I think I might be depressed. I am going to a therapist next week, maybe they will be able to tell me. I get these really intense feelings of despair about once or twice a week lately. It is so intense that I feel like just crying from the depths of my being. The past year I have had a hard time being seriously motivated to do anything and my grades (I am in college) and class attendence have reflected such. I almost quit a job that I had during one of these spasms (for lack of a better description). Would this fit with depression? It is weird, because most of the time I feel ok, and at some times I feel great...like singing. I am extremely motivated and get a lot of things done. For example, I went to work today...had an ok day, hung out with some friends that I hadnt seen in a while this evening, but by the end of the night I was completely despairing over my life.
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Hi Chris- I am no dr. but it sounds like what I have-bipolar depression. Periods of extreme joy and activity and periods of crushing depression. Talk to your therapist and they might recommend meds-they have helped me greatly! Depression is very debilatating-I'm glad you're going to seek help-that is very brave of you. Alot of people with depression choose not to get help and many have had deadly consequences (suicide)-it's so utterly sad!!! I will pray for you to find the help you need so you can live a happy, productive life. Blessings to you, Lori
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Let us just pray:
Father, may you be with Chrisd53 and give him peace about his health. May he find the right answers and his heath be restored. May he be blessed with much energy and may he have restful nights and peacful days. In Jesus name, I pray. amen
Father, may you be with Chrisd53 and give him peace about his health. May he find the right answers and his heath be restored. May he be blessed with much energy and may he have restful nights and peacful days. In Jesus name, I pray. amen
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It sounds like you could have a case of depression.
I was diagnosed with depression and I have very similar feelings. Things in life could be going fine.. I'd go hang out with friends and have a great time with them.. But then, I'd come home and just cry and cry because I would feel so empty.
Its an awful feeling. I went to a therapist for some various problems I had. Mainly an eating dissorder. But, I found that visiting a therapist was helpful. They are able to ask question that can take you to the root of your problem. Its a good place to vent as well.
Church helped me through my times of despiar and sadness. Being able to cry out to the Lord is a great thing. Jesus is the ultimate source of happiness, and just think next time you're sad, that the Lord has great things planned for your life if you follow him and are faithful to him. Jerimiah 29:11 is one of my favorite scriptures. I tells us that Jesus has plans for a hope and future for our lives, not ones to harm or hurt us.
I was diagnosed with depression and I have very similar feelings. Things in life could be going fine.. I'd go hang out with friends and have a great time with them.. But then, I'd come home and just cry and cry because I would feel so empty.
Its an awful feeling. I went to a therapist for some various problems I had. Mainly an eating dissorder. But, I found that visiting a therapist was helpful. They are able to ask question that can take you to the root of your problem. Its a good place to vent as well.
Church helped me through my times of despiar and sadness. Being able to cry out to the Lord is a great thing. Jesus is the ultimate source of happiness, and just think next time you're sad, that the Lord has great things planned for your life if you follow him and are faithful to him. Jerimiah 29:11 is one of my favorite scriptures. I tells us that Jesus has plans for a hope and future for our lives, not ones to harm or hurt us.
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