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Today we're talking about Anxiety and Panic attacks!

What's the difference? How to cope, is medication right for you? Treatment options and of course we share our personal experiences with anxiety and panic attacks!

Sources:  Anxiety Disorders and Anxiety Attacks - HelpGuide.org https://www.verywellmind.com/anxiety-attacks-versus-panic-attacks-2584396Panic Attack vs. Anxiety Attack: What’s the Difference? (healthline.com)

Resources mentioned in the episode: The Borderline Personality Disorder Workbook: An Integrative Program to Understand and Manage Your BPD (A New Harbinger Self-Help Workbook): Fox PhD, Daniel J.: 9781684032730: Amazon.com: Books Add me on the FINCH Self-care app: https://app.befinch.com/share/MKPX

Clarity Journal CBT App

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Liz and Mercedes talk about how spirituality can affect your healing process.

Liz focuses on the Universe, Karma, and positive affirmations while Mercedes practices religion, praying, and talking to God as ways to cope, learn, and grow.

The ladies also have an interesting end-of-episode discussion about friendships and expectations.

Resources:

1. 988 - National Suicide Hotline (Talk and Text)
2. Charlie Health - A virtual intensive outpatient program (IOP) for those with trauma, bipolar, borderline personality disorder, Schizoaffective disorder, major depressive disorder, ADHD, and more. (They accept most major insurance and Medicaid in some states).
3. Join me on the Finch App! or add download the app from the Google Play store or Apple App Store and input my friend code: Y2AQBQJ8HN

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Liz and Mercedes talk about dating as a single mom. What questions to ask and what red flags to look out for.

Questions to ask:

1. Have you dated anyone with kids before?
2. Do you want kids?
3. How long have you been at your job?
4. What is your family dynamic?

... plus more!

Leave us a comment if you have other questions that you ask potential partners.

Red flags

Always do a background check for anyone that you plan to date.

Look out for anger, bitterness, etc towards any exes.

How do they treat your children when they're around?

Be aware of Men who want to move too fast.

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Check out Charlie Health!

They are an intensive out patient program that helps with bipolar disorder, PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), ADHD, and more. They meet online in the safety of your own home via Zoom. I was in the program myself for 3 months and I'm still friends with the people in my group therapy. The program literally changed my life.