Episode 383: Alternatives to Adderall & My Therapist Talks Too Much!
The Hardcore Self Help Podcast with Duff the Psych
Robert Duff, Ph.D.
4.6 • 1K Ratings
🗓️ 26 January 2024
⏱️ 33 minutes
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Summary
Hello friends!
In today's episode, we delve into two compelling listener questions that I'm sure many of you will find relatable and insightful.
Navigating Therapy with a Talkative Therapist: One listener shares their experience with a therapist who often overshadows the session with personal stories, leaving them feeling unheard. This is particularly challenging as the listener is dealing with a controlling spouse with dementia. We explore the importance of feeling heard in therapy, the role of therapist's self-disclosure, and the value of assertiveness in therapeutic relationships. We also discuss the concept of transference and how it can impact therapy sessions.
Considering Alternatives to Adderall: Another listener seeks advice about a close relative looking to taper off Adderall, which they've been dependent on for managing ADHD. We discuss the complexities of ADHD diagnosis and treatment, delve into the pharmacology of Adderall, and explore its side effects and potential for psychological dependence. Additionally, we examine Provigil (Modafinil) as an alternative, highlighting the differences in abuse potential and side effects. We also touch upon other medication options like Strattera, Intunive, Clonidine, and Wellbutrin, and emphasize the role of therapy and coaching in managing ADHD.
As always, your questions and stories bring a depth of understanding to our discussions. If there's something on your mind, don't hesitate to reach out at [email protected]. For full show notes, please visit http://duffthepsych.com/episode375.
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| 0:00.0 | Hey everybody. Welcome to episode. |
| 0:04.1 | I take two listener questions. |
| 0:06.1 | The first one is somebody asking about ADHD and medications like Adderall. |
| 0:10.9 | They ask about how you can safely taper off of them, substitutes with other medications, and I also question whether they need to be actually tapering off in the first place. |
| 0:21.0 | So we dive all into that. |
| 0:22.0 | In the second question I hear from |
| 0:23.7 | somebody who is tired of hearing their therapists talk about themselves all the |
| 0:27.0 | time. So enjoy. This is the hardcore self-help podcast. I'm your host Dr. Robert Duff. I'm a Clinical Psychologist and a Self-Help |
| 0:45.9 | author from Southern California. My goal is to make mental health content for real people, just like you. |
| 0:51.7 | And in this show I answer your questions or dive deep into topics |
| 0:54.8 | related to life psychology and mental health relationships and more. |
| 0:59.2 | Please be aware that sometimes I use some spicy language and I also don't shy away from sensitive topics, but I will try |
| 1:05.6 | to give you a content warning whenever it's relevant. |
| 1:08.4 | So if all this sounds good to you, let's get started. |
| 1:11.1 | All right, hello friends of All Varieties. |
| 1:14.0 | Thank you for joining me for this episode. |
| 1:16.0 | I have a couple of listener questions for you today. |
| 1:18.8 | If you would like to send me in a question for the show, |
| 1:20.9 | please send me an email to Duffuff the psych at gmail.com |
| 1:24.4 | or alternatively go to my website duff the psych dot com and use the contact form there |
| 1:28.8 | if you use the contact form you'll have the option to either write out a |
| 1:32.1 | question or you can click on the |
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