Anxiety Sucks!

In this episode of NAMI-OC's Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide, hosts Breann and Chris invite Cameron to talk about the mental health struggles of what it is like pre-transitioning and mental health post-transition. Their conversation shares Cameron's personal story of transitioning and his advice to help others in the LGBTQIA+ community. 

In this episode, our hosts talk about:

• Cameron's personal story
• Student Questions from Villa Park HS 
• Benefits of Self- Care

Connect With Us: 

• NAMI Orange County Website 
• Email us: [email protected]
• Let us know your thoughts!
• Instagram; @nami_oc
• TikTok @nami_oc
• Spotify 

Resources:

• OC WarmLine, call or text at (714) 991-6412
• The Trevor Project - a 24-hour text line (Text “START” to 678678)
• The LGBT National Help Center 
• A Guide to Being an Ally to Transgender and Nonbinary Youth
• LGBTQ Center OC
• NAMI-OC's Teens and Young Adult Virtual Bulletin Board
• NAMI-OC's Face To Face Program 
• NAMI-OC's Peer Connector Program
• Crisis line, OC WarmLine, and crisis groups

Disclaimer:
NAMI OC's Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide is for informational/educational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

NAMI OC's Declassified Anxiety Survival  Guide is funded by: OC Health Care Agency (OCHCA), Mental Health and Recovery Services, Office of Suicide Prevention, Mental Health Services Act/Prop. 63. 

This week we breakdown the most recent things we have done for self care. I discuss my new position at Hoag Hospitals Emergency Department. We talk about another leg of the John Muir Trail. This leg held plenty of trials and successes through grief. Come listen to our story and learn about self care. 

 On this episode of NAMI-OC's Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide, hosts Breann, Chris, and Amanda dive into which adulting activity gives them anxiety. They have a funny and relatable conversation covering all aspects of adulting life and some helpful tips on what helps them through these day to day struggles. 

In this episode, our hosts talk about:

• Answering the phone 
• Ordering food 
• Email Anxiety 
• Making your own doctors appointment 
• Meal planning 

Connect With Us: 

• NAMI Orange County Website 
• Email us: [email protected]
• Let us know your thoughts!
• Instagram; @nami_oc
• TikTok @nami_oc
• Spotify 

Resources:

• OC WarmLine, call or text at (714) 991-6412
• NAMI-OC's Teens and Young Adult Virtual Bulletin Board
• NAMI-OC's Face To Face Program 
• NAMI-OC's Peer Connector Program
• Crisis line, OC WarmLine, and crisis groups

Disclaimer:
NAMI OC's Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide is for informational/educational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

NAMI OC's Declassified Anxiety Survival  Guide is funded by: OC Health Care Agency (OCHCA), Mental Health and Recovery Services, Office of Suicide Prevention, Mental Health Services Act/Prop. 63. 

 On this episode of NAMI-OC's Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide, hosts Breann, Philip, and Amanda discuss what sleep debt is and how it may affect you. As they continue on with their conversation about sleep, they share some helpful tips that help them have a healthy sleep schedule and talk through many different ways how to get better nights rest. 

In this episode, our hosts talk about:

• What is sleep debt? 
• How to get better sleep? 
• Why it is important to get a good night's snooze 
• Helpful tips on how to get better sleep 

Connect With Us: 

• NAMI Orange County Website 
• Email us: [email protected]
• Let us know your thoughts!
• Instagram; @nami_oc
• TikTok @nami_oc
• Spotify 

Resources:

• OC WarmLine, call or text at (714) 991-6412
• NAMI-OC's Teens and Young Adult Virtual Bulletin Board
• NAMI-OC's Face To Face Program 
• NAMI-OC's Peer Connector Program
• Crisis line, OC WarmLine, and crisis groups

Disclaimer:
NAMI OC's Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide is for informational/educational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

NAMI OC's Declassified Anxiety Survival  Guide is funded by: OC Health Care Agency (OCHCA), Mental Health and Recovery Services, Office of Suicide Prevention, Mental Health Services Act/Prop. 63. 

On this episode we talk about the beginning of our hiking. We touch on how we got started and the beginning of the John Muir Trail we did together. We are continuing to discuss the importance of self care and what we enjoy as our self care. 

 On this episode of NAMI-OC's Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide, hosts Breann, Philip, and Amanda deep dive into the mental health aspect  of  two  movies "King of Staten Island" and "Silver Lining's Playbook". They talk on how these movies accurately represent what it is like to live with a mental health condition and how it effects the people around them. 

