This raw, honest episode explores dealing with dark times and mental health struggles like depression and anxiety. Jeremy and Zach share personal experiences about their own painful experiences with mental health challenges and tips for coping when you feel overwhelmed or hit rock bottom emotionally. Topics discussed:

Reaching out to friends and asking for help
Taking time for self-care
Using tools like exercise, meditation, and journaling
Separating your identity from your depression
Letting emotions pass through you
Being patient with yourself through the recovery process
Limiting negative content and doom-scrolling
Laughing and finding humor
Having emergency resources handy
Remembering that you have the strength to get through

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213. How to Find Light During Your Darkest Moments with Depression