Best wishes to you. However, he won me over when he shared something to this effect. Depression can be a blessing in disguise because it points to something deep within that initially caused it or contributed to its development. Once we become aware of these damaging blows to our soul and once they gradually heal, we then have the potential to become vibrant and whole. This is why Depression can be a gift.
Theory says part of it is biological, however, deeper issues are probably the dominant factor.
I like Mr. Moore's comments and thoughts about Depression being a gift. However, lately, I started to struggle greatly with Mania, suicidal thoughts, and Depression again. When I began to consider the things that Mr. Moore said, it helped me to realize that my Bipolar illness and my recent struggles point to deeper unresolved issues in my life. Similar to thousands of other people who struggle with Bipolar illness, our symptoms are medicated, yet the pain remains. Then it hit me like a ton of bricks.