How I escaped depression & the doomer mindset (and why you should, too)

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Align Your Life with Shane Melaugh

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How I escaped depression & the doomer mindset (and why you should, too)

Align Your Life with Shane Melaugh

1 hour 25 minutes 46 seconds

1 month ago

How I escaped depression & the doomer mindset (and why you should, too)

If you are someone who cares deeply about the world and you find it hard to cope with all the suffering, all the bad news and a feeling that things are hopeless, this episode is for you.

If you find yourself overwhelmed by the negativity and despair in the world, you are not alone. In this episode, I share my personal journey from a deeply cynical worldview and severe depression to a state of resilience and empowerment. Discover the steps I took to change my mindset, the role of meditation, and my experiences with cognitive behavioral therapy and psilocybin.

We'll also explore the traps of social media, the role of negativity bias, and how to find a sustainable way to care about the world without being paralyzed by it. Join us as we dive into the doomer mindset, its impact, and practical ways to uplift yourself and make a positive difference in the world.

00:00 Intro

02:10 Doomer Mindset & Depression

06:04 What I wish I could tell my younger (depressed) self

08:41 Imprisoned in a depressed mind

10:30 Depressed in Paradise

13:14 Worrying about the world & feeling sorry for myself

15:52 My strange journey out of depression

22:17 Did I accidentally Cognitive Behavior Therapy myself?

24:28 I used to do meditation wrong

27:17 My first ever magic mushroom experience

29:54 Love untainted by wounding or ego

32:14 The day(s) after coming out of deep depression

33:14 Losing my (hustle culture) religion

37:01 Take time to enjoy the infinite game

39:15 What is the Doomer Mindset?

41:44 How Modern Society Causes Doomerism

42:41 This changed my perspective completely

46:38 Know the game that's being played

48:55 Modern media is crazy and you're responding to it in a

normal way

51:26 A healthy dose of skepticism

54:59 Seeing simple narratives for what they are

55:45 If the pundits were right, they'd be a lot richer

01:01:15 The most surprising doomer antidote is about money

01:04:47 Do this and watch your worries disappear

01:05:58 The info diet experiment

01:08:37 How to deal with hypochondria

01:10:50 Awareness is the Key

01:13:13 The Other Expert Problem

01:14:40 Many Ways to Gain Perspective

01:15:26 But What if It's All True?

01:16:35 Pick Your Battle (this changes everything)

01:19:04 Doomerism just made me worse (at everything)

01:20:25 Is it cruel to bring children into this world?

01:21:53 The Oxygen Mask Principle

01:24:25 Conclusion