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One year and some change into this pandemic, Lauren and Artalyn talk about the way this past year has impacted mental health, as well as touch on some of what is happening with the new vaccines.  To find us on social media check out our link tree: linktr.ee/FckDepressionPod              Email us directly at: fckdepressionpod@gmail.com      We are sponsored by Better Help. Find a therapist with Better Help at betterhelp.com/fckdepression            To sign up for hosting on Buzzsprout use this link:https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=624179.        Artwork by Nefer Calles.   Music by Wade Rowland.   Sources:   https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/03/210310150402.htm        https://www.kff.org/coronavirus-covid-19/issue-brief/the-implications-of-covid-19-for-mental-health-and-substance-use/     https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/          https://www.rethink.org/advice-and-information/covid-19-support/covid-19-vaccine-and-people-living-with-severe-mental-illness/          https://www.contagionlive.com/view/depression-and-stress-could-impact-covid-19-vaccine-efficacy         https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/expect/after.html          https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/different-vaccines/janssen.html      Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/fckdepression)

Lauren and Artalyn talk about breakups and share some of their personal experiences with breakups.To find us on social media check out our link tree: linktr.ee/FckDepressionPod              Email us directly at: fckdepressionpod@gmail.com      We are sponsored by Better Help. Find a therapist with Better Help at betterhelp.com/fckdepression            To sign up for Buzzsprout use this link:https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=624179.        Artwork by Nefer Calles.   Music by Wade Rowland.   Sources:   https://www.vox.com/first-person/2017/1/3/14100360/breakup-survival-strategies       https://theconversation.com/teenage-heartbreak-doesnt-just-hurt-it-can-kill-81878   https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-mindful-self-express/201104/the-neuroscience-relationship-breakups   Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/fckdepression)

Lauren and Artalyn talk about why there was a break and then finances. To find us on social media check out our link tree: linktr.ee/FckDepressionPod              Email us directly at: fckdepressionpod@gmail.com       We are sponsored by Better Help. Find a therapist with Better Help at betterhelp.com/fckdepression            To sign up for Buzzsprout use this link:https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=624179.        Artwork by Nefer Calles.    Music by Wade Rowland.   Sources:    https://www.kasasa.com/blog/personal-finance/tips-managing-finances-with-depression      https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/money-and-mental-health/money-and-mental-health/        https://www.fool.com/the-ascent/banks/articles/what-do-when-anxiety-depression-affects-finances/          Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/fckdepression)

Lauren speaks with the very multi-talented Maverick about depression, being a performer, building, creating, ghost tours and re-doing a hearse. Find Maverick at:   https://john-maverick.com/  https://www.facebook.com/JohnMaverickMagic   https://www.facebook.com/maverickscustommonsters To find us on social media check out our link tree: linktr.ee/FckDepressionPod     Email us directly at: fckdepressionpod@gmail.com   We are sponsored by Better Help. Find a therapist with Better Help at betterhelp.com/fckdepression         To sign up for Buzzsprout use this link:https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=624179   Artwork by Nefer Calles.Music by Wade Rowland.   Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/fckdepression)

Dating can be difficult, and dating with depression is even harder. We talk about some of the challenges and some suggestions for dating with depression as well as helpful hints for people who may be dating a person living with depression.      To find us on social media check out our link tree: linktr.ee/FckDepressionPod     Email us directly at: fckdepressionpod@gmail.com   We are sponsored by Better Help. Find a therapist with Better Help at betterhelp.com/fckdepression         To sign up for Buzzsprout use this link:https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=624179   Artwork by Nefer Calles.Music by Wade Rowland.    Sources: https://www.psycom.net/dating-with-depression-expert-tips     https://www.talkspace.com/blog/dating-with-depression-facts/      https://www.supportiv.com/depression/dating-someone-with-depression      https://www.eharmony.com/online-dating-statistics/        https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2020/nov/08/its-official-allotments-are-good-for-you-and-for-your-mental-health  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/fckdepression)

