The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers
Episodes
Self-harm is not about what you think
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The outside world is wildly mistaken about self-harm - and those who engage in it. Contrary to popular belief it isn't a cry for attention or som...
When stress becomes overwhelming
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever felt like life's stressors are pushing you toward a breaking point? When stress accumulates, our brain and nervous system can interpret it ...
When you've lost the will to do what you need to do
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Life is getting harder, and it can feel absolutely exhausting to do even the most basic of activities. This is due to the finite nature of willpower ...
What to do when your dreams die
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Grief isn't one-size-fits-all, and it's the nuance between the types that causes many people to stay stuck. There are two types of grief: re...
Why You Shut Down Sometimes
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you are in the depths of overwhelm, it can feel impossible to do anything - even when you know action is the one thing that will keep everything ...
Stop Pessimistic Thinking With Mindfulness
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Getting specific, recurring thoughts stuck in your head doesn't make you crazy, it's what our brains do. Our brains often fall into repetitiv...
How to Destroy Imposter Syndrome
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you letting an outdated self-image ruin your life? If you feel like a fraud or constantly worried that you'll be exposed for not being qualified, ...
4 Ways To Overcome Passive Suicidal Ideation
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt indifferent or ambivalent towards your own life? If so, you're not alone. Millions experience Passive Suicidal Ideation, but ...
My Anti-Anhedonia Morning Routine
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your morning (lack of) routine could be setting you for a day of stress right out of the gate. If you have any kind of mental illness, how you start ...
Staying Hopeful In Times Of Darkness
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you don't feel excited about the future, it's hard to want to do much of anything. When depression and anxiety are severe, our lives often...
Can We Please Stop Over-Complicating Treatment?
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's easy to lose hope. It's easy to feel like you've tried everything. And maybe, to some degree, you have. Perhaps you hold all of the ...
Depression Spirals and Opportunity Cost
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Depressive episodes often start with nothing more than a bad day or two. We don't feel like ourselves so we don't engage in our normal activi...
Anxiety and Sound Sensitivity (Misophonia)
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If certain sounds enrage you, sounds that most people aren't bothered by or don't even seem to notice, you may have something called Misophon...
The Most Important Question To Ask Yourself
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're constantly asking and answering questions inside of our own minds. While many of these questions and answers are subconcious, meaning we do...
The Most Effective Treatment for Mood and Anxiety Disorders
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If therapy and medication aren't getting your symptoms of depression and anxiety where you want them, there's another option. It's free, ...
5 Things to Know About Passive Suicidal Ideation
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wanted to go to sleep and just never wake up? Do you wish something would happen to you today to put you out of your misery? Do you w...
Why Happiness Always Escapes You
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We all just want to be "happy," but if you don't even know what happiness is how can you possibly hope to obtain it? This question has ...
Change a little, change a lot
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I know everybody wants something that works quickly and changes things dramatically. Maybe you’ve tried some of those ideas, and if you have what y...
Keep your boundaries no matter what!
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Psychosocial boundaries are the invisible yet very real walls that keep us separate from other people and from the world in general. Our boundaries e...
How To Deal With Anger
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anger, more than other emotions for most people, is a feeling we generally try to avoid. Anger is seen as unsafe, destructive, and out-of-control. An...
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) - With Alex Reynolds
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts (NOT impulsive thoughts, as we discuss in this episode) and ...
Challenging Negativity Bias With The Values Pie Chart
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your mind comes equipped with a mostly outdated survival response called a negativity bias. That’s why no matter how good your life is, you also ...
Dealing with guilt and shame
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most common questions I hear as a clinical psychologist who specializes in depression in anxiety is “how do I deal with the guilt and the...
Procrastination, Executive Functioning, and Nervous System Regulation (with Sasa Harper)
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I interview executive functioning and nervous system regulation coach Sasa Harper. I’ve known Sasa for a while, and she’s what wou...
Psychosis, derealization, depersonalization, and dissociation with depression and anxiety
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Symptoms like depersonalization, derealization, dissociation, delusions, and hallucinations can be incredibly disturbing. They are often thought of as...
Trying to live after trying to die - with ValiantFate
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Christopher Spence Pratt, also known as ValiantFate, has an amazing story to tell. He has overcome severe depression, suicide, alcohol abuse, and inte...
Getting Tested For Depression
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Self-diagnosis can only take you so far. If you want to be able to access a full range of treatment services, get your insurance to pay for it, and ch...
Depression or Bipolar Disorder?
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder have a lot in common. Both are mood disorders, meaning they involve fluctuations in mood that can be to...
Can depression and anxiety make you sick?
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mental illness can cause physical illness. Depression and anxiety in particular can wreak havoc and your body and make you more vulnerable to illness,...
Getting things done when you’re depressed and anxious
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s difficult, but not impossible, to stay productive when you’re struggling with your mental health. Everything feels so much harder and so much...
Anhedonia (Why you feel empty sometimes)
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anhedonia translates to “without pleasure.” In mental health, it refers to a disruption in brain functioning that impairs our ability to feel joy,...
Challenging the lies that can ruin your life
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We learn “rules” early in life. Rules like “nothing I do will ever be good enough” or “I am unlovable.” We don’t automatically re-evalua...
Unofficial symptoms of anxiety
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
People with anxiety disorders often experience related struggles that aren’t well documented or understood. These includes things like over eating o...
Anxiety Explained
12 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dive deep with me into the symptoms of chronic anxiety. We discuss what it actually feels like to be living with chronic, daily anxiety and break down...
All About Depression
05 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss causes, symptoms, and treatments of various forms of mood disorders, primarily major depressive disorder.
Why Nothing Ever Changes
25 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you're as sick as I was of feeling powerless and unable to change anything meaningful in life, you're going to want to listen to this episode. I br...
When Therapy Goes Wrong
19 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Therapy isn’t always beneficial. Sometimes it’s a waste of time. Sometimes it makes our problems worse. In this episode I discuss some of the most...
When life is good, but it doesn’t feel that way
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 2015 I found myself in an unusual situation; my life was better than I ever imagined it could be, yet it still didn’t feel all that great. I fina...
Nobody is hopeless (no matter what you’ve been told)
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“We’ve tried everything” is something many of my therapy clients have heard and something they often tell themselves. It’s impossible. Nobody ...
Trauma and Forgiveness (Episode 3)
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have to forgive your abuser? Many people will say yes, but I disagree. Recovery is about your wants, needs, and feelings and nobody else’s. F...
Stop procrastinating and start today!
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I review some of the strategies I’ve used to stop avoiding, delaying, and ruminating and start taking action!
Life can be beautiful
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The beliefs and the values of the people closest to you form your reality. Change what’s around you and you change your reality. Your struggles don’...