Duff The Psych

Hello, friends. In this episode, I answer two questions from listeners of the podcast. The first explores what might happen after disclosing potential parental abuse as a teenager in therapy, while the second tackles feelings of guilt when moving jobs with the worry of letting your clients down as a therapist. Question 1: Hey there, Continue Reading The post Episode 341: Reporting Abuse of Teen & Raising Therapy Rates appeared first on Duff The Psych.

Hello, friends. In this episode, I answer questions on the topics of OCD with Psychosis, and finding a good therapist to work with. Question 1: Hello! I have OCD but is something that doesn’t let me pass over it. It is the fact that when my intrusive thoughts are at maximum and I try to Continue Reading The post Episode 340: OCD vs Psychosis & Finding a GOOD Therapist appeared first on Duff The Psych.

Hello, friends. In this episode, I answer questions centered around the difficulty in securing the job of your dreams post University and the impact this can have on your mental health, and what to do when you feel like you’re unable or too anxious to speak your mind in therapy. Question 1: Hello! I am Continue Reading The post Episode 339: Can’t Find a Job With My Degree & Emotions Stuck in Therapy appeared first on Duff The Psych.

Hello, friends. In this episode, I dive deep into postpartum mental health difficulties. Meaning, mental health issues that arise after someone births a child. Thanks for Listening! If you know someone else who might benefit from today’s show, please do share it with them. Send them a link or shoot over a screenshot, and share Continue Reading The post Episode 338: Postpartum Mental Illness and Postpartum Psychosis appeared first on Duff The Psych.

Hello, friends. In this episode, I answer questions from listeners of the podcast related to coping and moving on from past mistakes that resulted in losing your friendships, and managing the impact of brain injury on family relationships, specifically between father and daughter. Question 1: I have found your podcast extremely comforting over the last Continue Reading The post Episode 337: Losing Friendships & Coping with Brain Injury appeared first on Duff The Psych.

Hello, friends! In this episode, I answer two questions from individuals going through a particularly tough period in their lives. The first addresses coping with the reality of your children ghosting you, and the second talks about difficulties in grieving for an ex-partner who has passed away. Question 1: Hi, love your podcast and bought Continue Reading The post Episode 336: Ghosted by Children & Grieving in Secret appeared first on Duff The Psych.

In this episode, I reach out and talk directly to a very important individual who shared their question with me. Content warning – this episode discusses suicide and suicidality in detail. Question: Hi, Robert. I’ve been listening to your podcast for a while now and I’ve seen you’re pretty cautious about some topics but mine Continue Reading The post Episode 335: I Hope This Reaches You… appeared first on Duff The Psych.

Hello, friends! In this episode, I answer two very interesting listener questions relating to overcoming the need to carry out or control every situation or task, and how alcohol impacts the effectiveness of medication for your mental health. Question 1: Hello! Hope you’re doing well. Recently I’ve been really struggling with control issues. I’ve always Continue Reading The post Episode 334: Letting Go of Control & Drinking on Meds appeared first on Duff The Psych.

Hello, friends! In this episode, I answer questions on how to break the cycle of settling for bad relationship partners, and how to combat body dysmorphia and begin building a more positive relationship with your self-image. Question 1: Hello! Nice to meet you. I am a psychologist and Venezuelan. I love your Podcast, thank you Continue Reading The post Episode 333: Finding Better Partners & Eating Disorder Recovery appeared first on Duff The Psych.

Hello, friends. Happy New year! To introduce 2023, in this episode I take a look back at last year, share my word for this year, and talk a bit about how I am going to approach things in 2023! Reviewing 2022 Let’s start with a review of the last year then I’ll give you my Continue Reading The post Episode 332: My Word for the Year! appeared first on Duff The Psych.

Hello, friends. In this episode, I answer two questions related to combatting memory loss after a traumatic brain injury, and dealing with self-doubt when you spend a considerable amount of time comparing yourself to others. Question 1: Do you know of any cures for memory loss after a traumatic brain injury? When I try the Continue Reading The post Episode 331: Recovering From Brain Injury & How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others appeared first on Duff The Psych.

Hello, friends. In this episode, I answer questions related to building a courage ladder for agoraphobia and addressing a lack of sexual intimacy in your relationship when your partner doesn’t want to have sex. Question 1: Hi Dr Duff, I’m happy to say we are not strangers now, so I will not go into my Continue Reading The post Episode 330: Agoraphobia Exposure & Fixing a Dead Bedroom appeared first on Duff The Psych.

Hello, friends. In this episode, I answer two questions related to becoming sexually aroused post-therapy sessions which initiate a strong desire to masturbate, and making the transition to a new therapist and whether there is anything you can do to help jump-start the therapeutic relationship. ANNOUNCEMENT – NEW BOOK OUT NOW! Excitied to say my Continue Reading The post Episode 329: Feeling Aroused After Therapy & Preparation For A New Therapist appeared first on Duff The Psych.

Hello, friends. In this episode, I answer questions related to antidepressants and when they don’t appear to be helping, and moving forward after losing your job and getting a DUI. Question 1: Hi Duff, Love the podcast. How do you know if medication is helping? I have been in therapy for over a year and Continue Reading The post Episode 328: Antidepressants Causing Self-Harm & Rock Bottom in 50s appeared first on Duff The Psych.

Hello, friends. In this episode, I answer two questions related to preventing serial cheating and dealing with compliments after weight loss when they leave you feeling negative and upset. Question 1: Hi Robert, I recently discovered your podcast and I’m so grateful for your insights and knowledgeable advice. Thank you for all that you do. Continue Reading The post Episode 327: How to Stop Cheating & Feeling Bad About Weight Comments appeared first on Duff The Psych.

Hello, friends. In this episode, I answer two questions about when substance abuse becomes a problem, and not wanting relationships to end or accepting it’s time to move on, even when it is resulting in unhappiness. Question 1: Hi Dr. Duff! I have a question regarding substance abuse/dependency. How do I know when there is Continue Reading The post Episode 326: Reducing Alcohol Use & Clutching to a Dying Relationship appeared first on Duff The Psych.

Hello, friends. In this episode, I answer questions related to having a lack of emotion or feeling when your abusive parent finds themselves ill in hospital. and combatting your overwhelming emotions when relationship arguments always result in tears. Question 1: Hi Duff. I found your book a while back while in a downward spiral. I Continue Reading The post Episode 325: Abuser in the Hospital & Crying During Arguments appeared first on Duff The Psych.

Hello, friends! In this episode, I do something a little different and fun and answer some of the prompts from my second journal prompts book that I have been working on, which will be available soon! Enjoy! Sponsor: This episode of Hardcore Self Help is sponsored by Roman Swipes and BetterHelp. Roman Swipes are convenient, Continue Reading The post Episode 324: Answering PERSONAL Questions About Me appeared first on Duff The Psych.

Hello, friends. In this episode, I answer questions on healing generational trauma and setting parental boundaries, along with how to keep positive and maintain motivation when finding work in a tough climate. Question 1: I love your podcast so much and the range of topics you talk about but I was wondering if you could Continue Reading The post Episode 323: Generational Trauma & Motivation to Find Work appeared first on Duff The Psych.

Hello, friends. In this episode, I answer questions related to struggling with long-term depression and anger, along with living with trichotillomania, the urge to pull out your hair. Question 1: I’ve struggled with depression, self-diagnosed, since I was young. I’m 32 now. Been through some rough things as a teen, [sexually abused] in my own Continue Reading The post Episode 322: Stopping Self-Injurious Behavior & Trichotillomania appeared first on Duff The Psych.