Trying to find help through Jesus

RyanB92 said:

Hi guys Ill try to be short with this but here is my story:

I am 26 and for most of my life I have dealt with issues of anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. Some periods I will be sober for months before cycling back into negative behaviours. Lately I have dealt with a period of a few months of heavy alcohol and drug use, and falling back into depression after almost 6 months of good health.

Quite recently I had a dream that led me to feel like Jesus was wanting me to come to him, so this is why I have begun learning about Him. But I have always, and still am, struggling with issues of faith.

I dont know if I truly believe in him, but I want so badly to invite Jesus into my life and have it be true. I have seen so many people with similar situations to mine have their lives completely changed and be saved my reaching out to him. I am at a point where I dont feel I have a choice but to at least try.

But its hard for me to feel like I can accept him and open myself up to him to invite him in, if I am not completely sure I even believe in him.

So i am trying to get to know more about him and become more open to the idea of accepting his help.

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RyanB92 said:

Hi guys Ill try to be short with this but here is my story:

I am 26 and for most of my life I have dealt with issues of anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. Some periods I will be sober for months before cycling back into negative behaviours. Lately I have dealt with a period of a few months of heavy alcohol and drug use, and falling back into depression after almost 6 months of good health.

Quite recently I had a dream that led me to feel like Jesus was wanting me to come to him, so this is why I have begun learning about Him. But I have always, and still am, struggling with issues of faith.

I dont know if I truly believe in him, but I want so badly to invite Jesus into my life and have it be true. I have seen so many people with similar situations to mine have their lives completely changed and be saved my reaching out to him. I am at a point where I dont feel I have a choice but to at least try.

But its hard for me to feel like I can accept him and open myself up to him to invite him in, if I am not completely sure I even believe in him.

So i am trying to get to know more about him and become more open to the idea of accepting his help.

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Lost4words said:

Every journey starts with the first step. Along that journey you may have mountains to climb.

Take each day as it comes with God at the beginning and the end. Be patient. Be faithful.

As you carry your cross in life, remember that Jesus is carrying you. Just remember to trust in God whatever comes your way. You are on a great forum here for friendly Christians and good advice.

God bless you

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RyanB92 said:

Hi guys Ill try to be short with this but here is my story:

I am 26 and for most of my life I have dealt with issues of anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. Some periods I will be sober for months before cycling back into negative behaviours. Lately I have dealt with a period of a few months of heavy alcohol and drug use, and falling back into depression after almost 6 months of good health.

Quite recently I had a dream that led me to feel like Jesus was wanting me to come to him, so this is why I have begun learning about Him. But I have always, and still am, struggling with issues of faith.

I dont know if I truly believe in him, but I want so badly to invite Jesus into my life and have it be true. I have seen so many people with similar situations to mine have their lives completely changed and be saved my reaching out to him. I am at a point where I dont feel I have a choice but to at least try.

But its hard for me to feel like I can accept him and open myself up to him to invite him in, if I am not completely sure I even believe in him.

So i am trying to get to know more about him and become more open to the idea of accepting his help.

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Kittyboo said:

Hi RyanB92

Here is a Christian (free) Self-help website that might help you with your symptoms and also your search for God:

Rise Above Mental Health Challenges | Free Self-Help to Manage Symptoms of Mental Illness and Addiction

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Dan1988 said:

Thanks for sharing that website, it identifies the core issues and offers real solutions.
I spent a lot of money on secular treatment programs for drug addiction. It was a revolving door situation, where I would go into a rehab facility and do the program then come out and relapse again.

The psychiatrists failed to diagnose the root cause of my addiction, which was a fallen sin nature. I meet a Christian guy at work who overcame his addiction using the same techniques as those suggested by the website you shared.

I could have avoided a lot of grief if I had found out the truth earlier, it's a shame that secular medicine doesn't recognize the human condition that believers know as a fallen sin nature. Secular counselors told me that I'm a good person, living in a bad environment. While the truth is, I was a sinner living in rebellion against God in a fallen sinful world.

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