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- Therapy Session
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.
We Discuss:
- New Year’s Eve 2021
- My New Year’s resolutions from 2021
- My identity crisis at 24
- Finding yourself in your 20’s (while living in a global pandemic)
- Not setting expectations for 2022
Be Sure To Follow:
@carolyn_ferrick
@thesearchforserotonin
The Search For Serotonin Spotify Playlist
Download:
FREE 30 Day Digital Journal
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RATE AND FOLLOW ON SPOTIFY
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
36 min - OCD vs. OCPD
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.
We Discuss:
- Weekly CheckIn with Yourself
- Statistics about OCD vs. OCPD
- The difference between OCD and OCPD
- Causes of OCPD
- Symptoms of OCPD
- How to cope with OCPD
Be Sure To Follow:
@carolyn_ferrick
@thesearchforserotonin
The Search For Serotonin Spotify Playlist
RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCAST
FOLLOW ON SPOTIFY
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)
31 min - The NOT So Jolly Holidays (TW: Suicide)
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).
We Discuss:
- Weekly CheckIn with Yourself
- Statistics about mental health and the holidays
- Depression and the holidays
- Suicide and the holidays
- My not so jolly Christmas experiences
- How to cope with holiday depression
Be Sure To Follow:
@carolyn_ferrick
@thesearchforserotonin
The Search For Serotonin Spotify Playlist
RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCAST
FOLLOW ON SPOTIFY
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
54 min - Depression: Causes, Symptoms, and Coping
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.
We Discuss:
- Weekly CheckIn with Yourself
- Statistics about depression
- Who is at risk for experiencing depression?
- Different types of depression
- Depression relief and ways to cope
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
FOLLOW ON SPOTIFY
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)
27 min - All About Anxiety: Statistics, Types, Symptoms, and Ways to Cope
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.
We Discuss:
- Weekly CheckIn with Yourself
- Statistics about anxiety disorder
- What is anxiety?
- Who is at risk for developing an anxiety disorder?
- Symptoms of General and High Functioning anxiety
- Anxiety relief and ways to cope
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
FOLLOW ON SPOTIFY
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)
52 min - Seasonal Depression & Self Care Ideas
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.
We Discuss:
- Weekly CheckIn with Yourself
- My personal experiences with seasonal depression
- Coping and caring for yourself during SAD season
- Self Care Amazon Products
- Seasonal Depression 30 Day Digital Journal
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
48 min - The Search Begins!
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:
- Living with anxiety and depression
- Showing up authentically and acknowledging when you’re struggling
- “Silent suffers” and opening up
- My therapy journey
- Why I started this podcast
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
49 min - Trailer
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!
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About The Search For Serotonin
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Join host Carolyn Ferrick in an exploration of happiness on The Search For Serotonin, a mental health podcast. As she embarks on a transformative chapter of her life, Carolyn invites you to be a part…
of her authentic journey towards self-discovery. She candidly discusses her experiences & strategies for cultivating mental well-being, whether it's exploring new self-care practices or building resilience in the face of challenges. The Search For Serotonin is not about having all the answers, it's about embracing the beautiful messiness of life & embracing vulnerability. Welcome to the search!