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