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Depression vs. Depression

When I was a little girl, the term “depression” was used when someone was having a bad day, felt sad over something that had happened, and was having a hard time finding joy in life. In a lot of cases, getting some good sleep and spending time with friends and family was enough to pull the person out of it. Sometimes this depression was a natural result of sin, the depression coming about because of guilt over transgression, and after visiting with the bishop and going through a process of repentance, the person could be restored to a state of … Continue reading →

Growing from Sadness, Sorrow and Depression

Before I continue with this blog, I want to state I am not writing about clinical and diagnosed depression (or any mental health concern where you really need to seek professional help), I am talking about those times that all of us go through where we experience sadness, sorrow, grief and depression. Far from being the end of the world, these times can be very creative, healing, and growing times for us. Many of us come out on the other side of sadness and grief feeling stronger and more “ourselves.” We can look at these inevitable times as an opportunity … Continue reading →