#119 Is This Me Or The Depression Talking?

#119 Is This Me Or The Depression Talking?

Ever caught yourself wondering if it's really you talking, or if it's the voice of your depression? Michael Stoller dives deep into this very question in episode 119 of 'MY BLUEPRINT: Struggle Towards Emotional Sobriety'. He candidly shares his own battles with depression and the constant struggle to distinguish his true self from the overwhelming voice of his mental health challenges.

Michael doesn't just stop there; he opens up about his fear of making commitments and how this has often led him to back out of plans, driven by his emotional and physical state. But it's not all doom and gloom. Michael shares his journey of retraining his brain to focus on positive experiences, which he calls building up his 'faith bank'.

This shift in perspective has helped him face activities he once dreaded, and he's here to share those strategies with you. Through his story, Michael encourages us all to be kind to ourselves and to actively seek out positive experiences as a way to foster emotional sobriety. If you've ever struggled with depression or commitments, this episode offers a heartfelt, relatable perspective that might just help you feel a little less alone.