Episode 5 – Persistent Depressive Disorder: The Weight You Learn to Carry

In this unfiltered and deeply personal episode, the Guiding Tides crew — Christian, Jeff, Jess, and Mahesh — open up about living with Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD), a chronic form of depression that doesn’t always look like a crisis, but feels like a constant, quiet fog.

They break down what PDD really is — beyond the clinical definitions — and explore how it shows up in real life: going through the motions, meeting your responsibilities, but never quite feeling okay. From journaling letters to your future self to blasting Iron Maiden on the drive home, this episode is packed with raw stories, honest insights, and practical strategies that help when the darkness becomes familiar.

This is more than a conversation — it’s a mirror for anyone who’s ever felt stuck, numb, or like life is moving forward without them.

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