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#8 Anxiety Box

Jan 8, 2015
19:20
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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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  • Paul Ford uses technology creatively to externalize and manage his anxiety, treating his mental challenges like IT problems he can solve.
  • His website Anxiety Box humorously captures anxieties, helping him confront and diminish their power by recognizing their absurdity.

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The Intersection of Technology and Personal Challenges

Paul Ford views website creation as a way to address his personal challenges, akin to how some people use therapy or support groups. He exemplifies this with a calorie tracking website he built to help him lose weight, designed for input by both himself and his therapist. This reflects his method of externally managing personal issues through the very technology he creates. By treating these problems like IT issues, he finds a unique outlet to confront his anxiety and other struggles.

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