A Jaded Gay
26. Gay & Anxious
Many of us grew up knowing we were different than our peers, feeling like being “other” and fearing rejection at an early age. Therefore, it’s no surprise that gay men experience increased rates of anxiety compared to their straight peers.
In this episode, we’re taking a look at anxiety disorders, unique factors that negatively impact gay men’s mental health, and strategies we can implement to better manage our stress.
Additional Resources:
- National Alliance on Mental Illness: Anxiety Disorders
- Is There an Anxiety Epidemic?
- Understanding Anxiety and Depression for LGBTQ People
- The Mental Health Issues Gay Men Deal With
- 11. Overcoming Internalized Homophobia
- Anxiety Treatment Without Medication: Seven Holistic Ways to Cope
- When in Doubt, Shout It Out! Eight Drug-Free Ways to Battle Anxiety
- Just-Records: Dan Yost (Podcast Editor)
- Eleftheria by Rob Loveless
Hear travel stories from everyday people who learned how to travel for (nearly) free
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Many of us grew up knowing we were different than our peers, feeling like being “other” and fearing rejection at an early age. Therefore, it’s no surprise that gay men experience increased rates of anxiety compared to their straight peers.
In this episode, we’re taking a look at anxiety disorders, unique factors that negatively impact gay men’s mental health, and strategies we can implement to better manage our stress.
Additional Resources:
- National Alliance on Mental Illness: Anxiety Disorders
- Is There an Anxiety Epidemic?
- Understanding Anxiety and Depression for LGBTQ People
- The Mental Health Issues Gay Men Deal With
- 11. Overcoming Internalized Homophobia
- Anxiety Treatment Without Medication: Seven Holistic Ways to Cope
- When in Doubt, Shout It Out! Eight Drug-Free Ways to Battle Anxiety
- Just-Records: Dan Yost (Podcast Editor)
- Eleftheria by Rob Loveless
Hear travel stories from everyday people who learned how to travel for (nearly) free
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify