Welcome to therapy b*tches! I am kicking off 2022 with a therapy session for all of you. In this week’s episode, I share my new year’s resolutions from 2021, and which ones got accomplished and which ones didn’t. I also talked about my *lack* of expectations for 2022.

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Mental Health Resources:

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Hotline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Crisis Text Line: Text “HELLO” to 741741

National Institute of Mental Health’s Lifeline Chat

This week I opened up about my diagnosis of Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD). In this episode I discuss the differences between OCD and OCPD.  I share how I identified OCPD in my own life and how I cope with this disorder. Check out the research below for more information.

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Mental Health Resources:

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Hotline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Crisis Text Line: Text “HELLO” to 741741

National Institute of Mental Health’s Lifeline Chat

OCPD Research:

Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD) Fact Sheet

OCD vs OCPD: Symptoms and Treatments

Do you Have OCD or OCPD? Know the Difference

Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD)

TW: SUICIDE

The holidays aren’t always the jolliest time of year. During the holiday season, people who are already experiencing mental health issues may see their symptoms worsening due to the added stress and pressure that comes with the holidays.  This week I am discussing some of my own personal dark times around the holiday season. (If you are triggered by suicide, please skip this week’s episode, and I will see you next week).

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Mental Health Resources:

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Hotline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Crisis Text Line: Text “HELLO” to 741741

National Institute of Mental Health’s Lifeline Chat

Mental Health Holiday Research:

McLean’s Guide to Managing Mental Health Around the Holidays

How to Cope With Holiday Stress and Depression

Mental Health and the Holiday Blues

Holiday Depression

Suicide and the Holidays

Are you affected by depression? If so, you are not alone. In this episode, I am discussing symptoms of depression and ways you can cope. I also share my personal experiences living with depression.

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Seasonal Depression 30 Day Digital Journal

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Mental Health Resources:

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Hotline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Crisis Text Line: Text “HELLO” to 741741

National Institute of Mental Health’s Lifeline Chat

Depression Research:

Depression (World Health Organization)

Depression (Mayo Clinic)

Depression (National Institute of Mental Health)

Depression (HelpGuide.org)

Are you affected by anxiety? If you are, then I can relate! In this episode I’m opening up about my own personal experiences living with anxiety and about how I had my first anxiety attack when I was five years old.

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The Search For Serotonin Spotify Playlist

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Seasonal Depression 30 Day Digital Journal

Self Care Amazon Products 

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Mental Health Resources:

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Hotline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Crisis Text Line: Text “HELLO” to 741741

National Institute of Mental Health’s Lifeline Chat

Anxiety Research:

Anxiety Disorders (National Institute of Mental Health)

Anxiety disorders (Mayo Clinic)

Anxiety Disorders (Cleveland Clinic) 

What Are Anxiety Disorders? (American Psychiatric Association) 

Do You Know the Difference Between Panic and Anxiety? (McLean Hospital)

Symptoms of Anxiety or Depressive Disorder and Use of Mental Health Care Among Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic (CDC)

Did You Know? (Anxiety & Depression Association of America)

Are you affected by seasonal depression? It’s that time of year again, and I’m opening up about my personal experiences with seasonal depression. In this episode, I share some of my favorite hacks to cope with the fatigue, hopelessness, and social withdrawal that comes with this SAD time of year.

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@thesearchforserotonin

The Search For Serotonin Spotify Playlist

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Seasonal Depression 30 Day Digital Journal

Self Care Amazon Products 

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Mental Health Resources:

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Hotline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Crisis Text Line: Text “HELLO” to 741741

National Institute of Mental Health’s Lifeline Chat

Are you ready to be happy and take control back in your own life? Well I can relate. In this episode, I open up about my own personal mental health journey, the reason behind this podcast, and more!

We Discuss:

Be Sure To Follow:

@carolyn_ferrick

@thesearchforserotonin

The Search For Serotonin Spotify Playlist

Shop Now:

Seasonal Depression 30 Day Digital Journal

Self Care Amazon Products 

RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCAST

Mental Health Resources:

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Hotline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Crisis Text Line: Text “HELLO” to 741741

National Institute of Mental Health’s Lifeline Chat

Are you feeling anxious? Depressed? Alone? Well, I can relate. Hi, my name is Carolyn Ferrick and I am the host of the mental health podcast The Search For Serotonin. Join me every Monday as I share my personal experiences living with anxiety and depression. We all deserve to be happy, so let The Search For Serotonin begin!