The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers 6 Reasons Your Depression Isn’t Getting Better
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Nov 18, 2024 Discover why your depression may persist beyond typical treatments. Uncover the crucial link between brain health and recovery, emphasizing physical wellbeing and self-compassion. Learn about the damaging effects of internalized shame and the importance of positive self-talk. Explore barriers to joy and the role of vulnerability in healing. The discussion also highlights the need for mental boundaries and recognizes personality types that may face unique recovery challenges. Insights from years of clinical experience illuminate your path to better mental health.
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Reduce Mood Altering Substances
- Minimize or eliminate nonprescription mood-altering substances like caffeine, alcohol, and marijuana to maintain neurotransmitter homeostasis.
- These substances produce short lifts but cause dips and dependence, creating an emotional roller coaster.
You're In An Abusive Relationship With Yourself
- Many people have internalized harsh, shaming self-talk that perpetuates depression by constantly attacking them from inside.
- Dr. Scott Eilers urges learning to talk back, provide counterarguments, and not accept the inner voice as truth.
Talk Back To Your Inner Critic
- Respond to negative self-talk immediately with counterarguments and refuse to let it dominate your thinking.
- Practice fighting back mentally so the critical voice loses power and moves to the background.