This episode is all about the past year of podcasting! Lauren and Brian reminisce about their favorite episodes, what they have learned, and some ideas for what future episodes might hold.To find us on social media check out our link tree: linktr.ee/FckDepressionPod     Email us directly at: fckdepressionpod@gmail.com   We are sponsored by Better Help. Find a therapist with Better Help at betterhelp.com/fckdepression         To sign up for Buzzsprout use this link:https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=624179   Artwork by Nefer Calles.Music by Wade Rowland.    Support the show

VOTE! We know elections are not easy so we are talking about the mental impact of elections, especially with the US 2020 Presidential Election coming up.  To find us on social media check out our link tree: linktr.ee/FckDepressionPod     Email us directly at: fckdepressionpod@gmail.com   We are sponsored by Better Help. Find a therapist with Better Help at betterhelp.com/fckdepression         To sign up for Buzzsprout use this link:https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=624179   Artwork by Nefer Calles.Music by Wade Rowland.   Sources:  https://www.choosingtherapy.com/election-anxiety-depression/   https://www.healthline.com/health-news/how-to-handle-the-stress-between-now-and-election-day    https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/presidential-election-anxiety-role-psychiatry      https://www.wfpusa.org/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/fckdepression)

Lauren and Brian talk about Hoarding, mostly because Lauren has watched too many episodes of Hoarding on TLC.   To find us on social media check out our link tree: linktr.ee/FckDepressionPod     Email us directly at: fckdepressionpod@gmail.com   We are sponsored by Better Help. Find a therapist with Better Help at betterhelp.com/fckdepression         To sign up for Buzzsprout use this link:https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=624179   Artwork by Nefer Calles.Music by Wade Rowland.   Sources: https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd/hoarding-basics   https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/mental-health/hoarding/related/hoarding-statistics/   https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd/hoarding-basics/animal-hoarding   https://hoarding.iocdf.org/about-hoarding/who-gets-hoarding-disorder/   Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/fckdepression)

Lauren and Brian learned more about some commonly known eating disorders, and some eating disorders they had never heard of before.To find us on social media check out our link tree: linktr.ee/FckDepressionPod     Email us directly at: fckdepressionpod@gmail.com   We are sponsored by Better Help. Find a therapist with Better Help at betterhelp.com/fckdepression         To sign up for Buzzsprout use this link:https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=624179   Artwork by Nefer Calles.Music by Wade Rowland.   Sources: https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/eating-disorders/binge-eating-disorder/features/binge-eating-depression#1   https://www.meadowsranch.com/how-depression-relates-to-eating-disorders/    https://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/information/bulimia/bulimia-and-depression   https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/common-eating-disorders#pica   https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/rock-paper-scissorspica   https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/orthorexia-nervosa   https://www.psycom.net/eating-disorders/orthorexia/   https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30168031/  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/rumination-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20377330#:~:text=Rumination%20syndrome%20is%20a%20condition,it%20or%20spit%20it%20out.  https://www.psycom.net/rumination-disorder  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/fckdepression)

How many avocados is too many avocados?? Listen now to hear Lauren and Brian talk about how getting the proper nutrients can effect their depression.   To find us on social media check out our link tree: linktr.ee/FckDepressionPod     Email us directly at: fckdepressionpod@gmail.com   We are sponsored by Better Help. Find a therapist with Better Help at betterhelp.com/fckdepression         To sign up for Buzzsprout use this link:https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=624179   Artwork by Nefer Calles.Music by Wade Rowland.    Sources:  https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/depression/the-food-that-helps-battle-depression-using-diet-to-cure-depression-symptoms-for-good/?utm_source=AdWords&utm_medium=Search_PPC_c&utm_term=_b&utm_content=82966718848&network=g&placement=&target=&matchtype=b&utm_campaign=6459244691&ad_type=text&adposition=&gclid=CjwKCAjwnK36BRBVEiwAsMT8WCyEPV_4dLaDrNPAYlbCG2QW12MzvGdCe-dx6CWDxkH4HcZOJlMK6hoCTu8QAvD_BwE    https://www.webmd.com/depression/guide/diet-recovery#1    https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/diet-and-depression-2018022213309    https://foodforthebrain.org/condition/depression/    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-red-light-district/201606/diet-soft-drinks-linked-depression    https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/eating-disorders/features/eating-disorders#1    https://www.goodencenter.org/dieting-and-depression/    Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/fckdepression)

