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The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers

There are people who understand depression and anxiety on a personal level and there are people who understand depression and anxiety on a medical level. There are relatively few people who understand both, and I’m one of them. As a clinical psychologist I have a doctorate degree and thousands of hours of professional experience providing treatment for mood and anxiety disorders. I also have 39 years of personal experience managing mood and anxiety disorders as I myself deal with these struggles

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00:16:56

My Mind Is A Prison I Cannot Escape From

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2025/11/14

You can live in a beautiful world and still feel trapped in a nightmare—because what’s inside you shapes everything you see. In this video, I share my most personal philosophy on depression: why your relationship with yourself is the road that connects you to everything good, and what happens when you stop maintaining it.This isn’t about quick fixes—it’s about understanding why neglect, shame, and self-hatred cut you off from joy, love, and even God, and how caring for your mind, body, and spirit

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00:27:18

10 Daily Micro-Habits To Help You Feel Less Depressed

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2025/11/10

Depression kills energy, motivation, and hope—and the things that help most (therapy, meds, exercise) all require the very energy you don’t have. In this video, I share 10 micro habits that are simple, realistic, and proven to make a dent when you’re running on empty.These aren’t miracle cures—they’re small switches that make it possible to start healing again. Learn how to rebuild self-trust, challenge negative thoughts, use “opposite action,” stop rumination, and remember that your brain’s glitch

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00:30:26

Somebody I Love Wants To Die - What Should I Do?

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2025/11/07

If my podcasts have helped, my new book goes even deeperhttps://bit.ly/DrScottLightBetweentheLeavesYTWhen someone you love says they don’t want to be here anymore, it’s terrifying. In this video I walk you through a clear, compassionate game plan: the tone to keep (serious but calm), what to do (assess plan/means/intent, increase proximity, explore treatment levels, means-restriction, crisis options), and what not to do (guilt, minimization, adversarial debates).You’ll leave with practical language,

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00:26:10

You Ruin The Few Good Days You Have Every Time You...

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2025/11/03

Feeling a little better—and instantly burying yourself in pressure? In this video I show why that smothers your progress and how to use “better days” to build a system that lasts.You’ll learn the Energy Budget: expenses (drain), income (restore), and Investments (cost now, pay you back later). I walk through specific investments—relationships, sleep hygiene, right-sized hobbies, nutrition, skill-building, and fitness—that raise your floor and ceiling over time.Stop burning your good days on

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00:17:36

How To Keep Going When You Feel Nothing

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2025/10/31

When motivation dies and everything feels blank, you’re not broken—you’re dissociated. In this video I explain why numbness (anhedonia/emptiness) wipes out motivation and how to function anyway.You’ll learn three battle-tested strategies: act on values, not feelings; treat yourself like an organic system (sleep, movement, nutrition); and keep showing up for people and hobbies so the spark can return. These are simple—not easy—but they keep your life intact until your feelings come back.If you’ve

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00:21:39

How To Stop Giving Up On Yourself So Easily

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2025/10/27

If the harshest voice in your life is your own, you’re not alone. In this video I map John Gottman’s “Four Horsemen” (criticism, defensiveness, contempt, stonewalling) onto our inner dialogue to explain how self-abuse forms—and why it’s so hard to escape.Then I show you how to rebuild the relationship with yourself using two levers: high commitment (taking “give up on me” off the table) and realistic standards (dropping the inhuman bar). Expect practical reframes, not platitudes—and a path out

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00:21:44

What Is Revenge Bedtime Procrastination And How Do I...

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2025/10/24

When the house is finally quiet, staying up feels like the only way to reclaim your life — even if tomorrow pays the price. This pattern has a name: revenge bedtime procrastination.In this video, I break down why it happens (agency, FOMO over your own life) and how it quietly wrecks emotion regulation and control. Then I give you three practical playbooks: mindset shifts, sleep-quality wins, and ways to meet those needs during the day so nights don’t have to.You don’t have to choose between living

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00:27:30

8 Simple Dietary Changes That Will Make You Less...

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2025/10/20

Your brain lives in your body—so if you want better mental health, you need a body routine that actually supports it. In this video I share eight high-leverage nutrition habits that reliably boost brain function when motivation and mood are low.We’ll cover practical wins like smarter hydration, whole-food swaps, protein-first snacks, breakfast that turns the lights back on, omega-3s, and amino acids. I’ll also explain why dialing down alcohol and caffeine often stabilizes mood and sleep more than

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00:24:51

Do I Have ADHD, Depression Or Both?

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2025/10/17

ADHD and depression can look almost identical from the outside—but the label matters because the brain systems (and treatments) behind them are different. Get the wrong one and you may not improve, or even feel worse.I break down the overlaps (fog, procrastination, overwhelm) and the key differences: what blocks motivation (during vs. after), trigger-driven mood swings vs. episodes without triggers, “too many options” vs. “no options,” and trait-like ADHD vs. episodic depression. You’ll learn clear

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00:15:10

5 Coping Skills For Depression You (Probably) Aren’t...

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2025/10/13

Thank you to Function Health for sponsoring this video! Visit them here and use code DRSCOTT100 at sign-up to own your health. The first 1000 get a $100 credit toward their membership.If you’ve tried everything to manage your depression — therapy, mindfulness, better sleep — and you’re still not where you want to be, this video is for you.I’m sharing five lesser-known but powerful treatment techniques that help when the basics aren’t enough. From exposure therapy for joy to assertiveness training

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00:16:00

Why Do We Hold On To Things That Hurt Us? (Sunk Cost...

