453 SelfWork: A Shrink Talks About Shrinking

I'm a shrink. And today, I want to talk about the hit show Shrinking.

Most of the time, I hear the term "shrink" used in a funny, almost endearing way. It���s like when people call me ���Doc��� instead of my name. It���s a term that binds us but also keeps boundaries clear.

I���d like to give you my thoughts on the Apple TV show Shrinking. And even more so, its message ��� that the people who are shrinks aren���t living lives that are somehow set apart from the rest of humanity. We���re dealing with our own lives as we try our best to help you with yours.��As I think the Harrison Ford character says, ���Messed up people can help other messed up people��� or something like that. There���s hopefully some humility involved.

The listener email is from a daughter asking if the insecurity she feels ��� fear of ���messing up��� ��� has anything to do with the fact that she and her mom were enmeshed���

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My book entitled Perfectly Hidden Depression��is available��here!��Its message is specifically for those with a struggle with strong perfectionism which acts to mask underlying emotional pain. But the many self-help techniques described can be used by everyone who chooses to begin to address emotions long hidden away that are clouding and sabotaging your current life.

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