Sunday, February 20, 2005
The Depression That Haunts Us
To all those struggling with depression, or know someone who is, I believe this is an incredible resource for understanding it, as well as beginning a journey out of it.
So many of my friends and family, even online, struggle with depression. Moreso, I've seen the frustration of those who know that they struggle with it as the people around them don't really understand and try and tell them more or less to get over it. It's not a disease, nor a simple state of mind. But it is a very real struggle, and one that generally makes life seem very harsh.
I've seen my wife, Nadine, struggle with it heavily. My Father has dealt with it as well, sometimes to the point that he didn't leave his room for days. And those that know me, know what my family went through years ago, when my brother attempted suicide a couple of times. I also have many friends that struggle with "the demon" of depression. Some on anti-depressants, some winging it on their own; some always contemplating suicide, some just living a very dismal life of which they're always trying to find hope for escape in some way.
That brings me to the point of this post. I implore you to look through this website, http://www.clinical-depression.co.uk/ . The understanding and help that it brings to the table is amazing.
Over the past few weeks, I've seen my father genuinely happy. He's doing things, fun things, that he hasn't had any interest in since I was little. Nadine, over the past week, has began to feel free and really happy. Had my dad not attributed it to, and highly recommended that website, Nadine & I probably would have never looked at it, nor have posted it here, and perhaps never have understood what she has struggled with for so long, or how to win the fight.
