Giving Voice to Depression

Depression "is a persuasive and persuasive condition that completely dominates your thinking."And it lies. Consistently and convincingly.When we accept depressive thoughts as truths, there's no motivation to move forward. Understanding the "illogic of depression" can help us recognize and challenge those lies and to live healthier and fuller lives. Learn some ways to do that this 23-minute episode. https://www.barrywinbolt.com/https://recovery.com/https://givingvoicetodepression.com/Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/GivingVoiceToDepression/X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/VoiceDepressionTerry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/givingvoicetodepression/

If you're a parent with a mental health condition (i.e. depression)you can't hide it from your children. They will notice when you pull away and isolate. They'll notice when you're sad. And when you're angry. And, without a clear, medical explanation, they will often blame themselves for your "mood."This 43-minute episode "Explaining Depression to Children" is an extended version of #255 "Sometimes Daddy Cries." Both are conversations with Todd Rennebohm, a father who lives with depression, anxiety, ADHD and addictions. He has written a children's book to help start much-needed (and avoided) conversations about mental health and mental illness. If you're a parent with depression or the partner, friend or parent of one, we encourage you to listen to this (or the edited version) interview. It could help you help a child.For more info on Todd's book: https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.ca%2Fdp%2F0228834678%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1EK4YjfaO4xxgmLXtlCBC_WbnlHc68h0dE195i4Jo9uN_kcQM1Pu_3dWY&h=AT2fpHwX3bRb0p8WABStrWoDn2xCrUBq4BZImYYhSHvVGPz8wkoh5e1VbQybTXAcS3tmBjS4IJYVqYRZDd0gQu-G4yigasNpcoFQTBnvPu7xEHGP8nA_wujgEJNo-hopEG_oBAhttps://recovery.com/https://givingvoicetodepression.com/Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/GivingVoiceToDepression/X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/VoiceDepressionTerry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/givingvoicetodepression/

Depression is hard to explain. To ourselves, to others, and especially to children. When we're sad or angry and we isolate or lash out, they are likely to be afraid and to think they've done something wrong-- that they caused, or at least contributed to our mood and behaviors. A father who lives with depression and ADHD and is in recovery for addictions wrote a book to help start those needed conversations. It's called "Sometimes Daddy Cries," and in this 19-min episode, we look at the very adult realities behind the children's story. For more information on Sometimes Daddy Cries: https://www.amazon.com/Sometimes-Daddy-Cries-Todd-Rennebohm/dp/0228834678https://recovery.com/https://givingvoicetodepression.com/Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/GivingVoiceToDepression/X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/VoiceDepressionTerry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/givingvoicetodepression/

You may know Darin Olien from his bestselling book SuperLife or his Emmy-award winning Netflix series Down to Earth with Zac Efron. His passion is wellness. And in both his own life, and his parents, he recognizes the fact that mental health and physical health are inextricably intertwined. In this extended interview, Darin dives into the many ways we can manage and protect our overall (which, of course includes our mental) health. If you prefer an edited version, check out the 27-minute long episode 253, Wellness Expert Darin Olien on Mental Health. https://darinolien.com/https://recovery.com/https://givingvoicetodepression.com/Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/GivingVoiceToDepression/X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/VoiceDepressionTerry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/givingvoicetodepression/

If you live with a mental health disorder, you know it has physical symptoms. If your focus, like guest/wellness expert Darin Olien is overall wellness, you know that includes mental health as well. The two cannot be divided.Darin, co-host of the Emmy Award Winning, #1 Netflix docu-series, Down to Earth with Zac Efron and author of the bestselling book SuperLife shares his unique perspectives in this 27-minute episode.He shares both his professional expertise and personal experiences with depression and trauma as we discuss biology and trauma as well as ways we can help manage our mental health.Link to Darin's website: https://darinolien.com/https://recovery.com/https://givingvoicetodepression.com/Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/GivingVoiceToDepression/X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/VoiceDepressionTerry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/givingvoicetodepression/

As a teen, Michelle was told that getting professional help for her mental illnesses would be a stain on her "permanent record" that would prevent her from getting into a prestigious college or worse (in her parents' minds) from finding a husband. So, her bipolar disorder and anxiety went undiagnosed and untreated for decades. Michelle's story is one of stigma, unnecessary pain and ultimate recovery. And who better to advocate for mental health than someone who has had to fight so hard to have her own diagnosed and treated? Michelle's article: www.huffpost.com/entry/asian-amer…e4b02e7a705dae97Michelle's Blog: www.livingwellhappily.com/https://recovery.com/https://givingvoicetodepression.com/Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/GivingVoiceToDepression/X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/VoiceDepressionTerry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/givingvoicetodepression/

Michelle knew something was wrong. That she was "different." At times she could not distinguish reality from her troubled thoughts. She begged her parents to bring her to a professional to get help.But they were afraid a diagnosis of mental illness would prevent her from getting into a good college or from "finding a husband."So, because of stigma, ignorance and fear, Michelle suffered. Michelle Yang's story is a powerful and important one,and an important reminder that recovery does not happen in the shameful dark.Michelle's Blog: www.livingwellhappily.com/Michelle's article we referenced: www.huffpost.com/entry/asian-amer…e4b02e7a705dae97https://recovery.com/https://givingvoicetodepression.com/Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/GivingVoiceToDepression/X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/VoiceDepressionTerry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/givingvoicetodepression/

The idea of telling a stranger what we're thinking and feeling can be scary. Or liberating. When is it time to make an appointment? How do we "shop" for a good fit? (Did you know you can often get a free mini-session to ask questions and get a feel of the therapist?) How honest do we need to be (about both ourselves and our relationship with our therapist?)What is ok to say to a therapist?These are all questions we asked a therapist with more than 30 years in the mental health field. This 26-minute episode could save you a lot of time, money and stress.https://recovery.com/https://givingvoicetodepression.com/Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/GivingVoiceToDepression/X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/VoiceDepressionTerry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/givingvoicetodepression/

When your depression is long-lasting it can be easy to believe that since nothing has helped much yet, nothing ever will. Then hope becomes a very difficult thing to hold onto.In the months between our first interview (episode 248- When You Feel Unfixable) and the conversation summarized in this episode, our guest Lori went to a 3-week treatment facility. She learned some new ways of thinking, found some new "tools" for mental health management, and met some people who, like her, live with chronic or persistent depression. She did not get "cured." But she did make and experience some shifts that let some light (albeit pinpricks) and hope return her darkness.https://recovery.com/https://givingvoicetodepression.com/Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/GivingVoiceToDepression/X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/VoiceDepressionTerry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/givingvoicetodepression/

You hear it all the time: Hold on. Like storms, your depression will pass. But what if it doesn't.For millions who experience persistent depressive disorder (PDD,) formerly known as dysthymia, depression can last for months or years.Symptoms of PDD are similar to major depressive disorder (MDD,) but are milder and persistent (chronic.)People with this condition may also have bouts of major depression at times.This week's guest Lori lives with chronic depression. She has also had MDD, and the differences are clear to her. This 25-minute episode describes how being chronically depressed can erode hope, as well as aspects of life.More info: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/dysthymiahttps://recovery.com/https://givingvoicetodepression.com/Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/GivingVoiceToDepression/X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/VoiceDepressionTerry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/givingvoicetodepression/