Episode 371: Is This Cheating?, Annoyed at Phones, & Meds Before Therapy

Hello, friends! I hope everyone is well. In today's insightful episode, we dive deep into two thought-provoking listener questions that touch on feelings of regret after a relationship and the challenges of adapting to a technology-driven society: The Complexities of Relationships & BPD A 27-year-old male grapples with feelings of regret after rekindling a relationship with an ex-partner diagnosed with BPD. We discuss the intricate nature of relationships with individuals diagnosed with BPD, emphasizing understanding, compassion, and communication. Highlighting the importance of self-awareness and personal boundaries when navigating the potential of re-entering a relationship. Shedding light on the challenges of revisiting past connections and the role of personal growth and change. Navigating a Technology-Driven World A listener shares their post-pandemic struggles with adapting to a world where mobile phones dominate social interactions. We explore the societal shift towards digital interactions and the challenges of feeling disconnected in an ever-connected world. Addressing feelings of annoyance with public cell phone usage and ways to reframe our perspective for better adaptability. Questioning medical advice and advocating for the importance of therapy as an initial treatment approach. As always, you can send me questions to duffthepsych@gmail.com, and find the show notes for this episode at http://duffthepsych.com/episode371. --- If you are in the market for a product that actually heals your skin at the molecular level to reverse signs of aging, check out OneSkin. Use the code DUFF at http://oneskin.co for 15% off! And if you would like some assistance in helping your brain act more like a friend and less like a cat that's annoyed at you, try professional therapy entirely online with BetterHelp. Visit http://betterhelp.com/duff for 10% off!