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
