Depression Support

[AnointedPoetess]

RS, Rhylla, Crystal, Katy.

Crystal, I think Mercy Ministries is a good idea. Go for it. It might help you, and getting help is very important when you're feeling desperate.

Katy, I love you too. You rock. I hope things were ok last night.

How is everyone doing today?

hey April!! thanks for the advice. and encouragement. im thinkin' bout it.. but not sure yet.. i miss ya lots tho.. hope ur doin' better! love ya bunches, huggles!

 

[Judy02]

I'm so depressed right now. It's horrible. I'm in the final few weeks of my final year at uni, and I just cant concentrate on any of the work I have to do, because I feel so low, its so awful. Sorry I'm not much of an encouragement right now, I'm just finding everything hard. Really don't want to carry on, if things don't get any easier. Is anyone else at uni? How do u manage to cope?

 

[Soulwings]

Judy. Hang in there, hun. As soon as the semester is over things will be better, you've just got to push through the next week or two. I'm in the same place you are ... this is the last week of classes and after that I've got finals, and I'm really not doing too well. I'm kind of scared about that. But anyway ... hang in there, find fun things to do that will relax you, and treat yourself to something every so often. I don't really know how I'm managing to cope. I guess I'm just thinking about summer being here ...

Talk to you later. Love you girl.

 

[youthwalk]

Hi Judy. I hear ya. But I'm with everyone else in saying "hang in there". I can give you the reason I was given as encouragement to stay. I've contemplated dropping out for quite a while. Last semester was bad. It began in semester II of my second yr. I had a major crisis and never really got back on my feet. I was put on antidepressants and that was the time that I truly came to know God. I still hate school though. I can't really say why I'm here. It really is the pits for me. I passed two out of 5 courses last semester. this time I'm probably going to pass three. But I'm here for a reason so I'll stick with it. I promised my pdoc, pastor and bf. So I have no choice now... Rely on God. That's all I can advise you and don't be too hard on yourself; ppl adjust differently to uni, pace yourself. I'm hoping to get a stable job where they know I'm at school so they're flexible. That'll break the pressure for me. That's just me.

 

[newyorknewyork]

*Sighs* Losing one's voice has added to one's already existing depression issues. Today is the 9th day since I lost it and my singing voice still isn't well, though my speaking voice is fine and has been for a few days.

aww i hope your voice comes back soon !

maybe this is some time you can use to do other things seeing as you are not able to sing at the moment.. who know? sometimes bad things can turn out to be a blessing in disguise!

 

[Eponine]

aww i hope your voice comes back soon !

maybe this is some time you can use to do other things seeing as you are not able to sing at the moment.. who know? sometimes bad things can turn out to be a blessing in disguise!

*Shrugs* I've mostly been reading books and playing computer games when I'm not at school, besides having to swim at League prelims Saturday (qualified for finals in both of my events, by the way, and swam a lifetime best in one). It's so tempting not to do my homework but somehow I've managed to avoid shirking my duties in that area.

 

[newyorknewyork]

I'm so depressed right now. It's horrible. I'm in the final few weeks of my final year at uni, and I just cant concentrate on any of the work I have to do, because I feel so low, its so awful. Sorry I'm not much of an encouragement right now, I'm just finding everything hard. Really don't want to carry on, if things don't get any easier. Is anyone else at uni? How do u manage to cope?

awwim at uni too Judy and I struggle too.. I know what its like.. it gets so overwhleming sometimes!

something that helps me get thru it and keep pressing on is to close my eyes and picture myself on graduation day - me in my graduation gown and hat and accepting my degree! it will such an achievement! another thing is to picture yourself as what you will be when you finish uni..

take care... hang in there! Jesus loves you so much!

 

[Restoredsoul]

Guys just hang in there - i remember in my last year of uni i felt the world was on my shoulders and how would i ever do it?? But you just need to keep going do a little bit at a time - remember that God is with you all the way.

My head received a letter from my union today - i feel physically sick and atmosphere at work is not good. I have lost a lot of weight and am now a size 6 - my wedding dress is a size 10 and i'm terrified about whether it will fit - if it even arrives!

Am so stressed out right now i can't even tell you - i just feel really low - it doesn't help that i am hormonal too and i am not with it - i have dizzy spells etc...

I just want to say that the sun is shining here right now and that i am reminded that God is with me always even in the slient times- just cling to him the rock.

