In his book Real Solutions for Overcoming Discouragement, Rejection, and the Blues (Vine Books), H. Norman Wright lists several Depression Myths: “Be aware of these common but mistaken beliefs if you or someone in your family seems to be suffering from depression:

Myth 1: Depression for a Christian is a sin.

Myth 2: Depression’s the same for every person.

Myth 3: If you have enough willpower, you can overcome depression.

Myth 4: If you’re depressed, you can’t be productive.

Myth 5: Counseling won’t work.

Myth 6: If you take medication, you’ll become addicted to or dependent on it.

What do you know about depression?

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