For the random vs likes thing, I find that if I'm not getting enough likes on my question as a separate question to have it show up in the podcast, if I instead make sure to look for other questions each week that are similar to mine, I can ask it as a reply when a similar question shows up, and Kati answers questions in the replies if they're related to the original question. Hope this helps!
With regards to question 4 and your comment about chronic illness and Hank Green "having to do" what he did. There is nothing more true - we have no choice but to get through these situations the best we can. Chronic illness is often unseen and it can take everything to get through your day while appearing "normal" while also being able to earn a living. I have dysmenorrhoea and severe endometriosis which has made my every day life beyond difficult and traumatic. The money that people spend on holidays to Fiji and Greece, I spend on medical specialists and surgeries (of which I've had 18). The problem with my chronic illness is that it eventually resulted in serious mental health issues not being detected. It wasn't until I collapsed with complete burn out and was admitted to a private psychiatric hospital that I was also diagnosed as autistic level 2 and ADHD. In total I've had three "crisis" admissions totalling 4 months during 2022. My severe endometriosis and my resulting need to cope day by day meant that my amazing medical professionals were blind to my co occurring mental health issues while working full time as a successful business specialist. As a result I've been seriously sick this year and on top of dysmenorrhoea, endometriosis, autistim 2 and ADHD, I also have CPTSD, severe grief, MDD, severe anxiety, chronic insomnia, severe autistic burn out and numerous other issues that I'll keep private. It's about time that "medical" and "mental health" issues are assessed side by side as standard. Offering this complete level of care could severely reduce suicide levels and greatly improve the overall quality of life for those suffering in silence like me. It could also have reduced my extensive stays in a psych ward (in which, to be fair, I felt safe, validated and well cared for the majority of my stays). Kati, if possible, I would love it if you could do a dedicated episode about autistic burnout. So many people could benefit from understanding the debilitating impact of this condition. So many people have no idea that it even exists - including high level medical professionals.
I totally agree that being in person for some is definitely therapeutically benefiting and I'm all for having both choices. I appreciate you talking about that, and I also know that utilizing teletherapy has definitely allowed individuals to open up to me in a way that I never dreamed possible. They show me their family, their dog, where they sit when they cry, where they watch TV, where they have little memorials set up for their mom or their grandma or their babies they've lost. It's been so much more intimate on various levels that I would never get from people just sitting in my office. I appreciate you saying there's space for both. I definitely think there's pros and cons of both. Like with anything in life and the beauty is that there's choices for people to pick what fits for them. I also want to remember those who've shared how much it's (Teletherapy)allowed them to open up and be free and take the therapist along on a ride of what their real life looks like from the inside of their home and from their vantage point. I'm so glad people who have access have the right to choose what works for them as well as their therapists. Thank you for holding that space for both options. MRS Hill ❤
Hi Kati! I’m the one who asked question 4. Thank you so much for your thoughtful answer, it really was helpful! I definitely resonated with what you said about being chronically traumatized. My life is consumed by hospital appointments and advocating for myself when doctors won’t listen. I have Dysautonomia (dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system, specifically POTS) and Osteoarthritis following an injury 7 years ago that had led to chronic pain + multiple surgeries with more still ahead of me. On top of that I have some undiagnosed digestive issues that I’m in the process of getting testing done for. It really is so exhausting. I’m currently in a Dysautonomia flare up and I’m mostly stuck in my bed because my mobility is so limited. I can’t walk around without my cane during flare ups and even then it takes a lot out of me. It also doesn’t help that I’m a nursing student and I’m over halfway finished with my degree. I’m trying not to lose hope in the fact that I still can become a nurse and live my life how I have always planned even though I’m chronically ill. It’s so hard and feels impossible some days. But thank you so much for your answer to my question, it was definitely needed right now ❤️🩹
