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Join Alec as he discusses what he's been up to for the past month, what he's practicing now, the progress he's made so far, and some movies he's watched that he related to in terms of mental health. (Note: This episode marked explicit due to a bit of foul language). Music - "Armageddon" by Eleven Reasons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qui3N5L0HE4 Website: https://anxiouslyokay.com/ https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/anxiously_okay Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/smartalec24

Alec discusses the small amount of advice he didn't take from therapists as well has why setting boundaries is important. Music - "Armageddon" by Eleven Reasons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qui3N5L0HE4 Website: https://anxiouslyokay.com/ https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/anxiously_okay Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/smartalec24

Alec discusses his experience calling the National Suicide Hotline. https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ 1-800-273-8255 Music - "Armageddon" by Eleven Reasons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qui3N5L0HE4 Website: https://anxiouslyokay.com/ https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/anxiously_okay Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/smartalec24

Alec discusses what music he listens to and how it affects his mental health. Music - "Armageddon" by Eleven Reasons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qui3N5L0HE4 Website: https://anxiouslyokay.com/ https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/anxiously_okay Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/smartalec24

Alec discusses where his mental health is at today and talks briefly about writers' block. Music - "Armageddon" by Eleven Reasons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qui3N5L0HE4 Website: https://anxiouslyokay.com/ https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/anxiously_okay Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/smartalec24

Join me as I discuss baby steps again, and why sitting with the progress you make is crucial. Music - "Armageddon" by Eleven Reasons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qui3N5L0HE4 Website: https://anxiouslyokay.com/ https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/anxiously_okay Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/smartalec24

If the phrase, "move on" has ever bothered you, then you aren't alone. Join me as I discuss "move forward" and how that can help improve your mental state. Music - "Armageddon" by Eleven Reasons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qui3N5L0HE4 Website: https://anxiouslyokay.com/ https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/anxiously_okay Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/smartalec24

Thank you all for your patience. Season 2 of Anxiously Okay is now live! Join me (Alec) as I discuss 2021 and how it impacts the present and future. New episodes every other Monday at 7am CST! Music - "Armageddon" by Eleven Reasons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qui3N5L0HE4 https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/anxiously_okay Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/smartalec24

This is just a quick message from Alec regarding the podcast and when to expect Season 2 of Anxiously Okay to begin! See you all in late January 2022! Music - "Armageddon" by Eleven Reasons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qui3N5L0HE4 https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/anxiously_okay Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/smartalec24

Everyone knows what being busy is like. But what's it like when you're busy and anxious? Join Alec as he discusses his recent experience being busy for a couple of weeks and how his mental health was affected. Music - "Armageddon" by Eleven Reasons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qui3N5L0HE4 https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/anxiously_okay Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/smartalec24

Join Alec as he discusses how going for walks has improved his mental and physical health. Music - "Armageddon" by Eleven Reasons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qui3N5L0HE4 https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/anxiously_okay Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/smartalec24

Work can be stressful. Join Alec as he discusses his current work situation, some work scenarios that have affected his anxiety, and what he's learned and done to manage his anxiety. Music - "Armageddon" by Eleven Reasons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qui3N5L0HE4 https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/anxiously_okay Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/smartalec24

Don't you hate being sick? Join Alec as he discusses his recent sickness episode as well as the anxiety that came from it. Music - "Armageddon" by Eleven Reasons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qui3N5L0HE4 https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/anxiously_okay Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/smartalec24

In today's episode, Alec discusses his experiences learning to drive while also managing his anxiety surrounding it. Alec recently appeared in an episode of Inside the Asperger's Studio with Reid Miles! Check out his stuff here: PODCAST LINK: https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/our-shows/inside-the-aspergers-studio/ EPISODE LINK: https://insidetheaspergersstudio.podbean.com/e/stories-episode-17-anxiety-and-asd-edition/ WEBSITE: https://aspergersstudio.com/ REID'S TWITTER: https://twitter.com/AspergersStudio ALEC'S LINKS: Music - "Armageddon" by Eleven Reasons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qui3N5L0HE4 https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/anxiously_okay Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/smartalec24

In today's episode of Anxiously Okay, Alec discusses his (lack of) mental health education growing up. Music - "Armageddon" by Eleven Reasons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qui3N5L0HE4 https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/anxiously_okay Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/smartalec24

Today's episode is a bit different from the previous. Join Alec as he discusses some recent anxiety-related experiences, what he's doing to manage them, and what he's learned throughout these experiences. He also discusses changes he's making to his life as well as change in general. https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/anxiously_okay Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/smartalec24

In honor of Suicide Prevention Week, join Alec as he discusses his experience with suicidal thoughts and tendencies. If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts, there is hope. Please visit your local emergency center, call 911, or call 1-800-273-8255. More resources below: crisistextline.org thetrevorproject.org veteranscrisisline.net nami.org

Is it possible that I was misdiagnosed with Asperger's when it was really just anxiety? Join me (Alec) as I discuss my diagnosis of Asperger's syndrome and why it might have been a misdiagnosis. I also discuss if it truly does affect my present and future. https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/anxiously_okay Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/smartalec24

Join Alec as he discusses his personal experiences with meditation, a tool he uses to help manage his anxiety. https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/anxiously_okay Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/smartalec24

As someone with anxiety, dismissiveness is something I genuinely dislike and it can only lead to harmful things. Join me (Alec) as I discuss some of my experience dealing with dismissive comments as well as my opinion/perspective on the topic as a whole. https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/anxiously_okay Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/smartalec24