In the Open

Common Intrusive Thoughts: No One Cares About Me

America and Theresa continue their series on overcoming negative thoughts and this is about the feeling that no one cares about you. Theresa shares why her trauma plays a major role on why this intrusive thought really hits home. They talk about isolation and identity, why Theresa doesn’t like birthday parties and the trap of comparing yourself to others.

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Common Intrusive Thoughts: I’m A Failure

America and Theresa start a new series about some of the most intrusive thoughts and this one is centered around thoughts of being a failure. They both start by remembering how they discovered that they had intrusive thoughts and what that looks like for them. There is a discussion about what their intrusive thoughts look like when they are at their best and at their worst, the feelings of imposter syndrome and checking assumptions.

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How To Keep It Together When Everything Is Falling Apart

America is trying to keep it together while everything else around her is falling apart so they have a discussion about how she's feeling at the moment. They give examples of why anxiety, expectations and obligations can exaggerate your negative feelings. They talk about the table metaphor, trying to let go of control and prioritizing healthy habits that help better your mood.

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Depression: Can I Trust My Happiness? featuring Emily Skehill

Emily Skehill joins Theresa again and this time Emily talks about how she can’t trust her happiness. Emily’s period of happiness made her wonder if she had hypomania and she asked friends for an outside perspective. They talk about how their depression creates animosity for people who are always happy, learning radical acceptance and how life is a dance.

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I‘m Emotionally Exhausted

America and Theresa are emotionally exhausted, and they explore their current emotional headspace. They rate their exhaustion and try to figure out how they are going to push through it. They talk about what activities they take part in when they’re exhausted, finding out what you need from others and asking for help when you need it.

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How Do I Know To Keep Going Or Stop?

America and Theresa talk about how they've decided on if they should keep going or if they should just stop things like: relationships, work or school. America shares how she weighs the value of each outcome to help her come to a decision and Theresa talks about how her confidence plays a major role. They discuss how insecurities can get in the way, how life experiences gives you the knowledge to make future decisions and remembering when you’re at a crossroads it’s important to remember the decision is only hard to make because you care.

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How Do I Support Someone Who Was Abused?

America and Theresa try to figure out the most effective ways to support someone who has been abused. They both come from different perspectives when it comes to abuse but they both agree truly listening is key. There is a discussion around taking a breath before being quick to respond,  finding out the other person’s needs and trying to ask the important questions.

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I Don’t Feel Safe featuring Kelly Davis

Theresa brings on Kelly Davis again to dive into the feelings of not being safe. They discuss how they've created personal barriers in an attempt to keep themselves safe. They talk about disclosing trauma to people you feel comfortable with, how their body and mind would respond when they weren’t safe and finding your support system so you're not alone.

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I Hate Things About My Family

America and Theresa explore what happens when you hate certain aspects of your family members. America gives recent examples of when she’s clashed with some family members and how she responded to those situations. They talk about the different coping mechanisms when dealing with negativity, sharing the things that hurt your feelings with your loved ones and how expressing anger requires a degree of safety.

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How Many Mental Illnesses Can One Person Have? featuring Kevin Rushton

Theresa brings back Kevin to explore the question: how many mental illnesses can one person have? They talk about how a diagnosis can be empowering but also the stigma that comes with labeling yourself with certain diagnoses. They discuss how one diagnosis can be a symptom of another and why a diagnosis should help serve you in your recovery and growth.

To take a mental health screen, or to find mental health information and resources, visit mhascreening.org

To submit questions, comments or ideas about future topics on the podcast, contact  podcast@mhanational.org