Show notes for this episode can be found here: https://theipsproject.com/2025/06/coping-with-teen-depression/

In this episode, I'm opening up about something deeply personal I've never fully shared before: my journey through depression during my teenage years.

From ages 12 to 18, my life often felt like a blur—a confusing and lonely time marked by self-isolation, self-harm, and a constant need to escape reality.

Over the past 14 years, I've had a lot of time to reflect on that period of my life—and to ask myself why I ended up in such severe depression.

Combined with my studies in psychology (I'm currently studying to become a clinical psychologist), I’ve started to see more and more of the puzzle pieces—the ingredients—that led to this dish called depression.

My goal here isn’t just to tell my story, but to shed light on the common “ingredients” that often contribute to depression.

Through my psychology studies, I’ve seen these patterns show up repeatedly. And if you’re struggling with depression, you might recognize them in your own life too.

Of course, I’m also sharing what finally helped me get out of that dark place. Whilst I could have listed countless things, looking back, there are only three that truly had a significant impact on me.

And I believe they can have an impact on you as well—not only because they changed my life so deeply, but because I’ve seen them come up again and again in my psychology training.

If you're looking to talk to someone, know that I’m here. You can always get in touch with me through email or on Instagram. Whilst I might not reply right away, I will respond.