This piece is based on a chapter of a book I wrote called David’s Inferno that was published more than a decade ago. In addition to personal stories, it includes information about the science of mental health, prescription drugs, alternative medicine, and therapies; as well as reflections on depression’s impact on relationships, spirituality, and creativity—which is the subject of this essay.

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