Doc’s Story: Relying on the Savior to Overcome Depression
I have personally experienced a lifelong struggle with depression, which came to a head during my training as a physician in a pediatric residency. Basically, I came to the point where my own strength absolutely wasn’t going to cut it anymore. I was dragged into the psychologist and officially diagnosed with Major Depression, though I now recognize I had weathered several major depressive episodes before.
I was referred to a Psychiatrist and started on anti-depressants. At that point in my life, I felt totally defeated. I wanted to be mentally strong. I didn’t want my secrets out. I didn’t want the prejudice. I felt this occurrence and diagnosis affirmed all the image problems I fought all my life. I felt like my medical career and dream was slipping away, now that the pretender was caught. Read the rest of this entry »
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