Depression Support

[Eponine]

Hey guys
How are we all doing - it's been a little quiet here recently.
I hope you are all ok - i am thinking of you
Big hugs
Rs xxx

I'm doing alright, thanks. I'm improving by leaps and bounds with my new swim group. We did 4,700 yards yesterday (about twice what I was doing before joining this group) and I feel pretty good, though my muscles are still a bit tired. I think I need to start eating more protein so that my muscles can rebuild themselves; my diet is usually pretty low in protein.

 

[Restoredsoul]

That's great about your swimming - i've had a much better couple of days - have been chilling out trying not to worry so much, after all God has everything in hand!

I have been spending a lot more time reading the Word and meditationg on its truths - has really helped my mindset!

Hugs
Rs xxx

 

[TonyL]

I have suffered with clinical depression for a number of years but it has gotten worse since my first (of two) heart attack eight years ago. I ended up having to move to a different town where I have become very active in a church as a Sunday school teacher.

But lately things have gotten worse.

There have been a sries of events that I seem to have no control over. I refuse to be a victim because I know The Lord doesn't want us to be but it is tough.

One of the bad things is a friend of mine who I have been trying to help with her depression and drug problems killed herself two months ago. I took it pretty hard.

Lately it seems that all I want to do is sleep. When I am awake I have such a feeling of helplessness it is almost overwhelming.

I tried to get some professional help a while back but the outfit I was sent to were frauds. I saw a lawyer about it and he said that it was clear what they were but they keep themselves so well protected that ther was nothing I could do no matter HOW much they screwed me up.

I pray and I talk to The Lord often but I sometimes wonder if He is listening or if what I am going through is His plan. Very confusing...

 

[Judy02]

Aww, praying for you Tony! Not sure exactly what to say to you, but I will be praying God will help you lots, and will send you whatever helpyou're going to need! He is there even when it doesnt feel like it, Iknow its tough, I was scared he'd abandoned me too, last night, I get doubts and get really angry. So sorry to hear about your friend, i cant imagine what that must be like

Do u have friends or family u can speak with atm? any christians?
we're always here for you! xxx

P.S. Restore Soul - glad you're feeling abit more relaxed lately, thats great!

 

[TonyL]

I have some Christian friends up here but they are pretty busy. My family is all dead. Sorry if this is starting to sound like a soap opera.

 

[Restoredsoul]

Aww, praying for you Tony! Not sure exactly what to say to you, but I will be praying God will help you lots, and will send you whatever helpyou're going to need! He is there even when it doesnt feel like it, Iknow its tough, I was scared he'd abandoned me too, last night, I get doubts and get really angry. So sorry to hear about your friend, i cant imagine what that must be like

Do u have friends or family u can speak with atm? any christians?
we're always here for you! xxx

P.S. Restore Soul - glad you're feeling abit more relaxed lately, thats great!

Hey lovelies
Doubt is a tool of the devil - God will never leave or forsake you - He is awesome in power and loves you so unconditionally.

I am feeling more relaxed because i am realising that i should cast my cares on Him. Sometimes we allow the devil to control our mindset and we need to go back to the word of God - look at the psalms - i use them to meditate on as they cover all emotions - i read them over and over as i concentrate on God and slowly i can feel my soul restoring itself!

You are loved so greatly - God is waiting for you to draw near to Him so that He can draw near to you!


Rs xxx

 

[Judy02]

I have some Christian friends up here but they are pretty busy. My family is all dead. Sorry if this is starting to sound like a soap opera.

No, don't ever feel like you have to apologise. I've found when I'm depressed, talking to people really helps, on here, and to some people in real life if you can. I guess everyone's different but that helps me. If there's a counsellor you can see, or some friends you can talk to and say you really need someone to talk to, and be there coz ur going through a rough time. Or maybe u cud speak to someone in ur church? much help is out there for depression, we just gota be brave and take the first step. It was hard for me to do it, but im glad i did now! xx

 

[Judy02]

Hey lovelies
Doubt is a tool of the devil - God will never leave or forsake you - He is awesome in power and loves you so unconditionally.

I am feeling more relaxed because i am realising that i should cast my cares on Him. Sometimes we allow the devil to control our mindset and we need to go back to the word of God - look at the psalms - i use them to meditate on as they cover all emotions - i read them over and over as i concentrate on God and slowly i can feel my soul restoring itself!

You are loved so greatly - God is waiting for you to draw near to Him so that He can draw near to you!


Rs xxx

Thanks for the encouragement RestoredSoul.

