Chapter
Misconceptions about Depression
39:02 - 48:42 (09:40)
The speaker discusses a common misconception about depression being solved by "thinking positively" and compares it to telling an infertile person to "just think positive and have a baby."
Clips
The listener shares a personal anecdote about using self-hypnosis to manage anger and questions the effective use of hypnosis with depression.
39:02 - 40:39 (01:36)
Summary
The listener shares a personal anecdote about using self-hypnosis to manage anger and questions the effective use of hypnosis with depression.
ChapterMisconceptions about Depression
Episode#382: Safi Bahcall — On Hypnosis, Conquering Insomnia, Incentives, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The guest acknowledges that he used to be ignorant about depression but after getting to know someone closely with the condition, he learned that focusing on the bright side of things isn't always helpful.
40:39 - 46:32 (05:53)
Summary
The guest acknowledges that he used to be ignorant about depression but after getting to know someone closely with the condition, he learned that focusing on the bright side of things isn't always helpful. He mentions Tony Robbins' techniques for motivating people, which may not work for everyone dealing with depression.
ChapterMisconceptions about Depression
Episode#382: Safi Bahcall — On Hypnosis, Conquering Insomnia, Incentives, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Invalidating someone's infertility by telling them to just think positively is harmful, as infertility is a physical and biochemical issue that requires more than just positive thinking.
46:32 - 48:42 (02:09)
Summary
Invalidating someone's infertility by telling them to just think positively is harmful, as infertility is a physical and biochemical issue that requires more than just positive thinking.