Depression

[TimAM]

I'm depressed. I just feel like God has let me down. I know he hasn't, it's just my mis-understanding of things. I don't know if I'll ever be able to rise back up out of this "pit of depression".

 

[Matthew 2013]

Hi Brother,

I have felt what you feel. There is not much I can say I know this from experience. However I believe now that you are in Gods hands and closer then you think or feel. Trust God in this time and hold on cause you are important and loved. You will rise and be strong and go on to be an example for all. Have faith and don't give up.

Amen

 

[Criada]

It's a horrible feeling being in that pit of depression. But please know that God is right there with you, holding you and loving you, and He will lead you through the dark time and back into the light.
Praying for you

 

[Krissy Cakes]

I'm praying for you.

 

[If Not For Grace]

In many cases depression = anger on some level. You can call it repressed, transferred, or regressed etc but it generally boils down to "Things are not gong my way and on some level I'm miffed about it" It presents and feels like sadness, but it's really a deep form of disappointment. See if you can identify the source, perhaps a resentment, a death or rejection and then you can combat it. A Gratitude list is also helpful. If you can see God's blessings then you can climb out of this pit. (Hug)

 

[TimAM]

Thanks all. Not feeling better right now. Still feels like I'm in that "pit".

 

[Criada]

Still praying

 

[TimAM]

Still praying

Thank you

 

[TimAM]

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[TimAM]

I don't think I'll ever get out

 

[Jeshu]

I don't think I'll ever get out

Yes that is how felt when my depression was at its worst, it feels like bad life will stay forever.

However you can't trust your feelings when you are depressed - depression always lies about the truth - therefore you have to go by what you know to be true.

Know that God loves you!
Know that depression wont last!
Know that you can sow good things in your life!
Know that bad life will perish!
Know that hope in God delivers!
Know that faith in God cannot be beaten!
Know that God's love is supreme!

No matter how bad you feel about your life right now, those feelings will pass. Medications and good counselling can get you through it.

I wrote a poem about my deliverance from the pit, I hope it gives you some hope.

Forsaking The Pit.
As I climb over the rim, I clearly see,
Involuntary I shudder the sight in me,
Down without a bottom the pit below,
Yes this fiery hole within me on show!

Hear voices of darkness pressing hard on must.
Those 'speaking guilt, shame, unbelief, and distrust,
All together pushing, yes, pressing me deep,
Resisting my climb to the top so steep.

See those guilty feelings still tug my feet,
I can feel flames searing, my toes they meet!
Electrifying my soul, no mercy on show.
Why ever did I take this hell-hole in tow?

Above me the Light, Jesus, the Truth so high!
How long before I will meet up with Him in the sky?
He knows I will come after Him without a doubt,
As true nourishing goodness He is all about.

My bloodied fingers scraped by rock,
For how many years did they mock?
Those hard places within my very being,
Those fiery stones of my own seeing!

I climbed after the Light right above me,
The only truth that truly leaves me be,
Never will I stop seeking after The Light.
As Jesus Christ is my very soul's delight!

Soon the 'resting place' of my enemy,
Bottomless pit shall forever be!
For the ones without Love or Grace.
Those who with their lies made this place.

 

[TimAM]

Yes that is how felt when my depression was at its worst, it feels like bad life will stay forever.

However you can't trust your feelings when you are depressed - depression always lies about the truth - therefore you have to go by what you know to be true.

Know that God loves you!
Know that depression wont last!
Know that you can sow good things in your life!
Know that bad life will perish!
Know that hope in God delivers!
Know that faith in God cannot be beaten!
Know that God's love is supreme!

No matter how bad you feel about your life right now, those feelings will pass. Medications and good counselling can get you through it.

I wrote a poem about my deliverance from the pit, I hope it gives you some hope.

Forsaking The Pit.
As I climb over the rim, I clearly see,
Involuntary I shudder the sight in me,
Down without a bottom the pit below,
Yes this fiery hole within me on show!

Hear voices of darkness pressing hard on must.
Those 'speaking guilt, shame, unbelief, and distrust,
All together pushing, yes, pressing me deep,
Resisting my climb to the top so steep.

See those guilty feelings still tug my feet,
I can feel flames searing, my toes they meet!
Electrifying my soul, no mercy on show.
Why ever did I take this hell-hole in tow?

Above me the Light, Jesus, the Truth so high!
How long before I will meet up with Him in the sky?
He knows I will come after Him without a doubt,
As true nourishing goodness He is all about.

My bloodied fingers scraped by rock,
For how many years did they mock?
Those hard places within my very being,
Those fiery stones of my own seeing!

I climbed after the Light right above me,
The only truth that truly leaves me be,
Never will I stop seeking after The Light.
As Jesus Christ is my very soul's delight!

Soon the 'resting place' of my enemy,
Bottomless pit shall forever be!
For the ones without Love or Grace.
Those who with their lies made this place.

Thank you

 

[Schrodinger's Hat]

I have depression myself and I've also thought that God has let me down, and I've also often felt hopeless. From my experience I can tell you that no matter how bad things are and no matter how sure you are that you'll never get better, sooner or later you will get better.
You're not alone TimAM. You're in my prayers.

 

[Krissy Cakes]

Still praying for you.

Do things that you like.

• Get out of the house.
• Turn up the radio/computer to some positive music.
• Color (I LOVE doing it)
• Cook (some people like doing that)
• Go to a pet store/pound and play with the animals.

Just do something to get your mind off of being depressed.

Just a suggestion.

God Bless you

 

[TimAM]

Thanks for advice and prayers. I got out quite a bit today.... But, as soon as I came home, the painful episodes start all over again. Day after Day....

 

[J0SHUA]

Thanks for advice and prayers. I got out quite a bit today.... But, as soon as I came home, the painful episodes start all over again. Day after Day....

I'm very sorry Tim. I am praying the Lord comforts you. I just read the whole book of Job today and I feel so much better about my depression. We must trust in God and stay repentant and loving towards Him even when we think we're persevering through the worst.

 

[Krissy Cakes]

Thanks for advice and prayers. I got out quite a bit today.... But, as soon as I came home, the painful episodes start all over again. Day after Day....

I'm so sorry.

Have you talk your doctor or a doctor about meds or a med change if your on meds?

 

[TimAM]

I'm so sorry.

Have you talk your doctor or a doctor about meds or a med change if your on meds?

I haven't really told anyone except online. I'm not on any meds....