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2025/10/10

Sometimes we stay in jobs, relationships, or situations long after they’ve stopped serving us — not because we don’t see the truth, but because walking away makes the loss feel real. That’s the power of sunk cost fallacy, one of the most common (and painful) psychological traps we fall into.In this video, I explain why our brains resist letting go, how the “pain of realized loss” keeps us stuck, and why that pain doesn’t actually mean what you think it does. You’ll also learn about inverse sunk cost

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00:14:52

Why You Can Never Force Yourself To Do Anything

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2025/10/06

Ever been stuck in that cycle where the more you pressure yourself to start, the less you actually get done? You tell yourself to “just do it,” but your brain shuts down instead — and the guilt hits even harder.In this video, I explain why that happens, what the Yerkes–Dodson Law has to do with your motivation, and how lowering the pressure (not raising it) might actually be the key to getting things done.Get my ⁠5-day guide to reclaiming your time and energy despite mental health struggles⁠.Get

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00:17:15

Why Do So Many People With Depression Not Get Better...

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2025/09/29

Before you dig into your past, process trauma, or try advanced therapy techniques, there’s a more important question to ask:Is my brain healthy enough to feel good in the first place?In this video, I break down the 3 emotional ranges we all experience—from survival mode, to being stuck in negative emotions, to finally experiencing more positive ones. You’ll learn why so many people stay trapped in the middle range, and how sleep, nutrition, movement, and substance use can make or break your ability

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00:19:46

If You Don’t Know How To Stop Having Panic Attacks,...

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2025/09/22

Stress less, sleep more, and live better with Calm. Use code drscott for 40% off your Calm premium subscription today.Panic attacks don’t just end when they’re over—they leave you living in fear of the next one. And that fear? It actually makes panic attacks more likely.In this video, I break down the vicious cycle of panic attacks—and why trying not to have one often backfires. More importantly, you’ll learn practical, science-based tools to recover faster and reduce their grip on your life.

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00:28:34

How To Operationalize Your Mental Health

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2025/09/15

I’ve been in therapy as both a client and a therapist. I know how confusing and contradictory it can feel.If therapy has ever left you without a roadmap, this is my attempt to give you one. These are science-based, practical steps you can use today.In this video, I break down the four resources that run your mental health: time, energy, attention, and money. I’ll show you how to treat your life like a research project.Get my ⁠5-day guide to reclaiming your time and energy despite mental health

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00:34:35

13 Controversial Opinions About Therapy

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2025/09/08

I became a therapist because I believed the field could change lives. Then I saw how it actually works behind the curtain—and realized why so many clients feel stuck. In this episode, I share 13 controversial truths about therapy, why many “standard” approaches fall flat, and what actually helps when you’re depressed, anxious, or barely holding it together.Thanks to Grow Therapy for sponsoring this video! Get my ⁠5-day guide to reclaiming your time and energy despite mental health struggles⁠.Get

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00:28:47

Your Anxiety Routine Is Ruining Your Life - Here’s 6...

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2025/09/01

Proud to team up with Get Joy! Their Freeze Dried Raw meals are crafted for better digestion, more energy, and happier days together because joy starts from within. Feeling trapped in rigid routines because of anxiety? You’re not alone—and you’re not “broken.” In this video, I break down why anxiety-driven planning spirals (from route-mapping the grocery store to pre-writing every social reply) quietly steal your time, energy, and self-trust—and how to get your life back.What you’ll learnHow anxiety

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00:23:07

So You Ruined Your Life; Now What?

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2025/08/25

Thanks to Grow Therapy for sponsoring this video! Head to their site to learn more and book a session!Your life can feel like it’s falling apart—sometimes because of bad luck, but other times because of your own choices. I’ve ruined my life multiple times…and rebuilt it. In this video, I share 7 practical strategies for putting your life back together when you’ve hit rock bottom.Get my ⁠5-day guide to reclaiming your time and energy despite mental health struggles⁠.Get Practical tools for navigating

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00:28:38

The 6 Lies The World Tells You And How To Talk Back...

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2025/08/18

Society's greatest lies are destroying your peace of mind daily. I've spent fifteen years identifying six toxic beliefs that trap people.These patterns appear regardless of age, gender, or background. Most people unknowingly accept damaging worldviews that keep them stuck.I'll expose how these lies manifest in your thoughts. You'll learn to challenge destructive beliefs that fuel anxiety.Get my ⁠5-day guide to reclaiming your time and energy despite mental health struggles⁠.Get

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00:36:24

15 Things You Should Never Do When You’re Depressed

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2025/08/11

I use ‪Manta Sleep‬ Mask to block light and sound, melt tension, and prime my brain for a calm, anxiety-free morning. Try it for yourself and see the difference.Depression doesn't mean you're living wrong. It's a cyclical condition that happens to you.Episodes aren't punishment for your choices. They're medical events requiring strategic responses.I share fifteen critical mistakes that worsen depression. These aren't generic tips—they're battle-tested strategies. Each one

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