Episode 359: Wife Obsessed with Phone & Does Ketamine Rewire Your Brain?
The Hardcore Self-Help Podcast with Duff the Psych
Robert Duff, Ph.D.
4.5 • 1K Ratings
🗓️ 21 July 2023
⏱️ 32 minutes
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Summary
Hello, friends! I hope life is treating you well.
In today's episode, we're going to dive into two more insightful listener questions:
Our first question comes from a listener who's struggling with their spouse's constant engagement with their phone. The impact is such that it seems to supersede any conversation or interaction they might have. They even go so far as to joke that they might be better off texting their spouse, despite being in the same room. We'll delve into this challenge, discussing potential strategies for addressing screen-time issues within relationships, communication tactics, and steps to reclaim mutual attention and presence.
Our second question is from a listener navigating the complexities of depression and anxiety treatment. They've been considering ketamine therapy and have concerns about its application, specifically the difference between IV and oral administration, potential lasting effects, and the overall experience. They're particularly interested in hearing about personal experiences with ketamine therapy, including potential side effects and long-term benefits. We'll unravel the science behind ketamine treatment for depression and anxiety, exploring the potential pros and cons, the lasting effects, and the considerations one should have in mind when deciding on this treatment approach.
As always, I appreciate your questions and engagement with the show. You can send your questions to duffthepsych@gmail.com and find the show notes for this episode at http://duffthepsych.com/episode359.
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| 0:00.0 | Meanwhile humans we come out of the womb dumb and helpless, right? |
| 0:03.6 | We completely rely on parents to survive. |
| 0:05.5 | We can't do shit when we're born. |
| 0:07.6 | So that's why our brains need to be very plastic and adaptable. |
| 0:10.9 | So we have these super plastic brains, which means that we can learn a ton of |
| 0:14.8 | information and skills in an incredibly short amount of time. |
| 0:18.6 | Hey everybody, before we start the show I want to make a couple disclaimers. This show does cover a wide variety of topics related to mental health and life in |
| 0:26.3 | general and some of those could be sensitive for you. I want to simultaneously |
| 0:30.3 | encourage you to be brave and consuming difficult content but also respect and |
| 0:34.5 | recognize your limitations. |
| 0:36.4 | So please use your best judgment. |
| 0:38.1 | I will never be offended if you need to skip a question or an episode entirely, but feel free |
| 0:42.4 | to feel it out, check out the episode and just see what happens. |
| 0:45.2 | If you need to skip, that's okay, but you know, feel free to give it a shot first. |
| 0:49.2 | I also need to say that while I am a psychologist, I'm not your psychologist and I'm not your therapist. |
| 0:54.6 | This is not intended to be direct medical advice and you should not use this as a substitute |
| 0:58.3 | for professional help. |
| 1:00.0 | So with those said, let's go ahead and get into the show. All right. |
| 1:18.8 | Hello friends of all varieties, this is the Hardcore Self Help Podcast episode 359. I'm your host Dr. Robert Duff |
| 1:25.8 | aka Duff the psych I make mental health content for real people just like you |
| 1:30.0 | and today we have a question and answer episode. |
| 1:33.0 | Two really good questions from listeners like yourselves. |
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