Overcoming my recent bout with depression

I wanted to open up a little bit about my recent struggles with depression and how I overcame them.

[@fitdadexperiment-3eight797]

Wow! A lot has taken place... i’m sorry so much has changed quickly in your life. I’m glad you found your way to navigate through this and continue to do so. It is hard to ask for help. But the flip side to that coin is when we ask for help we see how blessed we are with all of the help and support. Especially from our loved ones. Mine have been my shoulder to lean on and my shield for the days that I feel defenseless. My motivation to be better today than yesterday. Some days are still harder than others but these things pass and become less frequent. Keep your head up, man. Thank you for sharing and for asking others to find help. Not to preach or question anyone’s religious preferences or beliefs. If you and anyone else doesn’t mind I’d like to post the poem footprints the sand. Footprints in the Sand. One night I dreamed a dream. As I was walking along the beach with my Lord. Across the dark sky flashed scenes from my life. For each scene, I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand, One belonging to me and one to my Lord. After the last scene of my life flashed before me, I looked back at the footprints in the sand. I noticed that at many times along the path of my life, especially at the very lowest and saddest times, there was only one set of footprints. This really troubled me, so I asked the Lord about it. "Lord, you said once I decided to follow you, You'd walk with me all the way. But I noticed that during the saddest and most troublesome times of my life, there was only one set of footprints. I don't understand why, when I needed You the most, You would leave me." He whispered, "My precious child, I love you and will never leave you Never, ever, during your trials and testings. When you saw only one set of footprints, It was then that I carried you."

[@LiftingDad]

FitDad Experiment-3Eight asking for help is not something I am used to and it wasn’t something I ended up doing but luckily my wife was by my side to take that lead. It’s definitely been a crazy few months and it’s nice to be coming out the other side. It definitely didn’t feel like that was going to happen as everything was happening. I sincerely appreciate the kind words here as well as the depth of reply. The responses from people have been amazing as I shared this to my Facebook profile as well. I greatly appreciate your support!

[@GreyWolfFitness]

I think we all go through some sort of depression at times Brandon I went through it about 4 yrs ago just before I started my KZbin channel and doing KZbin got me through it so remember we’re all here for ya

[@LiftingDad]

I greatly appreciate that. It’s easy to close doors and shut things down. I do feel those doors have opened back up and will also take that advice on reaching out should things change.

[@FlexbulletFit]

Glad that you were able to pull through it all man. Appreciate you opening up about it 🙏🏾👊🏾👍🏾

[@LiftingDad]

Flexbullet Fit thank you for your support!

[@DeanieChung]

I really think that it is important to address this topic, and thank you for this. Everyone goes through this at some point in their lives, and it is not something easy. Some people have it as a disease, some have it temporarily. Sad to hear you had to close your business. Prayers your way

[@GarethBretton]

omg! thats good thats your overcoming it, my girlfriend suffers with it! but with your more positive outlook and practise of looking at things with a positive perspective shes done so well now!

[@LiftingDad]

Gareth Bretton I hope your girlfriend also is able to continue moving forward. It’s insane what the body does when it’s dealing with stress. It just feels like it’s shutting down.

[@LiftingDad]

I hope this video helps at least one person today.