Omicron, Depression, Imposter Syndrome, Benzos, Insomnia (w/Dr. Rachel Zoffness)
In this episode we 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.
The ZDoggMD Show · Dr. Zubin Damania
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Show Notes
Episode 2 of our Pain Points series with the OTHER Dr. Z!
In this episode we 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.
Video, transcript and more: https://zdoggmd.com/pain-points-2/
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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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