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All audio shows in the HealthyPlace.com Anxiety-Panic Center are listed here. You can click on the "title" link to listen to any audio piece. You should have both the windows media player and realone player downloaded onto your computer as some files are in the windows format and others in the real format.
Anxiety, Panic, Phobias, OCD
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Dr. Harold Bloomfield, author of Healing Anxiety with Herbs. Audio book excerpt.
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Worrying can be a healthy thing -- it can make you act with forethought, or keep you on your toes in a dangerous situation. But for some people, worrying becomes downright toxic-- to the point that it disrupts work, pleasure, and physical health. Take a look at what makes us worry and the best strategies for coping. Edward Hallowell, child and adult psychiatrist and founder of The Hallowell Center for Cognitive and Emotional Health, former president of the Anxiety Disorder Association of America and author of Worry: Controlling It and Using It Wisely and The Anxiety Cure: An Eight-Step Program for Getting Well is a guest on the show.
Why People Develop Phobias and How to Treat Them
About 5-7% of the population suffers from phobias; irrational fears. Our guest and callers talk about their phobias, ranging from extreme fear of rats to fear of open and closed spaces.
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For some 23 million Americans, anxiety is more than a simple case of the nerves. Instead, it manifests in severe panic attacks that lead to fearful avoidance of certain places or situations. These phobias can be as crippling as serious physical illness.
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One of our callers said "No one knows the hell an agoraphobic goes through." There's the fear, the repeated panic attacks, avoiding outings and normal social situations, being rejected by family members and friends who don't understand or can't stand it any longer, and just feeling plain helpless. Our guest, Elizabeth, talks about the impact agoraphobia has had on her and her family and her fear of passing it onto her 8 year old daughter. Dr. Kris tells us what causes agoraphobia and the anti-anxiety medications and therapeutic techniques available to treat agoraphobia.
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Karen Grigsby Bates speaks to NFL running back Ricky Williams about Social Anxiety Disorder, a condition that he suffered from for years that ruined his enjoyment of social interaction. Williams says that once he was treated for the disorder, his whole life changed for the better.
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Many people define "social anxiety, social phobia" as "performance anxiety," being afraid of a public performance, such as public speaking. But the reality is, for social phobics, any interaction can be a performance leading to symptoms that include blushing, profuse sweating, trembling, and other symptoms of anxiety, including difficulty talking and nausea or other stomach discomfort. On this show, we discussed what causes someone to develop social anxiety and what can be done to cope and treat it?
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Sermon from Rev. Stephen D. Shields of Curwensville Alliance Chtristian Ministry on dealing with anxiety and anxious feelings in today's uncertain and stressful world.
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Deepok Chopra, author of Natural Healing From Anxiety and Depression, talks about taking responsibility for your own healing.
The Grip of OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder)
About a year ago, April's mother told her: "You treat me like I have the plague." April's mother wasn't far off. The 23 year old has huge contamination issues and worries about anyone even touching her. How has OCD impacted her life? What can help her? And why is OCD one of the most stubborn psychiatric disorders to treat?
Surviving the Holidays with Anxiety and Depression
Our guest, Beth told us that visiting her parents during the holidays was a "living hell. It's very stressful. There's always fighting" because she doesn't measure up to her parents' expectations. Dr. Kumar had some good suggestions for Beth and other listeners who called in with questions on how to handle their holiday problems.
Coping with Loss and Grief During the Holidays
Three years ago, when Martha's husband died, she felt down and out; like life was over. Even though she's better able to cope with the loss, the holidays are still a problem. Martha shares her story and Dr. Kumar has some suggestions on coping with loss and grief during this tough time of year.
Suicide
Attempting Suicide and Coping with Suicidal Thoughts
What would drive someone to actually try and kill themselves? For years, our guest, Melanie, was told she was worthless, lazy, crazy, and would never amount to anything. She and other callers share their stories of suicide attempts and how they feel about surviving. Dr. Kumar provides insight into psychological aspects of suicide.
