中文 This is the first bilingual (English & Chinese) web site about depression. Your support is crucial to enable this ministry to help millions who are suffering from this terrible disease to overcome depression.
Depression is a mental disorder, characterized by continued feelings of sadness and lack of interest or enjoyment in daily activities. In addition to mood problems, people with depression are prone to physical symptoms such as fatigue, sleep problems, and changes in appetite. An estimated 14 million Americans suffer from major (or clinical) depression, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Women are twice likely as men suffering from depression, but most of men simply are in denial and coping with alcohol and drugs. Depression, if left untreated, can lead to suicide.
I have suffered from depression for more than 34 years, but was only diagnosed last year as bipolar II, a more severe form of depression. It started in my teenage years. I was shy and introvert with low self esteem, and yet very successful viewed by others. Sixteen years ago I had a couple of severe maniac and depression episodes, and was hospitalized as the result. After a year, I was recovered and thought I was cured. Although in the next 16 years, I had ups and downs, I did not recognize that they were due to my bipolar so I did not seek professional help. A year ago, I was hit with a major depression episode and finally saw a psychiatrist. I was treated as depression, and the treatment triggered an manic episode. Half a year later, I was downsized after working hard and faithfully for the company for 15 years. However, it gave me much needed rest and reflection. With medication and God’s help, I have recovered and am able to experience joy with God, my family, and friends. In October, 2011 I found a job as math teacher in a Christian school. I enjoy this job very much and finally feel at peace.
It is my wish to share my experience to help people who are still suffering silently and desperately. Thank God the medical field has advanced now to the level that most of depression patients can be successfully treated. Unfortunately, ignorance and stigmas have prevented most of them from seeking professional help. I started this ministry in the hope that I will do my part as God enables me to help the suffers and their families and friends to overcome depression. With God’s grace and power, it can be defeated. Please use the resources in this website freely to help you and/or your loved ones. Your comments and suggestions on how to make this site and this ministry more useful are highly appreciated.
Your support is crucial to this ministry. There are different ways you can help. Please tell your loved ones, friends, and colleagues about this ministry. Together we can overcome depression.
这是第一个关于抑郁症的双语（英文和中文）网站。让这个事工能够帮助千百万的抑郁症受害者，您的支持是很关键的。
抑郁症是一种精神上的紊乱，特点是长期的感觉悲哀和对日常的活动兴趣索然。除了感情上的问题，抑郁症患者也会有生理上的毛病，如劳累、失眠、和食欲的变化。根据美国国家精神病联盟(National Alliance on Mental Illness)的统计，美国有一千四百万的人患有严重（临床）抑郁症。妇女的发病率是男人的两倍。不过许多的男人不愿承认患抑郁症，而采用酒精和药物来对付。
我有34年以上的抑郁症病史，但直到去年才确诊为燥郁症（抑郁症的一种）。我从少年时就有抑郁症。我很害羞、内向、觉得自己处处不如别人。十六年以前（一九九四年），我有过两三次严重的躁狂和抑郁的发作，最后需要住院治疗。一年以后我恢复正常，并以为痊愈了。虽然在以后的十六年，我的情绪有有多次的上上下下，但我没有意识到是由燥郁症引起，所以也没有去看医生。一年以前，我因严重抑郁症不能上班，才去看了精神科医生。半年以后，我被公司裁员（我在此公司努力工作了15年）。但它让我可以好好地休息好反思。借着药物和神的帮助，我已经基本恢复，能够感觉到与神、家人和朋友在一起的喜乐。
我希望通过分享我的经历可以帮助正在无声无助地承受抑郁症之苦的人们。感谢神，现在医学已经发展到大多数的患者都可以得到成功的治疗。但是，无知和偏见阻碍了许多的病人去寻求专业的帮助。请使用本网站提供的资源去帮助你自己或你的亲友。您有什么关于怎样让本网站更有用的建议，请告诉我。谢谢！
您的支持对这个事工至关重要。有几方面您可以帮助我。 请告诉您的亲友、同事这个事工。
you’re actually a just right webmaster. The web site loading speed is amazing. It kind of feels that you’re doing any unique trick. Moreover, The contents are masterwork. you have done a excellent job in this subject!
