"How do I keep myself out of another depressive episode?" AKA 149

This podcast finds licensed therapist Kati Morton talking about overcoming a severe depressive episode and suicide attempt. She discusses OCD and fears of being a parent, and even dives into whether or not it’s sometimes helpful to just ignore symptoms of PTSD and abuse. She also explains why we can want to recover from an eating disorder and still struggle with it. This and so many other topics in this week’s episode!
Ask Kati Anything ep. 149 | Your mental health podcast, with Kati Morton, LMFT
Audience questions:
1. I am recovering from a severe depressive episode where I attempted to commit suicide many times. My question is: What happens next?
2. I have OCD and I am terrified of becoming a parent. I imagine that I will be super hard on myself trying to parent “the right way,” and the fact that there are no clear-cut answers to everything will drive me crazy. There are so many disagreements out there about parenting and so much judgment...
3. Something at work regarding sexual abuse brought up memories that I’d always known were there but never thought they’d had an impact on me. I’m now realizing it’s probably had more of an impact that I thought and...
4. My question revolves around sexuality. I strongly resonate with the term "asexual", yet for some reason also long for a relationship. My therapist said that I might not be asexual, but simply feel this way due to fear coming from my past and c-ptsd…
5. I feel like 2023 should or could be the year I finish being in therapy. I will miss my therapist and especially miss having someone like her to talk to. I realize that everyone needs someone in their life that they can talk things...
6. Why can’t I recover from anorexia, even though I want to. I have almost always struggled with food restriction. From as young as I can remember, I’ve put self imposed “limits” on food intake amounts, food groups etc regardless of...
7. I'm in the process of getting diagnosed with ADHD, I'm 35. I've spent a lifetime struggling with depression and social anxiety and I'm hoping that maybe getting help for ADHD will help me with those two as well. I've read that ADHD can make it more difficult to do...
8. As a therapist, if you are seeing a client for a while and could recognise that they had been abused, would you tell the client? Let's say this client is oblivious and doesn't realize that the other person's behavior was abusive towards...
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[@tigermay8812]

I just started therapy after being diagnosed with depression in March 2022. I let my therapist know how I learnt about enmeshment from your videos. I even sent them the link and they seemed genuinely interested, just wanted to post this here 😊

[@renamoda5450]

5 days and still no timestaps?Ok,guys and girls,i'll do it: 1. 0:37 2. 8:36 3. 15:15 4. 28:26 5. 39:59 6. 43:47 7. 53:26 8. 58:14 Enjoy!!

[@TheLesExit]

a hero XD

[@_maia_m]

Thank you!! ❤️

[@MrBungle900]

You absolute star! 🙌♥️😄

[@eloisemarie5219]

Thank you

[@BPCado]

This podcast is always so uplifting. Thank you

[@askkatianything]

Thanks for listening

[@nikkimckay860]

Hello people as always I want to spread care support and love to you for what ever mental health issues you are suffering from we are all in this together we are all going though something it's so important to support eachother and we are all thankful for Kati Morton and appreciate her so much ❤️❤️

[@Livingwithgratitute]

Thank you Kati! Your response to my question is extremely helpful and comforting. 😊

[@setty61]

watching katis otdm is like therapy for me

[@sofia13944]

Thank you Kati for all you do, never stop!

[@askkatianything]

You are so welcome!

[@noturbo]

i cant stop crying

[@juliesmith4539]

Hi Katie thanks for the work you do I just wanted to add to your podcast on depression I knew how to cope as a child suffering from cptsd and didn't realise that I had depression untill I was a hell of a lot older and then I got into listening to music and doing exercises I use to listen to music as a kid and that's what helped me get through

[@TheSilviepie]

Thank you for the amazing work you do on this channel. I just found you today and am going through binging videos because it's all so helpful and insightful. 😊

[@bkrystal4961]

I’ve been listening to your work now for several years. I’m moving to the Austin area!!! I’m so excited!!!