Lauren and Brian speak with Amanda Webster. Amanda is the founder of the Happiness Boost. She is also a model, writer, life coach, mom, speaker, suicide survivor and foster dog mom, and a vegan.Links to learn more about Amanda:https://amandawebsterhealth.teachable.com/p/amanda-webster-health  https://www.instagram.com/amandawebsterhealth/  https://www.youtube.com/amandawebsterhealth Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/fckdepression)

Lauren and Brian talk about the effects of unemployment and job hunting on depression.    To find us on social media check out our link tree: linktr.ee/FckDepressionPod     Email us directly at: fckdepressionpod@gmail.com   Find a therapist with Better Help at betterhelp.com/fckdepression         To sign up for Buzzsprout use this link:https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=624179   Artwork by Nefer Calles. Music by Wade Rowland.   Fabulous App: https://www.thefabulous.co/     Sources: https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-deal-with-unemployment-depression-depressed-psychologist     https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/empsit.pdf     https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/27/smarter-living/how-to-deal-with-job-search-depression.html     Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/fckdepression)

Bonus episode where Lauren interview's her therapist Dr. Brad.    To find us on social media check out our link tree: linktr.ee/FckDepressionPod     Email us directly at: fckdepressionpod@gmail.com   Find a therapist with Better Help at betterhelp.com/fckdepression         To sign up for Buzzsprout use this link:https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=624179   Artwork by Nefer Calles. Music by Wade Rowland.   Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/fckdepression)

Lauren and Brian talk about depression and how it affects friendships.To find us on social media check out our link tree: linktr.ee/FckDepressionPod     Email us directly at: fckdepressionpod@gmail.com   Find a therapist with Better Help at betterhelp.com/fckdepression         To sign up for Buzzsprout use this link:https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=624179   Artwork by Nefer Calles. Music by Wade Rowland.      Sources: https://medium.com/the-ascent/how-to-maintain-your-friendships-while-you-fight-depression-9210b86daaf3   https://medium.com/the-ascent/how-to-recognize-toxic-relationships-with-five-simple-questions-acf8a8e1fc9e    https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-help-a-depressed-friend#help-finding-support   Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/fckdepression)

Lauren and Brian talk about sleep and dreaming.   To find us on social media check out our link tree: linktr.ee/FckDepressionPod     Email us directly at: fckdepressionpod@gmail.com   Find a therapist with Better Help at betterhelp.com/fckdepression         To sign up for Buzzsprout use this link:https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=624179     Artwork by Nefer Calles.  Music by Wade Rowland.       Sources:  https://www.clinical-depression.co.uk/depression-faq/depression-and-dreaming/    https://www.webmd.com/depression/news/20020118/dreams-may-hold-key-to-beating-depression#1    https://exploringyourmind.com/whats-special-about-dreams-of-people-with-depression/   https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/dream-factory/201601/dreaming-in-depression-and-other-mental-illness   https://www.webmd.com/depression/news/20020118/dreams-may-hold-key-to-beating-depression#1  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/fckdepression)

