Sorry for going MIA again y'all! It's been a rough few weeks but we're getting back on track. We have a plan in place to stay consistent with content and episodes. We appreciate your patience and support.

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.

Mercedes and Liz (Rhiannon) talk about break ups and how to heal from them.

We talk about Phase 1 - finding yourself again where we talk about Hobbies and fun "Girls Night" ideas to distract yourself from focusing on the pain of a break up and refocusing your life back to yourself.

Phase 2 - Restore Your Mental Health

This is where you journal and process the break up. You can also try meditation, counseling, and more to heal any wounds that the relationship brought up for you.

Phase 3 - Self Care

Sometimes when we're in a relationship, we tend to forget to take care of ourselves. So take this time to do that again.

Such as better hair care, skin care, nails. Take a nap or take a bubble bath.

Phase 4- Reflect on your past relationships and Get back out there.

Take time on what you could have done better in your past relationship and what you did and didn't appreciate about your ex so that you know what to look for in the future.

Resources:

Text or Call: 988- Suicide Hotline for Emergency Help

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This week Mercedes and Liz (Rhiannon) talk about weaponized incompetence after their weekly check-in.

Mercedes chats about her stress with work and desire to start exercising and stretching to start her day off and Liz lays out her financial stress as a single mom.

They dive into the topic head first with an example of weaponized incompetence from a viral video on Facebook of an overwhelmed mom and her not so "helpful" husband.

Thus the discussion starts.

What is weaponized incompetence?

What are examples of weaponized incompetence?

How do you combat weaponized incompetence and more!

Join Mercedes and Liz in their fun and light-hearted discussion of this plague affecting many mothers and their marriages.

Resources:

Dial 988 - Suicide Hotline (phone calls, text, and chat)

You can also message us directly on our Facebook page for support or help finding a therapist.

Charlie Health - An Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) available in the comfort of your own home. Get personalized therapy in groups and solo right from your phone or computer. If you struggle with ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, Borderline Personality Disorder, and more!

Clarity App. CBT (Cognitive Behavorial Therapy) Though Diary. A journal app on your phone that will help you dig deeper to find the root of your triggers and help you heal them.

Finch App. Join Liz on Finch! This helpful bird helps you do simple self-care task and grow your pet finch and go on fun adventures along the way. When you join with my link (it's FREE!) you get added to my friends list and we can send each other support throughout the week!

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Rhiannon and Mercedes talk about toxic relationships, how they've overcome them, and how they avoid or handle dating and relationships now.

Do societal norms affect our mental health? Find out now as the Mental Moms, Cat and Rhiannon, discuss this topic. 

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Cat and Rhiannon discuss parenting topics such as breastfeeding in public, car seats, allowances and more!