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Millions of people have been diagnosed with psychiatric conditions, and many of them take medication. While this benefits some, there's also a dark side. Are we being over-diagnosed? Are we being over-medicated? And, is there a better alternative?
CHAPTERS
0:00:00 welcome to "uneven"???
0:00:27 not everything is a diagnosable issue
0:01:15 i'm guilty of this too, benzos
0:02:41 no medical background
0:03:23 overmedication / polydrugging
0:04:44 all medications have side effects
0:06:06 pathologizing our emotions
0:08:41 medicating "normal" behaviors
0:10:13 brief phone irritations
0:10:34 ADHD diagnosis / medication
0:12:05 prefer natural approach first
0:13:48 can't know long-term effects
0:18:11 identifying with a diagnosis
0:19:25 we are responsible for our health
0:20:29 we adapt
0:21:34 identifying with a diagnosis II
0:23:05 what are we doing to make our life better?
REFERENCES
Modern Wisdom Podcast #674 — Guest: Adam Lane Smith
— https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3BnroTQuOg&t=855s&pp=ygUSbW9kZXJuIHdpc2RvbSBhZGFt
— Using mental health diagnosis as an excuse not to improve your life.
Medicating Normal (Documentary Film)
— https://medicatingnormal.com/
— This documentary film focuses on the negative effects of over-medicating psychiatric conditions.
RECORDING INFO
— RECORDED: Monday, January 22, 2024
— LOCATION: Colorado
PODCAST SITELINKS
— PODCAST WEBSITE: https://www.unevenpodcast.com
— EASING ANXIETY: https://www.easinganxiety.com
— YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@easinganx
— X (TWITTER): https://twitter.com/@easinganx
PODCAST SUMMARY
Welcome to “uneven,” a podcast about life, anxiety, and being human. In such a chaotic world, how do we better our lives and the lives of those around us? Maybe, just maybe, we might find a few solutions together. Join veteran podcaster D E Foster as he explores the intimate struggles so many of us experience — often in silence. I hope you’ll join us.
PODCAST DISCLAIMER
The uneven podcast is for general information purposes only and should never be considered medical, psychological, or any other form of health advice. Health-related information provided is not a substitute for professional advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems or to prescribe any medical devices, psychological treatments, or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it.
Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://easinganxiety.com/disclaimer.
SUICIDE PREVENTION
If you, or anyone you know, is having suicidal thoughts, please seek help immediately. Resources can be found on our website at: https://www.easinganxiety.com/resources#suicide.
PODCAST MUSIC
All music provided / licensed through Storyblocks (https://www.storyblocks.com)
uneven theme music
— TITLE: From the Earth
— ARTIST: Humans Win
— PUBLISHER: Lance Conrad (BMI)
PODCAST PRODUCTION
The Uneven Podcast is part of the Easing Anxiety network (https://easinganxiety.com) and is a production of Denim Mountain Press (https://denimmountainpress.com).
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Millions of people have been diagnosed with psychiatric conditions, and many of them take medication. While this benefits some, there's also a dark side. Are we being over-diagnosed? Are we being over-medicated? And, is there a better alternative?
CHAPTERS
0:00:00 welcome to "uneven"???
0:00:27 not everything is a diagnosable issue
0:01:15 i'm guilty of this too, benzos
0:02:41 no medical background
0:03:23 overmedication / polydrugging
0:04:44 all medications have side effects
0:06:06 pathologizing our emotions
0:08:41 medicating "normal" behaviors
0:10:13 brief phone irritations
0:10:34 ADHD diagnosis / medication
0:12:05 prefer natural approach first
0:13:48 can't know long-term effects
0:18:11 identifying with a diagnosis
0:19:25 we are responsible for our health
0:20:29 we adapt
0:21:34 identifying with a diagnosis II
0:23:05 what are we doing to make our life better?
REFERENCES
Modern Wisdom Podcast #674 — Guest: Adam Lane Smith
— https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3BnroTQuOg&t=855s&pp=ygUSbW9kZXJuIHdpc2RvbSBhZGFt
— Using mental health diagnosis as an excuse not to improve your life.
Medicating Normal (Documentary Film)
— https://medicatingnormal.com/
— This documentary film focuses on the negative effects of over-medicating psychiatric conditions.
RECORDING INFO
— RECORDED: Monday, January 22, 2024
— LOCATION: Colorado
PODCAST SITELINKS
— PODCAST WEBSITE: https://www.unevenpodcast.com
— EASING ANXIETY: https://www.easinganxiety.com
— YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@easinganx
— X (TWITTER): https://twitter.com/@easinganx
PODCAST SUMMARY
Welcome to “uneven,” a podcast about life, anxiety, and being human. In such a chaotic world, how do we better our lives and the lives of those around us? Maybe, just maybe, we might find a few solutions together. Join veteran podcaster D E Foster as he explores the intimate struggles so many of us experience — often in silence. I hope you’ll join us.
PODCAST DISCLAIMER
The uneven podcast is for general information purposes only and should never be considered medical, psychological, or any other form of health advice. Health-related information provided is not a substitute for professional advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems or to prescribe any medical devices, psychological treatments, or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it.
Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://easinganxiety.com/disclaimer.
SUICIDE PREVENTION
If you, or anyone you know, is having suicidal thoughts, please seek help immediately. Resources can be found on our website at: https://www.easinganxiety.com/resources#suicide.
PODCAST MUSIC
All music provided / licensed through Storyblocks (https://www.storyblocks.com)
uneven theme music
— TITLE: From the Earth
— ARTIST: Humans Win
— PUBLISHER: Lance Conrad (BMI)
PODCAST PRODUCTION
The Uneven Podcast is part of the Easing Anxiety network (https://easinganxiety.com) and is a production of Denim Mountain Press (https://denimmountainpress.com).
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