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Why Did Peter Sink?
The Day I Flushed My Anti-depressants, or "Don't Believe in Yourself" (1)
The Day I Flushed My Anti-depressants, or "Don't Believe in Yourself" (1)
The Day I Flushed My Anti-depressants, or "Don't Believe in Yourself" (1)
Tuesday 19th December 2023
Join 'Why Did Peter Sink?' for a raw account of battling depression and questioning the 'cult of self-esteem'. Explore mental health and societal conditioning.
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Episode Overview
- Examining the impact of societal influences on self-worth and mental health
- Challenging the conventional wisdom of unwavering self-belief
- Reflecting on the consequences of placing faith solely in one's abilities
- Exploring the complexities of human existence and the soul's needs
- Raising thought-provoking questions about the nature of healing and self-concept
The problem of sadness bordering on madness started hitting hard, the need to firefight the problem became paramount, but no matter what I threw into the cavern of the big empty, it could not be filled.
Ever wondered what happens when you stop believing in yourself? In this gripping episode of 'Why Did Peter Sink?', the host recounts the day he flushed his anti-depressants down the toilet and stopped putting faith in himself. For fifteen years, he relied on medication to manage his depression, viewing it as a mechanical issue, like a lawn that needed constant watering. But three years ago, everything changed.
This episode is a raw, honest dive into his personal battle with depression and the societal pressures that shaped his self-worth. Reflecting on childhood experiences and cultural shifts, he questions the 'cult of self-esteem' and explores the limitations of self-belief. Through academic experiments and personal struggles, he challenges conventional wisdom about mental health and healing. If you're curious about the intersection of mental health, self-concept, and societal conditioning, this episode offers a compelling exploration of these complex themes.