Aug 26, 2025
Living in a place with non-human beings can give you an appreciation of the unexpected. I've had encounters with possums, coyotes and skunks. Main skill is be aware of your surroundings, back up and give them a path to exit.
Haven't had a bear encounter yet. Do not want one either. Part
of the inspiration of this episode is an old video of a man leaving
his home, preoccupied on getting to work only to discover a big ole
bear in his driveway.
This can cause most people a wee bit of fright. That is the topic of this pebble in the anxiety road.
On the Psychology Today blog is a post called Is Anxiety Psychological or Physical?
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This can cause most people a wee bit of fright. That is the topic of this pebble in the anxiety road.
Resources Mentioned:
On the Psychology Today blog is a post called Is Anxiety Psychological or Physical?
The National Alliance for Mental Health (NAMI) has a post from
2021 on Anxiety And Fear: What’s The
Difference? There is an explanation of what is fear and
anxiety, the symptoms and some ideas on how to process those
experiences.
Emergency Hotline Resources
The Trevor Project: Provides crisis support
specifically for LGBTQ+ youth through phone (1-866-488-7386), text
(START to 678-678), and online chat. Available 24/7. They also
provide peer support and community.
Veterans Crisis Line: Call 988 and press 1, text
838255, or chat online. There are phone lines for those serving
overseas. Visit the website to find the current status of the
Veteran line and international calling options.
National Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 for
free, confidential support 24/7. This service operates
independently of the 988 hotline and users can text, chat or
WhatsApp as a means of contact.
Disclaimer:
Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements.
Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder.
This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.