1050: Classic ACP Stress, Anxiety And Depression When Dealing With Uncertainty
The Anxiety Coaches Podcast
Gina Ryan
4.6 • 1.9K Ratings
🗓️ 24 July 2024
⏱️ 21 minutes
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Summary
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.
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Depression lies. It tells you you’ve always felt this way, and you always will. But you haven’t, and you won’t.
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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.
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Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | Welcome to the Anxiety Coaches |
| 0:09.3 | Coaches podcast, a relaxing and informative show where we explore anxiety, panic and PTSD sharing how you can overcome them for life. |
| 0:22.0 | Aloha, welcome back to the Anxiety Coaches Podcast. I'm your host and coach Gina Ryan, |
| 0:30.4 | and I am so happy to be with you again today as together we can consider the many ways to bring your mind and body back to its natural peace and calm. In today's episode I'm talking about anxiety and |
| 0:47.2 | depression when we're dealing with uncertainty and right now we are all dealing with uncertainty. And right now we are all dealing with uncertainty. That's kind of the |
| 0:56.2 | interesting thing, right? The entire globe is dealing with the exact same issue along with all of our various problems and |
| 1:06.6 | circumstances and issues and so we are noticing that there is a lot more anxiety and a lot more depression because there is this new |
| 1:18.2 | uncertainty. |
| 1:20.4 | And life is always uncertain. |
| 1:22.3 | That's the thing I want to always come back to first off here, |
| 1:26.0 | is that we think sometimes that we have it figured out. |
| 1:31.6 | We have things under control and that we have it figured out, we have things under control, and that we know our path in life, |
| 1:36.2 | or that we have it all planned out, we know exactly what we will be doing on every holiday in the years to come. |
| 1:43.2 | And the reality is life is very uncertain, |
| 1:46.6 | and that's okay to come to terms with. |
| 1:50.1 | It actually can be letting go of some of our need to control and it's a light we can feel lighter |
| 2:00.3 | when we are accepting the idea that things life is uncertain. |
| 2:07.0 | So let's talk a little bit about anxiety and depression because there is so much uncertainty out there and these are the two things |
| 2:16.8 | that are really popping up more and more with people. |
| 2:20.8 | I mean anxiety has been a popular buzzword for a while now but I have to say |
| 2:27.7 | it's that term is just popping up everywhere by people you never even expected to be using that term |
| 2:34.7 | because everybody's understanding what you guys and I had kind of dealt with a lot |
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