Patch 133 - The Depression Sessions (Frankly Mr Chatly)

On a cold Monday night in August 2024, tired from just existing, Josh and Christian decided to record Patch 133, "The Depression Sessions" aka Frankly Mr Chatly. For any first time listeners, this is not the Patch for you.
Christian and Josh reflect on winter and the sadness of realising that you're already half way through the year. Christian and Josh then exchange some stories from a night out the week before; Christian looks like a little boy, Josh accidentally made a back zipper on his costume's pants.
After a rubbish day, how do you self soothe? Do you get cosy like Josh? Do you need to numb your brain like Christian? Christian and Josh discuss ASMR, weighted blankets and keeping your mind distracted.
Christian then asks Josh whether there's a healthy level of overthinking? How do you handle overthinking? Are you a good communicator? We then throw down some real introspection about our capacity to communicate with those around us. We also ask, what are your tools for falling asleep?
Finally, we get really depressed over the bottomless pit of online content.
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[@GigiGigi44]

I enjoyed this session too, love just hearing you guys chat. And its nice to hear two men talk about mental health so openly :)

[@savouryteeth]

This is maybe my favourite patchwork episode so far. Came all the way from spotify to leave a comment, despite what Josh may think of me.
You guys have been one of my depression session distractions over the years.
Christian, buy that weighted blanket. I've had one for several years now and the only danger I've identified is that it's difficult to sleep without it once you start. Not great when trying to travel light.

[@WelcometoPatchwork]

Thanks so much for the beautiful words and support! Hope you made it safely home from CZcams. If you have a weighted blanket recommendation, I'm very interested. I'm looking for a soft, cosy one that will not crush my ribcage during the night ... preferably with a range of colours to choose from... but definitely mostly the ribcage stuff. Christian.