Psychologist Explains Chronic Depression (here's what to do) | Dr. Scott Eilers

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I'm joined by clinical psychologist @DrScottEilers to explore how he both treats and lives with chronic depression. We discuss anhedonia, the catch-22 of treatment resistance, how to build new practices when it’s the last thing you want to do, acceptance, and how a values-based approach can help someone move forward even when they’re feeling stuck. The conversation touches on some of the existential aspects of depression, the therapeutic relationship, and finding some humor along the way. About Our Guest: Dr. Scott Eilers is a licensed clinical psychologist, author, and mental health coach specializing in severe, treatment-resistant mood and anxiety disorders. He is the author of For When Everything Is Burning and hosts the podcast The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety. Key Topics: 0:00 Introduction 1:20 Scott’s personal experience of depression 5:40 Distinguishing sadness from depression, and depression vs. a depressing life 9:20 Choosing action, and emotional budgeting 18:05 Symptoms as obstacles, and when to establish new practices 23:45 Navigating emotional numbness, and creating rewarding experiences 30:35 Loneliness, and the struggle to be witnessed 36:45 Accepting how things are, and aiming for better instead of perfect 45:05 Finances, and disenchantment with therapy 47:25 AI therapy 52:30 Finding out who you are and what you care about 57:20 Humor, sarcasm, and snarkiness 1:00:55 Recap Subscribe to Being Well on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/being-well-with-dr-rick-hanson/id1120885936 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5d87ZU1XY0fpdYNSEwXLVQ Who Am I: I'm Forrest, the co-author of Resilient (https://amzn.to/3iXLerD) and host of the Being Well Podcast (https://apple.co/38ufGG0). I'm making videos focused on simplifying psychology, mental health, and personal growth. Subscribe to Rick on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@RickHanson?sub_confirmation=1 Get Rick's Free Newsletters: https://rickhanson.com/writings/newsletters-from-dr-rick-hanson/ Follow Rick Here: 🌍 https://rickhanson.com/ 📸 https://www.instagram.com/rickhansonphd I'm not a clinician, and what I say on this channel should not be taken as medical advice. You can follow me here: 🎤 https://apple.co/38ufGG0 🌍 https://www.forresthanson.com 📸 https://www.instagram.com/f.hanson