This is a podcast dedicated to answering your questions about mental health, anxiety, depression, relationships, sex, and life WITHOUT psychobabble BS. I am Dr. Robert Duff, a psychologist from Southern California, but I'm also a regular dude who legitimately wants to help out. I wrote the best selling books Hardcore Self Help: F**k Depression and Hardcore Self Help: F**K Anxiety. Those are available at http://hardcoreselfhelp.com
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Episode 394: Finding Focus with ADHD & The Surprising Upside of Missing Medication
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Hello, friends! In today’s episode, we tackle two thought-provoking listener questions that may resonate with many of you: Cymbalta Conundrum: A listener shares their experience with Cymbalta, a medication prescribed for panic disorder. They noticed feeling amazing on days they forgot to take the medication, leading them to wonder if they truly nee…
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Episode 393: When to Say I Love You & Numbness in Face After TBI
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Hello friends! In today’s episode, we explore the deep and complex emotions involved in expressing love within romantic relationships and the challenging path to recovery following a severe traumatic brain injury. We kick off with a question about the appropriate timing for saying “I love you” in a romantic context, especially considering cultural …
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Episode 392: Helping a Friend with OCD & Being Controlling After Moving In
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Hello friends! In today’s thoughtful episode, we tackle two profound listener questions that may resonate with many of you: Contemplating Harm OCD and Supporting a Friend: A listener shares their concerns about how to best support a friend struggling with harm OCD. They've noticed their attempts to help by offering reassurance or checking things fo…
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Episode 391: Panic Disorder & Caregiving for a TBI
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Hello friends! In today’s episode, we tackle two interesting questions that delve into the heart of mental and emotional challenges many of us face. First, we explore the complex world of panic disorder through the eyes of a 24-year-old graduate student grappling with severe panic attacks. Their story illuminates the physical and psychological inte…
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Episode 390: Gender Identity in Therapy & Standing Up to Mom
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Hello friends! In today’s episode, we tackle two profound listener questions that may resonate with many of you: Dealing with Hurtful Family Comments: A listener is troubled by their mother's deeply hurtful comment, suggesting they have been a source of stress since birth. We explore the emotional impact of such comments, consider the role of healt…
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Episode 389: Am I Bugging My Therapist? & Abusive Ex Using Kids Against Me!
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Hello, friends! In today’s episode of the podcast, we dive deep into two incredibly relatable listener questions that touch on emotional and psychological challenges many of us might face. Our first discussion revolves around the complex emotions of worrying about one’s therapist. One listener shares their concern about being a burden by repeatedly…
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Episode 388: Building Emotional Intelligence & Partner is Afraid of Pictures
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Hello friends! In today’s episode, we dive into two listener queries that shine a light on the complexities of emotional experiences and relationships. First, we explore the journey of someone grappling with childhood emotional neglect, unpacking the long-term effects of growing up in an environment where emotions were disregarded and undervalued. …
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Episode 387: Should I Still Talk to My Ex?
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Hello friends! In this episode, we delve into a deeply personal and complex question that touches on the lasting impact of past relationships, the nuances of friendship, and the boundaries within a current, happy marriage. A listener shares their experience of not being able to stop thinking about an ex, despite being happily married and having no …
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Episode 386: Starting Dating in 30s & Navigating BPD in the UK
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Hello friends! In today’s episode, we delve into two deeply personal and impactful listener questions, uncovering layers of self-discovery, acceptance, and the ongoing journey towards healing and love: Embarking on a Journey of Self-Discovery and Love: A 32-year-old male shares his transformative journey from battling addiction and isolation to emb…
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Episode 385: Obsessing Over New Relationships & Recovering from Sexual Assault
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Hello, friends! In today’s episode, we tackle two profound listener questions that may resonate with many of you: Navigating Romantic Relationships and Self-Esteem: A listener seeks advice on managing the anxiety and self-doubt that accompany new romantic relationships. We discuss the concept of "correct rejections" and explore strategies for nurtu…
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Hello friends! In today's in-depth episode, we embark on a comprehensive exploration of depression, a condition that's far more complex than the occasional sadness or the transient moods we all experience. Our journey aims to shed light on the multifaceted nature of depression, affecting individuals across the globe in myriad ways. We delve into th…
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Episode 383: Alternatives to Adderall & My Therapist Talks Too Much!
