3 "Broken" Girls - A Group of NeuroSparkly Nerds White-Knuckling Life

In this episode, the girls give an overview of Bipolar I & II as well as Cyclothymia.

If you are concerned you may be suffering from depression please seek help from a medical professional. We would also like to provide this⁠⁠ self-assessment tool⁠⁠ the World Health Organization (WHO) offers. "It asks about the history of depression diagnosed by a health-care worker, subsequent treatment by pharmacological or nonpharmacological means, and selected depressive symptoms, such as sadness, loss of interest, low energy, loss of appetite, and sleep problems. A score is then calculated and evaluated."

0:00 Intro

1:31 Understanding Bipolar I & II

6:13 Overview of Cyclothymic Disorder

8:00 Causes and Treatments of Bipolar Disorder

15:31 Progression of Bipolar

19:37 Managing Extreme Emotional Reactions

38:37 Creating a Dopamine List for Natural Joy

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Intro/Outro Music: Marcus Way/Let You Go/Tribe of Noise

In this episode, the girls explore normative male alexithymia, which refers to how the traditional male role can make it difficult for men to be diagnosed with depression. We have two very special guests this week, Lofi's friend DarkSpark and JJ's husband Ryan, to help illustrate how depression manifests differently between genders.

If you are concerned you may be suffering from depression please seek help from a medical professional. We would also like to provide this⁠⁠⁠ self-assessment tool⁠⁠⁠ the World Health Organization (WHO) offers. "It asks about the history of depression diagnosed by a health-care worker, subsequent treatment by pharmacological or nonpharmacological means, and selected depressive symptoms, such as sadness, loss of interest, low energy, loss of appetite, and sleep problems. A score is then calculated and evaluated."

0:00 Guest Introductions and Overview of Depression Journeys

4:23 Recap on Depression and Differences Between Men and Women

8:18 Apathy as a Common Manifestation of Depression

11:36 Barriers to seeking treatment and asking for help

21:54 The impact of role models and personal experiences on opening up

25:12 The most challenging aspect of talking about mental health struggles

27:13 Struggles in communication and expressing emotions

30:33 Creating a safe and supportive environment for sharing experiences

45:00 The impact of negative words and actions on sharing experiences

56:20 Strength and Resilience in Mental Health

1:09:30 Acknowledging Strength and Loss

1:12:48 Defining Mental Health and Wellness

1:24:50 How perspectives on mental health have changed over time

1:30:19 The impact of societal conditioning on mental health

1:44:01 Reflecting on and redefining wellness journeys

1:51:28 Final Thoughts

2:05:12 Creating a Dopamine List for Natural Joy

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Intro/Outro Music: Marcus Way/Let You Go/Tribe of Noise

In this episode, the girls review a general overview of common depressive disorders.

2:43 Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)

17:14 Atypical Depression

26:22 Treatment-Resistant Depression

47:42 Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

53:30 Peripartum & Postpartum Depression

1:08:43 Creating a Dopamine List for Natural Joy

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Intro/Outro Music: Marcus Way/Let You Go/Tribe of Noise

In this episode the girls talk about Depression symptoms and treatments, plus some coping tips to help you manage Depression.

If you are concerned you may be suffering from depression please seek help from a medical professional. We would also like to provide this⁠ self-assessment tool⁠ the World Health Organization (WHO) offers. "It asks about the history of depression diagnosed by a health-care worker, subsequent treatment by pharmacological or nonpharmacological means, and selected depressive symptoms, such as sadness, loss of interest, low energy, loss of appetite, and sleep problems. A score is then calculated and evaluated."

0:00 Intro

1:04 Understanding Depression Symptoms

8:03 Discussing Medication and its Side-effects

14:25 The Importance of Doing Your Own Research

21:06 Risk Factors of Depression & Depression Statistics

24:00 Lofi and JJ Use Art to Process their Emotions

27:21 Reframing How You Look at Depression

32:45 Other Treatments/Coping Tips

43:38 Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

46:56 Other Types of Depressive Disorders

48:07 Creating a Dopamine List for Natural Joy

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Intro/Outro Music: Marcus Way/Let You Go/Tribe of Noise

As we continue our discussion of "what is anxiety" we go over the six most common types of anxiety disorders.

If you are concerned that you may be suffering from an anxiety disorder please seek help from a medical professional. We would also like to provide this self-assessment tool offered by The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and Google. It is "a clinically-validated questionnaire called the GAD-7 (General Anxiety Disorder-7) that helps evaluate a person’s level of anxiety." After taking the questionnaire, Google will point you to NAMI’s resources.

0:00 Intro

3:06 Types of Anxiety Disorders

5:58 Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

10:43 Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

17:05 Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

32:31 Separation Anxiety Disorder

37:00 Exploring Phobias

50:48 Panic Disorder

53:38 Prevalence of Anxiety Disorders

56:00 Creating a Dopamine List for Natural Joy

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The inaugural episode of 3 "Broken" Girls presents symptoms, triggers, and tips you may not know to help you recognize anxiety.

00:00 Introduction

06:22 Understanding Anxiety: Symptoms and Triggers

28:00 Methods for Managing Anxiety

55:38 Finding the Right Healthcare Provider for Anxiety Support

1:02:28 Creating a Dopamine List for Natural Joy

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Intro/Outro Music: Marcus Way/Let You Go/Tribe of Noise