KevinMD October 12, 2025
What if recovery from depression was not only about reducing symptoms, but about rekindling a person’s inner spark?
During my years as a Navy nurse in mental health, I witnessed countless people navigating the heavy fog of depression. Many were offered medication, therapy, or structured activity schedules. These approaches saved lives and improved outcomes. Yet sometimes, despite best efforts, patients still felt like they were going through the motions, managing symptoms but not reconnecting with what made life worth living. That gap led me to think about a different way of framing recovery: not just fighting darkness, but rekindling light. I call it the Inner Spark Framework.
The metaphor of the spark
The “inner spark” is a metaphor for the...
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