If You Are Not Happy, There Is Hope
I started listening to the Women's Session of this past General Conference, and wow! Way to start off with a home run! Sister Aburto's talk on depression is phenomenal. Here are some thoughts I had while listening (link below for your convenience): 1. Trust in the Lord. Trust in the atonement and Christ's healing power. 2. IF YOU ARE NOT HAPPY (!), seek medical help. It's ok to take medication. Sometimes your brain doesn't work as it should or produce the chemicals it needs (spoilers: mine doesn't). Our loving Heavenly Father has literally given us these resources for our benefit. If I broke my arm, I wouldn't sit by and not see a doctor; rather, I'd be over there getting help tout suite! Our mental health is no different. That said, I realize it can be hard to come to terms with this. It can be hard to admit that you NEED help. It took me years. looking back, I wish I'd done something about it sooner. But I let my pseudo humility get ...