I myself have been trying to solve the mystery of this legend for a while now. Could not understand much though.

Let me know in case you get to understand the mystery of the Old Hound and the Legend

By the way, good writing style. I’d love to read more on similar topics

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Blessings, ERIK

I really aggree on what you said, truly there’s no impossible things with GOD. Sometimes problems arises in human lives but we have to understand that the things we consider as negative is a positive we just have to accept it and always bear to our minds that GOD make it happen to us because of some reasons to make us a better person.

GOD SPEED!

There are a variety of biological factors, including the role of genetics (manifest in the chemical changes leading to depression) and hormonal balance, as well as psychological factors stemming from developmental experiences, that have been strongly linked to the onset of depression. I suspect that genetics may play a role for me, especially considering the fact that the women in my extended family suffer from depression as well. Considering that my family resides in an Asian country where a mental illness like depression is seen more as a personal weakness rather than as a valid biological condition, I do not think it would have been easy for my relatives to admit that they need treatment for depression, especially in a society where throwing around a term like “depression” only elicits a sense of shame.

I also want to say that a depressed person is not necessarily going to exhibit such dramatic symptoms like refusing to eat, work, or leave the house. That is a blatant example of how some members of American society have pegged those with depression as being self-centered, lazy, weak, or unwilling to face challenges in life without resorting to some kind of medical excuse to rescind personal responsibility. Depression has a deeper root than simple personal characteristics or tendencies. I would know, especially considering that I have committed a great number of hours to service to the community, either through church or school organizations, and that has not “cured” me of my depression. It is true that those with depression may be inclined to focus inward instead of outward, especially considering the personal pain involved. However, it also requires at times some inner strength (as well as help from God) to ignore or let go of the sense of hopelessness and doom, guilt, and lack of self-worth due to depression to put oneself out in the community. And while service experience is rewarding, it does not completely eliminate the heaviness, the feeling that one may never change for the better. With a biological basis, depression isn’t only due to psychological issues, and thus I do not think that attempting to change one’s lifestyle through service, for example, is the cure-all, though I do think it can be helpful. As for me, I only hope that through prayer and God’s grace, my depression will not impede me from fulfilling my role as a Christian and as a member of the community with the aim of helping others.

As a Christian, I see my depression somewhat as a blessing in disguise. Yes, my grades, social life, and sense of self-worth suffered greatly due to my depression. However, it also made me more dependent on God than ever. When my condition became worse last year (I began having suicidal thoughts), I heavily depended on my church community, my pastor, and my relationship with God to pull me through. I think my relationship with God became stronger through the process of coping with my condition; I put my situation in God’s hands and began to trust God more, especially when seeking the guidance and the joy of knowing Him.

While I don’t know if succumbing to depression itself is a sin, especially considering the genetic link to the condition, I do think that depression is related to human sinfulness in that a sinful society can influence one’s psychological development through a traumatic or stressful event. Also, as beings with a sinful nature, we may not handle life situations in the best way, leading to the exacerbation of mood disorders.

All in all, I just want to say that I am somewhat horrified by the callousness of this post. Depression is due to irrational feelings of sadness and hopelessness. It’s not a simple matter easily ended by a reprimand to “get over it” and then a consequent slap in the face, followed by a choice to decide to “help other people,” though I acknowledge that being positive is definitely a helpful step toward overcoming feelings of depression. However, if depression was to be so easily “cured,” then it wouldn’t be such a major mental health issue in the medical community, and you would be denouncing the work of thousands of researchers in acclaimed institutions making an effort to find the best treatment for this medical condition.

Obviously, the writer of this blog should take his own advice and look to help others instead of bringing down those who need emotional support and respect, not insensitive remarks based on a lack of understanding and compassion.

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