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you dont have to di that, dont let their behavior harm you and make you shut down. i have felt the same way, and the truth is people are selfish, and they dont understand unless they have personally experienced it. i am willing to listen, and there are others here that are. i dont know why people will no empathy waste their time even commenting

Thank you so much for your empathy! How are you feeling now?
 
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Feeling better with the help of antibiotics. Slept a long time but guess I needed it. Will do a little work outside then take it easy the rest of the day.

Feeling encouraged by prayer and reading some Scripture based essays about controling thought life and overcoming. I want to be used of God more.
 
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Feeling a little better. I've had a few heavy days even been rather unwell but it feels like I'm getting on my legs again. Even slept 6 hours in one go that is a first in months, though I badly needed it for my sleep had been atrocious again which was the reason my health went back wards I think.

Glad to see that mostly people are doing okay.
 
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I'm at the library right now, and I feel like I want to cry ... I started working again at the university and one of the employees told me I changed, and when I asked if it was a good or bad type of change and he just kept silent. Another employee said that it probably was because I was tired and I looked calmer than usual. I was a happy person, always smiling and treating other people with kindness, don't get me wrong I still do that but the smile on my face has fade away when I'm alone I just stare into space at times and I'm sure I look lost or crazy ... Please pray for me, I will also pray for all the petitions on this thread, may God fill your soul.
 
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We are rolling over this thread.

This thread is for sharing how you are feeling currently. Posts in response may be for encouragement, support and prayer for each other.

This is a no-debate forum, and that applies to this thread as well.

Enjoy your new thread.
Not very well this morning to be honest, try to live on belief not how I feel .i will pray later
 
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Not very well this morning to be honest, try to live on belief not how I feel .i will pray later

Faith in God's promises are far stronger than depression can bring on though it is still a major battle to ignore/pass by the negative thoughts. You find that?

I put purely Scriptural music on when I'm struggling for that very reason.

This is one of my favourites during such times

 
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I'm at the library right now, and I feel like I want to cry ... I started working again at the university and one of the employees told me I changed, and when I asked if it was a good or bad type of change and he just kept silent. Another employee said that it probably was because I was tired and I looked calmer than usual. I was a happy person, always smiling and treating other people with kindness, don't get me wrong I still do that but the smile on my face has fade away when I'm alone I just stare into space at times and I'm sure I look lost or crazy ... Please pray for me, I will also pray for all the petitions on this thread, may God fill your soul.

It is hard being depressed when people challenge you and you don't feel like you can openly talk about whats wrong. I hate that. I pray that Jesus will cultivate much love and care in your heart.

Thanks for praying others - such is an awesome weapon fighting the self absorbing focus depression often cast on us I found out and has brought me much love and goodwill for others and for myself. Certainly reaping a good harvest caring for others.

Praying Jesus comforts you in your distress.

 
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Really struggling with getting enough sleep and feeling unmotivated from the anti-psychotics I'm forced to increase to keep some control over my sleeping hours. I hate feeling like this. So aimless, drained and so hard to get anything done, though I keep trying to at least do some small tasks as not to sit in my chair all day long.

Not having a great week so far.
 
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Really struggling with getting enough sleep and feeling unmotivated from the anti-psychotics I'm forced to increase to keep some control over my sleeping hours. I hate feeling like this. So aimless, drained and so hard to get anything done, though I keep trying to at least do some small tasks as not to sit in my chair all day long.

Not having a great week so far.

I know how you feel about trying to keep control over sleeping hours. My sleeping schedule flips every 1-3 weeks. For 1-3 weeks, I'm up during the day and sleep at night. Then, it flips to where I'm up at night. It makes things very difficult when I have things to do the next day. Thankfully, I'm up during day time at the moment.

Today was mostly a good day, but there are a couple of things causing me a bit of anxiety at the moment.
 
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I know how you feel about trying to keep control over sleeping hours. My sleeping schedule flips every 1-3 weeks. For 1-3 weeks, I'm up during the day and sleep at night. Then, it flips to where I'm up at night. It makes things very difficult when I have things to do the next day. Thankfully, I'm up during day time at the moment.