[@chantellekaro4344]

Who's waiting for timestamps?

[@Krogangirl54]

🌄 Good morning everyone. Kati I hope y'all are doing okay in the storm. We lost our power but working for a hotel has it's perks.

[@destinyworkman5981]

I don’t know if the person who asked the first question will see this. But I would also consider looking at how long these swings are when up and down. Consider also looking at Bipolar/ Bipolar 2 disorder. The swings can be sever depression with the swing of irritability.

[@bagged97burbangrumpy5]

Fostering kids can be a challenge. Wife and I done for years then adopted 3 kids young age. My kids with trauma at a young age is hard but can be manageable.

[@nikkimckay860]

all so interesting and good helpful questions Kati always gives so much supportive and important advice and so much details to everyone s questions 🙏🙂

[@kristieandrews1413]

Is it possible that an ED, depression and triggers from past trauma becomes nothing more than a habit? I feel like I've worked on and processed everything I know to be wrong with me, even if some people don't agree that I have, but I still live a miserable life revolved around managing my ED, constantly trying to avoid the feelings of depression, hopelessness and memories. There is nothing wrong in my life presently that makes the issues valid. I am in control of my life more than I've ever been and have brought myself up from the trenches so there is nothing for me to be dismayed about in my life.. Yet I still cannot stop ED behaviors and intrusive feelings and thoughts. I have nothing left to try, it seems.

[@kimadecastro]

Fun Fact: Roxy totally speaks English... just not your dialect! 😂

[@margueritejaco]

This episode was such a savior, exactly what I needed today. Thank you Kati, my angel ❤

[@paigez7680]

Can you do a video about EFT therapy and whether or not it's helpful? I keep hearing about it, but don't fully understand. Thanks! Love your channel!

[@kreasiw]

Great podcast Kati. I have ADHD and mental health has been my latest hyperfocus, lol. It's all very fascinating.

[@Thegirlofisle]

I am asexual! I also like men and women. My therapist of 5 years still has trouble understanding what it means, especially since I've been in a stable and happy relationship (married my first boyfriend) for 6 years now and have a healthy s3x life. There are a LOT more of us than you think! And online communities and support groups have been really helpful in accepting, understanding, and enjoying my sexual identity.

[@snigelhund666]

For the last 8 or so months I have been feeling alot of anger after I cry, usually I feel and empty calm, but the last 6 or so months, most of the time I just feel this anger that don't seem to shake or wane off. My question is: Why? Is it connected to grief in some way, if so... will the anger subside at some point?

[@valerieviramonte7887]

Sorry if this question has been answered-where can I send in a question? Thanks in advance.

[@coffeeandhorses7991]

Why does a little kid need to know there parents are in therapy?.

[@progressivedragon6664]

To normalize, seeking therapy is for more than treating mental illness. You would tell them you were going to therapy the same way you would tell them you were going to the doctor… You don't have to give any details, just a matter of fact, when it's appropriate. Again, to normalize emotions and coping skills and communication skills etc. And like Katie?? said, the sooner the better for teaching emotional intelligence to our children

[@coffeeandhorses7991]

@@progressivedragon6664 parents could still teach that to their kids without mentioning they are in therapy. There is such a thing as putting too much on a kid. Adults do not need to share every detail and could be more damaging causing kids to be really worried. Just like mom doesnt need tell a little kid shes getting her yearly pap smear. Also it literally makes no sense to go to therapy if a person doesn't have a mental illness.

[@aam6545]

@@coffeeandhorses7991 Going to therapy if you don't have a mental illness makes *perfect* sense. Life is hard, and sometimes it helps to have someone to talk things through with. You don't have to have a mental illness to benefit from therapy. Mindsets like yours stigmatize seeking help. I totally agree with Progressive Dragon and wish toxic mindsets like yours would disappear.

[@aam6545]

@@progressivedragon6664 Thank you for normalizing this and fighting the toxic mantras spewed by so many ignorant people.