Call the Psychiatrists

Our first question is from a listener who would like a hug from his therapist. Our second question comes from someone dealing with sibling conflict and a dying parent.  Please submit your questions (voicemail or email message) at our website: https://www.callthepsychiatrists.com You can also interact with us on Facebook or Instagram @callthepsychiatrists. We appreciate and welcome your feedback.

In this episode a listener has a question about cheating on his therapist; our second question comes from someone who is getting tired of virtual appointments and would like to get back in the office to see her therapist in person. We discuss our experience with the pros and cons of online therapy and speculate what may be going on for our listener.   Please submit your questions (voicemail or ema...

In this episode a listener asks how to support a friend with sudden onset paranoid delusions.  We discuss possible diagnoses like brief psychotic disorder and review a few different types of interventions. Please submit your questions (voicemail or email message) at our website: https://www.callthepsychiatrists.com You can also interact with us on Facebook or Instagram @callthepsychiatrists. We ap...

In this episode we answer 2 questions.  The first listener has a question about perfectionism. Among other things, we discuss the connection between perfectionism and procrastination.  Our second listener wants to know how to build trust with her therapist. We close by revisiting some previous comments about parental transference (projecting the role of parent onto one's therapist) Please submit y...

We answer 2 questions in this episode.  The first listener wants to know how we choose between psychotherapy and medications in the treatment of anxiety and depression. Tangents include a recent sensationalized article about the serotonin hypothesis of depression.  The second listener became angry at her therapist and worries her therapist will end their relationship.  Please submit your question...

We have 2 listener questions. Our first listener sees the same therapist as her friend and is feeling jealous about their relationship. We explore the different sides of this triangle.  The second listener has questions about the way her therapist schedules people, finding it unsettling to step into the emotional muck left by the previous person. She wonders about the time needed to prepare for a...

We answer 2 listener questions:  The spouse of our first listener is insisting that they get couple's therapy and that he see an individual therapist. Our second listener feels conflicted about their therapist taking an extended vacation.  Please submit your question (audio or email message) at our website: https://www.callthepsychiatrists.com You can also interact with us on Facebook or Instagram...

We answer 3 unrelated listener questions: what's meant by "trust the process"; how do you feel about humor in therapy; and a question about emotional growth. We would love to get your questions or feedback. Please send us an audio message or an email at our website .  We're also online at Facebook and Instagram @callthepsychiatrists _____________ The quotation in this episode that Abby couldn't at...

We answer 2 listener questions. The first listener has questions about the recent, unexpected death of their therapist. We're honored to share this moving story about the importance of a therapeutic relationship.  The second listener wants to know what their therapist is scribbling in his notes. We talk about different types of notes and their purpose. We also discuss how some people are reluctant...

We answer a listener's question about regression in therapy. We discuss adult tantrums, man flu and hanger among other things. We read a lot into the question and hopefully answer it by the end.  Please send us your questions for a future show. You can submit them by email or voicemail at our website . We can also keep up on Instagram or Facebook (@callthepsychiatrists)

We have 2 listener questions this episode. The first listener asks how to address ruptures in a therapeutic relationship and notices they often agitate their therapist.  The second listener wonders how therapists avoid becoming emotionally invested.  Podcast recommended in this episode: Ask the Therapist with Sarah Rees Please send us your questions for a future show. You can submit them by email...

We answer a listener's question about the use of psychedelic drugs in psychiatry.     Mystical Experience Questionnaire (this links to a validation study; look in the appendices for the checklist) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5203697/ Albert Hoffman's Book mentioned in the episode  LSD My Problem Child: Reflections on Sacred Drugs, Mysticism and Science Other books you may find int...

We answer 2 listener questions: An expectant father wants to know if he qualifies for therapy. The second listener wants to know if being a psychiatrist makes for awkward social interactions. Submit your question for an episode at our website: www.callthepsychiatrists.com Follow the show online at: https://www.facebook.com/callthepsychiatrists/
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A listener wants to know if it's possible to stay in therapy for too long or if therapy can make you worse.  Submit your question for an episode at our website: www.callthepsychiatrists.com Follow the show online at: https://www.facebook.com/callthepsychiatrists/ https://www.instagram.com/callthepsychiatrists/  

A listener wants to get back into therapy and has questions about how to find the best fit.  Everyone knows you need a good relationship with your therapist to get the best possible outcome. Our listener is interested in trying a different type of therapy. We talk about 2 broad approaches to therapy she may want to consider and then answer specific questions about the process of finding a new ther...

We answer 2 listener questions : Why is Bipolar Disorder overdiagnosed?  and Why do you make such a big deal out of the therapeutic relationship? Please send in your comments or ask a question for the next episode! You can email us or leave a voicemail on our website  www.callthepsychiatrsits.com or, if you prefer, call us at  (760) 779-2477‬ ______________________________ Our Facebook community g...

We answer a listener's question about how to manage romantic feelings towards their psychiatrist/therapist.  We discuss the possible functions and the benefits of resolving an erotic transference.  Please let us know if you have a topic or a question you'd like us to discuss. You can send a message or leave us a voicemail on our website: https://www.callthepsychiatrists.com   Our Facebook communit...

This episode is all about boundaries in a therapeutic relationship. We discuss the hit podcast and Apple TV show _The Shrink Next Door_. We cover the Goldwater Rule, disclosures, dual relationships, boundary crossings and boundary violations. You can send us a question or feedback or leave a voicemail on our website: https://www.callthepsychiatrists.com If you prefer, you can email us at calltheps...

By request, we review the national bestseller and Oprah's Book Club pick _ Hidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American Family_ by Robert Kolker. The book details the lives of an American family with 12 children, 6 of whom were diagnosed with schizophrenia. It made many prestigious top 10 lists of 2020.  We have a different take than most reviewers. Listen to our critique and let us know you...

We answer a listener's question about how to break up with your psychiatrist or psychotherapist.  In the second half of the episode we discuss the history and current use of electroconvulsive therapy. Submit your questions for the show! You can leave a voicemail or send a message from our website .  You can also call us at (760) 779-247 or email us at callthepsychiatrists@gmail.com Please join our...

We answer a listener's question about pop culture representations of psychiatrists. We talk about the 3 main categories of TV and movie psychiatrists and give examples of some of our favorites.  In the second half of the show we discuss the complex questions facing pregnant women who may be considering psychiatric medication.  Get in touch with us and let us know how we're doing. We would love to...

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