A FACE PROJECT

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Podcast & magazine featuring first-person stories told by people from around the world that help to broaden our understanding of the human experience. We believe, now more than ever, that it's imperative we take the time to learn more about the people we share this planet with. And unbiased, first-person storytelling is an excellent place to start. Storyteller's portraits and other images from each interview can be found on our website and in our quarterly print magazine.
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EP 32: ADAM
Episode 32
Friday, 15 September, 2017

SUMMARY: Have you ever contemplated suicide? Do you feel hopeless, unmotivated, and disconnected from the world around you? Do you believe you can turn a bad situation around? You are Adam. MENTIONS: National Institute of Mental Health https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression/index.shtml A Face Project, EP 11 Chris http://www.afaceproject.com/podcasts/ep11-chris/ Music: Daniel Zamzow (story) Nctrnm (episode) NOTES: [0:00] Adam's thoughts on things getting better [2:10] Natalie introduces AFP and opens the show [3:15] Suicide & depression might not be appropriate for kids, depending on their age [3:45] NIMH is a good resource if you think you may be depressed [4:45] Major signs & symptoms of depression from NIMH [6:15] If this subject resonates, listen to Chris, EP 11 [8:00] Adam's story begins [9:30] Adam's childhood neighbor and the abuse surrounding that household [11:15] Adam describes his self-destructive behaviors [11:45] Adam never revealed to his parents his trigger [12:45] Adam accepts depression as part of who he is despite marriage and a new life [13:40] Adam realized [15:00] Divorce [16:30] Depression gets worse [17:25] Just before suicide [19:00] I can kill myself tomorrow [20:45] Adam starts church and things improve [22:00] Adam gets married again [23:45] I'm a stronger person, I can help others [27:12] Final thoughts