The Hardcore Self-Help Podcast with Duff the Psych

Hello, friends! After a little (big) ramble about the hardest part in my job as a neuropsychologist, I answer the following questions: Can bipolar misdiagnosis make symptoms worse? Can bipolar be managed without medication? Why can't I study or get out of bed at all? As always, you can send me questions to duffthepsych@gmail.com and check out the full show notes at duffthepsych.com/episode253 Ads: If you are a lover of learning anything and everything like me, you should check out Masterclass. Learn anything from negotiation to gardening to mindfulness from word-class instructors. Head over to masterclass.com/duff for 15% off an annual subscription. For many of us, TV is a safe haven, but we are running out of new stuff to watch. AcornTV is the place for shows from the UK and around the world. They upload new episodes constantly, so you'll never get bored. Head over to acorn.tv and use the code "duff" for 30 days free!

Hello, friends! After a long ramble about some terribly nerdy stuff, I get into two really good listener questions today. Here's what I cover: My spouse claims that I am the cause of their depression and we do not have a good relationship. Would divorcing them cause too much harm? I am back in college as a 30 year old and feel out of place. What should I do? As always, you can send me your questions to duffthepsych@gmail.com and check out the full show notes at duffthepsych.com/episode252 Ads: If you would like a little extra support as you try to do the best you can in your life, consider enlisting the help of a professional counselor by visiting betterhelp.com/duff for 10% off your first month! I have been on screens WAY too much over the past year. If you're like me and have felt additional eye strain, problematic sleep, or other issues from excessive screen use, it might be worth giving blue light filtering lenses a short. Felix Gray started making stylish and comfortable blue light lenses over 5 years ago and they remain one of the best out there. Check their products out at felixgrayglasses.com/duff!

Hello, friends! After a long ramble about some terribly nerdy stuff, I get into two really good listener questions today. Here's what I cover: My spouse claims that I am the cause of their depression and we do not have a good relationship. Would divorcing them cause too much harm? I am back in college as a 30 year old and feel out of place. What should I do? As always, you can send me your questions to duffthepsych@gmail.com and check out the full show notes at duffthepsych.com/episode252 Ads: If you would like a little extra support as you try to do the best you can in your life, consider enlisting the help of a professional counselor by visiting betterhelp.com/duff for 10% off your first month! I have been on screens WAY too much over the past year. If you're like me and have felt additional eye strain, problematic sleep, or other issues from excessive screen use, it might be worth giving blue light filtering lenses a short. Felix Gray started making stylish and comfortable blue light lenses over 5 years ago and they remain one of the best out there. Check their products out at felixgrayglasses.com/duff!

Hello, all! In this episode, I answer two questions submitted by awesome listeners like yourself. I hope you enjoy and that you're taking great care of yourself. Here are the questions: Can you get PTSD from severe work burnout? What should I do if my therapist doesn't believe that I might by autistic? As always you can send me your questions to duffthepsych@gmail.com and full show notes are available at duffthepsych.com/episode251 Ad: If you are in the market for a probiotic/prebiotic, please check out Seed. Not all probiotics are treated equal and they know their stuff. Through diving into the scientific research, they have created a product that actually helps. Head over to seed.com/duff and use the coupon code DUFF for 20% off your first month.

Hello, friends! Straightforward Q&A for you today. Here's what I cover: My grandma is taking a supplement that is clearly just placebo. Is this okay? Is it normal to feel grief at the end of a career? As always, you can send me your questions to duffthepsych@gmail.com and check out duffthepsych.com/episode250 for full show notes. Ads: If you are looking to make improvements in your life, consider enlisting the help of a licensed professional. Betterhelp has a massive network of licensed counselors that are only a message a way. Get started and 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/duff TV is a lifesaver these days, but if you are only seeing American shows and movies, you are missing out. AcornTV has a huge library of shows from the UK and beyond featuring actors you know and love. They upload new content every week, so if you are in the market for some beautiful, compelling entertainment, check out acorn.tv and use the code DUFF to get 30 days free.

