The Fight With Depression

We have seen a fare share of struggles in our lives that have impacted our relationship and have not always reacted the best way. In this episode we speak about what we have and haven't done well, what we have learned, and what we are working on.

What is it like being married to someone with depression? What is it like being married to a firefighter with depression? My wife and I discuss some of the lessons we have learned, and the struggles we have gone through.

Would you rather take advantage of another person for your own personal benefit than do the right thing? If so, don't listen to this episode.

Do you make excuses for not doing the right thing? This episode takes a deeper look into what it really means to do the right thing, what it looks like, and how it can impact others.

Why does it matter whether we do the right thing or not? And who decides what the right thing to do is? In this episode we look at the difference between what culture tells us to do and what it is that we really should do.

It's time to be honest about mental illness. This episode dives into a life-long struggle with depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder and what it's like trying to hide your struggles. Join me as I discuss how it feels to finally open up about what I kept hidden most of my life.

There are many distractions that we face every day. Are your distractions keeping you from your priorities? Or are you able to take control of those distractions before they take control of you?

Do you have your priorities straight? What are you willing to give up for something else? What are you not willing to compromise on? And are you giving enough time for those things you are not willing to give up?

When you say that you have hope, what does that mean? We use the word hope in various ways, but which way is correct? Where can you place your hope? And does real hope actually exist?

Does life have purpose? And are you living your life to fulfill your purpose? This episode expands on the episode "What Is Your Purpose," and we take a look at what it means to live life the best that you can.

Do you keep your resolutions? What does it mean to be responsible for what you do and what you need to do? What happens when you avoid responsibility? And what do you do to hold yourself accountable? 

Thanks to all my listeners! Listen in for updates on The Fight With Depression.

We keep seeing the same thing happen again and again, but would we rather remain comfortable and ignore it, or would we rather do something about it? Your actions are up to you. 

What does discouragement look like to you, and what can cause it? And how do you make sure you don't cause others to become discouraged? This episode takes a look at how to not allow your situation and your disappointment lead to defeat. 

Don't let your discouragement turn into defeat. It's okay to feel discouraged, but who do you turn to when you do? And who can come to you when they are discouraged?

What does it mean to be successful? And will you recognize success when you see it? This episode challenges the listener to analyze what success truly means.

What do you do if you feel you have lost your purpose? Or if you feel that you are without purpose? In this episode we take a look at what it means to live life with a purpose. To live life with intent.

We all have things in our lives that we would rather avoid than to confront. What are you avoiding and why? And what impact does this have in your life?

This episode takes a look at what it means to persevere in spite of suffering and life's obstacles. 

Life proves to continue to be more stressful each day. This episode looks into the different types of stress, how to determine whether stress is beneficial or harmful, and some techniques to reduce stress. Listen for some stress management tips and tricks, and ways in which we can continue to persevere. 

While some people claim to have the secrets to curing depression, this can leave people feeling as though they have failed when reality does not meet expectation. In this episode, I explain why these diet and exercise programs are not cures, and what this means for you.

Something needs to be done! We can't continue to sit by and watch tragedy after tragedy. We all have a responsibility. If you have the ability to make a change, it is time to take action.

This is an introduction to The Fight With Depression. This episode gives a history my struggle with depression and anxiety and my goals to provide hope to other people who struggle. 

In The Fight With Depression, we will discuss different aspects of mental illness, and address the stigma and misconceptions people may have. We will also look at ways we can combat symptoms, and bring hope to people who worry that hope may be lost.