Depressed

There are a number of factors that lead to depression, both genetic and environmental.
Some have a genetic disposition toward depression. This may require medication. I don't like medication, but if it helps I say go for it. My DNA trait study show that I have a 100% genetic probability of neurosis. I do see it coming sometimes and am able to ward if off with scripture and mental avoidance techniques.
Some depression is emotional baggage left from life experience. I get hit hard there too. Had some bad things happen when I was younger. My family was alcoholic, constant drunkenness and fighting. My mother died of it when I was young. My father remarried to a person who I have to say hated me. All this really affected my emotional and spiritual life.
I was saved in 1971 and I have to say it probably also saved my life. I was a teen, and was headed down the wrong road in ways I will not discuss here.
The scripture and faith is a great help to me. I find keeping them in the forefront of my mind helps a great deal. There are many verses that assist in my outlook on life and daily routine. It requires some discipline, but it is well worth it. I just refuse to have my life stolen from me by myself.

Deuteronomy 31: 8
“The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”

Philippians 4:8
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”

Psalm 23:4
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

Joshua 1:9
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Isaiah 41:10
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

Psalm 34:18
“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”

Don't give up! The Lord is with you. There are so many things to be thankful for. I found that this mental darkness has a way of blinding you to all the good in your life. Wonderful blessings all around, but you just cannot see them.
Praying for you.
Peace.

One other thing... I see you are from Canada. I was born and raised in Massena NY, just a couple miles from the border. There is a study that states that the amount of sunlight you receive can be a factor in depression. Seems the lack of sunlight has an effect. Massena had reduced sunlight, especially in the winter. Just a thought, but consider more exposure to the sun? Maybe even a sun lamp.
Might not be anything to this, just hoping you get some !

Hey, why don't we explore that more? I spent much of young life in a deep depression, but it has long lifted and I very much now have an amazing wife, family, friends etc. Both stages had their merits, but looking back I wish I could well have educated myself on all that was to come.

I see you've posted some context before. 2 years ago, you spoke of feeling left behind by friends and feeling isolated. A year ago you spoke of homelessness, food shortages and feeling if a relationship were to come you'd see yourself as burden. Has any of that lifted?

Btw, If your rather not speak publicly -- feel free to PM me.

And to answer your question: How am I supposed to be thankful for waking up every morning?
By overcoming the disappointment through a process of letting go.
To be filled by spirit, there must first be a dwelling place. Your in a process of elimination which can seem unbearable but it makes way for an eminence joy to come.

Because you can. Put out the ffort to help yourself, just that little bit during morning prayer. Have you isolated yourself? Then maybe you need to be on a med for it. Ten years is too long. Can you remember why you got depressed?

How about taking a walk. Sometimes I walk around my house three times. My doctor says once is life changing. It
is. What about Jesus love. He loves you. It’s life changing. You kind of have to force yourself, for Him sometime. Do you have anybody there in Canada you can be nice to? If you can’t say it you could go to a flower shop for someone else or for yourself in you have no one. Flowers are beautiful and lovely. We have some here after our trial. Very encouraging. What about a new Christian cd.

Ive had to make myself do things. Then it gets easier. How much do you want to be up? Up? How much do you want to obey Jesus. He loves you. If you are physically able to walk to the bathroom, you can take a wall for your mental health. Sorry no offense if you can’t walk. See paragraph one.

Rebell against that ole depression. Don’t let it keep you down. These are the only two ways I know. I’ve been having mental health issues for 59 years. Just don’t feel good then, enjoy that. Be yourself and keep fighting the depression. You can still have a long life and it won’t be all bad. Some good times too. Love you.

yuppers said:

I’m 29M. I have on average another 56 years to live. I’ve struggled with depression for about a decade already. How am I supposed to be thankful for waking up every morning?

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Start reading about king David.

" Then David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin. But I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied."
1 Samuel 17"45

yuppers said:

I’m 29M. I have on average another 56 years to live. I’ve struggled with depression for about a decade already. How am I supposed to be thankful for waking up every morning?

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In everything we should be positive. We should do all we can to serve others if we want to be happy.

yuppers said:

I’m 29M. I have on average another 56 years to live. I’ve struggled with depression for about a decade already. How am I supposed to be thankful for waking up every morning?

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Depression is usually caused by a fear of a hopeless future. It was for me at least. I always felt like I would have none of the things I wanted in life. But God gave me little rays of hope to hang onto. As I held onto those little bits of hope, I eventually came out into a good future. God has a good future for each of us if we try to remain obedient to Him. I am sure God has a good plan for you.

Psa 139:17-18 How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God! How great is the sum of them! If I should count them, they would be more in number than the sand; When I awake, I am still with You.

yuppers said:

I’m 29M. I have on average another 56 years to live. I’ve struggled with depression for about a decade already. How am I supposed to be thankful for waking up every morning?

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Depression can be difficult .... we all experience it to one degree or another.

Every single person is unique .... there will never be another you ... this is why the Lord cares for each and everyone of us so deeply. You are a special creation.

In this world there are many woes .... sometimes can be overwhelming ..... try and focus on the heavenly and know someday it won't be like this ..... if one focuses on the woes .... then the woes will drag us down.

In reality it's not about this world .... it is about the new world to come .... focus on that.

