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July 13, 2023

Revisit: Trauma, Depression & Self-Discovery, with Wil Wheaton

We're revisiting another episode from the MBB vault! Wil Wheaton helps us break down the importance of setting boundaries, getting to the root of emotional pain instead of self-medicating, and the beauty of becoming the parent you never had.  He opens up about his tumultuous relationship with his parents, his lifelong battle with depression, anxiety, & addiction, and his breakdown at the airport that led him to seek help. We also hear how sobriety and therapy became his “escape hatch” and his explanation for why “naming the thing” can cause it to lose its power over you. Enjoy the best moments of Wil Wheaton, and tune in on Tuesday for a brand new full episode of MAYIM BIALIK’S BREAKDOWN.

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Revisit: Trauma, Depression & Self-Discovery, with Wil Wheaton

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Major depressive disorder is one of the most seen psychiatric illnesses in primary care settings. The neurobiology behind depression is due to alteration in a part of the brain which is involved in the formation of new memories and is associated with learning and emotions. A theory about how depression comes to play is due to the ability of the nervous system, the system in our body responsible for coordinating actions and sensory information to change.
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Check Out Wil Wheaton's Books
Wil Wheaton is the author of Just A Geek, The Happiest Days of Our Lives, Hunter, Dead Trees Give no Shelter, and the forthcoming novel, All We Ever Wanted Was Everything.
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