Please Pray for me! This depersonalization is ruining my life

LoricaLady said:

I once had a doctor prescribe me meds for depression. He didn't bother to tell me their negative side effects, like that they can cause certain nutritional deficiencies. It also turned out I was hypothyroid, which can be associated with depression. He never bothered to check me for that. Quick in and quick out in the patient room leads to more patients seen that day, more money for the doctor.

I had to learn myself how the meds were harming me and had to study for myself how to get off them slowly.

I also had a doctor to once tried to prescribe statin drugs for me because I had slightly elevated blood pressure. She never bothered to tell me the many harmful effects associated with those drugs, but fortunately I knew about them and would not take her prescription (and got a different doctor.) She never bothered to ask about my diet. It was too high in salt and when I decreased the salt the blood pressure went to normal. If I had taken her drugs I would have had more problems which she could "treat" me for later, presumably never bothering to tell me about their side effects either. Again, it was quick in and quick out, grab for the pen and the prescription pad and send the patient on. A nice racket.

Those are just a couple of examples, of countless ones, of how going to a "prescriber" for help can lead in the exact wrong direction. Best to always research whatever they say, with prayer of course. Best to use natural methods if they will work.

Psychiatry has never healed a single mental health problem, but the negative effects of their meds are well known and documented. I have a sister who has been treated with meds and psychiatry for years. She is no better, but definitely much worse and has become obese.

"Let the buyer beware" and be guided by the Great Physician.

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Most psychiatric conditions are managed and not cured. Same for things like hypertension, diabetes, etc. That does not mean they don't help people. Everything has side effects including natural things and dietary. For example, drinking water makes you pee...the more water you drink, the more you pee. Drink too much at a time and you can have seizure and die from hyponutremia. When ever taking a new med read the insert and educate yourself. Statins are not blood pressure meds. They control high cholesterol. The possible side effects exist but are rare. Psychiatric meds actually save lives and help people live relatively normal loves even when they only help the symptoms of psychiatric conditions. Natural and diet changes weren't enough for me but a baby dose of an antidepressant and a antiaxiety med means I can leave my house and smile. Addetalk controls my daughters Adhd so she stops spacing out when driving. I believe strongly in the place psychiatry belongs as part of normal well-care for people.

blackribbon said:

Most psychiatric conditions are managed and not cured. Same for things like hypertension, diabetes, etc. That does not mean they don't help people. Everything has side effects including natural things and dietary. For example, drinking water makes you pee...the more water you drink, the more you pee. Drink too much at a time and you can have seizure and die from hyponutremia. When ever taking a new med read the insert and educate yourself. Statins are not blood pressure meds. They control high cholesterol. The possible side effects exist but are rare. Psychiatric meds actually save lives and help people live relatively normal loves even when they only help the symptoms of psychiatric conditions. Natural and diet changes weren't enough for me but a baby dose of an antidepressant and a antiaxiety med means I can leave my house and smile. Addetalk controls my daughters Adhd so she stops spacing out when driving. I believe strongly in the place psychiatry belongs as part of normal well-care for people.

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Yes, I know statin drugs are not supposed to be used for high blood pressure. Yet the doctor had her prescription pad out ready to prescribe statin for me anyway!. Further, the woman's husband, who was also a doctor that I saw (and dropped) pooh poohed that his wife had wanted to prescribe that for me when I complained about what she had tried to do. He acted like he didn't believe me! I always have wished that I had said to him, "Were you there? I don't remember seeing you there."

And, yes, statin drugs are well known for very negative side effects based on scientific research. Lowering my salt intake, which again the doctor didn't even inquire about, had no side effects.

If you got helped by psychiatric drugs, however, great. That doesn't change that there is a lot of documented research showing many being harmed by them, sometimes fatally, and my personal experience and close up observation have been that they didn't help or were harmful.

In terms of doctors and drugs, as someone said above, we need to do our research, be informed, and not just assume anything. Yes, that goes for natural things, too. However, the nice thing about them though, is that they very rarely kill you and are never addicting as far as I have ever seen. Who dies or winds up with psychotic incidents because of taking probiotics for example? How are drugs going to help the gut-brain connection that research is showing is so important to mental health through adequate good bacteria in the intestines?

Now, let's see. Which drug is going to be the biggest money maker for Big Pharma - an addicting one or a non addicting one? Now, let's see. Which drug is going to be the biggest money maker for Big Pharma - a drug that has no side effects or one that causes other health problems you will need more prescriptions for later? Oh wait. We should trust that those in huge, powerful, highly lucrative industries have only our interests at heart, right? And as for governing agencies that supposedly regulate them, well no research shows they ever supported extremely harmful drugs, now does it? Rhetorical Qs.

And, oh yeal, from the research I have seen, a good exercise program is more helpful to depression than prescribed drugs, as a rule. How many doctors ask the depressed patient to exercise more before grabbing the prescription pad? Not many at all.

