What's the secret recipe to curing abnormal anxiety? Well. If you've spent anytime on this site than you probably already have a good idea. But given that its taken me almost three years to amass that information, it could take you awhile to dig into it all. So today I got a time saver for you. On December 7, 2010 I gave my first interview. In it, I talk about what I think are the most effective ways to overcome abnormal anxiety. I did the interview for a Canadian organization called Shepell fgi. It was the biggest conference call
Getting the Paranoia Out of Your Head (podcast)
Typically when people think of anxiety or anxiety disorder they don't think about paranoia at the same time. But if your anxiety has been severe enough for a prolonged period of time you can certainly develop mild to moderate forms of paranoid thinking. Today's podcast is about telling you what that means and how to stop it. First though, I want to point out that just because you have paranoid thoughts this does not in any way make you crazy. Instead, being paranoid is more a symptom of being wrapped up in your thoughts and concerns. It's
Can Herbs Cure Anxiety? (podcast)
On today's podcast I explore whether or not herbs can make you better and how anxiety is always mind screwing you. In this podcast I survey herbs like Valerian, St. John's Wort, Lavender tea, and Marijuana. There are of course tons more herbs we could talk about, but I picked these because they are easy to find and easy to find information on. The whole idea behind this podcast was to give you a cursory introduction to these herbs - including their benefits and drawbacks. On a side note, somebody recently asked me why I don't make
The Motivation Tape (podcast)
Today's podcast is strictly meant to provide you with a bit of a motivational kick in the pants. See, anxiety and can so easily - and understandably - bring you down and cause hopelessness and despair. But, despite this, you can certainly counter all the negative feelings and thoughts that anxiety conjures up, as long as your head is in the right place. I hope this podcast will help you get in the right frame of mind, so that you can begin the process of freeing yourself from all of your anxiety issues. Music by: 101 Title: Rock &
The Two Most Important Things You Can Learn to Reduce Anxiety
Today's podcast is a direct result of two questions I received from Anxiety Guru readers. The questions were related to panic attacks and the acceptance of anxiety. I think both of these issues are important and understanding them can help you cope with your anxiety more effectively. I began by discussing the fight or flight response because I've always thought that if you understood the fight or flight response, then you would understand all of your anxiety symptoms. This type of understanding leads to less fear and worry, because you'll
The Ultimate Anxiety Trigger: Assumption (podcast)
An assumption is a mental leap you take without looking around first. They're also taken for granted, and it's this easy-going acceptance of them that contributes to much of your anxiety. I would never trash assumption itself because it serves a critical role. It can help you make decisions when you don't have all the facts, and also helps to remove mental hurdles that could otherwise complicate decision making. For example, when you're driving down the highway you have to assume, to some extent, that other drivers aren't going to run you
If You’re Selfish, You Can Change (podcast)
Now you may or may not be a selfish person at heart but the fact of the matter is that anxiety and depression can make you selfish or at the very least make you seem selfish to others. Do you spend a lot of time wrapped in your own thoughts? Are you consumed by the next possible anxiety related disaster? Then chances are that you're struggling to get outside of yourself and maybe even having trouble in your personal relationships. However, even if this is the case you can make a change and not only preserve your relationships, but also
Rumination Exposed: “Pure OCD” (Podcast)
An essential component of anxiety disorder is rumination . That is the constant and intense brooding about problems or perceived problems. It is the extreme version of simple worry and there is a name for it - pure obsessional OCD or "Pure O." Now, there are several levels of worry. And I want to make clear that this is a very intense type of worry and anxiety tied to disturbing thoughts. In other words, if you ruminate about household chores this is not the same as having Pure O. Pure Obsession is unlike simple worry in that it
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