I'm intrigued by anxious people. What isn't interesting about somebody else's anxiety? In some ways it's like holding up a mirror and confirming, among other things, that you aren't alone in all this. At the same time it's an opportunity to learn about how others manage their symptoms and fears. I just recorded an interview with Jess, a brave soul that wanted to share her story to help you move on, past fear and away from anxiety. What We Covered During the Interview: The origins of Jess's anxiety Her family's reaction to her
Deep Breathing With Paul
I have long touted the benefits of diaphragmatic breathing (belly breathing) but I felt like more than promoting it this time, I want to give you the basics of this very effective relaxation technique in audio. I decided to do this in audio format so it is easier to follow along with. It is kinda of hard to relax and concentrate on deep breathing while your scrolling up and down on your computer. Here is a brief recap of my version of this breathing excercise. Sit in a chair with your back straight, limbs relaxed, and preferably in a
The Anxiety Guru Show: Experiences With Anxiety Medications (Podcast)
On today's podcast I spoke with an Anxietyguru.net reader named Peter. Peter is from Sudbury, Massachusetts and has lived with bipolar disorder and anxiety for the better part of his life. I think this episode is particularly interesting given that Peter has taken medication for his condition for the past thirty plus years. There is something to be said about experience, and Peter has a great deal of insights to provide as a result. The interview was mainly based on Peter's own experience but we also delved into a general discussion about
Wanted: Volunteer To Appear On The Anxiety Guru Show
As part of my never ending quest to bring you information about anxiety disorders I'm seeking a volunteer. I'm in search of one person that has had experience with anxiety medications. I will be interviewing this brave soul via telephone and then airing the interview on my podcast the Anxiety Guru Show. This will provide great insight into the reality of anxiety medication, their effectiveness, and other related topics. The drug therapy issue is a touchy one and that's exactly why I want to tackle it head on. So if you or someone you know
The Anxiety Guru Show: Hypochondria Ep 10
Show Notes: Hypochondria 1. Hypochondria is a health phobia that makes its sufferers believe that they are ill in the absence of disease. It is marked by constant worry about health issues. a. This is an obsession that cannot be easily alleviated. Even a trip to the doctor is not enough to calm the nerves of a hypochondriac. b. A hypochondriac will usually focus on a part of the body or certain types of disease. An example would be an intense focus on the heart because of palpitations . c. This is a condition characterized by
The Anxiety Guru Show: The Looking Glass Ep 6
Show Notes With anxiety disorders comes a loss of confidence. It is difficult for you to make decisions sometimes since you think one decision sounds great one minute and the very next second your on to something else totally different. You may think that because you have lost most or all of your confidence that you are a coward or defective. This of course is not the case at all. This may also lead to you challenging yourself to a test of "strength" and will. You go and do things that you may not be ready for - but when you do