Smiling But Sad: Decoding Persistent Depressive Disorder, Dysthymia, “Eeyore Syndrome” w/BONUS Medication Analogy and Thanksgiving Talk Topics

The Virtual Couch

Tony Overbay LMFT

Education, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness, Mental Health

4.9 • 668 Ratings

🗓️ 28 November 2024

⏱️ 54 minutes

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Summary

Tony delves into smiling depression, medication, and natural ways to improve brain chemistry, Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD), formerly known as dysthymia- and much more! NOTE - Tony is not a doctor, and he shares a helpful way of how medications work that was explained to him, including what neurotransmitters are. What roles do serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine, GABA, and glutamate play in one's mental health, and why do so many of the medications involve “reuptaking,” and what does that mean? Tony’s advice is not to be viewed as a replacement for medical advice; he strongly recommends that people meet regularly with their doctor for medical advice. Tony explores 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, the significance of moving the diagnosis from a personality disorder to a mood disorder, and how the two differ. 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. Find more from Tony Overbay: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@virtualcouch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/virtual.couch/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonyoverbaylmft/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-virtual-couch/id1275153998 Website: https://www.tonyoverbay.com/ Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/virtualcouch 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

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0:00.0	Okay, let's be honest. Sometimes the world of mental health feels a little bit like trying to crack a code of an overly complicated spy novel because you will walk into your therapist office and you're thinking, I think I'm a little sad.
0:12.1	And then suddenly you are navigating through PDD, which surprise is not PMDD.
0:18.3	One is a persistent drizzle of sadness, and the other is an emotional
0:22.0	thunderstorm that happens to be synced to a lunar calendar. And then somebody throws in ODD, not the
0:27.6	odd that you're thinking, but we're talking oppositional defiant disorder. Now you're wondering
0:32.5	if your toddler might be staging a coup. And don't even get me started on OCD, D-I-D, NPD, and B-P-D.
0:40.1	Because if you say them altogether, they start to not really sound like diagnoses, or you're
0:43.9	suddenly just realizing that you're being invited into some sort of secret society. And I am sorry,
0:48.3	but if you were a child of the 90s, or maybe in your early 20s in the 90s, like myself, most likely your brain just screamed,
0:56.4	are you down with OPP?
0:57.8	And don't even dare look that up what that means now that you have the internet or else you will,
1:02.2	D-I-E, thinking that you were singing that out loud, maybe with the kids in the car?
1:06.7	Because I guarantee that you did not know that that was what it meant.
1:11.5	And before you know what you're starting to spell out,
1:12.9	H-E-L-P in metaphorical Morse code,
1:15.9	because all you really wanted was to feel G-O-O-D.
1:19.1	But at least you know one thing is for sure.
1:20.9	The DSM or the Bible of Mental Health Diagnoses must stand for definitely so many meanings.
1:26.1	And that is where we come in.
1:28.3	To untangle this alphabet soup one letter at a time, you're not crazy.
1:32.0	You're just stuck in the middle of a very confusing game of scrabble or words with friends
1:35.8	for the modern day audience.
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