“Be What You’re Missing” | The Difference Between Loneliness and Depression

“There is something so beautiful about starting to be honest and show up for yourself in those deepest moments.”Bexx and Noie tackle a question submitted by their listeners: what is the difference between loneliness and depression? Drawing from their own lived experiences, they explore how loneliness can turn into depression when left unaddressed, and why the instinct to protect others from our pain often backfires.They talk about the role of social media in creating false connections, and how overstimulation makes negative feelings worse. Bexx and Noie give their advice on ways to heal, including creativity and nature as healing tools, and learning to show up for yourself in your darkest moments.Chapters [Start] Loneliness vs. Depression: Bexx and Noie discuss the differences between isolated loneliness and depression, and how one can lead to the other.04:17 The Social Media Trap: How overstimulation and social media can dull creativity and create a disconnect from the important things in life.11:19 Hitting Rock Bottom: Both hosts share their lowest points — grief, identity loss, postpartum depression, and the slow path back to purpose and self-acceptance.22:09 Showing Up For Yourself: The beauty of pulling yourself out of dark places and learning to love yourself at your lowest.29:24 Finding Your Way Out: The distinction between healing loneliness versus healing depression and tools to help you feel whole again.Links and ResourcesConnect With & Follow UsInstagramUnpacked and UnfilteredSunnybexxMommaNoieTikTokUnpacked and UnfilteredSunnybexxMommaNoieYoutubeUnpacked and Unfiltered SunnybexxMommaNoie