Walking With Anxiety Podcast

Halloween is a great time of fun and sweets, but there are those that might be scared of certain things. How do you strike a good balance?

Although there are many therapists out there, not all of them will be available to everyone for many different reasons. In this episode, I talk about how to find a therapist, and what your options might be. 

I would love to hear your thoughts and views, you can get in touch via Twitter @walkingwithanxi or email stevendaws@walkingwithanxiety.co.uk

Virtual reality is now a popular part of gaming and other experiences, but can it be used to help people with certain mental health conditions? 

You can contact the show via Twitter @walkingwithanxi or email stevendaws@walkingwithanxiety.co.uk

Only one episode this week unfortunately as I have gone back on my antidepressants which has caused some side effects. So, today I am going to talk about some of the side effects you might have if you decide antidepressants are the tool to help your anxiety or mental health problem. 

Please feel free to let me know your thoughts, I am on Twitter @walkingwithanxi or email the show stevendaws@walkingwithanxiety.co.uk

In this episode, I talk about some of my anxiety routines and some of the others that people suffer from. 

Dissociation is a common symptom for many mental illnesses and conditions, and so I wanted to talk about some of the symptoms and how it can make you feel. 

Please let me know your experiences with dissociation so it can help others. Follow me on Twitter @walkingwithanxi and email the show stevendaws@walkingwithanxiety.co.uk 

When my daughter tried to save a bird in our front garden, she displayed all the wonderful aspects of her Autism and her unshakeable sense of right and wrong. 

If you have any stories you would like to share, please get in touch through Twitter @walkingwithanxi or email the show stevendaws@walkingwithanxiety.co.uk

We all get older, but when you have health anxiety, it can make ageing more of a worry. Do you have anxiety about getting older? If so, I'd love to hear from you. You can reach me on Twitter @walkingwithanxi or email the show stevendaws@walkingwithanxiety.co.uk

Today I talk about an error that nearly had me recording my podcast in my shed, and also my decision to start giving blood. Please let me know your thoughts and questions on Twitter @walkingwithanxi or via email stevendaws@walkingwithanxiety.co.uk

People who have anxiety often have to deal with many different symptoms. Some are more common than others, and today, I talk about some of the more unusual symptoms of anxiety. If you have any of these or other unusual symptoms, please let me know. You can contact me via email stevendaws@walkingwithanxiety.co.uk or on Twitter @walkingwithanxi

If you are at work, school or doing your shopping, you might sometimes have panic attacks, or suffer a crisis. A mental health survival pack can be a good way to help you get through it or find the help you need. 

Let me know what you use, or if you have a mental health survival pack. You can find me on Instagram (Walking with Anxiety) Twitter (@walkingwithanxi) or email stevendaws@walkingwithanxiety.co.uk

With the cancellation of the Jeremy Kyle show in the UK, and the government looking at the issue of reality television, is this the end of these shows as we know them?

Please let me know your thoughts, you can message me on Twitter @walkingwithanxi or email the show stevendaws@walkingwithanxiety.co.uk

Depression can be hard to spot sometimes, for the person with depression, and those around them. So how can you spot when someone is depressed and how can you help them?

Please tell me your thoughts by hitting me up on Twitter @walkingwithanxi or email the show stevendaws@walkingwithanxiety.co.uk

This week, I had a strange experience that caused me to re-evaluate the way that I try to use mindfulness to help with my anxiety and panic attacks. 

Please tell me your mindfulness techniques and how they work for you. Contact me on Twitter @walkingwithanxi or email stevendaws@walkingwithanxiety.co.uk

With the recent backlash towards Burger King, are large companies making fun or just looking for profit from mental health, or are they simply being naive? 

Please subscribe and follow me on your podcast platform. I would also love to hear your thoughts on Twitter @walkingwithanxi or stevendaws@walkingwithanxiety.co.uk

Finding the right person can be hard, and it can be even worse if you feel you aren't worthy or you feel that no-one can love you. However, there are ways that you can find love and find the right person for you. 

P.S I have recently added my podcast to Podcoin which allows you to get rewards while listening to me! You can get the app on iTunes and Google Play. 

One of the little-known symptoms of anxiety can be anger and short-temper. Why does it happen, and what can you do about it?

