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Having survived clinical depression myself, I would like to state a couple of things which have allowed me to live and come back from this vicious illness.
First of all, faith in God, and the hope He put at the depth of my soul. Secondly, I read a book called, "Telling Yourself the Truth", which was instrumental in changing what I was telling myself about myself. Thirdly, when I now feel depression trying to latch on to me, I go into action..."action dissolves fear", I will go to exercising, praying fervently, and saying OUT LOUD(sreaming if I have to)what I believe to be the truth...That God loves me just as I am and everything WILL BE ALRIGHT!!! I reject VEHEMENTLY the lies that I am going down the tubes, that my life is not worth living and all the other garbage thoughts that come to most of us at one time or another.
I stay busy mentally and physically so that by the end of the day I am tired and fulfilled in my day's work.
When all else fails...PRAISE GOD, NO MATTER HOW YOU FEEL OR HOW THINGS SEEM TO APPEAR!!
My condolences to Chris' family and loved ones and I pray God's strength and comfort upon you.
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