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Hello friends! In today's episode, we delve into two compelling listener questions that I'm sure many of you will find relatable and insightful. Navigating Therapy with a Talkative Therapist: One listener shares their experience with a therapist who often overshadows the session with personal stories, leaving them feeling unheard. This is particula…
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Episode 382: Changing Name at Work & Dealing with Emotional Numbness
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Hello friends! In today’s episode, we delve into two compelling listener questions that touch on deeply personal experiences and emotional challenges: Exploring Identity Through Name Change: Our first question comes from a listener who has recently undergone the significant process of legally changing their name, a journey often intertwined with ge…
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Episode 381: Is it Impossible to Thrive as a Therapist & Long-Distance Driving Anxiety
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Hello friends! In today's episode, we delve into two compelling listener questions that many of you might find relatable: Confronting Career Anxiety in Private Practice: A newly licensed listener, transitioning from a non-profit agency to private practice, shares their struggles with the unpredictability of work and income, leading to increased anx…
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Hello friends! In today's enlightening episode, we delve deep into the intricacies of neurotransmitters, specifically dopamine, and their impact on our behavior and mental health. We also touch on trichotillomania and the role of medications like Wellbutrin in treating such conditions. Demystifying Dopamine and Serotonin: We kick off by addressing …
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Hello, friends! In this episode, I will be wrapping the year up by reflecting back on 2023 and my word for the year, which was "Identity." I talk about what I learned and explored this year and then I tell you what I have chosen as my word for 2024. It should be a fun one! Take care of yourselves, and I will see you in 2024! --- If you are looking …
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Episode 378: Emotional Immaturity & Making Friends After Bullying
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Hello friends! In today’s insightful episode, we delve into two very relatable and poignant listener questions that highlight the complexities of personal relationships and social anxiety. Navigating Emotional Maturity in Relationships: Our first discussion revolves around a listener's five-year relationship with her boyfriend. She's passionate abo…
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Episode 377: Preparing for Couples Therapy & Managing Depersonalization and Derealization
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Hello friends! In Episode 377, we tackle two profound listener questions that shed light on unique mental health and relationship challenges. Our first discussion revolves around a listener gearing up for couples therapy. They share their apprehension about conveying years of experiences within the confines of therapy sessions. We explore strategie…
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Episode 376: Absent Father Issues & Being a Young Manager
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Hello friends! In today's insightful episode, we delve into two intriguing listener questions that touch upon deeply personal and relatable topics. First, we explore the lasting impact of growing up without a father. One of our listeners shares their lifelong struggle with the absence of a paternal figure, revealing how it shapes their relationship…
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Episode 375: Anxiety About Nose Job & Privacy In Telehealth Therapy
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Hello friends! In today’s insightful episode, we tackle two profound listener questions that delve into personal struggles and the complexities of therapy in the modern world. Our first discussion revolves around a listener's internal conflict about undergoing a nose job. They share their long-standing desire for this procedure, influenced by cultu…
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Episode 374: Persisting in a Broken World & Recognizing Narcissism in Yourself
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Hello, friends! I hope you're all managing to keep your spirits up. In today’s thoughtful episode, we tackle two profound listener questions that may resonate with many of you: Contemplating Narcissism and Self-Improvement: A listener is troubled by the possibility of being a narcissist, an idea suggested by their ex-partner. They're engaging in th…
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Hey everyone! Hope you're finding moments of peace amidst the chaos. Today's episode peels back the layers of anxiety that can really twist our brains into knots. We're responding to a heartfelt question from a listener who's finding themselves in a tangle of overthinking, especially when it comes to new relationships. Unraveling the Anxiety Knot: …
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Episode 372: Finding Balance in College & Spending Addiction
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Hello, friends! Hope you're all doing splendidly. Today's episode dives into the nuances of financial anxieties and the challenges of managing impulsive shopping habits. Two heartfelt listener questions guide our discussion, shedding light on personal struggles and the broader societal context: Tackling Shopping Habits & ADHD: A loyal follower from…
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Episode 371: Is This Cheating?, Annoyed at Phones, & Meds Before Therapy
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Hello, friends! I hope everyone is well. In today's insightful episode, we dive deep into two thought-provoking listener questions that touch on feelings of regret after a relationship and the challenges of adapting to a technology-driven society: The Complexities of Relationships & BPD A 27-year-old male grapples with feelings of regret after reki…
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Episode 370: Unusual Response to ADHD Meds & Safer BDSM Practices
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Hello, friends! I hope everyone is well. In today’s enlightening episode, we delve into two insightful listener questions that touch on ADHD medications and the world of BDSM: The Nuances of ADHD Medications A concerned friend notices that their peers, after starting ADHD medication, exhibit what seems to be exacerbated symptoms. We delve into the …
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