Brian and Lauren talk about how art and depression are related. To find us on social media check out our link tree: linktr.ee/FckDepressionPod     Email us directly at: fckdepressionpod@gmail.com   Find a therapist with Better Help at betterhelp.com/fckdepression         To sign up for Buzzsprout use this link:https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=624179     Artwork by Nefer Calles.  Music by Wade Rowland.       Sources:  https://www.boredpanda.com/depression-through-art/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-art-therapy-2795755 https://theartcenterhp.org/blog/how-art-can-reduce-anxiety-and-depression https://www.insider.com/the-link-between-creativity-and-mental-health-2018-7 https://digest.bps.org.uk/2018/01/03/heres-what-the-evidence-shows-about-the-links-between-creativity-and-depression/  https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/frazzled-cafe-online-provides-virtual-support-from-a-comedian-mindfulness-expert/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/fckdepression)

Lauren speaks with guest Carolee about depression, cleaning, and quarantining. To find us on social media check out our link tree: linktr.ee/FckDepressionPod     Email us directly at: fckdepressionpod@gmail.com   Find a therapist with Better Help at betterhelp.com/fckdepression         To sign up for Buzzsprout use this link:https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=624179     Artwork by Nefer Calles.  Music by Wade Rowland.   Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/fckdepression)

Brian and Lauren discuss the birthday blues.      To find us on social media check out our link tree: linktr.ee/FckDepressionPod     Email us directly at: fckdepressionpod@gmail.com   Find a therapist with Better Help at betterhelp.com/fckdepression         To sign up for Buzzsprout use this link:https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=624179     Artwork by Nefer Calles.  Music by Wade Rowland.    Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/fckdepression)

Lauren and Brian talk about issues with mental health facing the LGBTQIA+ community. To find us on social media check out our link tree: linktr.ee/FckDepressionPod     Email us directly at: fckdepressionpod@gmail.com   Find a therapist with Better Help at betterhelp.com/fckdepression         To sign up for Buzzsprout use this link:https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=624179     Artwork by Nefer Calles.  Music by Wade Rowland.      Sources: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2019-04-bisexual-mental-health.html https://adaa.org/learn-from-us/from-the-experts/blog-posts/consumer/understanding-anxiety-and-depression-lgbtq https://www.healthline.com/health/depression/gay http://nbjc.org/sites/default/files/LGBTQCulturalCompetencyTerminologyWorkbook-10-10-11.pdf https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/LGBTQ_MentalHealth_OnePager.pdf https://www.mhanational.org/issues/lesbiangaybisexualtransgender-communities-and-mental-health http://www.glma.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.viewPage&pageId=939&grandparentID=534&parentID=938&nodeID=1 https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/black-lgbtq-youth-despite-high-levels-mental-health-issues-receive-n1137741 https://www.thetrevorproject.org/about/ https://whyy.org/articles/black-philly-therapists-are-raising-15k-to-provide-free-mental-health-resources-to-people-of-color/     Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/fckdepression)

Lauren and Brian talk about antidepressants, including their history and some of the different types and a few stats.    Find more information about this episode's happy shit using this link: https://youtu.be/qOK4PRc-pCc       To find us on social media check out our link tree: linktr.ee/FckDepressionPod     Email us directly at: fckdepressionpod@gmail.com   Find a therapist with Better Help at betterhelp.com/fckdepression         To sign up for Buzzsprout use this link:https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=624179     Artwork by Nefer Calles.  Music by Wade Rowland.   Sources used to find information in this episode: https://www.verywellmind.com/who-discovered-depression-1066770  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imipramine#History  http://content.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1952143,00.html  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/in-depth/ssris/art-20044825  https://www.drugs.com/medical-answers/difference-between-ssris-snris-3504539/  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vortioxetine  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norepinephrine_reuptake_inhibitor  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/in-depth/antidepressants/art-20046983  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/in-depth/antidepressants/art-20046273  https://www.apa.org/monitor/2017/11/numbers  https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db283.htm  https://www.webmd.com/depression/news/20180222/antidepressants-do-work-some-better-than-others#1  https://www.verywellmind.com/most-common-antidepressants-1066939     Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/fckdepression)