Serenity Armstead said:

Hi I am dealing with Intense depersonalization. Im not even sure if that is what I am dealing with I can just relate to alot if the symotoms. It hurts to live on this Earth not feeling in touch with a thing. I used to beable to feel life and spark in mu body I used to know my purpose in the lord I used to walk in it now I cant feel a thing! I cant feel Gods presence or even hear him Its like im going mentally insane I feel stupid or retarded I cant think for myself I have no instincts im fading away in tbe world im becoming non existent please please pray for me! I dont know what to do!? I have no motivation i physically feel weak im depressed as well. Ending my life seems like the only way. If anyone has ever goin through this please reach out! Please pray for me!

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Thre are many going through this now as the body of Christ is under attack.

Depression, (heaviness) is a form of demonic oppression.

The answer is to fight.

To fight with the weapon of praise.

High praise will destroy this oppressive cloud that surrounds you and wants you to take yourself out because the enemy can’t do it.

To console those who mourn in Zion,
To give them beauty for ashes,
The oil of joy for mourning,
The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness;
Isaiah 61:3

• The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness;

You are a child of the most high God and He has given you authority to rise up and fight this thing.


I know you don’t feel like it, but rise up and begin to praise your Lord.


Praise the Lord!
Sing to the Lord a new song,
And His praise in the assembly of saints.
Let Israel rejoice in their Maker;
Let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.
Let them praise His name with the dance;
Let them sing praises to Him with the timbrel and harp.
For the Lord takes pleasure in His people;
He will beautify the humble with salvation.
Let the saints be joyful in glory;
Let them sing aloud on their beds.
Let the high praises of God be in their mouth,
And a two-edged sword in their hand,
To execute vengeance on the nations,
And punishments on the peoples;
To bind their kings with chains,
And their nobles with fetters of iron;
To execute on them the written judgment—
This honor have all His saints.
Praise the Lord!
Psalms 149:1-9


The nations, people’s and kings are the enemies of God’s people and represent demonic powers today that we contend with.


Call upon the Lord to fill you with His Spirit; even the Spirit of might, that you will rise up in high praise and drive this oppression from your life.


JUST SHOUT OUT: I PRAISE YOU JESUS.


Put on some high praise and cut loose!


Your are destined to overcome! In Jesus name.



JLB

Serenity Armstead said:

Thankyou! What workshop is it?

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Google "Depression the Way Out" and Dr. Neil Nedley. I also left a link that would take you to the materials our workshop used.

God bless you Serenity. The hardest part of getting out of depression is taking steps. Please take some of the baby steps others have offered. See a Christian counselor. If anyone tells you Christians are exempt from depression and its a sin issue or lack of faith, don't listen to them. I know volunteering somewhere has helped me avoid depression in the past. There's something about helping others than changes or focus from us. I will keep you in my prayers.

Serenity Armstead said:

Thankyou so much I will keep praising him & lifting him up!

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You are loved by God and by your family here.


You have the victory.


God bless you!


JLB

I pray for you Serenity, may the Lord bless you and lead you through to the light of Christ

Serenity Armstead said:

Hi I am dealing with Intense depersonalization. Im not even sure if that is what I am dealing with I can just relate to alot if the symotoms. It hurts to live on this Earth not feeling in touch with a thing. I used to beable to feel life and spark in mu body I used to know my purpose in the lord I used to walk in it now I cant feel a thing! I cant feel Gods presence or even hear him Its like im going mentally insane I feel stupid or retarded I cant think for myself I have no instincts im fading away in tbe world im becoming non existent please please pray for me! I dont know what to do!? I have no motivation i physically feel weak im depressed as well. Ending my life seems like the only way. If anyone has ever goin through this please reach out! Please pray for me!

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Exalted you to God and he shall set your chains free friend. I have nothing against doctors for God blesses us with them. But please seek help as well as seek Gods word and prayer friend.

Deuteronomy 32:39
39 See now that I, even I, am he, and there is no god with me: I kill, and I make alive; I wound, and I heal: neither is there any that can deliver out of my hand.

You have a lot of people praying for you!

blackribbon said:

You are describing Clinical Depression. You need to find a psychiatric clinic where you can get treatment...both medications and counseling. It is hard but it is manageable. The meds can help bring you back to a point where you feel emotions again...and the counseling can help you explore the causes and how to find a life that you like again. I will pray for you but you do need to go see a counselor or a doctor.

(and yes, I have been there, done that, and have the t-shirt ... along with my wonderful antidepressants sitting next to my bed).

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I agree I'm praying for you

Serenity Armstead said:

I will try meds but as my absolute last resort I have to try as many other methods that I can such as fasting, vitamins, and any other natural things as possible. Im just a firm believer that God can do all things I would really like to say that nothing helped me but God I really want to see his power move for my life thats what I stand on and live by and God knows meds arent pursuading for me so Im just hoping that he blesses me naturally but yes I will try meds if all hope is lost. I havr tried meds a little in the begining of dealing with this mess in my lifs but they only made me worse and I just dont want to put all my time in trial and error meds just yet but thankyou!!

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You show a deep heart for God. I will continue to be praying for God to work within you.

Glad to hear medications can wait, God is your first trust and need.

God is our healer!

God will place you on many CF posters hearts to continue in prayer for you.