Understanding Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD and Their Treatments

In this episode, hosted by Erica and licensed clinical therapist Dr. Charles Barr, we bring you insights into anxiety, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and depression.

We delve into the complexities of panic disorder, highlighting its potential overlap with OCD in terms of obsessive thinking and behaviors. The discussion also covers strategies for dealing with these disorders, the connection between anxiety and depression, and the importance of recognizing the primary issue among symptoms.

Furthermore, the episode explores the relevance of cognitive behavioral therapies across various anxiety-related disorders, targeting symptom management and recovery. We hope this helps you on your journey to a life free of anxiety!

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
01:38 Understanding Anxiety and Panic Disorders
05:40 Exploring Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
10:51 The Connection Between Anxiety and Depression
15:53 Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Anxiety

To take our 3-minute FREE Anxiety Assessment and get your personalized anxiety profile, head to lifefreeofanxiety.com and look for the Discover Your Anxiety Profile button at the top!

Don't forget to check out CHAANGE in 16, our 16 week at-home anxiety reversal program backed by our 100% money back Get Better Guarantee!
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Making Sense of Anxiety
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In today's episode of the 'Life Free of Anxiety Podcast', host Erica and co-host Dr. Charles Barr, a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in anxiety treatment, explore the topic of anxiety.

They delve into whether anxiety is mental illness, the type of people who develop anxiety, and the reason for its development. They emphasize that anxiety is not a mental illness but rather a complex of symptoms triggered by fear and stress.

The discussion also covers the symptoms of anxiety, misconceptions about it, and the types of personalities prone to this condition. They introduce the listeners to the CHAANGE Anxiety Treatment Program, a 16 week structured course that aims to replace unhealthy fear responses with positive ones.

And, most importantly, Dr Barr assures the listeners that anxiety sufferers CAN resume activities they previously avoided and overcome their fears.

01:12 What Is Anxiety?
05:13 Why Does One Develop Anxiety?
09:22 What Happens During a Panic Attack?
14:36 The Type of Person Who Gets Anxiety
18:56 How Do You Cure Anxiety?

To take our 3-minute FREE Anxiety Assessment and get your personalized anxiety profile, head to lifefreeofanxiety.com and look for the Discover Your Anxiety Profile button at the top!

Don't forget to check out CHAANGE in 16, our 16 week at-home anxiety reversal program backed by our 100% money back Get Better Guarantee!
(limited spots available, signups end soon!)

Enjoying the Life Free of Anxiety Podcast? Can you take 3 seconds to leave a rating (or better yet, a short review!) on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you found us? It REALLY helps new people find the show.

Simply click this link and scroll down and hit 5 stars--it's really that easy!

Have a question? Want to share how your anxiety journey is going? Need some encouragement or support? Come say hello at:

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And don't forget, you can find all episodes at podcast.lifefreeofanxiety.com

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Starting the New Year Right: Managing Anxiety and Creating Healthy Habits

In this episode, co-hosts Erica and Dr. Charles Barr, a licensed clinical psychologist specialized in anxiety, talk about new year resolutions aimed at helping people manage their anxiety better. They highlight three key things - improving sleep habits, reducing caffeine intake, and practicing abdominal breathing. They also discuss the CHAANGE 16 online program that helps clients overcome their anxieties within 16 weeks... with a money-back guarantee!

Erica shares her personal experiences using the methods taught in the program to handle stressful situations. Both hosts encourage listeners to try out these techniques and note the importance of writing down goals.

00:00 Happy New Year!
00:47 Intro
04:59 Three New Year's Resolutions To Help Anxiety
07:33 Resolution #1 - Sleep
15:04 Resolution #2 - Caffeine
21:58 BONUS: How to Make CHAANGE in 16 Pay For Itself!
22:24 Resolution #3 - Breathing
30:48 Lessons from Home Alone

To take our 3-minute FREE Anxiety Assessment and get your personalized anxiety profile, head to lifefreeofanxiety.com and look for the Discover Your Anxiety Profile button at the top!

Don't forget to check out CHAANGE in 16, our 16 week at-home anxiety reversal program backed by our 100% money back Get Better Guarantee!
(limited spots available, signups end soon!)

Enjoying the Life Free of Anxiety Podcast? Can you take 3 seconds to leave a rating (or better yet, a short review!) on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you found us? It REALLY helps new people find the show.

Simply click this link and scroll down and hit 5 stars--it's really that easy!

Have a question? Want to share how your anxiety journey is going? Need some encouragement or support? Come say hello at:

https://www.facebook.com/lifefreeofanxiety
and
https://www.instagram.com/lifefreeofanxiety

And don't forget, you can find all episodes at podcast.lifefreeofanxiety.com