Thursday, August 16, 2018

Depression: 16.2 million people say: "You're not alone."

Depression is a common mental condition.
According to the National Institute of Mental Health somewhere close to 16.2 million folks in the USA had at least one major depressive episode in 2016. 
That's a lot of fellow travelers.
One of the symptoms of depression is the distorted viewpoint that we are alone and helpless in our distress and pain. 
It just ain't so.
Take a moment to read the journey of the 2012 Olympic gold medal swimmer, Missy Franklin, who found support from a fellow gold medal Olympian swimmer, Michael Phelps.
It's a nice reminder that we are often in good company just when we need it.


Battling Pain Both Physical and Mental, Missy Franklin Finds Hope









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