4 Ways To Overcome Passive Suicidal Ideation

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers - A podcast by Scott Eilers

Have you ever felt indifferent or ambivalent towards your own life? If so, you're not alone. Millions experience Passive Suicidal Ideation, but it exists on a spectrum, ranging from apathy about your future to even secretly hoping for an end to your own life. I'm sharing my personal experiences and tools I've used (and still use) to work through Passive S.I. Get my book: For When Everything is Burning https://bit.ly/forwheneverythingisburning Connect with me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.scott.eilers See the Podcast on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@dr.scotteilerspsydlp529 Here's what you'll find in this video: 02:08 Do you have the right to die? Explore the question of a person's right to die and the complex reasons behind the desire to opt out of life. 06:22 Mood Congruent Memory: Your brain can deceive you into thinking this dark phase is all you've ever known. I'll show you how to challenge this perception. 12:23 Harness the Power of Spite: A unique motivation tool - don't let those who doubted, hurt, or underestimated you win. 15:53 You Are Dynamic: Your life will not always be the same. Understand that you have the power to reshape your world, surround yourself with those who truly understand you, and build an internal environment that works for you. 23:19 The Mystery Box: Consider the unknowns of what comes after death. Are you willing to trade the life you have, no matter how challenging, for an uncertain future? 24:44 Is Passive S.I. Weak? Is it weak to fight bear with a plastic knife? (you'll get it once you watch it). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-eilers/support