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You might feel ashamed to admit that you are going through depression, are talking to a counselor, or trying a medication, but please please do NOT feel this way. God knew we would have hard times, which is why He gave us these resources. He does NOT want us in agony over the stresses this life puts on us.
It takes a strong person to ask for help. This does NOT make you weak. Thinking you can handle everything on your own will only hurt you in the end.
Those who love you will support you through these hard times, and those who do not know you as well may look up to you and admire your strength for getting help and not letting depression and hard times defeat you.
Just remember that you WILL get through this.
“As an example of suffering and patience, brothers and sisters, take the prophets who spoke in the Lord’s name. Think of how we regard as blessed those who have endured. You have heard of Job’s endurance and you have seen the Lord’s purpose, that the Lord is full of compassion and mercy.” (James 5:10-11)
“For I consider that our present sufferings cannot even be compared to the glory that will be revealed to us.” (Romans 8:18)
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