Hi :)

My name is Erin and I have been suffering from depression for four years. I've started this blog to perhaps help educate more people about depression. I am no doctor, nor psychologist or psychiatrist, I just know what it feels like. I know to some extent (can we ever know the whole extent?) of what it does to my mind and my body. I know some of the things that work for me and the things I appreciate others doing for me that I can accept.

Depression is hard enough to cope with without it being so widely misunderstood; but the fact remains that it is misunderstood by numerous people, many of whom have family or friends who suffer from it. I hope to share some things on this blog that will help friends, family, and those with depression reach a better support system with each other.

I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and will heavily include our Savior's doctrines and teachings and those of his servants. Because I know, that without the gospel, I would be in a much worse place than I already am.

I attended a seminar several weeks ago on how church leaders could better help those who suffer from depression and anxiety. It was hosted by the professionals at LDS Family Services. And they shared a lot of good information which I wish to include here in a separate blog.

I really hope this helps someone.