John 16:33

King James Bible
These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.

May the Lord bring peace to your mind. Amen. May we all rest in Him. Amen

It's not always going to be like this, please know that.

I suffer from depression as well. I decided to look up a post tonight of someone who might also be struggling and I found yours.
Here is what I would suggest.

1. No one is demanding or commanding that you feel a certain way. If you are united with Christ, then knowledge of what you have in Him can be of immense help.
2. Some problems are chemical in nature, others can be managed through discipline of the mind and body. Search out, if you have not yet, what might be your condition.
3. The following playlist of sermons by Martin Llyod Jones has been helpful to me. Maybe they could be helpful for you.
4. You have the days God Himself has given to you. Wait upon Him. Seek Him. Cry out to Him.

"Father in heaven, You are the God who sees. You are the God who understands. While sometimes you let us know why we go through the trials we go through, other times you simply say "Trust". Sometimes you are silent. In the garden when our Lord fell to the ground and sought you to take away the cup of suffering...You were silent. If then, the Lord Jesus had to wait upon You and trust You completely as He did, how much more then are we simply called to wait. With your great love and patience please bless this soul. Be glorified in their life and make Yourself known in their life. You are good. Help us glorify You and wait patiently, even when the darkness weighs down upon us, and there seems to be no light, and no hope. You, Lord, are our light. In Jesus' name, the name You love. Amen."

-Know that you are not alone.

yuppers said:

I’m 29M. I have on average another 56 years to live. I’ve struggled with depression for about a decade already. How am I supposed to be thankful for waking up every morning?

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"Beloved, come and be filled with the joy of The Lord, which never fades, nor does it slumber, nor will it ever pass away; a flood of joy flowing into the innermost parts of your being, cascading through your spirit, reaching deep into that hidden place known only to The Lord; a place crafted by My own fingertips, delicately fashioned so those of the flesh may know Me, unlocked and opened by the trusting in and the knowledge of The Greatest of All Loves...
A love which surpasses time and space, life and death, a place of perfect peace, yea inside pure and undefiled love; love of such a kind, cleansing every part seen and unseen, known and unknown; the love of such power and majesty, even that which has been corrupted is restored in the image of God... From grace to Grace, from light to The Light...
My glory shown in you and through you, bright and shining, a flame brought forth from My own glory, shared with My beloved forever; a flame which can never be put out, nor can it flicker, nor shall it be covered over again, for where I am there is no darkness at all!

Beloved, you are never alone! Here I am, with you and in you!... The blood in your veins, of which you have drank and accepted, the very salt in your tears, healing tears brought forth from a sincere and contrite heart, manifest in the eyes of the redeemed.
Oh My beloved, let Me wipe them away, even every one, numbering them, accounting them unto love’s purpose; even as that which was poured out from My side, which must be received in Me and from Me, even as Eve was given to Adam... And so it is with My Bride, both taken and given and received, and brought forth of the same.
Beloved, I am The Fulfillment of All Things! In My arms heaven and earth pass away; only perfect fulfillment remains!... You and I united, love’s completion; your image, Mine, Father and son; The Father’s joy accomplished. I have loved you all your life, even from the foundation of the world. Even upon the cross, I knew you and loved you, remembering you in My Kingdom. Beloved, those with Me have never departed; at no time have I ever lost one The Father has given Me."

Excerpt from: The Voice of Truth - The Volumes of Truth

Christ is way above depression. So indeed, we are sat in higher places with our Master.

You just need, more of God's word everyday and soon, Christ will become your reason, for waking up feeling cheery, every morning.

yuppers said:

I’m 29M. I have on average another 56 years to live. I’ve struggled with depression for about a decade already. How am I supposed to be thankful for waking up every morning?

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There is a good book that I suggest you get hold of and read. It is called "Finding Hope Again" by Neil Anderson. It goes into the different causes for depression and what treatment is most appropriate, whether counselling, medical intervention, or spiritual ministry. It is the best book I know of that gives a good, balanced view of it. If by reading it, you can find a direction in which you can manage or even resolve your depression, it has to of some help to you.

"...the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness ..." Isa 61:3

Encourage you to ramp up praising the Lord. Remind myself,, too.

Some great Scriptures already posted, Will try to find this sermon and post. Derek Prince, who taught Greek at the university level, said it means to speak God's Word..

Hey man, I've spent the better part of my life since probably age 11 in varying degrees of depression. Hopefully my experience will be of some value to you. It was a near instantaneous flip of the switch and it's kept me firmly out of depression for months now. This was what happened...
Step 1) Tore my heart open. All the negativity, lack of hope, lack of purpose, etc. brought it out, and brought it to God.
Step 2) Begged for purpose, 'what do I do?', 'how am I supposed to know your plan for my life?', 'how am I supposed to follow your plan for my life?'
The revelation from that was...
'In every situation, do what is right. This is the... first / really important / most important / the only thing... you need to do. Every single situation no matter how big or small you find yourself in is an opportunity to do good and take another step forward on God's path for your life.'
That seems stupidly obvious to the head at least, but because I tore my heart open, that revelation did not enter my head, it entered my heart, and filled it with thanks, and that's a huge difference.

Thank God for his faithfulness, sing praises to his Holy name. If possible, also speak to a Therapist or Pastor if you really struggling.

Blessings