Losing hope..

I don't lose hope because i try and look to God instead of people for comfort. I've never really been completly depressed where i've had to go to the doctor for it, but i've felt it for weeks before. I sought out God throughout the weeks, and sure time will help, but time is no help if you don't seek God within that time.

   It is God who has created you. Don't listen to people and what they say about you. God has made you special. Maybe He is letting you go through this experiece to let you know that He is there for you. Head off in a silent place that's private and talk with God about your life. Talk about how you felt when you loved that guy. Talk about how it made you feel with what he didn't exactly say but did. Just talk to God like he's the person sitting next to you on your bed. If you don't feel comfortable talking to Him like that, then write down what you need to get out. I find it most helpful to keep a journal for everything. I can pray to God with all my heart and soul, and i know He is listening. After a few weeks i look back at some of the old prayers that i wrote, and He has answered them. I'm sorry if this isn't much help to you. I just know that it helps to get everything out, to talk to God about it, and then let him comfort you. Get everything out of your system first, and then when your done get your bible. Say a lil prayer first asking Him to show you what He wants you to see. Then read and search scriptures and keep an open heart for what He has to say. I hope this helps you. write back soon. i will keep writing if you write too.  

God loves you, don't lose hope..

~Jessica~ p.s.. my email address is on my profile if you need to talk further in private. please let me know if i can be of any help.

speechless - please, oh please, don't put your life into another humans hands. I know that it doesn't feel good and world looks bleek, but again, don't think your life is over because of someone else, especially being 18. You'll find through the years, you'll have many relationships - friends and lovers - that will put you through all kinds of situations. The most important lesson through them all, put your entire life in Gods hands - He's the only consistent one.

Many, many people who look back at these 'bumps' in the road see them merely as blips on a huge radar - nothing significant to where there lives really went. You have many, many years and more pain to go through - learn how to deal with your pain and survive it now.

For you to get better, stronger, it's time and time only. In this immediate time, feel the pain and live through it. If you don't, you'll only cause harm to further relationships - yourself - for not dealing with your issues now. Your 18, you're not depressed, so please get off the pills. I gaurantee that people who exercise, don't use pills. Pills are an easy way to get 'treatment' for an issue that can usually solve itself through time and learning.

Be strong sister - you're life is just starting. Go through your pain - feel it - accept your situation, learn from your mistakes and keep going forward. While other people are moving on, you're standing still.

Prayer, love, and strength for you.

If the meds don't make a remarkable difference in a positive way, they aren't the meds for you. Sometimes it takes a few tries to find the medication that is effective for you, then you have to narrow down the dose. A good Psychiatrist is much more efficient at this than a regular doctor.
Also, meds aren't "happy" pills. If your depression is physiological, then they'll help. Otherwise they're not the solution to the problem.

For now, just hang on. Broken hearts suck. You'll get better though. I promise. Man, I gotta go.
Hang in there girlie!
*hug*

please let God take this burden for you, let Him carry it on His shoulder. Cast all of your anxieties on Him.

*hugs* don't despair, there're always new paths opened in life, always.

praying for you.

Spend some time each day reading the Bible and praying.  The Bible is spiritual food and will nourish you.  And praying will help alot too.  God is right there and ready to hear you any time you call out to Him.

I would also suggest getting some counseling from your pastor or a youth minister.  You really need someone you can talk to and it is better if the person is a Christian who is rooted and grounded in the Lord.

God bless you and don't give up hope!  God loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life just don't let the trials of life distract you from it.

First, you are in my prayers.  I am praying that God will comfort you during the dark time and not only that but reveal Himself and shine His light on the reason for this dark time.

I went through a very tough time around your age and felt like the worl was closing in.  Just remember we are not part of this world, we are children of God.  When I went through this it lasted a couple months.  I ended up running away from home and doing damage to a lot of relationships.  When I started to seek God with all my heart, throwing off distractions and giving up more time for Him - He brought me out of my dark time into one of the best times of my walk with God.  Things were still tough around me, stuff that I had done I still had to deal with, but God was there.