Thank you for your encouragement.
Hello Pingnan:
Thanks for sharing your web side with us. I am touched by your story very much. They are many of my family who had suffered or is still suffering the mental problems. I thank you for your sharing and testimony.
There is a link from my cousin Ann Li, who is a missonary in Campus Cusade of Taiwan. She shared this article with me.
最近看了巴刻 – 生命的重整 – 裡面第八章：疾病。http://www.ccgn.nl/boeken02/smdcz/chapter08.html
Thank you for sharing this article. It is important to have a biblical view about disease. God may not heal us, but He will use it for our spiritual benefits.
Thank you and Steve for praying for me. It can not be overstated how import your prayers are in my struggle with depression.
In Christ,
<>< Pingnan
It?s in reality a great and useful piece of information. I am satisfied that you simply shared this helpful info with us. Please keep us up to date like this. Thanks for sharing.
Hello there, simply turned into aware of your blog thru Google, and found that it is really informative. I?m gonna watch out for brussels. I will appreciate if you continue this in future. A lot of other folks will be benefited from your writing. Cheers!
You really make it appear really easy together with your presentation however I in finding this topic to be really one thing which I think I’d by no means understand. It kind of feels too complicated and very broad for me. I’m having a look forward for your subsequent publish, I’ll attempt to get the dangle of it!
Pretty nice post. I just stumbled upon your weblog and wished to say that I’ve really enjoyed surfing around your weblog posts. In any case I will be subscribing to your feed and I hope you write again soon!
It’s actually a nice and useful piece of info. I’m glad that you just shared this useful info with us. Please stay us up to date like this. Thank you for sharing.
I am not certain where you’re getting your info, but great topic. I needs to spend some time finding out much more or understanding more. Thank you for great info I was in search of this info for my mission.
WebMD, Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance are two good sites for information about depression.
It’s really a great and helpful piece of information. I’m happy that you simply shared this useful info with us. Please stay us informed like this. Thanks for sharing.
Hi there, simply turned into aware of your blog thru Google, and found that it is truly informative. I’m going to watch out for brussels. I’ll be grateful if you happen to proceed this in future. Lots of people will probably be benefited from your writing. Cheers!
Hello There. I discovered your blog the use of msn. That is a very neatly written article. I’ll be sure to bookmark it and come back to read extra of your useful info. Thanks for the post. I will certainly comeback.
Very great post. I just stumbled upon your blog and wished to say that I have really loved browsing your weblog posts. In any case I will be subscribing for your feed and I hope you write again soon!
I am really inspired with your writing abilities as well as with the layout in your blog. Is this a paid subject matter or did you modify it yourself? Anyway keep up the nice high quality writing, it is uncommon to look a great weblog like this one nowadays..
I used WordPress. I found it is a good tool for me (only know a little bit about web design).
It?s truly a nice and helpful piece of info. I am glad that you simply shared this useful info with us. Please stay us informed like this. Thanks for sharing.
I am extremely inspired along with your writing skills and also with the layout on your weblog. Is that this a paid topic or did you modify it yourself? Either way keep up the excellent high quality writing, it is uncommon to peer a great blog like this one nowadays..
I used WordPress to design my site. It’s a very good tool.
This is really attention-grabbing, You’re an excessively skilled blogger. I have joined your feed and look ahead to looking for more of your wonderful post. Also, I have shared your site in my social networks
Thank you!
My brother suggested I may like this web site. He was once entirely right. This post truly made my day. You can not believe just how much time I had spent for this information! Thanks!
You are welcome. Glad to be any help.
Excellent blog here! Additionally your site loads up fast! What host are you using? Can I get your affiliate link in your host? I wish my web site loaded up as quickly as yours lol
I am using iPage. It is a great web hosting company.
Hey there, You’ve performed an excellent job. I’ll definitely digg it and in my view recommend to my friends. I’m confident they will be benefited from this web site.