22-06-2019 04:28 PM - edited 24-06-2019 11:11 AM
22-06-2019 04:28 PM - edited 24-06-2019 11:11 AM
I have been trawling podcasts on spotify trying to find a good mental health app that talks about PTSD and how to recover. Same with depression. It seem just about anyone can start a podcast these days and claim to have advice on wellbeing, mental health or whatever subject they choose. I also find there is a plethora of aussie 'influencers' who have podcasts about 'anxiety and self love'. Who talk about eating healthy, finding balance, exercise and who talk about getting nervous say over a work speech or upcoming wedding. I know that is anxiety but I want to hear from people with actual disorders that have affected their ability to function - work, socialise, sleep etc and how to recover. Not so much people that have anxious feelings that still manage to function and lead a full life.
I exercise daily, eat well and I am still unwell because I actually have a mental health problem with PTSD and Panic Disorder.
Does anyone know of any good, actually relatable podcasts, TED talks or audio books that actually gets what it is like to live with a disabling mental health problem?
Thanks
22-06-2019 08:30 PM
22-06-2019 08:30 PM
Welcome to the forum @cloudy2019, we can see where you are coming from. Looking at the health & wellness sections of the podcast does bring up a lot of lifestyle-type programs, which you are not looking for. Have you seen All In The Mind by ABC RN? This one looks at the brain and the connection with behaviour.
24-06-2019 11:13 AM
24-06-2019 11:13 AM
Thank you for the welcome and the reply. No I have not will check that out thank you. 🙂
I guess I am looking for specific recovery stories and it seems hard to find.
I found some TED talks on grief and loss and one good mental health app on spotify. There must be more.
15-09-2019 10:44 PM
15-09-2019 10:44 PM
Well not sure about podcasts or Ted talks but i can tell you that as someone experiencing anxiety, depression, with other symptoms and having had PTSD in the past that it can be a challenge.
I have found many things help to deal with all of the above.
When i need to talk i have a few contacts lifeline, parentline and beyond blue 24 hrs. Who i choose depends on the main issue triggering me at the time. I ensure i develop a routine of chores that i do each day, try to eat healthy or have junk as required, keep a diary to ensure i attend to appointments/things for kids, keep up regular exercise and do things i enjoy, if my symptoms are acute i see a health professional and as dumb as it may sound
forgive myself if it all goes pearshaped and try again tomorrow.
.Another thing i do find helps is looking at stories about well known people who have mental illness who have recovered from serious symptoms. One i looked at recently was about Kristy McNicoll an actress with bipolar. The upshot of it was, look after yourself and find a new normal, work at finding your stressors and find things that give you joy and that will help build your strength. This may be helped by the right health professional to make suggestions and bounce ideas off. For me psychologists are brilliant for that.
You cant look after yourself or anyone else if your tank is empty. Find those things that give you something and feeling better will follow. It is not a one off cure it is multifaceted approach so outside of that i try and look at anthony robbins books, the happiness trap and any other book that peaks my interest. Overall i try to keep positive and hopeful because the sun will come out tomorrow. Much love and perservere, you will get there.
02-12-2019 02:34 PM
02-12-2019 02:34 PM
I found Irene Lyons videos on understanding and working with the nervous system helped me to self manage my PTSD.. slowly emptying the cup so to speak...
Her online content is amazing!!
14-02-2020 11:18 AM
14-02-2020 11:18 AM
Hey Cloudy2019,
I dont know of any apps, but here are some podcasts I can recommend:
Dr. Stephen Porges explains PolyVagal Theory and breathwork on Integrated Listening Systems Australia website OR JUSTINLMFT PODCAST WITH DR. STEPHEN PORGES (same website).
On Being podcast with Krista Tippett
& Bessel van der Kolk
How Trauma Lodges in the Body
Look into Rolfing or EDMR?
Katie Byron interviewed by Russell Brandt on "under the skin" podcast
Mad in America article to google:
Johann Hari: This Could Be Why You’re Depressed and Anxious
Mad in America Podcast: Johann Hari: Lost Connections
The Be here now network website interview with Gabor Mate is a good introduction to the biopsychosocial model of understanding yourself.
Martin Seligman Youtube vid The new era of positive psychology
Barbara Fredrikson YouTube vid Positivity Resonates
MAP Training My Brain™: Meditation Plus Aerobic Exercise Lessens Trauma (google... mentions science on rumination)
Hope this helps
Luck
😉
14-02-2020 11:23 AM
14-02-2020 11:23 AM
Hey Cloudy2019,
Also try
- The Tao of Fully Feeling: Harvesting Forgiveness Out of Blame by Pete Walker
(Really great one)
- Complex PTSD: from surviving to thriving by Pete Walker
Pete Walker has a lot of free resources to read or print off on his website
Mad in America & Martin Seligman & Johan Hari (interviewed by Mad in America) & Dr Stephen Porges & Barbara Fredrikson & Gabor Mate & Bessel Van Der Kolk & Peter Levine will likely help
Luck
😉
24-09-2020 06:35 AM
24-09-2020 06:35 AM
24-09-2020 09:58 AM
24-09-2020 09:58 AM
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