Hello, all! Please excuse my mistake with the episode number. Bah! I also was perhaps a little delirious, but that just adds to the flavor... right?? In this Q&A, I answer the following: Every time I do something for myself, I feel guilty about it. How do I stop this pattern? I felt envy when I heard about someone that lost their life to suicide. Should I feel bad about that? As always, you can send me your questions to duffthepsych@gmail.com and stop by duffthepsych.com/episode249 for full show notes! Sponsors: I love Masterclass. If you are like me and always have to be learning something new, you should check it out. You can learn everything from gardening to persuasion to mindfulness all from world class experts. Head over to masterclass.com/duff for 15% off! If you've ever been put off by the intimidation of yoga, you should have a look at Bulldog Yoga. They have classes for every ability level that fit within your schedule and feature awesome playlists. Check them out at bulldogonline.com and use the code DUFF for a free month AND 50% off your first paid month.

Hello, everyone! In this episode, I sit down and have a go at my own journal prompts from the 100 Free Journal Prompts on my website. Some of my responses are entertaining and straight forward... others get pretty personal. Hope you enjoy! As always, you can send me questions or topics for the show to duffthepsych@gmail.com. Don't forget to get your free 100 journal prompts at duffthepsych.com/workbook! Sponsor: Get the benefits of yoga without the intimidation and enjoy some nice tunes while you're at it. Listeners of the podcast get a free month AND 50% off the first paid month at bulldogonline.com with the coupon code DUFF.

Hello, friends! Got another Q&A episode for you. The 2nd question in here could be potentially triggering to some, so please be aware of that. It doesn't go into anything explicit, but the topic is something that some may be sensitive to. Here's what we cover: How can I use exposure to treat health anxiety during this pandemic? My friend's 6-year-old child has suicidal thoughts. How can I best support them? As always you can send me your questions to duffthepsych@gmail.com and check out the full show notes at duffthepsych.com/episode247 If you haven't yet picked it up, I have a new 100 journal prompts freebie available at duffthepsych.com/workbook. Advertisers: Step up your cozy with some premium cooling bamboo sheets from Cozy Earth. Podcast listeners get an insane 40% off right now by using the coupon code DUFFPODCAST at cozyearth.com! If you are working toward some mental health goals right now, consider enlisting the help of a trained mental health professional with Better Help. Podcast listeners get 10% off at betterhelp.com/duff.

Hello, you beautiful people! Today I have a question and answer episode with two great questions sent in by listeners like you. Quick update before that. I'm current working on a Hardcore Self Help workbook for anxiety. You can get the 100 journal prompts from that notebook as a freebie for signing up at duffthepsych.com/workbook! Here are the questions: I have come to realize that I've been abused but it's hard to talk about. Do I need to share exactly what happened in therapy? I have a friend with borderline personality disorder and I also have BPD. How can I best support them when they are upset? As always you can send me your questions to duffthepsych@gmail.com and check out the full show notes at duffthepsych.com/episode246 Sponsors: Invest in yourself by enjoying yoga made fun. Bulldog Online pairs great playlists with easy to follow yoga videos. Use the coupon code DUFF for one free month AND 50% off your first paid month at bulldogonline.com If you are all about that cozy life and want some smooth, cooling, bamboo sheets to slide into after a long day, check out cozyearth.com they are offering an INSANE 40% discount site-wide. Use the coupon code DUFFPODCAST at checkout.

Hello, friends! Got a Q&A for you today that is actually just one two-part question. Stay tuned next week for a freebie update! Here's two-part question: I'm going through a breakup in a complicated long-term relationship, but I can't talk to people honestly about it. What can I do? Will a therapist report me for being a sex worker? As always you can send me your questions or topic suggestions to duffthepsych@gmail.com and full show notes are available at duffthepsych.com/episode245 Sponsor: Visit bulldogonline.com and use the code DUFF to get one FREE month of yoga plus 50% off your first paid month. Bulldog Online is all about taking the intimidation out of yoga and replacing it with fun and good tunes. Check it out today!