Please pray that I get my joy back

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I posted about this before on the forums, but I'm still going through a lot right now, so I'd like to make another post.

For months now, I've been feeling so incredibly depressed and like nothing brings me any fulfillment or joy. I exist just to exist, and nothing brings me any relief except for sleeping and sometimes eating. Like I said, it's been many months now, and now I feel like I am at my wit's end.

It feels shameful to be in such a depressive state when everything else in my life is going well. I got a new job, I'm still alive and physically healthy, I have a roof over my head, and there are countless other blessings I can list off as well. There is NO REASON that I should feel this unhappy... so then, why do I feel so empty and like life is meaningless?

I wish this rain cloud over my head would go away so I could enjoy being alive again. I want to believe that things will get better, I really do... please, God, help me to feel joy again, even if it's just a little bit.
 

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I posted about this before on the forums, but I'm still going through a lot right now, so I'd like to make another post.

For months now, I've been feeling so incredibly depressed and like nothing brings me any fulfillment or joy. I exist just to exist, and nothing brings me any relief except for sleeping and sometimes eating. Like I said, it's been many months now, and now I feel like I am at my wit's end.

It feels shameful to be in such a depressive state when everything else in my life is going well. I got a new job, I'm still alive and physically healthy, I have a roof over my head, and there are countless other blessings I can list off as well. There is NO REASON that I should feel this unhappy... so then, why do I feel so empty and like life is meaningless?

I wish this rain cloud over my head would go away so I could enjoy being alive again. I want to believe that things will get better, I really do... please, God, help me to feel joy again, even if it's just a little bit.
It sounds like depression to me. I have been struggling with this myself lately. I think it has to do a lot with the circumstances in the world today. Prayers you get your zest for life back.
 
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There were years in my life where I felt either pain or nothing. But all things shall pass. Even bad times. I'm pretty sure, that in time, you will find little things that much more meaningful. Not just intellectually, but also in experience. And your joy will build up. Meanwhile, take one day at a time sister.

If you need professional help, get it, but I hope you're not trying to force something out of yourself. Some things we can't force, and the more we try, the more we exhaust ourselves. You shouldn't feel ashamed either. If it's depression you're talking about, nobody chooses to have it.

I hope you don't think you're doomed into some everlasting, meaningless melancholy. You're not. You'll see. Said a prayer for you.
 
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Can i ask if you have seen your doctor?

I ask because i have been on meds for anxiety and depression for over 15 years now. I am sure they help. Ok, its not perfect but i offer up my sufferings to God, daily. Let them be used for others.

Take each day as it comes. Offer up each day to God. Be consistent in your prayers. Know that Jesus and Mary are with you. Know that you are not alone in your struggles. There are plenty of us on these fine forums that go through the same feelings etc.

May God bless you and give you strength and love and healing.
 
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Yes, definite signs of depression. What's so weird about depression is that nothing in your life has to be going wrong for it to exist. Now the solution might be as simple as fixing a vitamin deficiency. For example, a deficiency of Vitamin D can cause depression and all sorts of other issues. Other deficiencies can contribute as well. There may be an imbalance with your thyroid or adrenal glands. Or it could be that you have clinical depression and have some imbalance in your brain cells. Medication isn't always the way to go (but may also be necessary)...good physical exercise and meditation can also rebalance brain cell function.

However, you really need to get a full physical and ask the doctor to do a full blood analysis for any vitamin deficiencies, thyroid, etc. Rule out anything physical that could be causing this issue.

And of course, keep praying.
 
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I posted about this before on the forums, but I'm still going through a lot right now, so I'd like to make another post.

For months now, I've been feeling so incredibly depressed and like nothing brings me any fulfillment or joy. I exist just to exist, and nothing brings me any relief except for sleeping and sometimes eating. Like I said, it's been many months now, and now I feel like I am at my wit's end.

It feels shameful to be in such a depressive state when everything else in my life is going well. I got a new job, I'm still alive and physically healthy, I have a roof over my head, and there are countless other blessings I can list off as well. There is NO REASON that I should feel this unhappy... so then, why do I feel so empty and like life is meaningless?

I wish this rain cloud over my head would go away so I could enjoy being alive again. I want to believe that things will get better, I really do... please, God, help me to feel joy again, even if it's just a little bit.
Praying for you!
 
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Proverbs 29:18 (KJV)
18 Where there is no vision, the people perish...
I think others addressed most of the important issues. I also pray that you also receive a word from God, a clearer vision of your place and giftings in the body of Christ, that you would have wisdom and knowledge of His will in your life. In Jesus name.
 
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Of course I can't know in your case but there are physical problems that can cause depression, like low iron, low vitamin D, low b12 hypothyroidism and poor adrenal function. Medical tests can help. In the meantime there are informal signs for such things to be found on the net.

Hypothyroidism is the most common health ailment in America and is often under diagnosed. The website stopthethethyroidmadness.com has lot of information, including symptoms.

Of course the problem may be due to something psychological. The Father knows the reason and the cure and I pray He will lead you to them.
 
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P.S. There is research showing that probiotics can be crucial for emotional and mental well being. There is what they call a "brain-gut" connection. Studies have shown that increased probiotics can alleviate depression. We need them for all kinds of reasons!

Probiotics for Depression: How They Work, Effectiveness, How to Try

Of course I have no idea if added probiotics would help you, but am just including info to think about

If you decide probiotics help you can make them cheaply in your own home after you buy a starter, like Dannon's Yogurt with acidophilus, a bottle of Kombucha, or whatever.
 
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Thank you to everyone who is praying for me and who gave me advice to seek medical help. I have seen my primary doctor within the last two weeks for a blood test and thyroid check and everything came back normal, like it always does. It's a bit of a mystery to me why I have been feeling so terribly bad, especially seeing as I am still in contact with other people on a regular basis, positive things are happening in my life, and biologically speaking I seem to be pretty healthy. I think there might be something psychologically wrong with me, so I decided to speak with my psychiatrist. She increased my medication a little bit and now we're going to wait a few weeks to see if it has any effect. Right now, I don't feel any difference, but perhaps I just need to give it some time. I really pray that this works.
 
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