The Hardcore Self-Help Podcast with Duff the Psych

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Episode 346: Electroconvulsive Therapy vs Ketamine. Which is better? Apr 14, 2023

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Hello, friends! In this episode, I tackle one awesome question from a listener. This person has treatment resistant depression and bipolar. Their mania is well-controlled, but they need a higher level of treatment for the depression. Their psychiatrist suggested either ketamine of electroconvulsive therapy, so in this episode, I break down everything you need to know about these treatments. As always, you can send me questions to duffthepsych@gmail.com.

Episode 345: Bipolar Meds for Life & CBT Is Not Working Apr 07, 2023

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Hello, friends! I hope that you are taking good care of yourselves. We are back to the Q&A format this week with the following amazing listener questions:

I am stable on bipolar medications, but I hate the side effects. What can I do?
My CBT therapy just seems to worsen my mood. How can I make it more helpful?

As always, you can send me questions to duffthepsych@gmail.com

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This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get affordable counseling from a licensed therapist completely online at http://betterhelp.com/duff

Episode 344: My Self-Therapy Protocol Mar 31, 2023

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Hey, friends! This episode is a little different. Rather than taking listener questions, I decided to share something that is working really well for me. I take you through a five-step process for doing what I like to call "self-therapy." This is usually done while I am in the car or walking the dog. I highly suggest you also talk out loud to yourself like a weirdo.

FYI: The website is still under construction. It broke badly and we need to rebuild it. It should be up and runing again soon. In the meantime, if you'd like to send me a question for an upcoming episode of the show, please shoot an email to duffthepsych@gmail.com

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Episode 343: Communicating While Dissociated & Masturbation Causing Bad Things Mar 24, 2023

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Hello, friends! Huge apologies - the website is currently down. I hope that it is up again soon! In this episode, I answer the following questions:

I dissociate whenever I try to talk about my feelings. How can I overcome this?
Bad things seem to happen after I masturbate. Am I causing bad things to happen?

As always, you can send me questions to duffthepsych@gmail.com and find the show notes for this episode at http://duffthepsych.com/episode343 (once the website is back up).

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Episode 342: Alternatives to Hospitalization & Thyroid and Mental Health Mar 17, 2023

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Hello, everyone. I hope you are treating yourselves well. Q&A episode this week featuring the following great listener questions:

I have had severe depression and suicidal ideation for the past 25 years and nothing is working. Aside from going into the hospital or an IOP program, what can I do?
Can you talk about how the thyroid is related to mood and mental health?

As always, you can send me questions to duffthepsych@gmail.com and find the show notes for this episode at http://duffthepsych.com/episode342

No sponsors this week, so be sure to go check out my author page to find more resources!

Episode 341: Reporting Abuse of Teen & Raising Therapy Rates Mar 10, 2023

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Hello, friends! Short and sweet Q&A episode here. Before jumping into the questions, I share a couple strategies that are working well for me right now. Then, I cover the following questions:

As a teenager, will my therapist have to report if I tell them about my parents abusing me?
I am a therapist and found a new position that will allow me to make a better living, but it means my fees will increase. How can I deal with this?

As always, you can send me questions to duffthepsych@gmail.com and find the show notes for this episode at http://duffthepsych.com/episode341

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This episode of Hardcore Self Help is sponsored by BetterHelp.

If you are in a mental health slump, consider reaching out to a licensed professional to help. BetterHelp has a large counselor network and you can begin chatting with someone very quickly. Check out betterhelp.com/duff to get 10% off your first month.

Episode 340: OCD vs Psychosis & Finding a GOOD Therapist Mar 03, 2023

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Hello, friends! I hope you enjoy this awesome Q&A episode featuring the following listener questions:

Why do my intrusive thoughts from OCD seem to impact the environment, such as the television?
How can I find a therapist that is awesome like you? I am on my fourth try with no luck.

As always, you can send me questions to duffthepsych@gmail.com and find the show notes for this episode at http://duffthepsych.com/episode340

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Episode 339: Can't Find a Job With My Degree & Emotions Stuck in Therapy Feb 25, 2023

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Hello, everyone! I hope that you are staying safe out there if you are in an area with wild weather conditions. I am having a very cozy weekend. This week, we have a Q&A episoed with the following:

I spent years obtaining my degree, but I can't find a job that utilizes it. What can I do?
I want to feel more in therapy, but I can't access the emotion. How can I move forward?

As always, you can send me questions to duffthepsych@gmail.com and find the show notes for this episode at http://duffthepsych.com/episode339

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This episode of Hardcore Self Help is sponsored by BetterHelp.

Episode 338: Postpartum Mental Illness and Postpartum Psychosis Feb 17, 2023

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Hi, friends!

In this episode, I do a deep dive into postpartum mental illness including baby blues, postpartum depression, and postpartum psychosis. This was requested by a number of listeners due to the Lindsay Clancy case, which I discuss briefly in the episode.

Please be aware that I do discuss topics such as infanticide, suicide, and the specific case of Lindsay Clancy. However, I do not go into details of what happened and there are no explicit descriptions.

As always, you can send me questions for future episodes to duffthepsych@gmail.com and find the show notes for this episode at http://duffthepsych.com/episode338

Episode 337: Losing a Friend & Father with Brain Injury Feb 10, 2023

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Hello, everyone. Short and sweet Q&A episode here featuring the following:

I made a mistake and lost my friend of 20 years. What can I do about the loneliness and hopelessness I feel now?
My husband had a brain injury when out daughter was young and now she does not want to be around him because of his behavior. What can I do?

As always, you can send me questions to duffthepsych@gmail.com and find the show notes for this episode at http://duffthepsych.com/episode

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This episode of Hardcore Self Help is sponsored by BetterHelp.

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