Depressed

[gizmo03]

I have been struggling with the whole depression thing for a few months, my doctor gave me pills to take but I hate relying on any kind of medication. I have been praying and reading my Bible more now, just trying to stay focused on that part of my life. Things at my house aren't going the greatest, never have been. I am also really upset about giving up my job with a gospel singing group, been VERY emotional over that for about 3weeks now. And another thing has been something I have dealt with for about 2 1/2 years now, not being able to get past and get over someone that I thought(still do) was pretty special and could be someone(thing) in my life... I know some people here may think I am just using this as an excuse for my 'depressed' moments and I hope you don't, I know depression is seriously important disease, and my doctor did think I was on a milder side so he wanted to get me on some pills before I let myself get too worked up. Just would appreciate any prayers or comments.
Thanks
Betsy

 

[Tavita]

I have been struggling with the whole depression thing for a few months, my doctor gave me pills to take but I hate relying on any kind of medication. I have been praying and reading my Bible more now, just trying to stay focused on that part of my life. Things at my house aren't going the greatest, never have been. I am also really upset about giving up my job with a gospel singing group, been VERY emotional over that for about 3weeks now. And another thing has been something I have dealt with for about 2 1/2 years now, not being able to get past and get over someone that I thought(still do) was pretty special and could be someone(thing) in my life... I know some people here may think I am just using this as an excuse for my 'depressed' moments and I hope you don't, I know depression is seriously important disease, and my doctor did think I was on a milder side so he wanted to get me on some pills before I let myself get too worked up. Just would appreciate any prayers or comments.
Thanks
Betsy

Hi Betsy,
It's an awful to place to be isn't it? Early this year I had to break fellowship with a man I loved very much as the Lord made it clear he wasn't for me. Just that alone sent me into a depression I've not experienced in years. It's not your heavy duty, sink into a deep dark hole type experience, I'm still coming to grips with that one as I have a friend in that condition. I don't know if I'm allowed to say this in here but I tried a natural herb for my depression and it lifted me enough so that my problems weren't so huge. I'm not talking about dope!! LOL!... Just had to make that clear! It's a natural therapy type thing, so much better than the drugs doctors prescribe. I also prayed and asked the Lord for the blood of the Lamb to wash through my entire being. And it had to be done constantly till the 'feelings' subsided and then stopped. It took a couple of months, but He did it, those feelings I had for that man have completely gone.

So, soak yourself in the Word and in the blood and let Him do His work in you. Nothing is an instant fix, our feelings, especially women's feelings, take time to settle and come in line with His word. And just know and have that hope in you that this won't last forever, it will leave you. One day you'll turn a corner into a new life. And remember that maybe God has an even better gospel band lined up for you in the future and that if you weren't out of that one you might miss out on the next.

I sure hope and pray, that you will come to the end of it and turn that new corner in your life, real soon.

Blessings....

 

[Peter_james]

i was also depressed earlier this year as my relationshipwith my girlfriend at the time was ending.i went to the doctor and i was diagnosed with significant depression and refered to a psychiatrist who prescribed me ciprimil and it made me feel physically sick for a while.eventually i took myself off them,(after i tried to take my life),and i dont agree with medication for a problem like depresssion and with gods love i was delivered. and now have a nu appreciation of life.although during my depression i did tend to turn away from the lord.depression is hard and painful and it can totally take a lot out of everyone close to you.a lot of ppl dont quite understand what is goin on so for them it is quite difficult...i did have a lot of support which was great but ultimately i realised it was gods live which brought me out and now i dont even have to go back to the psychiatrist.praise the lord.my prayers are with you.

 

[gizmo03]

Thank-you for replying and also for your prayers, I really appreciate it.

 

[Godlovesusall]

I will pray for you. I am on the anti-depressants, they really do help. If your Doctor thinks you may need them, if your condition worsens, I would suggest taking them, or alteast some sort of natural ones, like St. John's wort. Depression isn't something you have to live through, God created the person who invented the pills, some people really do need them. Take care and good luck! God Bless!! If you ever need an ear you can PM me anytime you want.

Your Sis in Christ,
D.

 

[gizmo03]

St. Johns wort is the one of the ones he gave me to try.. I have read Wellbutrein( I know I totally messed that spelling up) is a good medicine to take too. I have read information on a few other medicines but still don't know too much about it. But I go see my doctor this coming week.