Dr. Rick and Forrest open up the mailbag to answer questions about complex situations where good process really matters. They discuss whether to get back with an ex who has seemingly changed, relationships with someone with addictive tendencies, the difference between Narcissistic Personality Disorder and narcissistic tendencies, and why genuine change requires more than insight alone. Other topics include how much to tell your therapist, fears of being misunderstood, and how to approach meditation if you have an underlying vulnerability.

Key Topics:

0:00: Introduction

2:00: Should I get back with my ex?

13:40: Dating someone with long-term substance use

19:30: Narcissistic traits vs. narcissistic personality disorder

32:40: How much research to bring into therapy

39:50: Fear of being misunderstood and hyper-rationality

47:40: Safe meditation practices for people at risk of depersonalization

55:50: Recap

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Anxious-Avoidant Relationships, Narcissism, and Insight to Action: Mailbag