Rs xxx

 

[Judy02]

Hey guys, thanks for your replies, I think uni is stressing me out quite a bit at the moment, I worked so hard to get there, and its the most inconvenient time to get depression haha. I am really looking forward to the end. Im sorry im a crap support to people right now,hope I'm not making anyone else feel worse...just hard sometimes. Sometimes wonder if uni is really worth all this stress, the up side being I've met some great people, and had some fun times too, mainly before depression started in 1st year. But I thank God for this site, and all you people on it, its a comfort to know there are other christians out there who are also going through the same thing. Well its not grea, but nice to know you're not alone if you get me haha I remember last year wondering if i'd been a "bad" christian in some way. Oh well, we'll just have to rant to each other when uni gets on top of us eh!

Thanks again for advice/replies xx

 

[Restoredsoul]

Have had a big hormonal cry - work is really getting to me. i hate the way we can't just be adults and talk about things - it's all getting nasty - reminds me of when i was 15 at school!

Much prayer appreciated - i have stood up for myself anf now feel that i am in the middle of the battlefield with all arrows pointed towards me.

I will keep going but it's hard and my wedding is only a few weeks away i don't want to get so stressed out that i don't enjoy the lead up...

I am so tired and mentally exhausted but still in this valley i know that God is sovereign and even though i don't understand my circumstances right now - i'm not going to give up because that's not what God wants from me. I do not need to do this is my own strength and i have been trying to today - i need Him and His strength.

Love you all
Rs xxx

 

[Soulwings]

/me pops in and offers hugs to everyone

I wish I could help more than just saying hang in there. But that's all that I know to say. I haven't gotten through depression, or else I'd try to help you all through it too. I don't know how to get better. But I am here for support ... and I'll offer all that I have to give. I love you guys. Hang in there.

 

[newyorknewyork]

i don't feel so good

all these voices in my mind driving me mad.. its like the flesh and the spirit are fighting against each other UGH!

its so hard..

God is doing awesome stuff in our lives right now (my husband and I) which is awesome..

just right now.. i don't feel good.. i feel sad.. i feel weak and i feel a bit overwhelmed...

trying to help so many ppl... don't know if i can help myself..

 

[inHisgripkim]

i don't feel so good

all these voices in my mind driving me mad.. its like the flesh and the spirit are fighting against each other UGH!

its so hard..

God is doing awesome stuff in our lives right now (my husband and I) which is awesome..

just right now.. i don't feel good.. i feel sad.. i feel weak and i feel a bit overwhelmed...

trying to help so many ppl... don't know if i can help myself..

Maybe you need some quiet time for just you. Take a salt bath with a little tea tree oil. Light some candles in the bathroom too. Great ambiance.

In the meantime here is a web site that I like. It is rather sweet.
http://www.simplyangel.com/angelsamongus.htm

God Bless You Dear,
InHisgripkim

 

[AnointedPoetess]

I'm feeling really depressed and hopeless right now.. my sis hurt me really bad yest and i feel hateful and like i cant trust anyone anymore.. i even felt suicidual..

 

[Eponine]

Finally, 2 full weeks after I lost it, my voice is back! *Sings a descant just because she can*

 

[Restoredsoul]

Hey guys

I held on trusting God and He did not let me down - the head apologised today and i really felt there was a break through - i am so excited about how God is going to work and even though i was so low last night i feel the opposite today.

I also found someone to do my wedding flowers and the dj phoned to confirm! Just my dress now...

I just want to say - God loves you. he is there, even if you can't see Him right now just hold on because He is so faithful.

Rs xxx

 

[newyorknewyork]

yr getting married soon RestoredSoul??? WOW!! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Restoredsoul]

yr getting married soon RestoredSoul??? WOW!! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes on the 27th May
Am having a lot of up and down days at the moment my hormones aren't helping! The head retracted her apology and has ended up blaming us instead - some serious intervention is needed in my work place - i am holding on to the fact that God is sovereign and that i don't need to do this all in my own strength

My fiance has a job interview today and it would be so great if he got it - i think there is just so much going on in my life right now that i feel a bit overloaded...

Rs xxx

 

[Restoredsoul]

My fiance got the job I am so thankful to God the great provider.

I'm hoping all you guys are ok? it's been a bit quiet on here recently.

Am thinking of you all with much love

Rs xxx

 

[Rabid_Rabbit]

Does anyone here have trouble when it comes to getting support for your depression from your church?
I'm finding that there are a whole heap of silly stigmas floating around, especially when medication is involved.
It seems that how I feel Jesus sees me and my situation is very different from how some people in my church see me.
I know Jesus' opinion matters more than any persons (thank goodness!) but it would be nice in hard times to get support and not be asked if I'd been involved in the occult! (which I haven't)