I am new l am really looking forward to watch your videos. I have fibromyalgia, mild scoliosis, l was born with Tourette's Syndrome not the yelling (actually less than 5% of us have that type) l have jerking tics that got extremely bad after high school really messed up and took a toll on my body joints, muscles ect. Also have autoimmune problems, major chronic fatigue, extreme brain fog, insomnia, and then there are the mental struggles. I do what I can l have helpful tools but it really changed my life and everything forever l still grief for my old healthy self that played volleyball in high-school, could go out and have fun, go to the gym, ect. It m feels like it was an entire different person. It now also effects me being able to drive long periods l can barely drive 3 hours then l have to stop and rest somewhere overnight. It is so hard because l used to love road trips. I get tired of judgment and crap from people. Social situations are extremely hard for me. I try to do the things l enjoy and meditation ect. Swimming and walking are the best things for me now. I consider it a win when I get even small goals accomplished l have learned not to be extremely hard on myself and rest when l need to. But it is so hard l still grieve l,don't even remember when there was the time l didn't hurt and could dress without pain, do chores without pain small things and I lived. You never think it can happen to you l never would have dreamed it would l remember all the dreams and plans l had after high-school. So my heart goes out to anyone who struggles with any type of chronic illness. You are stronger than you know
Thanks Kati for making videos, and visiting with us through the RUclips videos. So isolated. Still have connections with family and community group. Just getting very old! 73!
Q 1: LICSW is a licensed independent clinical social worker. In some states in order to practice without supervision you need to be licensed as an LICSW.
Psoriatic arthritis , Horrible brain fog and tiring pain No energy quite nauseous Any length of time when it’s really active has an effect if the brain If your a “ must achieve to be worth something” like me you find yourself questioning worth and self image You are t what you can’t do is my daily mantra just now I shared in the hope people who don’t understand might do so Xx
Happy New Year Katie, I’ve found that my mental health affects my physical health and vice versa, it can be a vicious cycle. Very helpful video. Thank you 💜
Thank you for your thoughtful answer to my question about ED treatment (#9). I really appreciate your insight. I’ve talked to my team since submitting my question and am going to spend some more time thinking about what I really need and checking in with them.
I have a mentor who is a LCSW and she does both DBT and somatic experiencing in her practice. She does workshops for the general population using somatic experiencing techniques. It’s amazing. I am currently working on a degree in clinical psychology and doing research into Eastern religion, specifically Hinduism and there potential therapeutic benefits. Most people would call it yoga therapy.
As I was listening, I was thinking how I block things and act like things are okay, even sometimes with a therapist. It reminded me of the kid's movies where even the worst silly thing can happen to people, but nobody ever gets seriously hurt and someone always pops up for example, right after being run over with a steamroller and says "I'm okay!"
The situation at ~24 min sounds like endometriosis or PMDD - the OP might already be aware but just thought I'd throw it out there as there are online support groups but sometimes you need to know the right term/name
Does anyone know if there are any podcast episodes where Kati takes questions involving abusive romantic relationships and the mental health effects? I’m a long time RUclips watcher of Kati’s main channel but new to her podcast. She has so many episodes out I figured it might be easier to ask haha I do plan on making my way through all of them though 😊
on Sundays, every sunday in different times so you have a chance to ask questions no matter your timezone. My tip: write the question as soon she posts so you have more chance to have “likes” from others.
Thanks Katy but I find all these communities are great but all they talk about is the aches and pains and all o want to do is talk about something else , plus with mine I’m only 64 and a lot of these people are late 70s and 80s !!!! Ahhhhhhh !
For the random vs likes thing, I find that if I'm not getting enough likes on my question as a separate question to have it show up in the podcast, if I instead make sure to look for other questions each week that are similar to mine, I can ask it as a reply when a similar question shows up, and Kati answers questions in the replies if they're related to the original question. Hope this helps!
