The Hardcore Self-Help Podcast with Duff the Psych

I really enjoyed the variety of questions in this episode. Please keep sending me in such awesome questions because they keep the show fresh and interesting. This is your show too! I share a little secret about the Audible Trial in this episode, so head by http://audibletrial.com/duff to put it to good use. Here are the questions that I cover: As a man, what can I do to better deal with my anorexic tendencies? What should I do when I can't handle hearing the emotional burden from my friends because it drains me and gets me worked up? Should I be worried about my 4-year-old's imaginary friends when there is a family history of schizophrenia? As always you can reach me through email at duffthepsych@gmail.com or on twitter at http://twitter.com/duffthepsych

This episode is a deep dive look into how you can suck less at sleeping. Sponsored this week by audible. Check out http://audibletrial.com/duff for a free month of audible and one free book. Here are the cliffnotes of this episode: Good habits related to sleep are called "Sleep Hygiene" Most of it comes down to association and conditioning You should have a consistent sleep routine You should ONLY sleep in your bed vs working on the laptop, using your phone etc. Get your phone out of the room Wind down and go offline 30 min before bed Avoid exercise, caffeine etc. Keep sending me your questions to duffthepsych@gmail.com or on twitter at http://twitter.com/duffthepsych

Super awesome and very brave questions today with some common themes between them. Thank you all so much for continuing to be active participants in this show. Not only are you doing something great for yourself by asking your questions, but you may be helping someone else with a similar concern. Here's what we cover in today's episode: Will my therapist break confidentiality if I disclose information about past self-harm? What should I do if my therapist feels TOO emotionally close to me? Is my current relationship just another form of self-harm? As always you can reach me on twitter at http://twitter.com/duffthepsych or via email at duffthepsych@gmail.com

Before I talk about the episode, get your buns over to http://duffthepsych.com/giveaway so that you can enter to win some awesome free stuff. Ending this week. Anyway, this was another awesome possum question and answer episode. Super pleased with the variety of questions. Nice work and please keep them coming. Here is what we cover in this episode: How do I cope with feeling detached from my body and experiences? What should I do about a toxic friend? What happens when you "know" for a fact that you are bad. Therapy can't help with that, right? As always you can reach my on twitter at http://twitter.com/duffthepsych or email me duffthepsych@gmail.com.

This is another deep dive episode where I focus on one topic and give you more in depth information than I typically do on the Q&A episodes. In this one, I talk all about the different terminology related to mental health treatment. I talk about the different terms for treatment itself such as therapy, psychotherapy, and counseling as well as the different people who provide services such as psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, neurologists, and more. Fair warning- this information is pretty USA based since some of the terminology varies, but I hope it is helpful nonetheless! Next week will indeed be another Q&A episode, so keep sending your questions into me at duffthepsych@gmail.com or http://twitter.com/duffthepsych

On this episode, I talk with Heather Gray from ChooseToHaveItAll.com about how she has been able to overcome the very difficult speed bumps in her life by being brave and re-choosing to live a happy life. She is a super strong woman and I think that definitely comes through in the interview. We did experience a few little technical issues during the interview, but I tried my best to edit around them. Apologies if I missed anything. Please check out Heather on twitter at http://twitter.com/HGrayLICSW and visit her website at http://www.choosetohaveitall.com/ Next week is another Q&A so make sure you are sending in your questions!

Another FANTASTIC grouping of questions today. This one is a little on the longer side, but I think there is a lot of valuable content to be had here. Above all I think that these questions were very BRAVE. Keep them coming! Don't forget to check out the NEW AUDIOBOOK for F**k Depression at http://hardcoreselfhelp.com Here are the questions that are covered in this episode: Should I be concerned about my feelings of anxiety and depression or is this just normal for a 14 year old? How can I help my husband be less hard on my daughter about her weight and diet? Should I avoid going into the mental health profession due to my own issues? Don't forget to send your questions in to http://twitter.com/duffthepsych or duffthepsych@gmail.com

This was a fun one for me. In this episode, I do a "deep dive" into Pokemon Go and mental health. I talk about why the game is so effective and addicting as well as how that can be used in a very real way to combat mental health issues. I also address one particular way that it could cause distress for some. Please continue the conversation on twitter at http://twitter.com/duffthepsych and let me know your thoughts!

This episode fought back! My computer crashed when I recorded it the first time and I lost everything. Oh well. No biggie. Re-recorded it for you here and I don't mind at all because the questions were so great! Here's what we cover: -Why don't my friends notice when I don't show up? -How can I help my patients who seem traumatized from their medical treatment? -Is it worth it to keep trying when I'm so depressed? As always you can send me your questions on twitter at http://twitter.com/duffthepsych or through email at duffthepsych@gmail.com

I'm not sick anymore! Yayyyy! This is another Q&A episode with some of my favorite questions yet. Don't forget to check the new merch at: http://duffthepsych.com Here are the questions covered: -Is it ever smart to just avoid situations that might trigger anxiety? -How can I help a teen with a rough upbringing? -Are my repressed memories of abuse real? Don't forget to send me questions on twitter at http://twitter.com/duffthepsych or via email at duffthepsych@gmail.com