1050: Classic ACP Stress, Anxiety And Depression When Dealing With Uncertainty

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In today s episode Gina discusses anxiety and depression in the context of the stress induced by the uncertainty we are all facing in the world today The symptoms of anxiety and depression are discussed and compared Techniques to improve these conditions in the face of the uncertainty of the COVID-19 epidemic are shared 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 Depression lies It tells you you ve always felt this way and you always will But you haven t and you won t -Halley Cornell Chapters 0 00 Welcome Back to Anxiety Coaches Podcast 1 33 Finding Peace in Life s Uncertainty 2 49 Understanding Anxiety and Depression 3 59 Thinking Symptoms of Anxiety 8 23 Physical Symptoms of Anxiety 10 27 Physical Symptoms of Depression 13 18 Anxiety Leading to Depression 15 04 Natural Feelings of Anxiety and Depression 16 10 Treatable Solutions for Anxiety and Depression Summary In this episode I Gina Ryan delve into the topic of anxiety and depression amidst the current landscape of uncertainty that we all face globally The key takeaway is that it s natural for life to be uncertain and accepting this fact can alleviate the need for control leading to a lighter mental state Both anxiety and depression have become more prevalent due to the heightened uncertainty with many experiencing these feelings making it important to understand the differences between the two Anxiety is characterized by apprehension about the future worried thoughts and a desire to avoid triggering situations On the other hand depression manifests as sadness hopelessness and lack of belief in positive outcomes It s crucial to recognize these thinking symptoms in ourselves and those around us Physical symptoms differ between anxiety and depression with anxiety often presenting as the fight or flight response while depression may lead to severe lack of energy appetite changes and sleep disturbances Moreover there can be a crossover of symptoms between anxiety and depression which can exacerbate each other if left unchecked Seeking help and support if experiencing heightened anxiety or depression is crucial as both conditions are treatable with the right approach and commitment to improving mental health It s essential not to feel shame or embarrassment in asking for help and to understand that the path to overcoming these challenges may have ups and downs requiring patience and self-compassion Together we can navigate these difficult emotions and work towards a healthier mental state Remember depression lies it tells you that you ve always felt this way and always will but that s not the truth Stay strong be patient with yourself and know that with effort and time improvement is possible Learn more about your ad choices Visit megaphone fm adchoices