With regards to question 4 and your comment about chronic illness and Hank Green "having to do" what he did. There is nothing more true - we have no choice but to get through these situations the best we can. Chronic illness is often unseen and it can take everything to get through your day while appearing "normal" while also being able to earn a living.
I have dysmenorrhoea and severe endometriosis which has made my every day life beyond difficult and traumatic. The money that people spend on holidays to Fiji and Greece, I spend on medical specialists and surgeries (of which I've had 18). The problem with my chronic illness is that it eventually resulted in serious mental health issues not being detected.
It wasn't until I collapsed with complete burn out and was admitted to a private psychiatric hospital that I was also diagnosed as autistic level 2 and ADHD. In total I've had three "crisis" admissions totalling 4 months during 2022. My severe endometriosis and my resulting need to cope day by day meant that my amazing medical professionals were blind to my co occurring mental health issues while working full time as a successful business specialist.
As a result I've been seriously sick this year and on top of dysmenorrhoea, endometriosis, autistim 2 and ADHD, I also have CPTSD, severe grief, MDD, severe anxiety, chronic insomnia,
severe autistic burn out and numerous other issues that I'll keep private.
It's about time that "medical" and "mental health" issues are assessed side by side as standard. Offering this complete level of care could severely reduce suicide levels and greatly improve the overall quality of life for those suffering in silence like me. It could also have reduced my extensive stays in a psych ward (in which, to be fair, I felt safe, validated and well cared for the majority of my stays).
Kati, if possible, I would love it if you could do a dedicated episode about autistic burnout. So many people could benefit from understanding the debilitating impact of this condition. So many people have no idea that it even exists - including high level medical professionals.
I totally agree that being in person for some is definitely therapeutically benefiting and I'm all for having both choices. I appreciate you talking about that, and I also know that utilizing teletherapy has definitely allowed individuals to open up to me in a way that I never dreamed possible. They show me their family, their dog, where they sit when they cry, where they watch TV, where they have little memorials set up for their mom or their grandma or their babies they've lost. It's been so much more intimate on various levels that I would never get from people just sitting in my office. I appreciate you saying there's space for both. I definitely think there's pros and cons of both. Like with anything in life and the beauty is that there's choices for people to pick what fits for them. I also want to remember those who've shared how much it's (Teletherapy)allowed them to open up and be free and take the therapist along on a ride of what their real life looks like from the inside of their home and from their vantage point. I'm so glad people who have access have the right to choose what works for them as well as their therapists. Thank you for holding that space for both options.
MRS Hill
❤
Hi Kati! I’m the one who asked question 4. Thank you so much for your thoughtful answer, it really was helpful! I definitely resonated with what you said about being chronically traumatized. My life is consumed by hospital appointments and advocating for myself when doctors won’t listen. I have Dysautonomia (dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system, specifically POTS) and Osteoarthritis following an injury 7 years ago that had led to chronic pain + multiple surgeries with more still ahead of me. On top of that I have some undiagnosed digestive issues that I’m in the process of getting testing done for. It really is so exhausting. I’m currently in a Dysautonomia flare up and I’m mostly stuck in my bed because my mobility is so limited. I can’t walk around without my cane during flare ups and even then it takes a lot out of me. It also doesn’t help that I’m a nursing student and I’m over halfway finished with my degree. I’m trying not to lose hope in the fact that I still can become a nurse and live my life how I have always planned even though I’m chronically ill. It’s so hard and feels impossible some days. But thank you so much for your answer to my question, it was definitely needed right now ❤️🩹
I am new l am really looking forward to watch your videos. I have fibromyalgia, mild scoliosis, l was born with Tourette's Syndrome not the yelling (actually less than 5% of us have that type) l have jerking tics that got extremely bad after high school really messed up and took a toll on my body joints, muscles ect. Also have autoimmune problems, major chronic fatigue, extreme brain fog, insomnia, and then there are the mental struggles. I do what I can l have helpful tools but it really changed my life and everything forever l still grief for my old healthy self that played volleyball in high-school, could go out and have fun, go to the gym, ect. It m feels like it was an entire different person. It now also effects me being able to drive long periods l can barely drive 3 hours then l have to stop and rest somewhere overnight. It is so hard because l used to love road trips. I get tired of judgment and crap from people. Social situations are extremely hard for me. I try to do the things l enjoy and meditation ect. Swimming and walking are the best things for me now. I consider it a win when I get even small goals accomplished l have learned not to be extremely hard on myself and rest when l need to. But it is so hard l still grieve l,don't even remember when there was the time l didn't hurt and could dress without pain, do chores without pain small things and I lived. You never think it can happen to you l never would have dreamed it would l remember all the dreams and plans l had after high-school. So my heart goes out to anyone who struggles with any type of chronic illness. You are stronger than you know
Thanks Kati for making videos, and visiting with us through the RUclips videos. So isolated. Still have connections with family and community group. Just getting very old! 73!
