This episode focuses on different coping skills to deal with anxiety on a day to day basis, most of them given to me by my therapist. It also talks about breaking the stigma for mental health illnesses and normalizing that people struggle and need help just like breaking a leg or having cancer. Medical attention for the brain (mental disabilities) is just as important as the rest of the body, if not more.  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/livingdifferentlypodcast ..read more

Hello friends! I have yet to decide if I will continue this podcast and continue talking about the same topics. I have really enjoyed it and want your feedback. Please message me or contact me through Facebook or Instagram. Let me know your thoughts and answer some of the questions I ask on this episode.  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/livingdifferentlypodcast ..read more

In this episode I talk about times in my life where I have asked myself "What's the point?" It is time to change my mindset and look at challenges in life differently and have positive outlook on life. I also talked about how I have boundaries I need in my life due to my ADHD and being an empath. Lastly, the episode ends by talking about how difficult it is to advocate for yourself and the troubles I have had doing so.  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/livingdifferentlypodcast ..read more

I'm Emily and this is my podcast about me. I'm a college student pursuing a pharmacy degree as well someone who wants to be an advocate for those with disabilities. Join me as I talk about my life, medical current events, and more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/emily-smit/support Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/livingdifferentlypodcast ..read more

I took a brief break from posting episodes but I am back with new content to share! I will now be posting so much more info about ADHD, my life, and changes in what is going on. I want to help others understand what having ADHD and other mental disabilities really mean. Learn to help us when we need support and understand that our brains work differently. I am also currently weaning off all medications, listen now to find out why! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/livingdifferentlypodcast ..read more

I'm Emily and this is my podcast about me. I'm a college student pursuing a pharmacy degree as well someone who wants to be an advocate for those with disabilities. Join me as I talk about my life, medical current events, and more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/emily-smit/support Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/livingdifferentlypodcast ..read more

In this episode Emily talks about her life with ADHD and the different symptoms she experiences. She talks about major symptoms that many ADHDers experience and bringing awareness and acceptance to this. There are many hard sides of ADHD and many good sides of ADHD. Living with it is not easy but it is all about finding the balance. In another announcement, this podcast is now being rebranded to be called "Living Differently with ADHD" Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/livingdifferentlypodcast ..read more

Two symptoms that have a huge effect on a person with ADHD are emotional disregulation and rejection sensitivity. These are things that people with other mental health disorders experience as well. This episode talks about what these two terms mean and how it affects my life, specifically with having ADHD. I also mention in the episode how I know most episodes have been about ADHD lately but this is what I am still learning as of recent as my diagnosis was just this year. I do plan to have more episodes soon about other disabilities and the disability community as a whole. Thanks for the suppo ..read more

This episode talks about what it means to mask as well as how exhausting it is. We also talk about trying to fit into a world that is not designed for people with disabilities or who is neurodivergent. - Instagram: @livingdifferently.podcast https://www.instagram.com/livingdiffe...​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LivingDiffer...​ - USA suicide hotline: 1-800-273-8255 Self-harm Textline: Text "CONNECT" to 741741 Domestic violence hotline: 1-800-799-7233 Grief support hotline: 1-650-321-5272 Eating disorder hotline: 1-847-831-3438 - Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/livingdiffere ..read more

This episode is about my personal story including how I started having obvious ADHD symptoms showing as a child and then how my anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts manifested into my life. I want to normalize talking about these types of issues and helping people who feel they have no one to turn to. It is time to talk about suicide and help others before they reach that point. - Instagram: @livingdifferently.podcast https://www.instagram.com/livingdifferently.podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LivingDifferentlyPodcast - USA suicide hotline: 1-800-273-8255 Self-harm Textline: T ..read more