Guilt and shame defined Jake’s life for over a decade. He couldn’t see past his own self-loathing.  

When he asked for help, everything changed. And while talking was hard, it was nothing compared to the anguish and loneliness of silence.  

This is a story about recovery and turning down the volume on the negative voice in your head.

This episode of Not Alone was produced by Sarah Alexander and Darcy Sutton, and was narrated by Thomas Russell. Sound design by Jan Wong. Our theme song is Friends with Feelings, written and performed by Alice Skye, and produced by CAAMA music. You can access resources related to this episode, including support information at: bb.org.au/ManagingDepression 

Guilt and shame defined Jake’s life for over a decade. He couldn’t see past his own self-loathing.  
When he asked for help, everything changed. And while talking was hard, it was nothing compared to the anguish and loneliness of silence.  
This is a story about recovery and turning down the volume on the negative voice in your head.
This episode of Not Alone was produced by Sarah Alexander and Darcy Sutton, and was narrated by Thomas Russell. Sound design by Jan Wong. Our theme song is Friends with Feelings, written and performed by <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/0vi9khHSAwMRQx1R65dIFR">Alice Skye</a>, and produced by CAAMA music. You can access resources related to this episode, including support information at: bb.org.au/ManagingDepression

When it comes to mental health, we all have our own unique stories to tell. But no matter what we are going through, there are other people experiencing it too. From Beyond Blue, this is Not Alone. A podcast where everyday Australians talk about their mental health journey to help you with yours.

When it comes to mental health, we all have our own unique stories to tell. But no matter what we are going through, there are other people experiencing it too. From Beyond Blue, this is Not Alone. A podcast where everyday Australians talk about their mental health journey to help you with yours.

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