Please let me know your thoughts and stories either by email on stevendaws@walkingwithanxiety.co.uk or Twitter @walkingwithanxi

A common issue with anxiety and high stress levels is digestive problems. I discuss some of those problems and ways you can try to relive them symptoms. 

Please tell me your experiences by emailing me stevendaws@walkingwithanxiety.co.uk or on Twitter @walkingwithanxi 

What is Seasonal Affective Disorder and how can it affect you? I will be talking about SAD and why seasonal affective disorder causes so many problems for people. 

I would love to hear your thoughts, email me on stevendaws@walkingwithanxiety.co.uk or on Twitter @walkingwithanxi

In this phobia special, I look at Entomophobia and talk about how you can try to overcome it. 

Please message me on Twitter @walkingwithanxi with your comments or email me stevendaws@walkingwithanxiety.co.uk

Despite a lot of good work by many people, there are still instances of employers not helping those with poor mental health. Even large companies are seeing instances of poor understanding of mental health among some managers and team leaders. 

With so much discussion of greater inclusion in movies and TV shows, and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker just a few months away, I ask if there isn't already enough inclusion in these franchises. Do TV shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek and Star Wars already do a good job, or are they trying too hard?

Please let me know what you think by leaving a comment. or reaching out on Twitter @walkingwithanxi

People get help with their mental health in many ways, and that includes taking medication. So why do some people shame those that choose to take them? 

Please leave a comment or catch me on Twitter @walkingwithanxi

As a parent of an autistic child, I know that they have many facets to their personality, one of them being that they will often say things at the most unexpected times. 

This was one of those occasions. 

Please feel free to comment, review and follow my podcast, you can also reach me on Twitter @walkingwithanxi

There are a lot of people who are now using pet therapy for mental health problems. They provide a vital role in supporting people and they in return, give unconditional love. I also love animals, and ours are extremely helpful to all of us. However, I do have an issue with poop....

Please leave a comment on my Instagram (walking with anxiety) or Twitter (@walkingwithanxi) and let me know how animals help you. 

Time for another phobia special, and today its all about Coulrophobia, which is a phobia of clowns. Why do some people have a phobia of clowns? How can you try to overcome your phobia?

Let me know if you have Coulrophobia or if you know someone that does, message me here or on my Twitter @walkingwithanxi

On this mothers day, I wanted to give thanks to all the amazing mothers out there, including my own who passed away in 2016. I also want to say that if you didn't have a good mum for whatever reason, then you are still a good person, you don't need to have an amazing mum for that. 

Please comment and review my podcast, you can also comment on my Twitter @walkingwithanxi

I am going back to my home town of Croydon over the weekend to see my football team Crystal Palace.  I have always enjoyed going back if just for the nostalgia. 

How do you feel about going back to your home town? Let me know in the comments or @walkingwithanxi on Twitter. 

If you use a lot of social media, you will see that there are always new studies showing something is bad or good for you. What was bad for you last year, is now good for you, and vice versa. 

In fact, I think the truth is somewhere in the middle, in moderation, and taking all these studies and news articles with a pinch of salt. 

Please subscribe to my podcast, leave a review or message me on Twitter @walkingwithanxi I would love to hear your opinions. 

A recent problem with our route for the school run meant we had to take a more scenic way. What we found, was it was so much nicer and more relaxing. Sometimes these small changes, can make a big difference in your life. 

I had a surreal experience in my local shop the other day that I had to share. I like shopping, but I'm not so keen on interacting with other people, so this experience made me a little self-conscious. 

Tell me your shopping stories in the comments or by DM on Twitter @walkingwithanxi 

With the uncertainty of Brexit in the UK and Europe, it is understandable that some people are starting to suffer from Brexit anxiety. Are you one of those with high anxiety over Brexit? Is Brexit affecting your mental health?

Please leave comments on the podcast and review if you like the show. You can also DM me your thoughts on Twitter @walkingwithanxi

*****TRIGGER WARNING*****

We will be talking about needles and injections, so if this is a trigger for you, please proceed with caution. 

Today my 12-year-old daughter and I will be discussing her needle phobia, and how she managed to overcome it enough to have her HPV vaccination. 

If you want to share your stories, please comment, or DM me on Twitter @walkingwithanxi

In this special episode, talk about my love of the Pink Panther movies (original versions), and how they help me when I'm feeling down. 

What movies help you feel good when you are sad? Let me know on Twitter @walkingwithanxi