Overcoming Depression: from Darkness to Hope | Chris Miles | Not Psychologists Talks with Jason and Yurii
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"My core value growing up was I'm not enough. So, every decision I made, even up until two years ago, everything I did must improve my self-worth."
In this episode, we discussed Chris Miles's story of enduring child abuse, struggling with depression, and finding hope through family support and a passion for game development, in particular:
👉 Being abused as a child from six years old till fourteen.
👉 Dealing with severe depression and multiple suicide attempts.
👉 Impact of autism and ADHD on Chris's family.
👉 Huge role of Chris's mother in creating a safe space.
👉 What helped Chris to tame depression.
Join Jason Baum, the therapist by legacy, and Yurii Lazaruk, the therapist by Ilker, in having deep conversations about things you think but don't talk about a lot!
Have a story to share? We want to hear from you! Let's break the stigma together.
Connect with Chris, Jason, and Yurii on Linkedin:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-miles-dmm/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonebaum
https://www.linkedin.com/in/yurii-lazaruk-community-consultant/
Timestamps:
(00:00) Meet Chris Miles
(04:17) The Impact of Trauma on Family
(05:27) Overcoming Depression
(09:27) The Role of Family Support
(17:37) The Importance of Sharing and Empathy
(24:01) Finding Solace in Game Development
(24:47) The Power of Purpose
(26:34) Global Depression and Suicide Statistics
(29:20) Understanding Depression
(32:43) Coping Mechanisms and Personal Experiences
(38:25) The Importance of Sharing and Validation
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