It is one thing to go through dark times, it is a totaly different thing to go through them alone.  Seek God first, ask Him for help and then seek out those who can help you.  Ask for forgiveness for outstanding sins - keep you list short with God.  Forgive anyone who you need to forgive for hurting you.  Read your Bible every day, even if it is just a couple verses.  Pray every day even if it is just a few minutes.  If you don't know where to start in the Bible, start at the begining.  God can use every part of His Word to help us.

If you think that you need help beyond family and friends to get through this, seek out your pastor first.  Talk to him and get his advice on the next step.  Drugs I believe are a last resort when all else fails and it is proven to be a physical problem.

Holding you up in prayer.

Romans 5:1-5  "Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we exult in hope of the glory of God. And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us."

mhhhh. praying will definately help, cry out to God when You're feeling the worst, & try & trust Him to help ya
exercising is good aswell...it doesn't really solve the problems or anything but helps to not feel this sad I think....

don't have to see things this negative, I know it sometimes feel like that, but no matter how long You'll have to 'wait', if God won't just snip everything bad in Your life away in a second,

He loves you and he cares. He's totally able to do just everything, He so knows what's wrong and how to solve it. So keep trying to rely on Him, as hard as it is sometimes, He won't ever let you down

Don't give up sista

There's a lot of great stuff in the psalms & all.... it's good to get reminded of how God is our hope......
despite all the circumstances, He's always always bigger



theres this song going broken I run to You for Your arms are open wide, I am weary, but I know Your touch restores my life.

I used to often listen to it, play it on the piano, remember it, etc
but then kinda got into the negative thinking like everything's just bad,not trusting in God that much anymore...
it helped me a lot to just come to God when I was hurting like that

contact me anytime if ya want
God Bless you sista
Karen

I think you need to deal with this lost love issue. It is obviously pouring out into every aspect of your life. Come to grips with that happened, and pray that God would heal your broken heart.


Treasure these:

Psalm 34:18

The LORD is close to the brokenhearted
and saves those who are crushed in spirit.



Psalm 147:3

He heals the brokenhearted
and binds up their wounds.

Hmm....so many advices already...hehe....anyway here's mine....
When i get depressed, i would make sure i do the right thing-lean on God. During this time, i would pray many times during the day talking to God about my troubles. Sometimes i just pray the same prayer over and over again throughout the day coz i can't think of any other words to use to describe my "torture" but it doesn't matter coz i know i'm sending a message to our God above. I've not had such a long depression before but what i know is that God can relieve you of your suffering if you start putting your hopes on Him.

The question to ask yourself is whether you've put your trust and burdens and dependence on him through these months during your depression. I've made sure during such times i use it to develop my faith and trust in Him because God wants us to use ALL situations for His glory and our character development. God sees it as an opportunity and its up to you to react appropriately.

I'll be praying for you too.

thanks katya, that was lovely

Cool poem Katya! Thanks.

when things go horribly wrong, we just have to fall on our knees and cry out to God. but it's in our weakness that He will give us strength - remember, there is something in you that is greater than the circumstances you face. God enables you to overcome your trials, just wrap your heart around it (believe).

depression is horrible because you land in a rut, ie. you focus on the problem to the point where it overwhelms you, engulfs you, and clouds your thinking, which infect other aspects of your life. my advice: put your problems back into perspective - focus on God, not your circumstances; lean on your friends because you don't have to grieve alone; reach out and help others. 

I'll definetly be praying for you...b/c I'm in the same exact situation... Broken hearted...horribly broken hearted. The only difference is that I've been dealing with depression since I was in fourth grade...you name it I've had it...from eating disorders to cutting... I don't have much advice...b/c right now I honestly can't seem to get it right. It hurts...and I know your pain...but so does God. He knows both our pain...I know it's hard to see, it is for me, but He will prevail. :::HUGS::: Email me if you wanna talk more. I'm praying for you.
In Him,Angi

Father please show speeechless the way and strengthen her. In Jesus' mighty name. Amen God Bless you sista !!!!