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by denton-scratch 976 days ago
> especially if one doesn't have a higher power concept in their life

I don't think believing in metaphysical beings provides any protection against depression. Espcially if you're facing problems you can't solve (i.e. helpless), and your chosen being doesn't come up with the goods. And "in the middle of cancer treatment" would be a bad time to lose your religion.