Many of you have been asking me if ACUTE STRESS (the so-called «FIGHT OR FLIGHT" RESPONSE) is the same as CHRONIC STRESS. The short answer is «NO»! In this episode I describe exactly what happens in your brain when you are in a life-threatening situation; and how that differs from chronic stress.

NIGHT TERRORS can affect as many as 1 in 5 children; and 1 in 50 adults. They can seem very frightening - but are in and of themselves not intrinsically dangerous. In this episode, I describe what night terrors are; what might cause them; what treatment options are available; and give you some practical advice as to what you can do if you or your child are experiencing night terrors.

Quite a few of you have been contacting me asking if acute stress (the so-called "FIGHT OR FLIGHT RESPONSE") is the same as CHRONIC STRESS. The definitive answer is NO, IT IS NOT!! These 2 situations involve different processes in the brain; they produce 2 different hormones (ADRENALINE vs CORTISOL); and they affect the body in VERY different ways. Hopefully this episode will clarify things for you and dispel the (ridiculous) myth that the fight or flight response is the same as chronic stress.
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TRIGGER WARNING!! This episode deals with suicidal thoughts, suicidal ideation, and suicidal attempts. What leads a person to contemplate suicide, to attempt suicide, or indeed to commit suicide? I try to answer these questions and more in this episode. NB! IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW ARE HAVING SUICIDAL THOUGHTS, PLEASE TALK TO SOMEONE! There are many resources you can access, wherever in the world you happen to be.

Social Anxiety Disorder can be very disabling for the patient and may lead to them isolating themselves and completely avoiding all social interaction. How does Social Anxiety Disorder develop? What are the signs and symptoms? And most importantly: what are the treatment options available - and what can the patient do to help themselves?

I just wanted to record a personal "thank you" to all of you for supporting my channels - all 4 of them🙏 I know there is a plethora of podcasts out there for you to choose from, so thank you all SO MUCH for choosing to listen to mine - it is very much appreciated🙏 If you have any suggestions or requests for any specific topics you'd like me to cover, please don't hesitate to ask - this is your channel as much as it is mine!

We know that people act/react differently to pain. But why is it that some people can tackle high levels of pain, while others can't? What determines our ability to deal with pain - and what can we do ourselves to take control over our pain?

So many of us in this modern, crazy world have a tendency to judge entire nations or religions simply based on what individuals or leaders of those nations or religions have done (or are doing). This, by its very nature, is PREJUDICE: the tendency to judge people based on pre-conceived notions and/or beliefs. Are you prejudiced? Or do you maybe have a subconscious bias?

A panic attack can be incredibly debilitating - it can even mimic a heart attack - and can lead people to completely avoid certain places or situations in order to avoid triggering a panic attack. Here is a description of panic disorder; the symptoms you might experience; treatment options - and, not least, what you can do yourself to regain control if you suffer from panic attacks.

TRIGGER WARNING! In this episode, I share both my clinical experience of C-PTSD, but perhaps more importantly, my PERSONAL experience of C-PTSD. We survivors with C-PTSD really are a different breed. Hopefully this episode gives both clinicians and survivors a bit more insight into this difficult - but fascinating - diagnosis.