So, I'm having an argument....

<p>If you've always suffered from clinical depression, that's all you know.  After suicide attempts at age 14, I was diagnosed with "major depressive episode" and was sent on my merry way.  It wasn't until 20yrs later that I was diagnosed with clinical depression and put on medication.  Oh... so this having trouble getting out of bed, putting on foot in front of the other, on the edge of suicidal all the time isn't normal?  It's actually possible to enjoy life and have a spring in your step?  Wow... who knew?!</p>
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<p>Hubby also struggles with depression.  It's pretty much under control, but will flare up on occasion.  I'm usually able to spot it before he does.</p>

<p>Grizzly--sadly, that's what some churches teach.  Once I started on medication, I started feeling alive for the first time in my life.  I then had a pastor come along and tell me that I didn't need those "mind altering drugs", all I needed was Jesus.  Uh, yah.  Are you also gonna tell the diabetic that they don't need insulin?  The person with high blood pressure should just pray?  Ya know, sometimes God does heal through doctors and medication.</p>