Trigger Warnings: Suicidal Ideation, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD and other Mental Illnesses.

theBipolarVegan Podcast - E3 - Interview with Carolyn Johnson.

This month's interview is with Carolyn Johnson where we talk about how she deals with her severe social anxiety. Carolyn has a degree in Psychology, trained in CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), Reiki and is also a Herbalist.

We discuss learning about your disorder from scientific papers and studies (knowledge is power), finding local support groups, hobbies, panic attacks and Mindfulness.

Also the importance of finding the right doctor/medical professional for you, making them know what you are going through, being honest with them and being prepared with a list of things you want to talk about.

There is very little to no mental health support in Carolyn's area. What there is has a very long waiting list. When you do get to an appointment they never give you enough time. Private treatment, Carolyn thinks, can help. They can at least give you a direction to research your own mental health condition whilst you wait. Plus different areas will offer different treatments and waiting times - It’s a minefield!

There are 54 mental health trusts in the UK

Useful links:

The Mental Health Foundation: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/

Place2Be: https://www.place2be.org.uk/

Time to Talk Mental Health UK: https://www.timetotalkuk.org.uk/

Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk/

Bipolar Scotland: https://bipolarscotland.org.uk/

Vegan & environmental links:

Viva!: https://viva.org.uk/

Earth by Lil Dicky: https://youtu.be/pvuN_WvF1to?si=Umb4TNqmiHTbeCMV

We love the earth: https://welovetheearth.org/

Scottish Green Party: https://greens.scot/

Legacy documentary: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Legacy-Yann-Arthus-Bertrand/dp/B09TZFBK1B?ref=d6k_applink_bb_dls&dplnkId=869701b4-1039-4ee6-a9e2-cad297ab5065

Apps I use:

Feeling Good App (Meditation): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.positiverewards.feelgood

Unlock all the app tracks with the in-app referral username of edinchpf1 and password positive. Any concerns speak to your health professional/GP

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