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- Caffeine & AnxietyToday's episode discusses the effects that caffeine can have on anxiety, and actually vice versa, depending on the viewpoint given to you from your anxious thoughts.Caffeine is the most consumed psychoactive drug in the world and in America. Unlike what some people will say, caffeine can actually increase anxiety because it is a CNS (central nervous system) stimulant, which means it can increase alertness, thoughts, sensations, etc. However, I do believe the power to handle caffeine falls in your hands, and you can do it. Just take it slow if you enjoy it. Don't feed into your anxiety telling you that you will feel anxious, because with time, you can overcome those feelings.Lastly, as always, I hope you enjoy:)$15 Mental Health Poster on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sumoflifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sumoflifepodcast/---Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liam-scully/support10 min
- Deep Dive: Zoloft
In this episode of Deep Dive, I discuss Zoloft, the most commonly used antidepressant in the US, with over 38 million prescriptions per year (probably more now). Two things I forgot to mention in the episode is that Zoloft can be used for a relatively long period of time, from a couple years to even one's whole life. Most times it is best to see if it has helped you after 6-12 months, then you may want to consider coming off the medication. But of course discuss this with your doctor. The second thing was that Zoloft reaches peak plasma at around 4.5-8.4 hours. This means that during this time period after dosing, you should notice the effects the most.
- More info on Zoloft: https://www.drugs.com/zoloft.html
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---Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liam-scully/support7 min - 7:15 is 7:15 is 7:15The longest episode I have done to date. Everything mentioned here is important, wild, and unbelievable, to say the least.If you're in school right now, just know that school ends, and the "authority" that is possibly deterring you from succeeding, living comfortably, or punishing you unfairly, that all ends too. It may not be the case that your school is unfair in any way, but I believe some portion of schools are, as is the one the 5 of us attended.Each school also has good actors and bad actors. To say in other terms, faculty that will be supportive and faculty that will be neglectful. Once you understand who those people are, life becomes a lot easier, and it makes you realize what you should be focusing your time on.Lastly, I hope you enjoy:)Emails:Brielle: [email protected]Marla: [email protected]Greg: [email protected]Teddy: [email protected]My Email: [email protected]Brielle's Intstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulm0ment/Mental Health Poster at the $15 Level on my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sumoflife---Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liam-scully/support1 hr 39 min
- PTSD is Not Just for VeteransPTSD is not just for veterans. Anyone who has had experience with trauma can develop PTSD. This is just another one of the stigmas that needs to be broken.- Understanding Traumatic Stress vs Anxietyhttps://www.anxiety.org/understanding-traumatic-stress- PTSD and Trauma: Not just for Veteranshttps://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/November-2017/PTSD-and-Trauma-Not-Just-for-Veterans#:~:text=If%20people%20believe%20that%20only,Anyone.- PTSDhttps://keltymentalhealth.ca/post-traumatic-stress-disorder- More on PTSDhttps://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/ptsd/what-is-ptsd- Full Ted Talk on PTSDhttps://www.ted.com/talks/joelle_rabow_maletis_the_psychology_of_post_traumatic_stress_disorder?language=en#t-39098Support Me: https://www.patreon.com/sumoflife---Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/liam-scully/support11 min
- Don't Give InToday's episode is quite simple; don't give in to your compulsions. It will be really hard, but remember this, I'm doing them everyday, and they do get easier with the help of a therapist to guide you along this difficult road. We seriously can accomplish our goals. I hope you enjoy:)Support Me: https://www.patreon.com/sumoflife---Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/liam-scully/support5 min
- Hope for the DayThis was an awesome episode accompanied by Jonny Boucher, Founder & CEO of Hope for the Day, a non-profit organization focusing on Suicide Prevention.Jonny and I discuss how his organization began, why, how his life has been impacted by suicide and mental health, his collaborations in the beer and coffee industry, his music collaborations, and where Hope for the Day is at now. 100% of all of their proceeds go towards helping Suicide Prevention, which is amazing. Please donate if you have the means. I can't thank Jonny enough for doing this episode.- Hope for the Day (Learn More)https://www.hftd.org/- Donate to Help Prevent Suicide:https://my.hftd.org/give/207001/#!/donation/checkout- HFTD Instagramhttp://instagram.com/hopefortheday- Suicide Hotline1-800-273-8255Support my Podcast:https://www.patreon.com/sumoflife---Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/liam-scully/support38 min
- Why Rationalizing Doesn't Work During a Panic AttackIn today's episode, I discuss some of the reasons associated with why rationalizing doesn't work immediatley during a panic attack. Like most things, once you're in the midst of a panic attack, one of the only ways to let it come down naturally, is to not react to it, and let the short half-life of adrenaline work in your favor towards ultimately feeling better.Sources:- What is Panic Disorder?https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/panic-disorder-when-fear-overwhelms/index.shtml- How long do Panic Attacks Last?https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/how-long-do-panic-attacks-last- Smaller Amygdala in Patients with Panic Disorderhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19566756/- Harvard Study Shows Mindfullness Reduces Size of Amygdalahttps://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2018/04/harvard-researchers-study-how-mindfulness-may-change-the-brain-in-depressed-patients/Donate: https://www.patreon.com/sumoflife---Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liam-scully/support16 min
- Censorship in the Mental Health IndustryThis is a really atypical episode. I made this suddenly after the events that unfolded earlier today. I was removed from a private anxiety Facebook group for posting too much about the negative effects of meditation; mostly in the comment sections of posts regarding meditation. I understand the general theme of the group is to help each other get over fear, however, I cannot stress the importance of the negative effects of meditation as being someone myself who suffered from such severe consequences.The name of the group and podcast is called The Anxious Truth. It is not run by professionals of psychology, therapy, etc. but nor is this podcast. I just wish that they would mention that they are not giving professional advice, because it makes me concerned that people are telling each other what to do in an unsupervised group (unsupervised in terms of not monitored by professional psychologists or therapists). And that is precisely the reason I start out all the episodes the way in which I do, so people are informed that I am not a professional. Just be wary of where you are getting your information from, even in terms of this podcast, because it may make things worse.Donate: https://www.patreon.com/sumoflife---Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liam-scully/support19 min
- Dark Side of MeditationIn this episode, Clinical Psychologist and Neuroscientist, Dr. Willoughby Britton joined me to discuss the adverse effects of meditation. I hope this conversation opens some eyes on the negative side of meditation. The way in which meditation is advertised and glorified in our current American Culture is truly concering. I, myself, am a sufferer from an app-based mindfulness-related meditation practice, after having only practiced for 10-20 mintues a day for only one year.I hope you learn as much today as I did when I first spoke to Willoughby back in March; and maybe you'll find some help and support following this conversation. And as always, I hope you enjoy:)Willoughby's Non-Profit Organization:https://www.cheetahhouse.org/48 min
- Life? (Season 1 Finale)Well, we made it. Thank you to everyone who made this Season for this Podcast possible; without your help, it would have been so much harder for me to make this as professional as possible.I am so unbelievably proud of myself and everyone who helped me in this process to produce this show over the past 2 & 1/2 months on record, and over the past 1 year doing backstage work.I look forward to everything Season 2 has in store for me, and the many seasons after. I am not stopping anytime soon. I'll be back October 14th, 2020, for the Season 2 Premiere. And as always, I hope you enjoy:)Songs:1st Song: What is Life- George Harrison2nd Song: Gun Song- LumineersLast Song: Lady Marmalade- LaBelleFollow me on Instagram: @sumoflifepodcast---Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/liam-scully/support23 min
About Sum of Life
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Critiquing online Mental Health content & accounts, mostly from Instagram.