The Battlefield Of The Mind 12. Misdiagnosis and Belief Systems: Exploring Mental Health with Rick and Druss
May 9, 2023
01:17:09
In this episode:
- Rick and Druss discussed how people can be wrongly diagnosed with mental health disorders based on limited information and how belief systems can shape one's identity. They also compared the symptoms of bipolar disorder and stress, highlighting the commonalities between the two.0:00
- Druss, Rick, and others discussed the misdiagnosis of mental health conditions, including bipolar disorder and narcissism. They also talked about the importance of dealing with loss before addressing other potential issues and how Enneagram 8s can be misunderstood as narcissists.10:38
- Rick discussed his healing journey with Druss, mentioning that he learned to be a safe place for his daughters by altering his dialect and tone of voice, which he practiced on his own accord. He also shared that he grew up in a tough area and had to learn how to relate to others who have experienced similar environments.21:27
- Rick discussed his journey towards becoming a healthy type eight, which involved learning to slow down, soften his tone, and let go of his trauma through spirituality and faith. He also learned to be vulnerable and express his emotions, which was a significant shift from his previous belief in being tough and not showing weakness.27:09
- Druss discussed his personal journey of battling vulnerability and childhood trauma, which he thought he had worked out but resurfaced multiple times. He also talked about the importance of having genuine conversations with people, regardless of differing beliefs.32:37
- Druss experienced multiple rock bottom moments in his life, including a parasite and mental break at 18 and heavy drug and alcohol addiction later on. He used these moments to make positive changes and build new skills.38:54
- Druss discussed his past struggles with substance abuse and mental health, including a near-death experience, and how he overcame them through faith and self-improvement. The conversation also touched on the similarities between different spiritual beliefs and the power of prayer.44:54
- Druss and Rick had a conversation about the judgments people make and how they can be limiting. They also discussed the challenges of their era and the importance of supporting each other and not conforming to societal norms.55:40
- Druss and Rick had a conversation about their past experiences helping people overcome various challenges, and also discussed some Australian wildlife and their dangers.
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