May 23, 2019
In this episode, do you have an issue about cleaning yourself?
Is it because you don't have time, energy or is it because you are
depressed or do you have a water phobia?
If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention
Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or
text “START” to 741-741.
Resources Mentioned:
Essay on the New York Times website about a woman being in treatment for hording and OCD
having to handle her condition and a relationship that developed
during her treatment.
Colorado voters are considering decriminalizing certain types of
drugs that might have an effect on people with severe depression or
PTSD. The Colorado Sun has a write up
about the topic.
Mental Health.gov quick definition of phobia. Also
there is a short page about depression which is a definite
road dog to anxiety conditions.
Anxiety and Depression Association of America page on depression because that is also a part of folks
having an anxiety condition. Also at ADAA.org there is a chart that shows the
overlapping relationship between depression and generalized anxiety
disorder.
Verywell Mind has a detailed page of the medical conditions,
ablutophobia, fear of bathing
and aquaphobia. aka water
phobia.
Disclaimer:
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do not constitute endorsements.
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questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health
disorder.
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purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a
substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical
advice, diagnosis, or treatment.