Exploring Faith and the Depressed Brain with Author David Anderson

09/11/2020 41 min Episodio 26
Exploring Faith and the Depressed Brain with Author David Anderson

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Despite having a depressed brain, he turned his passion for writing into a book that won first place in a Writer’s Digest contest. Listen as author David Anderson discusses what it’s like being a person of faith with clinical depression. HighlightsWriting a contest-winning book on a depressed brainShame, Faith and DepressionChemical imbalance controversy Signs of clinical depressionDifference between situational and clinical depressionScience-based ways to alleviate depressionSigns you may want to get tested or clinical depressionIs “having Jesus” all you need to be happy? Is depression a sign of a lack of faith or character? Can a faith that doesn’t allow you to be human or honest with yourself and honest with God sustainable?You’re not responsible for being born with a condition. You are responsible for making adjustments. If it fits your personality, you have talent for it and you love doing it - go for it! You’ll have a much better chance at success.