Omicron, Depression, Imposter Syndrome, Benzos, Insomnia | Pain Points Ep. 2

Dr. Rachel Zoffness returns to dive deep into what "mild" Omicron infection means, why depression is biopsychosocial ALWAYS, how to manage imposter syndrome & insomnia, and why benzodiazepine medications are often a disaster.

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Topics/Timecodes:
00:00 Intro
03:51 Rachel got the Big O (Omicron) & post-infection immunity
08:31 Why a mild case still sucks, the anxiety contagion, public health communication
14:20 Placebo vs nocebo, why words make a difference in suffering
22:25 Long COVID vs long tail symptoms, cognitive distortions
27:15 "Bug chasing" & why it's a bad idea
31:07 Depression, reductionism & the biomedical model of health
38:15 The psych bubble, role of thoughts, emotions & coping behaviors
48:27 The social bubble, role of relationships, isolation, & other factors
51:47 Depression's complex nature & treatment tools
58:14 What is imposter syndrome & why it's so common
1:05:20 4 steps to overcoming imposter syndrome
1:16:31 The dark side of benzodiazepines & why they're not a magic cure
1:20:01 Alcohol, THC, medications & insomnia
1:28:09 Sunlight, stimulants & what to do if you can't sleep
1:38:42 Napping, melatonin & treatment of underlying factors
1:41:28 Final thoughts, submitting your questions for future episodes

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