Hi folks,

In Short, this is my last podcast.  I'm focusing on becoming a better counselor and enjoying down time.  

And after having two panic attacks while speaking to a group, here's how I managed to get it in check quickly.  

1. went to get physical and returned to medication, Setraline, an SSRI.

2. Identified stressors and changed my thoughts/behaviors around them. 

3.  Shared the panic publicly, which for me, was leaning straight into the fear. 

4. Radical Acceptance - complete acceptance of panic, what my body was doing, and possible consequences of being in this state.

As a result, my body has greatly calmed down.  It was a good reminder of the physical component involved.  You kind of forget the feeling when you don't have it.  

Thanks for coming along! 

I hope you know that regulating emotions is no small feat.  Marsha Linehan, founder of DBT, identifies 5 reasons why it ain't easy to keep our emotions in check.  

Disclaimer

Anxiety Help With Wes is not meant to take place of a therapist or doctor. I am not a licensed professional counselor. And while I am a school counselor, content and stories discussed reflect in no way on education or the school system in which I work.

About Me

I’ve found there is a great need for those facing anxiety and depression. I see many people struggle to find effective help and even then the process ain’t easy. I myself have experienced severe panic attacks and depersonalization disorder. After getting through what felt hopeless at times, I’m here to provide stories of recovery and connect with you.

If you find this helpful, please rate and review. Feel free to email support@anxietyhelpwithwes if you'd like to connect further.

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While we're trying to manage certain emotions, it's helpful to remember that emotions actually serve us!   Marsha Linehan, creator of DBT Therapy, lists things emotions do for us.  

Disclaimer

Anxiety Help With Wes is not meant to take place of a therapist or doctor. I am not a licensed professional counselor. And while I am a school counselor, content and stories discussed reflect in no way on education or the school system in which I work.

About Me

I’ve found there is a great need for those facing anxiety and depression. I see many people struggle to find effective help and even then the process ain’t easy. I myself have experienced severe panic attacks and depersonalization disorder. After getting through what felt hopeless at times, I’m here to provide stories of recovery and connect with you.

If you find this helpful, please rate and review. Feel free to email support@anxietyhelpwithwes if you'd like to connect further.

YouTube Page (with video of this audio recording) https://www.youtube.com/c/WesMurphyAnxietyHelp

Marsha Linehan, creator of DBT, shares 21 myths about emotions.  If you believe the myth presented, then consider changing beliefs about that emotion moving forward in order to improve mental health. 

Disclaimer

Anxiety Help With Wes is not meant to take place of a therapist or doctor. I am not a licensed professional counselor. And while I am a school counselor, content and stories discussed reflect in no way on education or the school system in which I work.

About Me

I’ve found there is a great need for those facing anxiety and depression. I see many people struggle to find effective help and even then the process ain’t easy. I myself have experienced severe panic attacks and depersonalization disorder. After getting through what felt hopeless at times, I’m here to provide stories of recovery and connect with you.

If you find this helpful, please rate and review. Feel free to email support@anxietyhelpwithwes if you'd like to connect further.

YouTube Page (with video of this audio recording) https://www.youtube.com/c/WesMurphyAnxietyHelp

Simone Biles famously withdrew from a number of events at the Toyko Olympics.  Based on what she's said, what may she be dealing with and how is her response helping he.   

About Me

I’ve found there is a great need for those facing anxiety and depression. I see many people struggle to find effective help and even then the process ain’t easy. I myself have experienced severe panic attacks and depersonalization disorder. After getting through what felt hopeless at times, I’m here to provide stories of recovery and connect with you.

If you find this helpful, please rate and review. Feel free to email support@anxietyhelpwithwes if you'd like to connect further.

YouTube Page (with video of this audio recording) https://www.youtube.com/c/WesMurphyAnxietyHelp

DBT, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, uses Self-Soothing with the 5 senses. (Vision, Hearing, Smell, Taste, Touch). Focus turns from emotional mind to senses, which can have a calming/grounding effect.

Disclaimer

Anxiety Help With Wes is not meant to take place of a therapist or doctor. I am not a licensed professional counselor. And while I am a school counselor, content and stories discussed reflect in no way on education or the students or school system in which I work.

About Me

I’ve found there is a great need for those facing anxiety and depression. I see many people struggle to find effective help and even then the process ain’t easy. I myself have experienced severe panic attacks and depersonalization disorder. After getting through what felt hopeless at times, I’m here to provide stories of recovery and connect with you.

If you find this helpful, please rate and review.

Feel free to email support@anxietyhelpwithwes if you'd like to connect further.

YouTube Page (with video of this audio recording) https://www.youtube.com/c/WesMurphyAnxietyHelp

Paired Muscle relaxation is a skill and it takes time to practice. Really helps anxiety by teaching tolerance in a time of distress.

Disclaimer

Anxiety Help With Wes is not meant to take place of a therapist or doctor. I am not a licensed professional counselor. And while I am a school counselor, content and stories discussed reflect in no way on education or the students or school system in which I work.

About Me

I’ve found there is a great need for those facing anxiety and depression. I see many people struggle to find effective help and even then the process ain’t easy. I myself have experienced severe panic attacks and depersonalization disorder. After getting through what felt hopeless at times, I’m here to provide stories of recovery and connect with you.

If you find this helpful, please rate and review. Feel free to email support@anxietyhelpwithwes if you'd like to connect further.

YouTube Page (with video of this audio recording) https://www.youtube.com/c/WesMurphyAnxietyHelp

Making a decision can be difficult and confusing and can sometimes lead us to not make a decision at all, which usually does not work.

Today's skill is called Pros & Cons. This may be helpful when making a tough decision.

Disclaimer

Anxiety Help With Wes is not meant to take place of a therapist or doctor. I am not a licensed professional counselor. And while I am a school counselor, content and stories discussed reflect in no way on education or the school system in which I work.

About Me

I’ve found there is a great need for those facing anxiety and depression. I see many people struggle to find effective help and even then the process ain’t easy. I myself have experienced severe panic attacks and depersonalization disorder. After getting through what felt hopeless at times, I’m here to provide stories of recovery and connect with you.

If you find this helpful, please rate and review. Feel free to email support@anxietyhelpwithwes if you'd like to connect further.

YouTube Page (with video of this audio recording) https://www.youtube.com/c/WesMurphyAnxietyHelp