520: Medical Meddling's Wack from Bipolar Hypochondriac | Feedback Friday

Jun 11, 2021

A listener grapples with a bipolar mother's invasive hypochondria while trying to safeguard their own health. The hosts delve into setting healthy boundaries without jeopardizing family ties. There's also a discussion about navigating toxic friendships for kids and the challenges that come with them. Additionally, aspiring law students tackle imposter syndrome, exploring strategies to overcome self-doubt. Humorous moments include a bingo card highlighting common podcast themes, adding a fun twist to the insightful advice shared.

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Handling a Hypochondriac Parent

Manage expectations about your bipolar mother's reactions regarding your health.
Set healthy boundaries by clearly communicating your needs while acknowledging her intentions.

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Setting Boundaries with Parents

Setting boundaries, especially with chaotic parents, can be uncomfortable and invite resentment.
Don't feel guilty for protecting yourself; prioritize your well-being.

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Overcoming Parental Identification

Address fears of identifying with a problematic parent through individual therapy.
Don't let fear of resembling your mom hinder your self-care and pursuit of pleasure.

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Enduring your bipolar mother's hypochondria your entire life has made you neglectful of your own health. Now she won't stop meddling in your medical business since you were recently sent to the ER with an undiagnosed condition. How can you get your mother to back off without completely ruining your already strained relationship? We'll dig into this and more here on Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

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Your bipolar hypochondriac mom won't stop meddling in your medical affairs. How can you get her to back off without completely ruining your already strained relationship? [Thanks to clinical psychologist Dr. Erin Margolis for helping us field this one!]
You've noticed the bad influence of an older neighborhood kid rubbing off on your six-year-old daughter, and having met his emotionally volatile parents, you see the bad apple didn't fall far from the tree. How can you minimize the effects of this negative behavior without being needlessly punitive toward these children?
Are you experiencing "early-onset imposter syndrome" because you're worried about lazy habits picked up during quarantine stunting the level of overachievement that got you into law school?
You were laid off one day before your last retirement accrual through the company's employee stock ownership plan. You're doing well enough financially, but you're rightfully angry to have been cheated out of this benefit in such an underhanded manner. Do you have any legal recourse, and should you pursue it? [Thanks to once-adversary, now-friend, and attorney Jeremy Golan for helping us with this one!]
Your late father was a much-loved pillar of the community, and everyone in town had their own story about how he had come through for them in their time of need. Does Six-Minute Networking advise a way to responsibly enjoy this inherited social capital without coming off like a petulant so-and-so?
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