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I received a comment on a recent video asking how I was. Wanted to provide a little update on where I am right now in my life. I don’t normally share a lot about my life or where I am personally, but I do believe this will align with my mission to help at least one person. Sending you all so much love. Not sure what this video really is or how to properly describe it since it’s a bit of a depression storytime, anxiety storytime, burnout storytime, how to grieve, how to set boundaries or maybe answers the question: do therapists need therapists? Just wanted to provide where I’m at. So if you’re struggling too, you’re not alone. And it’s temporary. 

In this video I’m talking you through two forms of dissociation: Depersonalization and Derealization (also known as DPDR). In looking at depersonalization disorder and derealization disorder we’ll explore: what it is, the symptoms and coping skills. If you’re looking for DPDR symptoms or DPDR recovery or just depersonalization recovery or derealization recovery, then make sure you to pay attention as we take a closer look.   

For all 5 common forms of dissociation, watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFxFj… 

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I’m back with another form of Dissociation: Dissociative Amnesia. You may commonly ask yourself why you can’t remember things? Or do you have memory loss? These could be signs of dissociative amnesia, a common type of dissociation that differs from other types like maladaptive daydreaming, depersonalization and derealization. In this video I’m talking you through what is dissociative amnesia, types of dissociative amnesia and treatment of dissociative amnesia. What is Dissociative Amnesia & and what are the treatment options? Frequently I am asked questions like this: Why can’t I remember my childhood? What does it mean that I don’t remember? Does trauma cause memory loss?

Who is Anna Delvey? Where did Anna Delvey come from? What is Anna Delvey’s mental health diagnosis? These are some of the questions I’ve been asked lately.  Well, I don’t know her personally so I can’t diagnose her, but we’ll be looking at some of her personality traits shown in the media (60 Minutes, Netflix, newspapers etc). I want to know from you guys… What do you think? Is Anna Delvey (or Anna Sorokin) a “villain” like she is made out to be or is she an antihero?

Online Therapy - I do not currently offer online therapy.  My sponsor BetterHelp can connect you with a licensed, online therapist, please visit: https://betterhelp.com/kati 

In this video I’m talking about one form of Dissociation, Maladaptive Daydreaming. Recently, I made the video 5 General Types Of Dissociation & How To Deal With Them (linked below) and many of you asked for me to do deep dives into each type. This first video is part of a series and I’m speaking to Maladaptive Daydreaming. Is Maladaptive Daydreaming bad? Is it good for you? Maladaptive Daydreaming help, how to best manage it, and so much more. Make sure you wait until the end to see how to best manage this form of dissociation. And let me know in the comments which form of dissociation you want to see a deep dive on next. 

 5 General Types Of Dissociation & How To Deal With Them: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFxFj…

It’s Part 2 of Therapist Reacts to The Office. If you missed Part 1, you can find it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEWji… 

This episode of The Office Reacts I’m reacting to some of my favorite The Office clips through the years. From Michael Scott to Jim Halpert to Pam Beesly to Dwight Schrute, I’m showing you my favorite bloopers, scenes and characters from the show. If you’re a fan of The Office, or just a fan of funny things in general,  you won’t want to miss this reaction video. Psychoanalysis of The Office Characters: https://youtu.be/f36M7EEdRi4

What are antidepressants? How do antidepressants work? Do I need antidepressants? Antidepressants or therapy? Well if you’ve ever had any of these questions, then you should watch this video. In this video I’m talking you through what antidepressants are, how antidepressants work with the brain, and when you may need antidepressants versus just therapy. I’m lucky enough to be joined by my friend and neuroscientist Ben Rein, Ph.D. from Stanford University, because as you know, I am not a neuroscientist! 

Are you looking for online therapy? While I currently do not offer online therapy, this week’s video sponsor BetterHelp, can connect you with a licensed, online therapist, please visit: https://betterhelp.com/kati 

Binge eating disorder, what is it, why does it happen and some common misconceptions about it. Binge Eating Disorder is frequently consuming unusually large amounts of food in one sitting and feeling that eating behavior is out of control. Please seek out professional help if your binge eating is regular and excessive, and, your physical and mental health are affected. Related health conditions can include bulimia, anxiety, stress and trauma. 

