story inspires you, because it inspired me. It's never easy to discuss these things, so again, thank you so much to Brielle for being so helpful to everyone that is struggling by sharing her story.
RESOURCES - Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255) https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ - Suicide Prevention Resources AFSP https://afsp.org/suicide-prevention-resources - Suicide Prevention Resource Center https://www.sprc.org/ - Resources for Suicide Prevention SAMHSA https://www.samhsa.gov/childrens-awareness-day/event/resources-suicide-prevention - National Institute of Mental Health Suicide Prevention https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/suicide-prevention/index.shtml
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In this episode, I had my College buddy, Timmy Quinn on my Podcast. He discusses his struggles with anxiety, of which him and his mom coined the term "the feeling", prior to knowing that it was anxiety. Quinnie also shares his story on depression and how he is still here to tell it. But that's all I'll say for now, because Quinnie tells it best in the episode. Thank you again, Quinnie, for being so open and for sharing your stories. During Suicide Awareness Week, it's great to people be so open about their own struggles, and to make them real, because we all have our own obstacles to overcome. I hope you enjoy:)
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This one is powerful. Rarely do I ever have the experience of listening to such sequential traumatics events in one's life. Unfortunately, that is exactly what happened during a brief time period in Sam's life. She has been through the ringer with traumatic events; one after another. However, Sam's story speaks volumes to how bad things can get, and how much better they can get. Sam is continuing to speak up about his issues in her efforts to overcome her anxiety and PTSD. This is a good one. I hope you enjoy:)
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I've been there. It may not seem like it now, and this adage may seem attenuated for those struggling, but trust me when I say it gets better. Seek help; it does tremendous things when you get all the thoughts stuck in your head out. If there's anyone that needs to tell you that they care, it's me, I care. You matter. And if you needed a sign not to kill yourself, this is it. RESOURCES - Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255) https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ - Suicide Prevention Resources AFSP https://afsp.org/suicide-prevention-resources - Suicide Prevention Resource Center https://www.sprc.org/ - Resources for Suicide Prevention SAMHSA https://www.samhsa.gov/childrens-awareness-day/event/resources-suicide-prevention - National Institute of Mental Health Suicide Prevention https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/suicide-prevention/index.shtml
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Today I brought Abby Pineyro onto the Podcast to discuss her challenges with Body Dysmorphia and Anxiety. Although I thought we would mainly discuss anxiety, Abby brought up her difficulties with Body Dysmorphia, which was a pleasant surprise because I was able to learn more about a mental illness that I previously did not know much about. Abby's struggles lead her down a fearful road, but through techniques such as breathing and medications such as SSRIs, Abby was able to will her way back through difficult obstacles, and she continues to do so today. Abby's story is a powerful one, and it should be looked at to notice that progress is not a straight line. I hope you enjoy:) Abby's Email: abbypineyro@gmail.com Abby's Instagram: abbypineyro
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Screen time is not something us humans have been doing for a long time. With that being said, we really do not have a clear understanding of what technology is doing for us, either beneficially or adversely. This episode does not suffice for what should be completely said on this topic, but it's a starting point. I do, however, hope you take this somewhat seriously for the sake of your Mental Health.
