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Jan 8, 2015 Paul Ford, a tech enthusiast and anxiety sufferer, shares his compelling journey with anxiety and the ways he confronts it. He discusses the feeling of pressure in his chest and racing thoughts that accompany daily life. Paul reveals his innovative Anxiety Box website, a digital assistant that humorously confronts his inner critic. He cleverly transforms negative self-talk into comedic 'anxiety bots', highlighting the unique intersection between mental health and technology. Through laughter and reflection, he offers insights into fostering resilience.
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Untimely Reminder
- Paul's wife subscribed to his Google Calendar, which contained reminders for future Paul.
- An old reminder about considering having children appeared during their fertility struggles, causing distress.
Train Anxiety
- Paul's anxiety made train rides difficult due to the crowded, pulsing environment.
- He feared dying on the train amidst these overwhelming sensations.
Anxiety Box
- Paul created Anxiety Box, a website that sends emails from his anxiety.
- These emails use his anxieties and phrases to create undermining messages throughout the day.