TIMESTAMPS00:00:00   Introduction to Binge Eating Disorder video 00:00:20   Episode sponsor - BetterHelp https://betterhelp.com/kati00:01:04   DIAGNOSIS: What Is Binge Eating Disorder 00:04:21   Why do we struggle with Binge Eating Disorder 00:07:04   5 Myths about Binge Eating Disorder ——-

In this video, I’m talking about 8 reasons that you may be afraid to recover from your eating disorder. As a licensed therapist who specializes in eating disorders, I’ve worked with many patients who are afraid to get better. Let’s talk about the 8 common reasons someone may be afraid to get better and recover from an eating disorder. We’ll be talking about eating disorder recovery, bulimia recovery, anorexia recovery, binge eating recovery, or any type of eating disorder recovery; or fears associated with getting help for eating disorders. Let me know what other types of videos you’d like to see in the comments. 

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You asked for more Reacts, and you specifically asked for FRIENDS. If you haven’t seen the TV show Friends, you are missing out! I am breaking down the best Friends TV clips from the series. And I have everyone covered. I’m looking at the best Friends moments from Rachel and Ross clips to the therapist boyfriend and so much more. You won’t want to miss these funny, inappropriate and odd clips from the iconic TV show. 

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Three years ago I made a video on Overcoming Childhood Emotional Neglect (see link below). Since I released that video, it has received over 6,600 comments! With all of these comments and questions, I decided to make a follow-up video to further talk about some of these themes. Want another video like this? 

Overcoming Childhood Emotional Neglect: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtDIFA5KhWo&t=315s

A lot of you ask me about my favorite TV shows, movies, music and so much more. Well, some of you who know me very well, might know that one of my favorite shows is Sex and the City. To the point where I’ve watched every episode of the original Sex and the City multiple times, and can recite nearly every scene. Now the next question you may have, is which Sex and the City character are you? And to be honest, I think I connect with all 4 of them. If you like this new Therapist Reacts series, let me know in the comments and thumbs up so I can make sure I do more of them! 

For the first time, I’m sharing my experience with depression and what that looks like in my life. I generally shy away from sharing too much of my personal life on this channel, but feel this could help people. In this video I’ll talk through what depression looks like, depression signs, depression symptom, teenage depression, hopelessness, feeling lonely and fearful, and a bunch more. Essentially my depression story, and every part of it. If you are struggling with depression, please seek professional guidance.

Many of us may feel sad, alone or maybe even nothing after the holiday season, and this can be very common. I get asked a lot this time of year: why do I feel so sad? or why do I feel like nothing? or why do I feel so alone? or why do I feel this way? There are many reasons that have been studied as to why we feel holiday depression, or some refer to it as January depression, or seasonal depression, or seasonal affective disorder. Regardless of what you call it, here are 3 reasons I feel depressed after the holidays, and more importantly, how you can help challenge or support yourself during this time. Any other tips that have worked for you? Support the community and leave them in the comments. Shop my latest book Traumatized  https://geni.us/Bfak0j

I get the questions: “How do I know if I have social anxiety?” or “What is the difference between shyness and social anxiety?” a lot. In this video I’m talking you through social anxiety versus shyness. The first part in social anxiety support is understanding what social anxiety is. And how it differs from someone who is shy or introverted. In this video I’ll talk you through the difference between social anxiety, introversion and shyness, then provide a quiz so you can figure out what you struggle with, then offer social anxiety helpful tips.

I made a video a month ago about 7 ways religion can be traumatizing (see link below). You guys left a lot of comments (798 to be exact) and so many of them were such great points, I wanted to expand on them to help viewers. One of the comments I saw a lot over and over were regarding shame and religion, or religious shame, and why churches shame us into behaving a certain way. Another comment I saw a lot was around LGBTQ+ religious questions, whether your minister told you that being gay was a lie, or you weren’t accepted in your church for being a member of the LGBTQ+ community. As someone who grew up in a very religious household, and very active in church, I found the benefits of church. But I also see that religious trauma syndrome is a real thing, and I have researched and heard so many stories of it. And I often get questions: do I have religious trauma? Signs of religious trauma? Religious trauma symptoms? or how do I leave a church? At the end of the day, religion should make us feel more connected to self and others, and if your church is making you feel hurt or separate, then it may be time to walk away. 

