Depression & Suicidal Support Thread

[foo-oswald]

There is nothing in the bible that says suicide is a one way ticket to hell. The Christians who say it is are lying (and they know it). They may think they mean well, but they only cause more grief and make the situation worse in people. I don't condone suicide (it’s a sin) but I’ve been feeling depressed, and read some the views of fundamentalist Christians who come across as very condemning and superior. They were really pointing the finger at those who go through these tough trials saying it's their own fault for not having faith. It made me so angry that they take “pleasure” in taking scripture out of context to condemn those who are in the hardest point in life. Only God knows people’s hearts and only God will judge people’s decisions in life.

I agree with you completely. The grace of God covers every sin. 1 Peter 3:18: For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God.

Looks like this means past sin, present sin, and future sin. Also seems to exclude no sin (i.e suicide). This topic is important to me because I suffer from depression.

I see a Psychiatrist who happens to be a Believer. I have talked with him about the causes of depression and suicidal tendencies. He said that, while there are definitely Spiritual aspects of depression, it is a condition that directly affects the balance of the chemicals in the brain. This is why medication is, in most cases, very beneficial for someone like me in stabilizing my moods.

I came way too close to killing myself about 4 years ago. I was a Believer then, and I know that I would have gone to Heaven if I'd gone through with it. Of course, I'm thankful that I didn't, because I know that God has a plan for me.

God has a plan for all of us. I'm still not sure what it is, but I'm working on it...

 

[ryanbluestar]

on death.
i am young, and i seem to have experience so much pain emotionally. death is usually in the formost of my mind. i long for it, but i'm not suicidal. not any more. i long for that rest i will find in God's arms. that total and complete peace that i will finally have. when i nearly did kill myself, a voice reminded me of someone i was trying to mentor. a peer i was trying to keep from killing his own self. we shared the same tragedy that led to a death wish. ever since, God has brought into my life people whom i've come to live for. now, it's a 13 year old boy. i know he'll face trials and i know God has brought me into his life to be there for him. this is why i'm able to wake up every morning and get out of bed. God sustained me in the past, and He sustains me still.

 

[angel82]

on death.
i am young, and i seem to have experience so much pain emotionally. death is usually in the formost of my mind. i long for it, but i'm not suicidal. not any more. i long for that rest i will find in God's arms. that total and complete peace that i will finally have. when i nearly did kill myself, a voice reminded me of someone i was trying to mentor. a peer i was trying to keep from killing his own self. we shared the same tragedy that led to a death wish. ever since, God has brought into my life people whom i've come to live for. now, it's a 13 year old boy. i know he'll face trials and i know God has brought me into his life to be there for him. this is why i'm able to wake up every morning and get out of bed. God sustained me in the past, and He sustains me still.

God bless you for what you are doing for others and remember that you really do count too, I wish my son had been able to talk to someone before he took his own life last year. I know God will lead you to do his work and you will be glorifying his name as you do it. My prayers for you are abundant

 

[Julianne]

I have been depressed on and off for 4 yrs now. 2 yrs ago I was raped and that lead to a major depression for me.

After 6 months, I finally thought I'd gotten rid of most of it, and then my father died last year in march. I didn't grieve much as I was very close to him and I think I told alot of that inwards. I have faith as a new christian (3 weeks today) but I have alot of things (university,trying to find a job) on top of me that I have been put back on the anti depressants by the doctor.

I feel at because of my health problems it has come back again

 

[way316]

I attempted suicide last November. I was disappointed with God. I felt lonely and depressed. It seemed like my prayers were not heard.
In the hospital a nurse said to me that I was going to die in two days. "You could have chosen a better way to kill yourself. Think carefully what to say to your mom, you are never going to see her again."
The doctors weren't very optimistic either. "There is not much we can do"
In the intensive care unit I was covered with tubes. It was obvious I was going to die. I thought what had I done. I didn't want to die.
I prayed the most honest prayer I had ever prayed. "Let Your will be done."
It was a miracle I survived, thanks to God.
I was taken agains my will to a mental hospital where I have been now for almost seven months.
As a friend of mine heard what was happened to me she said:"But it's a sin to commite a suicide."
Indeed. I felt so sinful I couldn't pray or read the Bible.
Few months ago a pastor of our parish came to see me. I told him how I felt distressed about it, how I couldn't see God having mercy with a sinner like me.
He prayed for me and I felt relieved.
After that I have prayed and I can believe my sins are forgiven.
I'm going to be a group leader on a confirmation camp this summer.
I hope I can tell the youths about the loving God I have met. And their sins are forgiven because of Jesus Christ and just because of Him. I hope they could find the joy and peace I have found.
A long time ago I got a prophetia:"I rejoice over you, I love you so much. Altough I often have cried for you, I rejoice over you."
And I rejoice over You, my Lord and Saviour! I rejoice over you and tell how amazing You are. Thank You I'm still alive!

 

[Maharg]

Julianne,

Just wanted to let you know I am about to say a prayer for you. I'm struggling too at the moment. Keep hold of the teachings you are receiving as a Christian.

God bless you.

love,

Maharg

 

[Julianne]

Julianne,

Just wanted to let you know I am about to say a prayer for you. I'm struggling too at the moment. Keep hold of the teachings you are receiving as a Christian.

God bless you.

love,

Maharg

Thankyou so much, I will also pray for you in kind return

God bless you as well