It is said that comedians have two faces There is the funny person that the audience, and the private person who has some hidden pain. To a degree that's true of me. In my case, I would consider these just two different sides of a milt-dimensional person.
I struggle with depression. What started it, I have no idea. It could be partially genetics. It could be the betrayal of a childhood "friend" and his family when I was young. It could be never really feeling that I fit in.
Robin Williams' suicide has the possibility of depression becoming a better topic of discussion. I think this is a good thing, even though things like what is happening in Palestine, etc are being ignored.
Some may call Robin a coward for taking his own life, others are intolerant of those with a different viewpoint to the point where they wish those they disagree with would kill themselves. When in the midst of depression, all you focus on is the sadness seemingly never ending sadness. Depression is a spiritual issue.
What gets me through those times of depression?
The first thing is the gospel. Knowing that I'm a sinner, and that my worth is not based on anything I have done, or not done or how I feel. My worth comes from GOD sending HIS son (JESUS) to die on the cross for my sins. This was not done out of obligation, but out of love.
The second thing is my experience. I know from prior experience that. I am not seeing the forest due to the trees, and eventually this depression will end. I need to just keep putting one foot in front of the other.
Certainly if those don't work then tell somebody. A family member, friends, your pastor anybody. You can also contact http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/http: or call
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