Religious Trauma Video - https://youtu.be/7HwSGXPKzw8

Where mental health meets pop culture, this is What’s Happening? with Kati episode 3! In this episode, I’m talking about Selena Gomez’s new mental health platform, Wondermind, Taylor Swift and the infamous scarf referenced in All Too Well (10 minute version) from Red (Taylor’s Version), Lush Cosmetics deleting their social media, US aid money for schools in America and Grimes talking about her reaction to social media and being a public profile. Tune in and let me know what you think in the comments! 

 ✐ TODAY’S STORIES ✐ ✐ Selena Gomez launches her mental health platform Wondermind https://cnn.it/3oIFRkz 

✐ Taylor Swift. Jake Gyllenhaal & the scarf  – Taylor Swift Red (Taylor’s Version) Re-recorded along with a dozen songs cut from the 2012 original + an insider look from Jared (self-confessed swiftie)  https://bit.ly/3pKbzxg  Taylor Swift - All Too Well: The Short Film https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tollG… 

 ✐ Lush Cosmetics quits social media https://bit.ly/3EJs4Qw 

✐ With US Aid Money, Schools Put Bigger Focus on Mental Health https://bit.ly/3yfrSWG 

✐ Atlantic Coast Conference, Big Ten, Pac-12 launch mental health initiative as part of conference alliance initiatives https://es.pn/3lUPHy2 

 ✐ Grimes Returns To Social Media https://bit.ly/3dEVfIn  Full Grimes TikTok post https://bit.ly/3ynsRnS- 

It’s holiday seasons, and we know the holidays come expectations! Expectations for how we’re supposed to feel, how we’re supposed to interact with family, what type of son, brother, sister, daughter, granddaughter, partner, sibling, etc we’re supposed to be. In this video I talk through how to manage family expectations and create boundaries during the holiday. You may have toxic family members, Christmas stress, holiday family stress, or so many other things with going home for the holidays. Let’s look at these expectations, how we should feel about family expectations and then how to create boundaries with family. 

My surviving the holiday playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_loxoCVsWqwHvhgnIH3_vg_t6ESwApdX

Do you struggle with your attachment styles? Or do you have attachment issues? Perhaps you struggle with codependency or unhealthy relationships. Let’s dive deep into attachment styles explained, so we can better understand how to develop healthy relationships in our life. Perhaps you have a codependent mother, or an abusive relationship, an abusive boyfriend, or an unhealthy relationship, we have to look at our attachment styles to break unhealthy patterns in our relationships. In this video I will share with you the four attachment styles.

 
Learn more about attachment styles here: https://youtu.be/VAAmSqv2GV8

The Four Attachment Styles of Love: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23ePqRkOKtg&t=0s

Shame is a word that gets thrown around a lot, and is a word that I personally used to throw around a lot. And I would ask myself “Why do I feel ashamed?” “Is shame the same as ashamed?” and so much more. I’m talking to you a little bit about my experience with shame and vulnerability. Shame is something that can have such great weight over us if we don’t understand both the problem with shame or why we’re feeling shameful, but also if we don’t know the solution. What is your experience with shame or feeling shameful? Comment below. 

I often ask myself, am I afraid to be happy? And the truth is sometimes I am. And I think many people are. We may think we’re not worthy of happiness, we don’t know how to find happiness, what does happiness look like in our life, happiness versus joy, or simply… we may not know how to break the patterns. In this video, I talk about my journey in finding how to be happy in life, and how I handle set backs. Can you relate? Let me know in the comments. 

