Mental Illness Happy Hour #778 Surviving The Deepest Depths - Laura Moran
Dec 12, 2025
Laura Moran, a television writer and storyteller, opens up about her battle with depression and her journey to recovery after a suicide attempt and stay in a psychiatric facility. She shares her early experiences of sadness and the challenges of getting help, including barriers to access and the relief of being admitted to Silver Hill. Through her story, Laura highlights the importance of connection in rehab, managing bipolar disorder, and using healthy coping strategies. She advocates for openness about mental illness and the power of reframing it as a brain chemistry issue.
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Hidden Sadness Since Toddlerhood
- Laura's earliest memory after Inspector Gadget is crying under a bed, showing profound childhood sadness she hid for years.
- She thought everyone felt this way and only learned 'depression' in college when a boyfriend named it for her.
Take Action For Someone In Crisis
- Do for someone in crisis what they can't do: make calls, drive them, and get them appointments immediately.
- Laura says loved ones should not offer help but take action when a person is incapacitated.
Immediate Disclosure Rule
- Call a trusted clinician immediately when suicidal urges appear and schedule an appointment the next day.
- Use rapid disclosure as a rule: telling someone stops many urges from becoming actions.
