Show notes
SUMMARY: Have you ever contemplated suicide? Do you feel hopeless, unmotivated, and disconnected from the world around you? Do you believe you can turn a bad situation around? You are Adam. MENTIONS: National Institute of Mental Health https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression/index.shtml A Face Project, EP 11 Chris http://www.afaceproject.com/podcasts/ep11-chris/ Music: Daniel Zamzow (story) Nctrnm (episode) NOTES: [0:00] Adam’s thoughts on things getting better [2:10] Natalie introduces AFP and opens the show [3:15] Suicide & depression might not be appropriate for kids, depending on their age [3:45] NIMH is a good resource if you think you may be depressed [4:45] Major signs & symptoms of depression from NIMH [6:15] If this subject resonates, listen to Chris, EP 11 [8:00] Adam’s story begins [9:30] Adam’s childhood neighbor and the abuse surrounding that household [11:15] Adam describes his self-destructive behaviors [11:45] Adam never revealed to his parents his trigger [12:45] Adam accepts depression as part of who he is despite marriage and a new life [13:40] Adam realized [15:00] Divorce [16:30] Depression gets worse [17:25] Just before suicide [19:00] I can kill myself tomorrow [20:45] Adam starts church and things improve [22:00] Adam gets married again [23:45] I’m a stronger person, I can help others [27:12] Final thoughts