Q 1: LICSW is a licensed independent clinical social worker. In some states in order to practice without supervision you need to be licensed as an LICSW.
Psoriatic arthritis ,
Horrible brain fog and tiring pain
No energy quite nauseous
Any length of time when it’s really active has an effect if the brain
If your a “ must achieve to be worth something” like me you find yourself questioning worth and self image
You are t what you can’t do is my daily mantra just now
I shared in the hope people who don’t understand might do so
Xx
Thank you Kati for this video! Especially related to the chronic illness question 👍🏽💕
Happy new year Kati! I’m following you from Italy, thank you so much for all support you’re giving
Happy New Year Katie, I’ve found that my mental health affects my physical health and vice versa, it can be a vicious cycle. Very helpful video. Thank you 💜
What a perfect Q&A. Always so helpful
Thank you for your thoughtful answer to my question about ED treatment (#9). I really appreciate your insight. I’ve talked to my team since submitting my question and am going to spend some more time thinking about what I really need and checking in with them.
Thank you Kati! I would love a random podcast so now and then 😄
I have a mentor who is a LCSW and she does both DBT and somatic experiencing in her practice. She does workshops for the general population using somatic experiencing techniques. It’s amazing.
I am currently working on a degree in clinical psychology and doing research into Eastern religion, specifically Hinduism and there potential therapeutic benefits. Most people would call it yoga therapy.
Flexible thinking is the term!! Practicing flexible thinking is a sign of intelligence and a great way to be!
As I was listening, I was thinking how I block things and act like things are okay, even sometimes with a therapist. It reminded me of the kid's movies where even the worst silly thing can happen to people, but nobody ever gets seriously hurt and someone always pops up for example, right after being run over with a steamroller and says "I'm okay!"
Time stamps? Thx in advance.
Her name was Riley in Inside Out . 😊
The situation at ~24 min sounds like endometriosis or PMDD - the OP might already be aware but just thought I'd throw it out there as there are online support groups but sometimes you need to know the right term/name
Where do I ask questions?
Does anyone know if there are any podcast episodes where Kati takes questions involving abusive romantic relationships and the mental health effects? I’m a long time RUclips watcher of Kati’s main channel but new to her podcast. She has so many episodes out I figured it might be easier to ask haha I do plan on making my way through all of them though 😊
I have a question! Where do I ask? 😊
She posts in the community section and ask for questions on sundays, so then you can put your question in a comment under her post. 😊
What day do you post in the community tab to ask questions?
on Sundays, every sunday in different times so you have a chance to ask questions no matter your timezone.
My tip: write the question as soon she posts so you have more chance to have “likes” from others.
@@yuyugo62 thank you
Why in the last year and a half, have you not gotten your license to practice back?.
#2!!!
Thanks Katy but I find all these communities are great but all they talk about is the aches and pains and all o want to do is talk about something else , plus with mine I’m only 64 and a lot of these people are late 70s and 80s !!!! Ahhhhhhh !