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Omicron, Depression, Imposter Syndrome, Benzos, Insomnia (w/Dr. Rachel Zoffness)
Category: Religion & Spirituality
Duration: 01:46:32
Publish Date: 2022-01-30 18:09:28
Description: Dr. Rachel Zoffness returns to dive deep into what "mild" Omicron infection means, why depression is biopsychosocial ALWAYS, how to manage imposter syndrome & insomnia, and why benzodiazepine medications are ofter a disaster. Video podcast, transcript, links to Dr. Z's book, and more episodes: https://zdoggmd.com/pain-points-2 Support our show with a 1-time donation and get a personal email response from me: https://paypal.me/zdoggmd Show, podcast, music, support, shop, social media, and email: https://lnk.bio/zdoggmd Topics/Timecodes: 00:00 Intro 03:51 Rachel got the Big O (Omicron) & post-infection immunity 08:31 Why a mild case still sucks, the anxiety contagion, public health communication 14:20 Placebo vs nocebo, why words make a difference in suffering 22:25 Long COVID vs long tail symptoms, cognitive distortions 27:15 "Bug chasing" & why it's a bad idea 31:07 Depression, reductionism & the biomedical model of health 38:15 The psych bubble, role of thoughts, emotions & coping behaviors 48:27 The social bubble, role of relationships, isolation, & other factors 51:47 Depression's complex nature & treatment tools 58:14 What is imposter syndrome & why it's so common 1:05:20 4 steps to overcoming imposter syndrome 1:16:31 The dark side of benzodiazepines & why they're not a magic cure 1:20:01 Alcohol, THC, medications & insomnia 1:28:09 Sunlight, stimulants & what to do if you can't sleep 1:38:42 Napping, melatonin & treatment of underlying factors 1:41:28 Final thoughts, submitting your questions for future episodes
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