1023: Finding Serenity Amidst The Storm Listener Q And A

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In today s episode Gina answers a listener question about the impact of prescriptions drugs on anxiety Specifically this listener has been struggling with some waves in the ocean of anxiety relating to changes in these drugs prescribed by her physician in this case benzodiazepines and SSRIs Listen in to hear Gina s commentary and suggestions on how to navigate the difficulties that can arise anxiety medications Please visit our Sponsor Page to find all the links and codes for our awesome sponsors https www theanxietycoachespodcast com sponsors Thank you for supporting The Anxiety Coaches Podcast FREE MUST-HAVE RESOURCE FOR Calming Your Anxious Mind 10-Minute Body-Scan Meditation for Anxiety Anxiety Coaches Podcast Group Coaching link ACPGroupCoaching com To learn more go to Website https www theanxietycoachespodcast com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety Find even more peace and calm with our Supercast premium access membership For 5 a month all episodes are ad-free https anxietycoaches supercast com Here s what s included for 5 month New Ad-Free episodes every Sunday and Wednesday Access to the entire Ad-free back-catalog with over 600 episodes Premium meditations recorded with you in mind And more fun surprises along the way All this in your favorite podcast app Quote The only way out is through -Robert Frost Chapters 0 23 Introduction to Finding Serenity Amidst the Storm 5 19 Seeking Guidance on Medication and Therapy 12 14 Importance of Communicating with Healthcare Providers 15 48 Empowering Self-Healing Workshop 16 44 You Are Not Alone 17 52 Closing Thoughts and Quote Summary In this episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast a listener shares a detailed account of their struggles with anxiety panic attacks and medication use The host Gina Ryan delves into the complexities of benzodiazepine medications highlighting the potential withdrawal symptoms and effects on mental health She stresses the importance of communicating with a prescribing physician about any issues related to medication especially when considering tapering off or discontinuation Gina provides insights into the listener s situation emphasizing the need for a short-term use of benzodiazepines and collaborative care between therapists and physicians She suggests journaling as a tool for self-reflection and decision-making encouraging listeners to pay attention to their intuition and internal cues when navigating mental health challenges Throughout the episode Gina offers empathy and support to the listener acknowledging the difficulties they face while providing guidance on finding healing and peace amidst the storm She closes the episode with a message of hope reminding listeners that they are not alone in their struggles and that patience and self-care are crucial aspects of the healing journey The episode ends with a quote from Robert Frost The only way out is through leaving listeners with a sense of determination and resilience as they navigate their mental health challenges Learn more about your ad choices Visit megaphone fm adchoices