In this episode, our hosts talk about:

• Silver Linings Playbook 
• King of Staten Island   

Connect With Us: 

• NAMI Orange County Website 
• Email us: [email protected]
• Let us know your thoughts!
• Instagram; @nami_oc
• TikTok @nami_oc
• Spotify 

Resources:

• OC WarmLine, call or text at (714) 991-6412
• NAMI-OC's Teens and Young Adult Virtual Bulletin Board
• NAMI-OC's Face To Face Program 
• NAMI-OC's Peer Connector Program
• Crisis line, OC WarmLine, and crisis groups

Disclaimer:
NAMI OC's Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide is for informational/educational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

NAMI OC's Declassified Anxiety Survival  Guide is funded by: OC Health Care Agency (OCHCA), Mental Health and Recovery Services, Office of Suicide Prevention, Mental Health Services Act/Prop. 63. 

 On this episode of NAMI-OC's Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide, hosts Breann, Philip, and Amanda bring on a special guest Chris Pionke. The four of them discuss their favorite self-care practice, and share their most helpful tips for anxiety. Because anxiety sucks. 

In this episode, our hosts talk about:

• Self-care practice 
• Self-care tips  

Connect With Us: 

• NAMI Orange County Website 
• Email us: [email protected]
• Let us know your thoughts!
• Instagram; @nami_oc
• TikTok @nami_oc
• Spotify 

Resources:

• OC WarmLine, call or text at (714) 991-6412
• NAMI-OC's Teens and Young Adult Virtual Bulletin Board
• NAMI-OC's Face To Face Program 
• NAMI-OC's Peer Connector Program
• Crisis line, OC WarmLine, and crisis groups

Disclaimer:
NAMI OC's Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide is for informational/educational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

NAMI OC's Declassified Anxiety Survival  Guide is funded by: OC Health Care Agency (OCHCA), Mental Health and Recovery Services, Office of Suicide Prevention, Mental Health Services Act/Prop. 63. 

On this episode of NAMI-OC's Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide, hosts Breann, Philip, and Amanda bring on a special guest and former D1 softball player Megan Ailand. Megan shares her story of what it was like to be a division 1 softball player and her mental health journey during that time. Now a retired athlete, Megan gives us insights on her transition out of sports and her life after softball.

In this episode, our hosts talk about:

• Megan's Recruitment process 
• A day in the life of an D1 Athlete 
• Mental health in athletes 

Connect With Us: 

• NAMI Orange County Website 
• Email us: [email protected]
• Let us know your thoughts!
• Instagram; @nami_oc
• TikTok @nami_oc
• Spotify 

Resources:

• OC WarmLine, call or text at (714) 991-6412
• NAMI-OC's Teens and Young Adult Virtual Bulletin Board
• NAMI-OC's Face To Face Program 
• NAMI-OC's Peer Connector Program
• Crisis line, OC WarmLine, and crisis groups

Disclaimer:
NAMI OC's Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide is for informational/educational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

NAMI OC's Declassified Anxiety Survival  Guide is funded by: OC Health Care Agency (OCHCA), Mental Health and Recovery Services, Office of Suicide Prevention, Mental Health Services Act/Prop. 63.

This episode we begin the discussion about the importance of self care. We want to give you all some background in our journeys and  how self care plays a significant part in our lives. This is the start of a multi episode series on a adventure we went on together after the passing of family members in the hopes to find peace. 

On this episode of NAMI-OC's Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide, host Breann talks with her bestie Madi Morrison about their college COVID experience and what it was like to quarantine together.  As they discuss their perspective of going through COVID together they  share fun stories,  some silver linings of COVID and give some good TV recommendations to watch if you happen to be sick.  

In this episode, our hosts talk about:

• Going abroad during COVID 
• College during a pandemic 
• Quarantine round 2 
• TV Reccomendations

Connect With Us: 

• NAMI Orange County Website 
• Email us: [email protected]
• Let us know your thoughts!
• Instagram; @nami_oc
• TikTok @nami_oc
• Spotify 

Resources:

• OC WarmLine, call or text at (714) 991-6412
• NAMI-OC's Teens and Young Adult Virtual Bulletin Board
• NAMI-OC's Face To Face Program 
• NAMI-OC's Peer Connector Program
• Crisis line, OC WarmLine, and crisis groups

Disclaimer:
NAMI OC's Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide is for informational/educational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

NAMI OC's Declassified Anxiety Survival  Guide is funded by: OC Health Care Agency (OCHCA), Mental Health and Recovery Services, Office of Suicide Prevention, Mental Health Services Act/Prop. 63.