Today was mostly a good day, but there are a couple of things causing me a bit of anxiety at the moment.

Sorry to hear you are dealing with anxiety. Anxiety has been one of the main culprits making my life unpleasant that is for sure. Though the last few years I don't get overrun by my anxiety any more though I still get anxious all the time.

Ever since Jesus gave me the courage to face my worst enemy I haven't been overrun by my fears again and haven't suffered a full on panic attack again. Keeping a clear conscience helps a lot as well! So all in all life is so much better than it used to be. I used to walk/run/hide around with my hair straight up lots of times in the past, so being anxious like this is almost good because it makes me thankful that the nightmare is over at least.

Do you get overrun by your anxiety or is it more generalized anxiety rather than full on panic attacks? Not to diminish your suffering, for I know it is hard being anxious all the time but more to see where you are at with anxiety.

I wrote a poem about my nightmares once. Understanding the battle like that it was the beginning of the end of my panic attacks really. For writing this poem I finally made me realised I needed Jesus to get me away from the power of my panic attacks and stop trying not to be scared in my own ability, but that is another story altogether.

See what you think.

Fear Holds Fast
Fear grabs hold with iron grip
the evil quick confusion sowing
birthing terrorising conditions
harvesting my faithless heart.

My doubt and unbelief peaking
hopes and dreams going up in flames
my goals a catastrophe unfolding
earthquakes shattering my defense.

Feel that loveless grip ramming
cruel enemies rejoicing victory
running through my broken gates
watching the raging fires burning.

A mess in my dwelling place
hair raising shadows casting
fears fueling my insecurities
shamefully exposing weakness.

My Good life plundering
those torches of darkness
roasting me for dinner
serving the wicked feasting.
 
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Sorry to hear you are dealing with anxiety. Anxiety has been one of the main culprits making my life unpleasant that is for sure. Though the last few years I don't get overrun by my anxiety any more though I still get anxious all the time.

Ever since Jesus gave me the courage to face my worst enemy I haven't been overrun by my fears again and haven't suffered a full on panic attack again. Keeping a clear conscience helps a lot as well! So all in all life is so much better than it used to be. I used to walk/run/hide around with my hair straight up lots of times in the past, so being anxious like this is almost good because it makes me thankful that the nightmare is over at least.

Do you get overrun by your anxiety or is it more generalized anxiety rather than full on panic attacks? Not to diminish your suffering, for I know it is hard being anxious all the time but more to see where you are at with anxiety.

I wrote a poem about my nightmares once. Understanding the battle like that it was the beginning of the end of my panic attacks really. For writing this poem I finally made me realised I needed Jesus to get me away from the power of my panic attacks and stop trying not to be scared in my own ability, but that is another story altogether.

See what you think.

Fear Holds Fast
Fear grabs hold with iron grip
the evil quick confusion sowing
birthing terrorising conditions
harvesting my faithless heart.

My doubt and unbelief peaking
hopes and dreams going up in flames
my goals a catastrophe unfolding
earthquakes shattering my defense.

Feel that loveless grip ramming
cruel enemies rejoicing victory
running through my broken gates
watching the raging fires burning.

A mess in my dwelling place
hair raising shadows casting
fears fueling my insecurities
shamefully exposing weakness.

My Good life plundering
those torches of darkness
roasting me for dinner
serving the wicked feasting.

It's mostly general anxiety. It's been a while since I've suffered an actual panic attack. But, I have anxiety attacks quite often. I guess I'm similar to you when it comes to anxiety, it no longer completely over runs me like it use to. I face a lot of my anxiety attacks head on now days. I'm able to cope better than I use to. I feel when I get knocked down, I get up a lot faster than I use to by the grace of God

A few nights ago, I was thinking about something. I can't remember what it was, but I said to myself that if that had happened to me years ago, I would be in full blown panic mode.

The past couple of nights, I haven't really had any nightmares.

So, I guess to sum up, by God's grace and His help I'm better than I use to be, but still suffer at times.
 
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