<p>Theories are postulations of what we can't see meant to explain what we can see.  There are several theories of depression out there, some of which I think are given more credence than they deserve.  Here's a theory of depression to consider.  See what you think.</p>

8:  Alice Miller on Depression

We get to the root of human problems like anxiety and depression and relationship issues by unpacking the idea of self-deception, an integral mechanism of life.  There is a light of truth to which we have constant access, which when we act against we necessarily blind ourselves to the truth and suffer the consequences, even when we're not aware of what we're doing and are uncondemned by God.  That's the idea.  I believe it has great potential to unlock our ability to recover from powerful human problems and direct our efforts in this way.  Join me on this journey!