Shaun Harvey
Liz Lange
Analyzing Anxiety
Analyzing Anxiety
Analyzing Anxiety
Thursday 13th January 2022
Explore anxiety's roots and coping strategies with Liz Lang and Dr. Mark Burton. Learn about medication impacts and lifestyle changes to reduce stress.
37 minutes
informative
empathetic
cautionary
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encouraging
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Author:
Shaun Harvey
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Mindful Recovery
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Mindfulness & Technology in Health
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Episode Overview
- Discuss the importance of consulting healthcare providers before changing medication.
- Explore anxiety's evolutionary role in survival.
- Highlight non-medication coping strategies for anxiety.
- Emphasize the importance of lifestyle changes to reduce anxiety.
- Encourage validation and support for those experiencing anxiety.
"It's important to validate and acknowledge anxiety. Say, 'I can see how stressed, how anxious you feel. Let me help you regulate your breathing.'"
In this enlightening episode of Mental Health Matters, host Liz Lang is joined by Dr. Mark Burton to delve deep into the topic of anxiety. They begin by addressing a crucial listener email from Jessica, who shared her experiences with antidepressants and stimulants like Adderall. Jessica's story underscores the importance of consulting healthcare providers before making changes to medication, highlighting potential withdrawal effects and the dangers of abrupt cessation. The duo transitions to the primary topic: anxiety. Dr.
Burton provides a historical perspective, explaining anxiety's evolutionary role in human survival, particularly referencing early humans on the African savannah. This insight lays the groundwork for understanding why anxiety persists as a common experience today. Liz and Dr. Burton emphasize various coping mechanisms beyond medication. Liz shares personal anecdotes, including a driving incident that induced PTSD-like symptoms, illustrating how anxiety can manifest in everyday situations.
They advocate for alternative strategies such as breathing techniques, meditation, exercise, and sleep, which can significantly alleviate anxiety symptoms. An important aspect of their discussion is the role of pharmacists. Liz praises pharmacists for their extensive knowledge about medications and interactions, sometimes even surpassing physicians. She encourages listeners to consult pharmacists for additional insights when considering medication changes. As they wrap up, Liz and Dr. Burton urge listeners to assess their lives and identify stress-inducing factors.
They advocate for making necessary changes to reduce anxiety, stressing that without altering one's environment or lifestyle, anxiety levels may remain unchanged. The episode concludes with Liz announcing the podcast's availability on Apple Podcasts, inviting listeners to join next week's episode on abusive relationships, promising an intense and sobering discussion.