depression

[gemmald]

i have seen a doctor about my depression but personally i feel that no amount of pills could lift me up - only the love of Jesus

 

[foo-oswald]

i have seen a doctor about my depression but personally i feel that no amount of pills could lift me up - only the love of Jesus

I finally went to my doctor three years ago at the urging of my wife. I'm glad I did. I didn't even realize at the time how depressed I was.

I was ruining my life and my marriage. I had my suicide planned out, and I was just waiting for that moment when I slipped just deep enough that I wouldn't care what happened.

My point is this: God intervened in my life before I could reach that point. He used my wife, my doctor, a psychiatrist, and currently, medication.

My doctor and my psychiatrist are both Believers. They acknowledge the spiritual and emotional aspects of depression.

They also acknowledge the chemical aspects. There is, unquestionably, a chemical inbalance involved in depression. They are not certain whether this is ultimately the cause, or merely a symptom of depression. My doctor told me it could even be viral.

My relationship with Christ has bloomed incredibly since that darkest point in my life three years ago. I want to eventually stop taking the meds, and I know I will someday.

Don't convince yourself that the only way you can begin to overcome your depression is through spiritual means. That will undoubtedly be the rock you stand on, but don't be afraid to talk to your doctor about seeing a psychiatrist for counseling and/or prescribing medicine to assist you in that journey. It's merely a stepping-stone to a better life...

 

[gemmald]

thankyou for sharing. I am currently seeing a doctor and i have an appointment with a psychiatrist on tuesday morning (a prayer would be appreciated as i have never met them before and im a little afraid) i too have had my suicide plan, i have attempted only once but failed due to fear. However i have thought about it more than a few times. I am not currently on medication because i am 17 and they have to think carefully about giving med to under 18's.
Im hoping that i will have a psychiatrist/councillor who is a Believer because it will be easier, i feel, to talk to them about my troubles.

 

[raihna]

hi ,meds have there place but Jesus must be the biggest part of treatment!

remmeber the meds can take 1-4 weeks to really start working and you may feel a tad worse for a bit but dont give up this is normal,,i recomend paxil and celexa.

 

[Galilean]

Unfortunatley it seems as though the love of jesus won't save me from this....I mean, I acknowledge Jesus loves me, but that doesn't change anything.
I still don't have the gumption to get any real help. And I never will.

 

[foo-oswald]

Unfortunatley it seems as though the love of jesus won't save me from this....I mean, I acknowledge Jesus loves me, but that doesn't change anything.
I still don't have the gumption to get any real help. And I never will.

Please do me a favor and scroll back to read my first post in this thread. I want you to do that because you are not alone! I've been where you are...

Have you had anyone close to you- friends, family- ask you what's wrong? What has your response been? Do you just tell them, "nothing"? If that's what's happening, you must change your response. You must tell those who are concerned about you the truth.

Since those of us who suffer from depression usually don't have the gumption to get help, we have to make sure that our friends and family know, so they can give us the push we need to get that help...

 

[Hidden face_Hurting heart]

Please do me a favor and scroll back to read my first post in this thread. I want you to do that because you are not alone! I've been where you are...

Have you had anyone close to you- friends, family- ask you what's wrong? What has your response been? Do you just tell them, "nothing"? If that's what's happening, you must change your response. You must tell those who are concerned about you the truth.

Since those of us who suffer from depression usually don't have the gumption to get help, we have to make sure that our friends and family know, so they can give us the push we need to get that help...

I've had people ask me what's wrong, or more often just ask how I am, and I just say "nothing", or "I'm fine". You're right...saying that doesn't help me in the least (I know you weren't specifically talking to me, and I'm sorry for butting in, but I can really relate to this) Well, anyway, when that happens, I always tend to push people away. See, with my family if I open up, I'm told that I'm selfish for trying to make them deal with my depression, and if I try to open up to other people, such as people at church, they brush me off like they wish they'd never asked. I don't know what to do- any ideas?

 

[foo-oswald]

See, with my family if I open up, I'm told that I'm selfish for trying to make them deal with my depression, and if I try to open up to other people, such as people at church, they brush me off like they wish they'd never asked. I don't know what to do- any ideas?

I am shocked that your family would tell you that you're "selfish for trying to make them deal with" your depression. Especially if they have asked you how you're doing, and you're only responding to them. Assure them you're not trying to make them deal with anything, you're only responding to them. It can be agonizing to open up to family like that, but keep trying, and don't give up!

Now, I'll address the issue of the people you go to church with. Actually, I'll advise you to look for another church, if you have your own transportation. I mean, the whole point of the church is to be there for one another! If these people just brush you aside when you're seeking help with a problem, it's obvious that they simply don't give a cr@p about anyone else.

It really seems like you're in a cr@ppy spot. If you can't get help from your family or church, can you trust your friends? I know it sounds cheesy, but we all must have a support group. Look at how Jesus lived. On the last night of His life, He asked His closest friends to spend His darkest hours with Him. We owe it to ourselves to follow that example...