Leslie & Marie discuss the way they deal with mental illness, the things they've learned, and how midlife can bring on its own issues with mental illness. There are laughs, hard truths and lots of helpful info for those who may be dealing with things like anxiety, depression or ADHD. 

Show Notes:

Coping Ideas for anxiety:

• See a counselor/therapist.
• Close your eyes and take three deep breaths.
• Ask your counselor/therapist for a recommendation of a good book that you can refer to when you need a reference.
• Find Colors - Pick a color and find everything in the room you are in that is that color. This can redirect your anxious thoughts.
• Counting backwards from 100 by 3’s. Great for insomnia. Another redirect.
• Close your eyes and think about your happy place.
• Use medication if indicated.

Podcast Ideas:

• The Hilarious World of Depression
• HBR – The Anxious Achiever
• Mental Illness Happy Hour
• Beautiful Anonymous (not a mental health podcast, but often discusses it)

Mental Health Resources:

• Emergency – National Suicide prevention hotline at www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org or Call 800-273-8255, Call 911 or go to the emergency room.
• Make an appointment with a psychiatrist or psychologist in your area.
• Make an important with your primary doctor
• If it’s your child, contact their school counselor and/or their pediatrician.
• NAMI offers support groups for various types of mental illness and family support. You can reach them at www.nami.org/Find-Support
• If you are an active duty military member, you can call Military One Source at 1-800-342-9647 where they can connect you to mental health services.
• If you are a Veteran of the U.S. military, you can call the Veterans Crisis Line 24/7 at 1-800-273-8255.

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