I Hate Anxiety Podcast

Today we wrap up our 3-part series on phobias by talking about Agoraphobia.

Today I cover part 2 in my 3-part series on phobia by digging into the criteria and symptoms of Social Anxiety Disorder.

Today I'm starting a 3-part series on phobias and am covering Specific Phobias.   If you are curious about seeing an exhaustive list of names of different phobias you can visit the Phobia List website at www.phobialist.com.  It is an old website apparently going back to the mid-1990s, but it is the biggest listing of names I have ever found.

Today I talk about anxiety and how it relates to seeking approval from others.  Three ways that I talk about include self-doubt that leads to needing approval, self-doubt complicated by a fear of criticism, and lack of trust of anyone in authority.  The common factor with each of these is inaccurate beliefs or stuck points.

So you have the opportunity for some much needed downtime.  You're ready to relax and chill and get away from the stress of the day.  But wait, you can't because worry and anxiety is invading your downtime, is intruding on the time you just want to relax.  Is there anything you can do about it?  Do other people have the same problem?  I tackle this topic on today's podcast. If you have a question or topic your would like for me to address on this podcast, send me an email at ihateanxiety@larryquicksall.com.

Anxiety can have a negative impact on a variety of relationships.  Here are a few ways I share on the podcast: Excessive Doubting Not being present Trust issues Explosive or irrational anger Catastrophizing Controlling Overthinking everything Avoiding people because of triggers Over Personalizing Limiting Yourself to old patterns that don't apply Expecting others to fix your anxiety Expecting others to accommodate your anxiety Oversharing about your anxiety or what bothers you

Do people with anxiety have more health issues than other people?  Do people with anxiety make more trips to the hospital?  Are there certain anxiety disorders that tend to be associated with a person seeking more medical treatment?  Let's dig into these questions on today's podcast.

Today we look at three key reasons for weight gain related to anxiety: Cortisol, excess eating, and inactivity.  I also go into more detail regarding what Cortisol is, it's purpose, and what happens when we have chronic release of it into our body.

Sometimes we will put up with too much anxiety because we say "It's only hurting me", but let me ask you, "What is the cost of your anxiety on your children?"  I'm not asking this to beat you up, but to help motivate you into the change you need to make a positive impact on your life and that of your kids! ---------------------------- To contact this podcast with questions or suggestions, email me at IHateAnxiety@LarryQuicksall.com Visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ihateanxietypodcast ----------------------------- The I Hate Anxiety Podcast is for educational purposes only. And, while I am a therapist, this podcast is not counseling or therapy. If you need counseling or therapy, seek out the services of a licensed professional in your area.  And if you are in crisis call the Crisis Call Center at 1-800-273-8255, or dial 911, or go to your local emergency room. -----------------------------

Today we look at the short term and long term physical effects of anxiety.    https://www.depression-anxiety-stress-test.org/anxiety/negative-effects-of-anxiety.html   ---------------------------- To contact this podcast with questions or suggestions, email me at IHateAnxiety@LarryQuicksall.com Visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ihateanxietypodcast ----------------------------- The I Hate Anxiety Podcast is for educational purposes only. And, while I am a therapist, this podcast is not counseling or therapy. If you need counseling or therapy, seek out the services of a licensed professional in your area.  And if you are in crisis call the Crisis Call Center at 1-800-273-8255, or dial 911, or go to your local emergency room. -----------------------------

What is the cost of anxiety in your life?  What is your level of distress?  What are you unable to do?  Counting the cost may make us angry, but can you channel the anger into effective action that is helpful to overcoming anxiety?    ---------------------------- To contact this podcast with questions or suggestions, email me at IHateAnxiety@LarryQuicksall.com Visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ihateanxietypodcast ----------------------------- The I Hate Anxiety Podcast is for educational purposes only. And, while I am a therapist, this podcast is not counseling or therapy. If you need counseling or therapy, seek out the services of a licensed professional in your area.  And if you are in crisis call the Crisis Call Center at 1-800-273-8255, or dial 911, or go to your local emergency room. -----------------------------

To contact this podcast with questions or suggestions, email me at IHateAnxiety@LarryQuicksall.com Visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ihateanxietypodcast ----------------------------- The I Hate Anxiety Podcast is for educational purposes only. And, while I am a therapist, this podcast is not counseling or therapy. If you need counseling or therapy, seek out the services of a licensed professional in your area.  And if you are in crisis call the Crisis Call Center at 1-800-273-8255, or dial 911, or go to your local emergency room. ----------------------------- Today I cover the subject of Stress vs Anxiety.  Which do you have?

To contact this podcast with questions or suggestions, email me at IHateAnxiety@LarryQuicksall.com Visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ihateanxietypodcast ----------------------------- The I Hate Anxiety Podcast is for educational purposes only. And, while I am a therapist, this podcast is not counseling or therapy. If you need counseling or therapy, seek out the services of a licensed professional in your area.  And if you are in crisis call the Crisis Call Center at 1-800-273-8255, or dial 911, or go to your local emergency room.

In today's episode Larry Quicksall discusses the concept of momentum, both how it can strengthen anxiety and help a person recover from it.

Sometimes when we want to confront an anxiety trigger situations we will go in "white knuckling it".  We muster up the courage and endure the distress hoping this will make it go away.  Unfortunately, it often keeps things the same or makes them worse.  In today's podcast Larry Quicksall explains the reasoning and problems with white knuckling anxious situations and describes his approach to helping people who are at a place when want to challenge their triggers.

In today's episode, Larry Quicksall explains ANTS, Automatic Negative Thoughts, their impact on mood, and how to get rid of them.

There can be a connection btween anxiety and anger that is different from the other types of anger.  In today's episode 

In this episode, Larry Quicksall talks about anxiety and fireworks, reasons for having anxiety related to fireworks, steps to consider when trying to overcoming fireworks anxiety, and tips when watching fireworks. Happy Independence Day America!

In today's episode, Larry Quicksall examines avoidance as a form of shelter from the anxiety storms. However, avoidance doesn't work well.  Larry explains 5 key types of avoidance, problems with avoidance, and therapy and therapist considerations.

In this episode of the podcast, Larry Quicksall talks about PTSD or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder including what is a trauma, four categories of symptoms (intrusions, avoidance, negativity, arousal), and things to consider when seeking a therapist.