Skeletons in the Closet

Hello Future Skeletons, today your favorite pod hosts are discussing toxic positivity. Yes, it's a good idea to have a good attitude, but sometimes positivity is taken too far and can have negative repercussions. 

We will be heavily referencing this article: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/toxic-positivity#risks

Last week we discussed gaslighting, but have you heard of self gaslighting? Self gaslighting is a blanket term for some of the toxic ways we invalidate our own feelings. Today we are going to deep dive into different examples of self gaslighting and our experiences with them. 

Hello, this week we discuss gaslighting! This is such a broad, complicated topic. Listen to hear about our stories and our listeners stories. Follow: @unapologeticallysurviving for good content. 
CW: abortion, abuse, suicide attempt 

Future Skeletons, we have an extra special episode for you today. We are so excited to introduce our first guest Ripley Peele!

Today, we will be tackling big mental health issues today with Ripley, including everything from self care to mental health in the black community. 

Mother's day is coming up quick, and while this can be an incredible day for many people, it can also be really painful for some. Today were tackling all things related to "mommy issues". Check out this article by HealthLine that we reference throughout the episode:

https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/abandonment-issues

Welcome back Future Skeletons! This week we are tackling body dysmorphia aka Body Dysmorphic Disorder. Body dysmorphia causes the individual to fixate on one or more aspects of their physical appearance. Dive in with us as we discuss this disorder, how we believe the media is associated with body image, and a sprinkle of Kardashian drama. Also check out this Mayo Clinic article to learn more: 

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/body-dysmorphic-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20353938

What is your attachment style? Attachment styles, according to attachment theory, are the way we relate to others. There are four attachment styles marked my anxiety levels as well as high or low avoidance or relationships and intimacy. Join us today as we explore the four attachment styles, what they mean to us, and how awareness of your individual style can help improve your life and relationships. 
 

We HEAVILY reference this article and 11/10 recommend you check it out: https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/attachment-theory-and-the-4-attachment-styles

Today we are examining a really dumb tweet (in our opinion) that basically says mental health awareness is the reason mental health is declining. Listen to hear our thoughts on this and related issues, such as the need for more easily accessible mental health resources 

Today we are talking about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). OCD is something that has been majorly romanticized by society - “oh I have to have my closet color coordinated I’m so OCD!!!” It’s seen as quirky & cute, but this episode goes into real stories about real people who deal with this mental illness. Here are some of the websites we used to research this episode: 

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd/index.shtml

https://iocdf.org/about-ocd/

https://www.verywellmind.com/what-are-the-different-types-of-ocd-2510663

https://www.treatmyocd.com/blog/checking-ocd-symptoms-and-treatment

https://www.treatmyocd.com/education/different-types-of-ocd

https://www.healthline.com/health/ocd/types-of-ocd#causes

Trigger warning: today we will be covering sexual assault, relationship violence, and a few other sensitive topics. Today we are deep diving on what exactly is PTSD and who is affected by it. Spoiler- its a lot more common than you think.