Yeah I know doubt isnt good...its hard, I'm not always good at having faith, when God doesn't feel like he's there, lol. I just get annoyed, when I don't understand things, but hey I'll get there eventually.

I know what you mean, the psalms are great, because they speak directly about what it's like to be human, the emotions you feel, frustrations etc, and the good times as well. Kinda acknowledges what its like to be human, rather than always feeling we have to be better and different...if that makes sense? Hehe, and that yeah, even King David got frustrated and was like "why is this happening lord?" at times

 

[newyorknewyork]

hello everyone



how are you all?

I am so glad I started this thread!! look at what it has become! God is using us all to encourage each other its awesome!!

I am going to be weaning off my anti-depressants in the next few months ... please pray about that .. its going to be tough

I am excited because we are going to start having children soon, God willing!! Hubby adn I decided we want to start having kids sooner rather than later!! YAY!!

I am soo excited!! I even started buying baby clothes

hehe...

hope yr all well...

the last 2 days have been bad 4 me.. but today is awesome.. i can't explain it.. its a God thing.. He just comes along and meets us where we are at.. God is so good!!

 

[newyorknewyork]

RS.. i know yr wedding is coming up soon.. whats the date? i hope all goes well im a newlywed myself (well 18mths.. but still consider us newlyweds ) chat with me if u need too...

xoxo

 

[Eponine]

That's great about your swimming - i've had a much better couple of days - have been chilling out trying not to worry so much, after all God has everything in hand!

I have been spending a lot more time reading the Word and meditationg on its truths - has really helped my mindset!

Hugs
Rs xxx

*Sighs* I wish I had your faith...

 

[newyorknewyork]

hope you feel better soon Laurelin

 

[Restoredsoul]

RS.. i know yr wedding is coming up soon.. whats the date? i hope all goes well im a newlywed myself (well 18mths.. but still consider us newlyweds ) chat with me if u need too...

xoxo

27th May - so soon!
I am very excited but i do feel quite stressed too - i don't have much to do but all the little things seems so much bigger!

I can't wait!!!!
Rs xxx

 

[Restoredsoul]

*Sighs* I wish I had your faith...

Hey hun,
I have to really discipline myself - i find it really tough to be focused so don't be discouraged

I have a friend who texts me a scripture to look at for that day - they pray for me and let me know what they feel God is leading me to - it has been so helpful to me.

Hugs
Rs xxx

 

[Soulwings]

Things aren't going too well on my part.
SI and ED are winning.
And that's what I want.

 

[Eponine]

Hey hun,
I have to really discipline myself - i find it really tough to be focused so don't be discouraged

I have a friend who texts me a scripture to look at for that day - they pray for me and let me know what they feel God is leading me to - it has been so helpful to me.

Hugs
Rs xxx

*Shrugs* It's not discipline that's the problem. I've had plenty of experience with that. If I saw the benefit of it I'd be doing it. I just don't see the benefit.

 

[Restoredsoul]

Things aren't going too well on my part.
SI and ED are winning.
And that's what I want.

Hey hun,
Praying for you
Rs xxx

 

[Restoredsoul]

*Shrugs* It's not discipline that's the problem. I've had plenty of experience with that. If I saw the benefit of it I'd be doing it. I just don't see the benefit.

i think sometimes we have to just keep on without expecting anything... sometimes it's just the fact we want to draw near. I'm not pretending it's easy i find it really hard! I just think i'd rather be focusing on God and His word than any negative feelings
Rs xxx

 

[Judy02]

i think sometimes we have to just keep on without expecting anything... sometimes it's just the fact we want to draw near. I'm not pretending it's easy i find it really hard! I just think i'd rather be focusing on God and His word than any negative feelings
Rs xxx

Yeah. It's not always easy. I find listening to worship music, or singing to God really helps as well (I go to a really lively church). After a while, the words of the songs help remind me, there is still something left to be really happy about! And that's that we have God, and so many people unfortunately don't! So we're in a blessed position

P.S. praying for you soulwings - read your blog too. Will be praying God helps to give you peace, and you can feel hium beside u in these dark times xxx

 

[Eponine]

Yeah. It's not always easy. I find listening to worship music, or singing to God really helps as well (I go to a really lively church). After a while, the words of the songs help remind me, there is still something left to be really happy about! And that's that we have God, and so many people unfortunately don't! So we're in a blessed position

P.S. praying for you soulwings - read your blog too. Will be praying God helps to give you peace, and you can feel hium beside u in these dark times xxx

*Sighs* I wish I could still access my blog here...

I do have one on Livejournal that I should probably update.