I dont know If I am lonely or depressed i dont Have any friends, and I sleep alot. I feel selfish because i know that Jesus has blessed me beyond measure, but I feel very sad. I sleep about 12 hours aday and I dont have a social life. Its so strange because when I was in High School i has so many friends. I wonder if there is sin in my life that is causing my depression. But i dont really do anything. I feel so sad and pathetic just typing about this. If anyone has any advice please respond.-
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I dont know If I am lonely or depressed i dont Have any friends, and I sleep alot. I feel selfish because i know that Jesus has blessed me beyond measure, but I feel very sad. I sleep about 12 hours aday and I dont have a social life. Its so strange because when I was in High School i has so many friends. I wonder if there is sin in my life that is causing my depression. But i dont really do anything. I feel so sad and pathetic just typing about this. If anyone has any advice please respond.
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Diamond2005 said:
I totally understand what you are talking about
I'm going through the same thing right now
I recently moved and it's been really, really, really, hard on me. I used to go out ALL THE TIME, I was hardly ever home. But now I'm in my house 24/7 and I get really down. I don't really have alot of advice for you, but I did want you to know that you're not the only one out there that feels like that!! We can be like prayer buddies or something
!! I'll most definately keep you in my prayers!! Hope things get better...God bless
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hey guys,
I'm sorry you guys feel like this, Diamond, it could be a mixture of the two, but it definately sounds like you are struggling with depression, and to the both of you, have either of you though about going to the docs, it's not really a quick fix, but they can get you councelling or something, to help you work through how you feel and why.
do you go to a church? if not, then it may be a good idea to find a suitable one to your needs near wherre you live, and then get to know some people, maybe they have a welcome evenging or something, and you could get to know some people, and then maybe start to hang out with them, help take your mind off things or something, it will be hard, but, God doesn't want you to feel like this, he has a reason, and this was just a quick thought, maybe it heped, maybe not, hopefully it did, God bless
I'm sorry you guys feel like this, Diamond, it could be a mixture of the two, but it definately sounds like you are struggling with depression, and to the both of you, have either of you though about going to the docs, it's not really a quick fix, but they can get you councelling or something, to help you work through how you feel and why.
do you go to a church? if not, then it may be a good idea to find a suitable one to your needs near wherre you live, and then get to know some people, maybe they have a welcome evenging or something, and you could get to know some people, and then maybe start to hang out with them, help take your mind off things or something, it will be hard, but, God doesn't want you to feel like this, he has a reason, and this was just a quick thought, maybe it heped, maybe not, hopefully it did, God bless
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The greatest thing God can give you is a desire. A desire for Him.
Proverbs 18:1- "Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom."
It seems like you have lost your vision for how you can be an effective member of society. There are tons of things and people out there than can benefit from you and what you have to offer. The only thing that will truly bring you happiness is giving Jesus to others.
Proverbs 19:6- "Many will entreat the favor of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts."
Just going up and talking to a stranger is giving them a gift of time and attention. it is giving them the gift of acceptance.
It is scary just walking up to people and risking feeling like a fool- but it is worth it- that is way to make friends. Trust your god- given intuition, too. God will let you know when to talk to people and what to say to them. Be sensitive to the leading of his spirit. Also, open your heart to all types of people and ideas. Let people know you will not judge them.
Basically -do unto others as you would have them do to you. Also, don't take offense at anything people say- most of the time people don't know what they are talking about- they are just throwing out ideas and trying to communicate love. Actually- love is about the onlyt thing anyone ever tries to communicate when it all comes down to it.
Proverbs 18:1- "Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom."
It seems like you have lost your vision for how you can be an effective member of society. There are tons of things and people out there than can benefit from you and what you have to offer. The only thing that will truly bring you happiness is giving Jesus to others.
Proverbs 19:6- "Many will entreat the favor of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts."
Just going up and talking to a stranger is giving them a gift of time and attention. it is giving them the gift of acceptance.
It is scary just walking up to people and risking feeling like a fool- but it is worth it- that is way to make friends. Trust your god- given intuition, too. God will let you know when to talk to people and what to say to them. Be sensitive to the leading of his spirit. Also, open your heart to all types of people and ideas. Let people know you will not judge them.
Basically -do unto others as you would have them do to you. Also, don't take offense at anything people say- most of the time people don't know what they are talking about- they are just throwing out ideas and trying to communicate love. Actually- love is about the onlyt thing anyone ever tries to communicate when it all comes down to it.
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I'll pray and ask god to lift this depression from you heart... its not easy thing to endure, just remember to put your faith in the lord and he will help you through ANYTHING!
You have lots of friends here
You have lots of friends here
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Sounds like both loneliness and depression to me. I'm so sorry you are going through this . I have been through both things too. And I know that there is a brighter future in store for you, as you seek Him.
As to possible sin, I like to pray something like Ps. 139:23-24 every now and then. And then I leave it in His hands, and deal with it if He shows me something.
Ps 139:23-24 Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. 24 See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. (NIV)
Besides the usual things like salvation, the church, and the Scriptures, here's how He brought me through depression:
A Christian doctor , who prescribed antidepressants for my chemical depression; Christian counselors; and a Christian support group such as Overcomers Outreach - a wonderful place to learn and be encouraged weekly.
If you want to know more, check out my website. Or pm me.
God bless you, friend. I'll pray for you. Aloha in Jesus
Sounds like both loneliness and depression to me. I'm so sorry you are going through this . I have been through both things too. And I know that there is a brighter future in store for you, as you seek Him.
As to possible sin, I like to pray something like Ps. 139:23-24 every now and then. And then I leave it in His hands, and deal with it if He shows me something.
Ps 139:23-24 Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. 24 See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. (NIV)
Besides the usual things like salvation, the church, and the Scriptures, here's how He brought me through depression:
A Christian doctor , who prescribed antidepressants for my chemical depression; Christian counselors; and a Christian support group such as Overcomers Outreach - a wonderful place to learn and be encouraged weekly.
If you want to know more, check out my website. Or pm me.
God bless you, friend. I'll pray for you. Aloha in Jesus
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I think you definately have a mixture of loneliness and depression. I have some of the same things going on. I went through a very low time for a few months this winter/spring, and finally went on antidepressents for the first time ever to get over the last hump. This last week, I've had a bout of it again...just wanting to sleep and not seeing the sense of getting up in the morning. I am again battleing my way through that.
It is tough to go through alone, and hard to reach out for support or just company. I know strength is supposed to come from within and from faith in God...but God also gave us each other to love and be loved by. I too moved...nearly a year ago now, and before that was actually in a ministry position where I was very taken for granted and put down for being single. That is one of the things really weighing on me...and it has taken alot of time to heal.
Please hang in there, and pm me if you want to. I think I can understand what you are going through, and would certainly empathize.
God Bless.
LadySue
It is tough to go through alone, and hard to reach out for support or just company. I know strength is supposed to come from within and from faith in God...but God also gave us each other to love and be loved by. I too moved...nearly a year ago now, and before that was actually in a ministry position where I was very taken for granted and put down for being single. That is one of the things really weighing on me...and it has taken alot of time to heal.
Please hang in there, and pm me if you want to. I think I can understand what you are going through, and would certainly empathize.
God Bless.
LadySue
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