Send us a text The battle for your story begins in your mind. Depression doesn't just change how you feel—it rewrites your entire narrative, convincing you that you're not enough, that nothing will improve, that trying is pointless. With each repetition, these thoughts solidify until they feel like absolute truth. We explore how depression literally hijacks your brain's information filtering system, training you to notice failure instead of success, rejection instead of belonging, and weakness instead of strength. But what makes this mental health challenge even more complex is how the voices around us can either amplify depression's lies or help us challenge them. The right support can illuminate hope in the darkest moments, while criticism from those we trust can deepen our shadows. Drawing from both personal and professional experience, we share three powerful strategies to reclaim authorship of your life: separating the storyteller from yourself, collecting counter-evidence to depression's claims, and documenting even the smallest victories. Each approach helps you recognize depression's voice for what it is—an illness speaking, not your authentic self. We also examine how to carefully choose whose voices you allow to influence your mental state, surrounding yourself with people who reflect your true worth back to you rather than reinforcing negative narratives. Whether you're personally struggling with depression or supporting someone who is, these practical tools will help you take back the pen and write a story of resilience, growth, and genuine connection. Remember, depression doesn't get to be the author of your life—you do. www.in8code.com
