In my discussion with author and spiritual teacher, Mary O'Malley, she talked about the depression and suicide attempts in her younger years and how her suffering contributed to her finding the peace that we all seek. She demonstrates how our challenging issues (or spells as she likes to call them) are actually Life's way of guiding us to the light. You can learn more about Mary at https://maryomalley.com. 

[Due to a connection issue there are a few places where the audio drops out and a bit of background noise in places.]