In this raw, unfiltered episode of The Fit Mess, I share my recent battle with depression alongside trying to help a friend through theirs. Depression hits like a recurring flu – leaving you frozen, empty, and disconnected from everything that matters.
I reveal the counterintuitive truths about depression that nobody talks about:
- Why isolation feels so comforting yet dangerous
- The strange reality that sometimes happiness feels MORE uncomfortable than pain
- Why knowing what helps doesn't mean you can do it
- How helping others can sometimes be your own way out
Discover what actually works when nothing seems to help: cold plunges that reset your nervous system, pattern interruptions that crack depression's armor, and most importantly, the power of having someone who simply sits with you without trying to fix you.
Whether you're fighting your own battles or supporting someone through theirs, this episode offers honest insights from someone who's been there – repeatedly – and found ways to keep moving forward.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Introduction
2:15 - Text exchange with depressed friend
4:30 - Why depression loves isolation
7:45 - Pattern interruption techniques
11:20 - The Hemingway quote on presence
15:30 - Cold plunge experience during depression
18:45 - Family support systems
22:10 - The decision not to quit
24:30 - Resources and closing thoughts
🔗 RESOURCES:
Website: https://www.thefitmess.com/
Social Media: @fitmessguys
Support Lines: If you or someone you know is struggling or having thoughts of suicide, call or text the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org . In life-threatening situations, call 911.
Remember: As long as you don't quit, you remain undefeated against depression.
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