Depression says, “Surrender.” The message is relentless, and many comply because even when you know that there is a purpose to your suffering, the battle seems too long. “I can’t tell you how tired I am of character building experiences,” says an author who has been through it a number of times.1 If depression’s assault only touched one part of your life, you might put up a fight. But when it gains access to every sector, and even the smallest step is oppressive, “surrender” seems inevitable. You can postpone it but not avoid it.
