Anxiety Road Podcast

This week, a look at Benzodiazapines and an information resource Merck Manuals. Resources Used In Today’s Espisode: MedlinePlus has a searchable database of drug information; no bias, no subtle sales attempt. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginformation.html The National Institute on Drug Abuse has a section on CNS Depressants http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/research-reports/prescription-drugs/cns-depressants Merck Manuals Consumer Version http://www.merckmanuals.com Information about Miles Nervine from http://thirtyseven.scientopia.org/2012/11/24/nervine-settled-everybodys-nerves-by-sedating-everyone/ Merck page on Anxiety and Sedative drugs http://www.merckmanuals.com/home/special-subjects/drug-use-and-abuse/antianxiety-and-sedative-drugs For show notes and other resources please visit http://anxietyroadpodcast.blogspot.com

In this episode a look at an old spouse's tale about breathing into a paper bag, an audio clip from Friedemann Schaub, MD, PhD and some thoughts about a wearabe tech device and app called Thync.   Sounds True Insight at the Edge Archive http://www.soundstrue.com/store/weeklywisdom?page=archive&category=IATE Sounds True Insight at the Edge Interview with  Friedemann Schaub, MD, PhD http://www.soundstrue.com/store/weeklywisdom/?page=single&category=IATE&episode=6807 Thync http://www.thync.com   For prior episodes or more information please visit http://anxietyroadpodcast.blogspot.com 

In this podcast, a look at how frequently you could have an attack and UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center's Guided Meditations. Resources Mentioned: UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center’s Free Guided Meditations  Bring Change 2 Mind – non-profit that seeks to take the stigma out of talking about mental health issues. Mindful Meditations at the Hammer Museum Podcast  For links and show notes visit http//anxietyroadpodcast.blogspot.com

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy also known as CBT is a psychotherapy treatment that seeks to change patterns of thinking or behavior. CBT training focuses on if you change the thought you reduce or eliminate the possibility of an attack.  Resources Mentioned:  The American Psychological Association The National Institute of Mental Health Helpguide.org on Therapy for Anxiety Disorders Project 1 in 4 http://project1in4.com What Is A Panic Attack from the web site http://cognitivetherapyapp.com/what-is-a-panic-attack For more information visit http://anxietyroadpodcast.blogspot.com

In this espisode, a quick overview of what you doctor might decide to do once it is discovered that you have an anxiety or panic disorder. Resources Mentioned: Mayo Clinic page on Questions for Your Doctor Saagara Breathing and Meditation App National Institute of Mental Health Page on Generalized Anxeity Disorder For more information check out the show notes at http://anxietyroadpodcast.blogspot.com

You have an anxiety or panic attacks. In this episode a few suggestions on how to go forward. Information Support Coping Skills Show Notes: http://anxietyroadpodcast.blogspot.com  

Here is the thing, there are treatment options if you are broke: There are treatment options if you have an HMO or if you actually belong to a boutique medical group. The hard part is finding the right provider and treatment for you and your condition. So the goal of this podcast is to talk about treatment options, apps, some history, a tiny bit of humor, which should be included in any treatment.

An anxiety or a panic attack is a mental health condition that has physical symptoms and behaviors. It has frequency, it is disruptive and the condition can cause you to change your life. Welcome to the Anxiety Road Podcast; the involuntary journey seeking treatment options and resources for people that have anxiety and panic attacks. This podcast is treatment agnostic.