I am one who lives with clinical depression, generalized anxiety and panic disorder. Intense since my teen years, but in hindsight always with me since childhood. Combined with "dark nights of the soul" at least twice, I fell into the pit of despair, even considering suicide when I was 19. At 67 now I have embraced all the healing that (God) the Lover of my soul has provided. Foremost has been medicine (SSRI) which has helped normalize my chemistry, and enabled me to practice all the other disciplines that keep me healthy and happy; exercise, good nutrition, a contemplative life, and humble, vulnerable relationship with others. I am a content anonemoose monk, but also a blessed husband, father, grandfather and friend to many, thanks be to the Lover of all souls. }:-) ❤️👍🏼
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I am one who lives with clinical depression, generalized anxiety and panic disorder. Intense since my teen years, but in hindsight always with me since childhood. Combined with "dark nights of the soul" at least twice, I fell into the pit of despair, even considering suicide when I was 19. At 67 now I have embraced all the healing that (God) the Lover of my soul has provided. Foremost has been medicine (SSRI) which has helped normalize my chemistry, and enabled me to practice all the other disciplines that keep me healthy and happy; exercise, good nutrition, a contemplative life, and humble, vulnerable relationship with others. I am a content anonemoose monk, but also a blessed husband, father, grandfather and friend to many, thanks be to the Lover of all souls. }:-) ❤️👍🏼