Study: "Associations between screen time and lower psychological well-being among children and adolescents: Evidence from a population-based study" https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6214874/ Other: "Screen time and children's mental health: what does the evidence say?" https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/blog/screen-time-and-childrens-mental-health-what-does-evidence-say
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Today I brought on Greg and Teddy Leo; two people who have been some of my closest friends for nearly my whole life. We discuss mainly anxiety and how each of their stories are completley different. This was extremely interesting to me given the fact that they are so closely related. This episode was filled with a bunch of laughs but we also made a lot of serious points, and brought up some serious topics surrounding therapy and such. Overall, it was a super enjoyable recording and episode to do, and I hope you enjoy:) Teddy's email: teodoroaleo@gmail.com Greg's Email: tgt1238@gmail.com
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In this episode, I had Brielle Malanga on the Podcast to discuss her difficulties with anxiety, primarily throughout high school and college. Her struggles were persistent, but through medication, techniques, and more, Brielle is another example of immense progress with anxiety related difficulties. Brielle (like myself) is also going to be a Clinical Psychologist. Although we are not professionals as of now, Brielle and I are more than willing to answer any question we can. Her email (as said at the end of the episode) is: briellemalanga@gmail.com. You can also contact her on Instagram. I hope you enjoy:)
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"Grounding" is useful for people who suffer from anxiety, PTSD, unwanted thoughts, and much more. I've used many grounding techniques particularly for the anxiety and panic attacks that I've dealt with. I hope you find this episode useful, and as always, I hope you enjoy:) 30 Grounding Techniques Link: https://www.healthline.com/health/grounding-techniques#bonus-tips
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The Pandemic, or COVID-19, has been driving everyone nearly insane. We all want this to be over; fortunatley, it will be, as nothing lasts forever. In this episode, I discuss how the Pandemic has been effecting the Mental Health of Americans. All the websites I got my information from are listed below in the order in which they are mentioned in the episode. Just know we will get through this, together. Stay strong everyone! I hope you enjoy:) https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/managing-stress-anxiety.html#:~:text=Pandemics%20can%20be%20stressful,-The%20coronavirus%20disease&text=Fear%20and%20anxiety%20about%20a,can%20increase%20stress%20and%20anxiety. https://www.forbes.com/sites/nazbeheshti/2020/05/28/10-eye-opening-statistics-on-the-mental-health-impact-of-the-coronavirus-pandemic/#2c293a9a2df0 https://mhanational.org/covid19
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This episode was very hard to make, to say the least. Here, I disucss the general overlay of my history with Mental Illnesses (Anxiety & Depression). Again, this is just a general discussion of my own experiences, but if you have any specific questions on parts of my experiences, please contact me at liamscully@sumoflife.org. I would be more than willing to share anything that I can offer. I hope this helps normalize your own challenges with Mental Illnesses, and I hope I can be a voice for anyone unwilling to share their experiences. It is comforting to know how normal these experiences are. You're never alone.
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In this episode, I discuss OCD with my audio producer, Brian Turcotte; he was also my roommate in college. Brian has lived with OCD his entire life. This conversation/interview outlines his struggles & successes with OCD. Brian's information can be found at the end of the Podcast, as well as on the 'About' Page at sumoflife.org
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The Philosophical School of Stoicism has taught us many lessons since its creation in 301 BCE. In this episode, I discuss the correlation between Stoicism & Anxiety, and how we can use Stoic practices to our advantage when living with anxiety. Link for the full ted talk by Massimo Pigliucci: https://www.ted.com/talks/massimo_pigliucci_stoicism_as_a_philosophy_for_an_ordinary_life?language=en
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Panic attacks are frightening and frustrating. Unfortunatley, we as a species have evolved to experience panic attacks when our brain or body senses some type of danger. Or, lucky for us (lol) when there isn't any danger at all, and our mind is playing tricks on us cough anxiety cough. This technique, called floating, allows us to be non-reactive (not ignoring) during a panic attack. Doing this allows the sensations of panic to quell on its own.
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In this episode, I discuss the 5 Major Types of Anxiety Disorders. As said in the episode itself, the 5 Major Types of Anxiety Disorders are: Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Social Phobia (Social Anxiety Disorder). More details are reviewed in the episode itself! Information from: https://www.hhs.gov/answers/mental-health-and-substance-abuse/what-are-the-five-major-types-of-anxiety-disorders/index.html I hope you enjoy!
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In this episode, I discuss ways in which to get started with either researching or reading on different philosophical texts. The order in which to go about reading, as discussed in the episode, is to start with the Pre-Socratics, move into the Ancients, then Medieval/Christian, and finally move into the Enlightenment and Modern Era. I hope you enjoy!
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Finding the right therapist is EXTREMELY important. You want to ensure that your therapist cares for you, gives you proper advice and feedback, and wants you to grow along side your mental health disorder or illness. Finding the right therapist is a pinnacle moment in your transition to getting on the right path. I hope you enjoy!
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This is the introduction to the Sum of Life Podcast where I discuss the two different shows that I will be doing on this Podcast, as well as giving general details about each of the two shows. I hope you enjoy!
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