This week on the Pretty Girl Pill Club podcast, our guest, Christina of @betterselfbetterworld on Instagram, discusses living with Panic disorder, what inspired her to start sharing her experiences publicly, the state of the wellness industry, and what she hopes to achieve through her Instagram. We also talk about the power of radical candor in discussing mental illness, advocating for yourself, our wild Lexapro dreams, and striking the right balance of holistic and pharmaceutical interventions.
A self-proclaimed self-help junkie, she shares her experiences, trials, and tribulations on the road to better brain chemistry on her Instagram. Check out her Instagram for gorgeous graphics, candid and raw discussions about mental illness, and a wealth of self-improvement information.
What is Panic disorder? The National Institute of Mental Health defines Panic disorder as “a type of anxiety disorder. It causes panic attacks, which are sudden feelings of terror when there is no real danger. You may feel as if you are losing control. You may also have physical symptoms, such as fast heartbeat, chest or stomach pain, breathing difficulty, weakness or dizziness, sweating, feeling hot or a cold chill, tingly or numb hands.
Panic attacks can happen anytime, anywhere, and without warning. You may live in fear of another attack and may avoid places where you have had an attack. For some people, fear takes over their lives and they cannot leave their homes.”
Follow Christina: https://www.instagram.com/betterselfbetterworld/?hl=en
Thank you again to Christina for coming on the podcast!
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