Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson Living with Depression with Dr. Scott Eilers
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May 12, 2025 Forrest chats with Dr. Scott Eilers, a licensed psychologist and author specializing in treatment-resistant mood disorders. They dive deep into Dr. Eilers’ personal journey with chronic depression and discuss anhedonia, the challenge of treatment resistance, and the importance of emotional budgeting. The conversation explores creating new practices even when motivation is low and the healing power of acceptance. They also touch on the intertwining of humor and mental health, along with strategies to foster resilience and self-discovery.
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Scott Eilers' First Depression Memory
- Scott Eilers first vividly felt depression swimming with friends as all joy suddenly drained away.
- This intense emptiness lasted weeks, marking his earliest clear depressive episode memory.
Depression's Emotional Disconnect
- Depression often disconnects emotions from life facts, causing a hollow feeling even when things look fine.
- This gap helps distinguish depression from sadness tied directly to life events.
Choose Action Over Emotion
- Focus on actions within your control during depression, like fitness or employment, even if emotions aren't manageable.
- Choose productive behaviors despite feeling depressed to improve well-being incrementally.