Day 8 of 31 days of depression. Laugh. Nothing feels better when you’re down than good, hearty laughter. Is it always easy? No. Sometimes you have to seek it out. And that’s exactly what I do. I google, youtube, and Godtube to find funny things to lift my spirits. There…
Day 7 of 31 days of depression. Yes, it’s that simple. This one takes no explanation. Go to church. Worship at home. In your car. Your backyard. Just do it. Worship the one who has your life completely figured out and in His hands. Worship the one who is going…
Day 6 of 31 days of depression. A big black hole is not going to swallow you up, as much as you might wish it to. So get lost. If you can afford it, get out into nature. Go to the lake, the forest, the coast. Go somewhere to admire…
Day 5 of 31 days of Depression. Just give up. Give up perfectionism. Give up holding on to your past. Give up the guilt. Give up the anger. Give up pretending. Give up running. Give up fighting God. Give it up. If you are holding onto something you know you…
Day 4 of 31 days of depression. *Dear Mel is an old column I used to write. No longer accepting questions at this time. Dear Mel: I have been told that I must not be a real believer if I suffer from depression or that I must have some sin…
