263. what i wish i knew when i didn’t want to be alive

are you currently at a low point with your mental health? do you hate it when people tell you “it will get better”— mostly because you don’t believe it ever will? in today’s solo episode, i’m answering the questions i had when i was struggling with severe depression and suicidality as a teenager.

eight years after being hospitalized for my mental health, i’m looking back on the doubts and fears i had throughout my recovery and sharing what actually helped me get better.

if you’re currently asking yourself questions like will i always feel this way? what if it’s not bad enough to deserve help? what if asking for help makes everything worse? then this episode is for you.

i talk about:

00:53 when i was hospitalized for depression at age 13

03:00 what to do if you’re feeling hopeless about your future

07:30 how i started to shut down my suicidal thoughts

11:31 the mindset shift i made in residential treatment that changed my life

15:56 ways to make asking for help feel a little easier

22:31 my final advice for anyone who thinks it won’t get better

mentioned in ep #263:

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