The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers
Scott Eilers
There are people who understand depression and anxiety on a personal level and there are people who understand depression and anxiety on a medical level. There are relatively few people who understand both, and I’m one of them. As a clinical psychologist I have a doctorate degree and thousands of hours of professional experience providing treatment for mood and anxiety disorders. I also have 39 years of personal experience managing mood and anxiety disorders as I myself deal with these struggles. This podcast is my attempt to synthesize my personal knowledge with my professional knowledge.
Episodes
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Apr 11, 2024 • 15min
How To Have A Healthy Relationship With Your Emotions
Explore the value of emotions, how to navigate them for healthier relationships, understanding complex emotions, promoting emotional validation for better relationships, and practical tools for dealing with depression and anxiety.
Apr 10, 2024 • 16min
Please Don't Ever Give Up
Exploring the controversial case of a young woman facing euthanasia due to severe mental health conditions, the importance of not internalizing negativity related to mental health, personal battle with hopelessness and finding light in dark moments, the dynamic nature of life and enacting change to influence outcomes, shortcomings of the mental health profession and the responsibility for lack of adequate support.
Apr 8, 2024 • 13min
How I Keep My Life Focused On My Mental Health
Explore how organizing life around foundational aspects, not just important ones, can prevent total system failure. Learn about structuring daily life for mental health, utilizing a productivity app like SunSama, and embracing routine for stability and emotional well-being.
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Apr 4, 2024 • 20min
How I Keep Going In The Face Of Total Apathy And Anhedonia (Apathyception)
Explore strategies for overcoming apathy and anhedonia in mental health journeys. Learn how to navigate dark periods and stay productive. Discover the power of proactive choices and shifting perspectives. Embrace action-oriented goal setting for resilience.
Apr 1, 2024 • 27min
3 Reasons Why Getting Better Can Feel Worse
Exploring why improving mental health doesn't always lead to feeling better emotionally, the podcast discusses the emergence of non-pathological feelings and vulnerability. It breaks down three reasons for this phenomenon and offers practical tools for navigating life with depression and anxiety. The speaker emphasizes the challenges of managing change, expectations in mental health recovery, fear of progress, and understanding 'lifestyle creep'.
Mar 28, 2024 • 25min
Stop Telling Yourself Stories That Hurt You
Explore how self-induced emotional stress can be managed easily by understanding the factors of objective and subjective stress. Learn practical tools for decreasing emotional pain and organizing mental health goals. Discover the influence of beliefs on perceptions of events and how detaching negative stories from experiences can reduce suffering. Emphasizing the importance of exploring multiple perspectives for understanding life events.
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Mar 25, 2024 • 17min
How to tell the difference between healthy and unhealthy social withdrawal
Exploring the challenges introverted individuals face in navigating social interactions and the importance of distinguishing between healthy solitude and unhealthy isolation. The podcast provides insights on maintaining a balance between recharging in solitude and engaging socially, with practical tools for managing mental health goals.
Mar 21, 2024 • 24min
3 Things I Do When Existence Feels Like A Burden
Discover practical strategies for navigating life with depression and anxiety. Explore the importance of self-care and resilience amidst mental health challenges. Learn three crucial rules to help manage overwhelming emotions and find meaning in tough times.
Mar 18, 2024 • 21min
What to do if you have no normal to return to
Explore therapeutic approaches for individuals without a baseline of normalcy, focusing on self-care, self-worth, and developing a supportive inner dialogue. Learn the significance of self-validation, self-compassion, and internal support for mental well-being. Discover how personal struggles and uniqueness can lead to finding purpose in life.
Mar 14, 2024 • 19min
Loving yourself does NOT make you a narcissist - hating yourself DOES make you depressed
The podcast discusses the misapplication of terms like 'narcissist' and 'depressed' in pop culture, leading to real psychological consequences. It explores the importance of self-love, compassion, forgiveness, and validation for mental well-being. Emphasizes the need to shift towards a balanced approach to self-esteem and relationships for a healthier mindset.
