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In Psalm 42:11, the psalmist speaks to himself, saying “Why so downcast O my soul? Why the unease within me?” He gives himself the advice of putting his trust in the LORD, reminding himself that God is steady when everything else is in turmoil. Throughout the Psalms, and the rest of the Scriptures, there are honest and raw accounts of people engaged in battles with depression, sometimes to the point of despair, all of which can help in understanding depression. People have been battling depression for centuries, well before there was the research or the framework of understanding that we currently have. Despite this, there is still much conflict and a lack of understanding in the area of emotions and how to integrate spiritual concepts with psychological research. A compassionate counselor at Frisco Christian Counseling can help you explore both the psychological and spiritual aspects of depression, providing a holistic approach to healing. Fear and shame abound where there is a lack of understanding and educating yourself on the topic of depression can make you a valuable resource for friends, family, or even yourself. What Is Depression? Depression is different from just being sad or down. Certainly, these moods are a part of depression, but depression is a disorder that may or may not be rooted in brain chemistry, meaning that a person cannot just “snap out of it.” Called MDD (Major Depressive Disorder) or clinical depression, a person experiencing this will feel low energy, low enthusiasm, an unwillingness to engage in day-to-day tasks and may feel an overwhelming sense of defeat, sadness, and hopelessness. It may even have regular thoughts of suicide. It is very important to note that depression does not always have a logical cause. People may experience depression because of going through a traumatic or [...]