In this episode of The Virtual Couch, Tony Overbay, a licensed marriage and family therapist, delves into smiling depression, medication, natural ways to improve brain chemistry, Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD), formerly known as dysthymia- and much more!
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We’ll go over the differences between various mental health conditions like PDD, OCD, NPD, and more. He also explores the historical context of dysthymia, the changes in diagnostic criteria with the release of DSM-5, and the impact of neurotransmitters on mood regulation.
Additionally, we will discuss treatment options including therapy and medication, and more practical advice for those struggling with chronic low-grade depression.
This episode is packed with insights and is a perfect listen before Thanksgiving for some psychological fun facts to share around the family table.
It is absolutely never too late to find yourself again, you deserve to be happy. Give yourself permission to find your own path! You can have love or control in a relationship, not both. You deserve love. I hope this episode resonates with anyone feeling the persistent sting of emotional paper cuts. Subscribe now and hit the notification bell to never miss an episode.
If you'd like to catch up on our past episodes, we have hours of content on The Virtual Couch Podcast youtube channel. I also have several other therapy and mental health-related podcasts on The Virtual Couch Podcast, including Love, ADHD, and Waking Up To Narcissism! I hope you find something helpful!
Chapters:
00:00 Decoding the Alphabet Soup of Mental Health
02:12 Introduction to the Podcast and Host
02:38 Understanding Dysthymia & Persistent Depressive Disorder
04:44 DSM & ICD: Mental Health Diagnostic Tools
15:54 Personality Disorders vs. Mood Disorders
22:51 Exploring the History & Impact of Dysthymia
25:41 Causes and Management of Persistent Depressive Disorder
28:24 Role of a Muse in Self-Discovery
29:02 Impact of Stress on Mental Health
29:13 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
29:33 Understanding Your Emotions
30:28 Treating Persistent Depressive Disorder
31:36 Science Behind Neurotransmitters
33:43 How Reuptake Inhibitors Work
45:50 Natural Ways to Improve Brain Chemistry
47:17 Understanding Dysthymia
51:07 Your Journey of Personal Growth
