The Daily Ricky

Last night, I received a message a friend of mine committed suicide. It has really shaken me.

I guess the reason, is because I battle depression and she battled it. The reason I’m afraid, it could happen to me.

I remember three years ago when I was diagnosed Paranoid/Clinically depressed, I thought I was headed to the Nut Farm.

I was making my families life a living nightmare No one could tell me the truth, I was right and everyone else wrong. I imagined thing going on that meant me harm, I saw and heard things that was not there.

My wife took all that she could take. She had my best friend and his wife come over and intervene. I knew I needed help but, was so paranoid; I thought everyone was out to get me. I know now they truly were looking out for me.

I think my dam busted one Saturday, I accused my wife of twenty-eight years of being unfaithful.

My wife got up and got her Bible and left the room. She went to our back bedroom and cried.

I went to the bedroom an hour later and when I arrived, my wife was setting on the bed still crying.

She said unless I got help, she did not know how much she could take

Needless to say, the Lord lead me to a good Doctor and after three years; I am my old self.

Depression is a dark enemy, it will take your life if you let it. I know the depression I’m in is under control but, hearing of my friend’s death has rattled me. I covet your prayers.

If you are healthy, everyday you should thank God. If you battle with depression, talk to someone; get some help.

Lord guard our minds and for those of us who are called to bare this load,send us to the help we need! Amen!!

RL