On a serious note.
I keep going back to The Bloggess’s entry on Sunday, it hits home in ways I cannot explain here, and no, not myself. I only suffer from anxiety issues ;]
However, it’s sad but it’s hopeful. I hope her friend can overcome his depression and find joy in life like someone I know.
The other thing I think about at times is underlying health problems can lead to depression and a number of other things that a lot of us suffer from today. I’ve seen a change in this loved one after discovering a health issue later down the line, and having it repaired… theres a light behind the eyes that wasn’t there before, color in the skin that glows, happiness. That gives me hope for others. I do not believe health is the only reason depression is caused, no. Except that all possibilities should be looked for before drowning a person in more medication than they can possibly handle.
Everyone deserves happiness in life. Everyone.
Jenny, if you read this – I truly hope your email to your friend touches him and that he may one day find peace in his soul. Also, you deserve some peace in your soul… and if you ever tried that crap you’d have a lot of angry people because the world wouldn’t be as wonderful without you and your satire blogs & totally better than Dr. Phil advice column. Dr Phil could learn a thing or two from you.
This statement “that all possibilities should be looked for before drowning a person in more medication than they can possibly handle,” is poignant and true. Depression can be caused by many things, finding the root cause or causes and treating those directly is so important in helping a person overcome the despair. Sometimes medication is needed to balance out certain chemicals… but one thing is certain, depression is real and should not be ignored. Truly loving someone who suffers from depression can sometimes be difficult and overwhelming because you may feel your love isn’t enough, but I believe that love has an amazing and powerful ability to heal and bring light into a person’s life.