Many of the prophets were MelSans —John the Baptist, Elijah, Jeremiah, and others. They had a tremendous capacity to commune with God, were self-sacrificing people helpers who had enough charisma to attract a following, tended to be legalistic in their teachings and calls to repentance, exhibited a flair for the dramatic, and willingly died for their principles. But they also had times of self-doubt and bouts with depression. As a counselor with a yen to help Melancholies overcome depression, I know