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Originally Posted by livelovelaugh
I agree with this article on some level, because my father told me that when he was in the deepest phase of his bipolar depression, the only thing that kept him from taking his own life was the fact that he made a connection with God on a daily basis. That doesn't apply to everyone, of course, but I think there's some truth to what this article is portraying.
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For me, frequent reception of the Eucharist, daily Mass, Annointing of the Sick, and frequent confession help to keep me grounded. My battle is with frequently occurring depression most days of the week. Receiving the Sacraments above help me to see that my depressions are passing and that one day I will not have to deal with them any longer. Unfortunately, as long as I am on this earthly journey, I will have to deal with recurring depressions and will have to avail myself of all methods to maintain my physical, mental, and spiritual health.
Besides what it would do to my family, suicide is not an option because it would endanger my soul. My only way out is to endure and fight with all that I have in me.
