funny things kids say...... My daugher (4) said "mom, did you know God is invisible?". Now, last week she was telling me God was blue. so, I said "Yes, he is". Mom, why is he invisible?....um......I say something like so he can be everywhere and if we could see him maybe we wouldn't be as trusting or faithful blah blah blah blah......then I thought a minute and said "who told you he was invisible?" I wondered since she has been telling me he is blue. Here's the kicker....she says because when we say the pledge of legence we say one nation, under God, invisible..... I was trying so hard not to laugh! When asked the question "Should a Christian take anti-depressants(in regards to depression), or does that make them lesser of a Christian by doing so?", this was daffer's answer: From a "chronically" depressed person.... I hope you read my testimony on the last board--you will see that this has been a lifelong struggle for me. My testimony actually only skims the surface of how I feel/my life. I don't know what I can offer you except hope and a little advice. You have heard some good advice from the above ladies already. Take the medication if your doctor thinks it is medically necessary. Do it now while you say your depression is "mild", it only gets worst if you don't treat it. (Believe me, been there done that, don't want to do it again). Look at it this way. With depression, you feel like you are sinking into a bottomless pit and you feel worst and worst the further down you go. The medication gives you a "platform" to stand on so you don't sink deeper into depression. From this "platform" you can work on the causes of the depression without sinking further down into the pit. For me, it takes medication and counseling (to deal with the root cause of my depression). My strength comes from the Lord. I frequently, verbally, out loud, tell satan to get out of my life and leave me alone. I know some of the thoughts of worthlessness I have come straight from the pit of hell. Daily I pray a hedge of protection around my house, myself, and my children. Just when I start to feel better, Satan weasils his way into my thoughts with hopelessness, worthlessness, condemnation, etc. Here are some verses that help me when I am suffering: Isaiah 40:31 But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary they will walk and not be faint. Is 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold your with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 43: 1-7 My very favorite--it speaks about how God guides us through the trials of this life to find rest in Him. Isaiah 61 1-3 (beauty for ashes, oil of gladness instead of mourning, praise instead of despair.) Here is something else I do: I take flaxseed oil daily or fish oil. I found a research study awhile back that was about Post Partum depression. It made a statement about being pregnant and the baby developing. When the babies brain is developing, it takes nourishment from out body--what we need also. We are depleted of this and it can cause PPD. The thought was decreased levels of Omega 3 fatty acids contributed to PPD. I also take a multi-vitamin. I find that if I am low in B vitamins I tend to feel more down. Since I started taking the flax seed oil, I noticed I felt better. I also changed meds shortly thereafter so I can't say the flaxseed oil changed me, it was probably a combo of both. feel free to email me any time.