What to do if you have no normal to return to
The majority of mental health interventions are based on the assumption that you have a "normal" state to return to. But this is not the reality for many people. If you fit this description, you've probably been frustrated by a lot of therapy - because it's not actually designed with your reality in mind. I'm still a big believer in therapy, but I want to give you some things to look for so you get the approach that will actually help. Get Practical tools for navigating life with depression and anxiety, delivered weekly. https://mailchi.mp/90ccaf44c876/self-hope-psychology My book: For When Everything is Burning https://bit.ly/forwheneverythingisburning Organize your day around your mental health goals with Sunsama https://bit.ly/DrScottSunsama (affiliate link) The app I use to learn core principles from thousands of nonfiction books in minutes http://shortform.com/drscott (affiliate link) Connect with me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.scott.eilers Therapy with me (Iowa residents only) http://www.northstarpsychcenter.com/ Work with me (Non-Iowa residents) http://www.drscotteilers.com/ Disclaimer: This content is not intended to be a replacement for receiving treatment. It is purely educational in nature. My relationship with you is that of presenter and audience, not therapist and client. But I do care. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-eilers/support