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The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers

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Navigating Self-Care in the Face of Mental Illness

This chapter discusses the challenges of living with mental illnesses and the importance of self-care strategies. It shares personal experiences of feeling purposeless, struggling with depressive episodes, and the significance of expanding focus beyond oneself. The speaker emphasizes the need to maintain a minimum level of functioning and engage in external interests to find meaning even during emotionally disconnected states.

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