We all get jolted by life and zapped by undeserved comments, actions, and events. From my personal vantage point, it seemed almost a continuous stream of "bad things" over several years. All wearing me down and helping to drive me into depression and keep me there.
At the time, I didn't realize how many choices were available to me. I was the victim and victims don't have choices. I also didn't recognize that all the decisions I avoided were indeed still decisions. I did not understand the truth or did not want to face it. Many of my jolts and zaps were my own doing. They were the result of my previous choices - and not choosing is a choice.
So, I was in deep, dark misery. I was whipped by life. However, part of being in this misery was my life's message to me that things needed to change. It was a warning system for my protection saying, "hey you! Wake up! Your life and health are being destroyed. You must deal with this stuff now!!!!"
Part of depression just might be a blessing for some. It can save our lives. It's like a huge red light saying STOP! This is true for me. I had to make major changes. Some of our greatest hero's are defined by what they overcame. Are we medicating away the heroes of today?