Anger and Stress
Being a Supermom - It's Killing Me!
Starting about 20 years ago, the image of "Supermom" was something that young girls and women were taught to aspire to. But having it all often comes with a pricetag. Our guest, Jeanette has three children and up until recently, she managed a busy office. The stress of work and her home life became so overwhelming that during the Thanksgiving holiday, she checked herself into an outpatient psychiatric program. Her story, listener phone calls and Dr. Kumar's insightful comments on handling stress make up this show.
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Do you have anger that is all-consuming? Do you harbor deep feelings of anger or resentment? Does your anger control you and your relationships? Psychotherapist and author of Controlling The Volcano Within, George Rhoades, Ph.D., discusses why people become so angry and how to control your anger.
Treatments
Alternative Remedies
Best Way to Use Alternative Medicine
What should you consider when thinking about Alternative Medicine?
Government Report Backs Alternative Medicine Critics: White House Commission Offers False Hopes
A White House commission released March 25, 2002 promoted the wider use of alternative medicine therapies, such as acupuncture and dietary supplements. The report, which took nearly two years to complete, has angered many scientists. They say there's little hard evidence to back the conclusion that more Americans would benefit from alternative care.
Antidepressants
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Modern anti-depressant drugs have revolutionized the treatment of severe anxiety and depression. But it often takes a long time to find the right drug for each patient. A lengthy period of trial and error with the new drugs often prolongs the risk and emotional pain of the disease. But researchers believe they may have found a simple, non-invasive test that can predict whether a medication will work or not.advertisement
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How can someone who doesn't want to take psychiatric medications become aware that it is good for them to take them? What about quitting meds on your own? Is psychotherapy just as good as antidepressants for the treatment of depression? Psychiatrist co-host, Dr. Kristeen Spratley answered those questions as well as listener questions about specific medications.
Drugs & Normalcy: The Controversy Over Using Drugs to Modify Behavior
In psychiatry, the line between eccentricity and pathology can be blurry. When, for instance, does shyness cross the line into social anxiety, or sadness cross the line into depression? The development of drugs to treat mood and behavior disorders has added urgency to this problem of definition: at what point is a person so sad or so shy that they should be medicated? Many psychiatrists feel the wave of Prozac-type drugs has been a godsend, letting them treat patients who otherwise would continue suffering. But others worry that we may be prescribing these drugs too recklessly, and forcing patients into arbitrary standards of "normalcy."
Who Should Be Prescribing Your Antidepressants?
Experts look at the debate in the medical community over who can prescribe anti-depressants and other psychotropic drugs in light of a recent New Mexico law that allows psychologists to prescribe medication.
Therapy
The Psychology of Getting Better
Our guest, Susan, was sexually abused over 30 years ago. She's been diagnosed with major depression, PTSD, OCD and panic disorder and was hospitalized at least twice. Susan's spent the last 10 years in therapy trying to deal with what happened. Over that period of time, she's changed meds, changed doctors, tried to journal, tried meditation, tried keeping busy. At 45, she still can't deal with the sadness. She, like many who suffer from various psychological disorders, wants to know -- what's it take to get better?
NEGATIVE THINKING: How to Avoid and Overcome It
Are you plagued by negative thoughts about yourself and your future? If negative thinking is trapping you in a world where everything seems dreary and hopeless, you need to listen to this show.
Other Aspects of Anxiety Disorders
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How exercising your body can help keep your mind sharp.
Families of the Mentally Ill: How Mental Illness Impacts Family Members
Guests and callers not only share the difficulties and stress of having a family member with a mental illness, but also how they have learned to cope.
Dealing with Traumatic Events in Your Life
A job loss, a relationship breakup, a friend's suicide, having your house burn down. These "everyday" events can just rock your foundation; making you depressed, anxious, even suicidal. Guests and callers share their personal traumatic experiences and how they've been impacted. Psychiatrist co-host, Dr. Kristeen Spratley shares specific coping mechanisms to get you through these difficult circumstances in your life.
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