Hi Daniel,
I have just read your post. I have trained for the ministry but am also qualified as a Psychologist. For 15 years I ran a Christian counselling centre. I mention that as background so you will understand I am speaking from experience not just to hear my own voice.
Depression can and does affect Christians. We are not immune. It can strike at any age.
There are many and varied causes for depression. These range from spiritual through behavioural to medical problems.
Is there a qualified accredited Christian counseling service in your area? If so I strongly encourage you to see them and let someone who is a trained Christian help you find the root cause of your problem. Until you find out what is causing the problem it is really hard to sort it out.
If the problem is spiritual then they can pray with you and help you get that sorted but if the problem is physical then in addition you may need the short term help of a doctor to adjust the chemical balance.
That is not a sin. It is no different to needing medical treatment for any other bio chemical problem.
Feel free to pm me if you want to chat further.
God bless you,
Ray
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