There’s a side of depression that doesn’t get talked about enough.

The side where life just… stops.

Where showering feels impossible.
Where the dishes pile up.
Where you stop responding to texts.
Where shame gets louder than anything else.

In this episode, we talk about severe depression through a nervous system lens — what it looks like when you move into a prolonged freeze state, why it can happen even after life circumstances improve, and how shame keeps the cycle going.

Most importantly, we talk about how to gently begin climbing out.

Not with pressure.
Not with perfection.
But with small, steady steps that rebuild dignity and momentum.

If you’ve ever felt ashamed of how far things have gotten — this episode is for you.

If You Need Immediate Support:
If you are in the U.S. and experiencing thoughts of harming yourself or someone else, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. You can also chat via https://988lifeline.org

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This episode was created by Kristen Callaway, LMFT — a licensed therapist and the voice behind Let’s Sit With This.

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