Am I Trippin’?

Hello! This impromptu episode is short and to the point: Is social injustices during this pandemic apparent? Or am I trippin?? Millions of U.S citizens are unemployed, thousands of citizens live in food deserts and lack access to adequate care. Are these issues everyone’s responsibility or only those whom are affected?

Hey y'all! This is your host, Mariah! Today I will discuss: Coronavirus, COVID-19 and the impact on mental heath. I am not a licensed mental health or physical health provider. I am a graduate student and this episode is for educational purposes only. I aim to provide adequate and accurate information. Please enjoy, like, share, and comment! Sources: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/2019-ncov-factsheet.pdf ; https://www.verywellhealth.com/difference-between-epidemic-and-pandemic-2615168 ; https://ij-healthgeographics.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12942-020-00202-8 ;  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html ; https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/share-facts.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fabout%2Fshare-facts.html ; https://emergency.cdc.gov/coping/selfcare.asp ;  https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/03/200317175442.htm ; https://www.cdc.gov/childrenindisasters/helping-children-cope.html

This is the first episode of ‘Am I Tripping?’ ! The topic of discussion is mental exhaustion and procrastination. I am tired of being tired, and I bet you are too! We are not lazy; we lack motivation and are riddled with anxiety and depression because of prolonged stress which results in mental exhaustion. Mental exhaustion is the basis for procrastination. So let’s dive in and talk about what’s happening and how to overcome mental fatigue! Sources: https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-exhaustion; https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-practice/201604/5-ways-overcome-mental-exhaustion; https://solvingprocrastination.com/why-people-procrastinate/ **disclaimer I was out breath in the beginning of the episode from running up and down the stairs; I promise to edit future episodes

Welcome back! During this episode I will discuss F.O.M.O! We have all experienced the fear associated with missing out on life experiences. This episode with explain F.O.M.O and proving coping skills and helpful hints on how to cope with fear and anxiety. https://www.verywellmind.com/how-to-cope-with-fomo-4174664; https://psychcentral.com/blog/fomo-addiction-the-fear-of-missing-out/; https://adaa.org/learn-from-us/from-the-experts/blog-posts/consumer/tips-get-over-your-fomo-or-fear-missing-out --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app