For every young person who feels invisible, tired, or alone...
Defeating Depression
A gentle guide to finding light and hope when life feels too heavy.
Sometimes life just feels heavy.
You wake up tired even after sleeping.
You stop caring about things you used to like.
You try to act normal, but inside, you just feel empty.
If that sounds familiar, this book is for you.
Defeating Depression isn’t about pretending everything’s okay or forcing yourself to “think positive.”
It’s about understanding what’s really going on in your head — and learning small ways to make it hurt less.
Inside, you’ll find help with:
Figuring out why you feel this way (and why it’s not your fault)
Calming the thoughts that won’t stop
Doing small things that actually help when everything feels too hard
Building simple routines that make your days a little easier
Finding people who care — and letting them in again
You don’t need to fix your whole life overnight.
You just need to start with one small step.
Jeff Bell has spent years helping teens and young adults work through the same feelings you’re having right now.
He’s not a therapist — he’s someone who’s been there, who gets it, and who knows how to help you find your way out.
Defeating Depression will help you see that you’re not broken.
You’re just tired — and you can get better.
One day, one small win, one honest moment at a time.