More of my journey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIC_BcmHmO8

My books: Traumatized -  https://geni.us/Bfak0j Are U Ok? -  http://bit.ly/2s0mULy  

Taking some time to take a Patreon conversation over to YouTube. It’s easy for us to get stuck in friendships because we may have insecurities or fears that lead us to people pleasing, or we have fear of abandonment. Many things may get us stuck in relationships that may no longer serve us. Like most things in life, friendships can have an expiration date. We may have gotten the nutrients out of our friendship that we need, and it may no longer serve us. But we may get stuck in friendships because we’re afraid of what may happen, or how we may appear, if we let them go. This video is all about ending friendships, why friendships end, how to get over an ex friend, how to end a friendship and so much more. Kati Unfiltered is a series that I’m starting to give you an unfiltered lens into my life. My personal stories, my personal challenges, what I’m going through. Although I am a mental health vlogger and mental health podcast host, along with a therapist, I am talking to you as a human. I may have different experiences than you that help me see situations differently, but I am also human. And I wanted to create a series that allows me to be open about my life, my fears, my challenges and also, the good things in my life. So, welcome to my world. 

Link to Mental Health 101 series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_loxoCVsWqzOtSBdqCFPxjkhI_REHqN1

Today we are going to talk about child on child sexual abuse, because it’s not often talked about and there are so many issues and misconceptions out there, which is why today I want to offer 10 MUST KNOW FACTS,  from shame, to abuse cycles, and trauma, to parental response and so much more. And really quickly on the topic of trauma I want to remind you all that my new book Traumatized is available now, in it I talk about what trauma is, how it can feel, and of course, how we can heal. You can order your copy today by clicking the link in the description or find it wherever books are sold. Unfortunately, children abuse other children. This could be because they themselves are being sexually abused by someone, or have viewed sexually explicit materials and are acting out what they saw. This isn’t commonly talked about because it can be hard to imagine it happening, and even harder to view a child as a perpetrator. But it is common, and therefore it’s important that we discuss it, which is why I am going to explain the 10 must know facts about it, so let’s get into it. This video will cover child on child abuse, sexual abuse for children, child abuse therapy, what is child abuse, child abuse help, sexual abuse support for kids, what is sexual abuse, childhood trauma, childhood ptsd, ptsd and much more.

Resources:https://www.childhelplineinternationational.org

For help call RAINN: 1-800-656-4673 

In the UK go to: https://www.childline.org.uk/ 

TRAUMATIZED -  available here: https://geni.us/Bfak0j Today I’m sharing 7 ways we can help someone with PTSD (also known as post traumatic stress disorder) because, frequently I’m asked by members of our community how they can help those they love, or they feel like they are always doing the wrong things and want to know how to make it right. These 7 tips I’m offering today are very helpful, but I really dive into these topics deeper in my new book Traumatized, so if this is something you really need support with, I strongly suggest really digging deeper here to best support our loved ones. In this video I’ll talk a little bit through PTSD symptoms, PTSD support, how to help someone with PTSD, and so much more. 

Click the link in the description to preorder yours and get access to the first 2 chapters today!

To learn more about PTSD: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_loxoCVsWqzLptVD96E-DOlzWhbXT_H8 

Hey everybody today we are going to address 6 misconceptions about post traumatic stress disorder or PTSD. I have been doing my best to talk more about PTSD and the effects of it because my new book Traumatized is available for preorder now and it comes out Sept 7th! It’s my hope that by talking more about trauma, we reduce the stigma associated with it, and those struggling will more quickly reach out for professional help. Because it can and will get better! Now I’m touching on these misconceptions top-level, but to understand this deeper and really find solutions, I strongly recommend doing your own research on this topic. I break trauma down a lot deeper in my new book. Okay, now let’s jump into those misconceptions. 

Joy Oladokun shares her experience growing up in Arizona, being the only black person in her area, and how that affected her. She also shares her struggles with self injury,  and trauma, and how therapy has helped her process all she has been through and heal. I appreciate her taking the time to share her mental health journey with us and I hope you found it as insightful as I did. 

The past year and half has been overwhelming. With the isolation that came along with the pandemic, the divisive nature of conversations online, and Sean and I moving halfway across the country, it’s just been a lot. I have been doing my best to work through it all, but I have to be honest, I am not feeling my best. I am burnt out and need to find new ways to better care for myself, which is what I am doing now. I only shared this because I hope that anyone out there who is feeling similarly knows that they aren’t alone, and nothing is wrong with us for feeling this way. It’s been a tough 18 months, and I think it’s normal for us to struggle as we work through it. 

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