Depressed from dropping religion

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I was very depressed for weeks following my deconversion from Christianity. My professional education has taught me that depression is a common occurrence following the dismissal of one's religious beliefs, though I was blinded to this truth by the very depression I suffered. I'm now happier than I've ever been, and I believe I owe it all to ditching my faith. I cannot say for certain how the tide finally turned for me, but I suspect it has to do with distancing myself from the judgment of those I left behind, while finding room to investigate my former beliefs. I suspect your depression may be related more to your ongoing association with certain theists, than it has to do with questioning your beliefs.