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DEAR REV. GRAHAM: Is it a sin to be depressed? The doctor says I have a chemical imbalance in my brain that he can treat with medication, but a friend of mine says I shouldn't do this because I just need to pray and have more faith. Who is right? I can't stand this much longer. --A.B.
DEAR A.B.: It is not a sin for you to seek treatment for a chemical imbalance in your brain. The Bible says that we are "fearfully and wonderfully made" (Psalm 139:14) --and it's true: Our bodies and minds are very complex. Although doctors can't solve all our problems, we should be grateful that God has enabled them to understand more about our bodies and minds, and has given them new ways to overcome many of our problems. Don't feel that you are somehow sinning by seeking treatment for your depression; it would be wrong for you not to seek treatment.
