Sept. 14, 2023

How to Find Light During Your Darkest Moments with Depression

How to Find Light During Your Darkest Moments with Depression

This raw, honest episode explores dealing with dark times and mental health struggles like depression and anxiety. Jeremy and Zach share personal experiences about their own painful experiences with mental health challenges and tips for coping when...

This raw, honest episode explores dealing with dark times and mental health struggles like depression and anxiety. Jeremy and Zach share personal experiences about their own painful experiences with mental health challenges and tips for coping when you feel overwhelmed or hit rock bottom emotionally. 

Topics discussed:

  • Reaching out to friends and asking for help 
  • Taking time for self-care
  • Using tools like exercise, meditation, and journaling
  • Separating your identity from your depression
  • Letting emotions pass through you
  • Being patient with yourself through the recovery process
  • Limiting negative content and doom-scrolling
  • Laughing and finding humor
  • Having emergency resources handy
  • Remembering that you have the strength to get through

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