016: Ask David — How can I cope with a complainer? How can I help a loved one who is depressed?

016: Ask David — How can I cope with a complainer? How can I help a loved one who is depressed?

How can you help a depressed friend or family member? You may be surprised to discover that the attempt to "help" is rarely effective, and may even make the problem worse. In contrast, the refusal to help is nearly always helpful. But to understand that paradox, you'll have to give a listen to this fascinating edition of "Ask David!"

David and Fabrice also address a related problem nearly all of us confront from time to time: How do you deal with a friend who is a relentless whiner and complainer? When you try to help them or suggest a solution to the problem, they just say, "That won't work" and keep complaining. You end up feeling frustrated and annoyed, because the other person just won't listen! David and Fabrice illustrate a shockingly easy and incredibly effective solution to this problem.

Finally, David discusses some disturbing recent research indicating that the ability of therapists—as well as friends or family members—to know how suicidal someone is, is extremely poor. David and Fabrice explain how to assess how suicidal someone actually is, and what to do if you discover that he or she really is at risk of a suicide attempt.

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427: Live work with Joshua--The Secret of Self-Esteem

427: Live work with Joshua--The Secret of Self-Esteem

Live work with Joshua-- The Secret of Self-Esteem I was recently a guest on the "Philosophical Weightlifting" podcast with host Joshua Gibson (link). At the end of the interview, he asked if I could ...

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426: The Story of My Life, Part 1, David is interviewed by Joshua Gibson, Host of the Psychological Weightlifting Podcas

426: The Story of My Life, Part 1, David is interviewed by Joshua Gibson, Host of the Psychological Weightlifting Podcas

The Story of My Life, Part 1 David is interviewed by Joshua Gibson, Host of the Psychological Weightlifting Podcast Hi! Today will be a bit different. I appeared as a guest on a cool podcast called ...

9 Des 20241h 17min

425: Ask David: Dreading the Day; Solving Mother-Daughter Problems; Romance; and More!

425: Ask David: Dreading the Day; Solving Mother-Daughter Problems; Romance; and More!

Waking Up Dreading the Day Mother-Daughter Problems Patients Who Are Afraid of Their Feelings Romantic Problems, and More Questions for today: Rose asks: I wake up dreading the day. What can I do?! M...

2 Des 20241h 3min

424: How to Give Negative Feedback In a Loving Way

424: How to Give Negative Feedback In a Loving Way

How to Give Critical / Negative Feedback In a Loving, Constructive Way AND How to Avoid the Common Traps Today's podcast features Dr. Jill Levitt, Director of Training at the www.FeelingGoodInstitute....

25 Nov 20241h 7min

423: The Feared Fantasy Festival

423: The Feared Fantasy Festival

The Feared Fantasy Festival! Featuring Jill Levitt, PhD Rhonda asked about the differences between the four Feared Fantasy Techniques and what each one is used for. So we're dedicating today's podcast...

18 Nov 20241h 31min

422: Ask David: Getting off Benzos; Music and Emotions; Negative Thoughts about the World; and more

422: Ask David: Getting off Benzos; Music and Emotions; Negative Thoughts about the World; and more

Ask David: Getting Off Benzos How Does Music Stir Our Emotions? Combatting Negative Thoughts about the World Treating Schizophrenia with TEAM The Four Feared Fantasy Techniques and more! Questions for...

11 Nov 20241h 16min

421: Enlightenment Month: Meet Tahn Palmetto!

421: Enlightenment Month: Meet Tahn Palmetto!

Meet Tahn Palmetto Theravada Buddhism--the Thai Forest Tradition Our dear colleague, Jason Meno, generously invited five high-profile Buddhist monks / teachers, to appear on our Feeling Good Podcast, ...

4 Nov 20241h 33min

420: The Mindfulness Mystery Tour! And Two HUGE Discoveries!

420: The Mindfulness Mystery Tour! And Two HUGE Discoveries!

The Mindfulness Mystery Tour! And Two Mind-Boggling Discoveries about Meditation! Featuring Jason Meno Today, Jason Meno, our beloved AI guy on the Feeling Great App team, shares some incredible and i...

28 Okt 20241h 26min

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