Desperately Need Prayer

[madison1101]

I could sure use some prayer these days. I have been struggling with clinical depression, the likes of which I have not seen in my life. I am managing to get to work, both jobs, and push myself to not isolate.

My psychiatrist has increased two of my three medications.

I finally got a new AA sponsor, just this evening. I sure hope I do not have a repeat of my last sponsor.

I just need prayer to get through this dark period in my life.

Thanks,
Trish

 

[BobW188]

Sent up one already. More to follow!

 

[devonian]

I went through a period of depression some time ago, but I don't want to claim that my depression was a severe as yours. For me exercise helped a lot. I also turned to the 10th step instructions, when a friend helped me realize that depression is an extreme form of self pity.

"On awakening let us think about the twenty-four hours ahead. We consider our plans for the day. Before we begin, we ask God to direct our thinking, especially asking that it be divorced from self-pity, dishonest or self-seeking motives." (Pg 86)

I found praying to be divorced from self pity, along with counseling and exercise helped a lot.

I hope my prayers for you also help.

 

[madison1101]

I went through a period of depression some time ago, but I don't want to claim that my depression was a severe as yours. For me exercise helped a lot. I also turned to the 10th step instructions, when a friend helped me realize that depression is an extreme form of self pity.

"On awakening let us think about the twenty-four hours ahead. We consider our plans for the day. Before we begin, we ask God to direct our thinking, especially asking that it be divorced from self-pity, dishonest or self-seeking motives." (Pg 86)

I found praying to be divorced from self pity, along with counseling and exercise helped a lot.

I hope my prayers for you also help.

Thank you for your prayers. My psychiatrist explained to me that my depression is based on my brain chemistry, which has nothing to do with self-pity. With my bipolar disorder, and the change of the seasons, I am experiencing what many of his other bipolar patients are experiencing this time of year. I am also experiencing severe body aches, which are also from the depression. All of this is brain chemistry stuff, so I am working hard at making sure I am compliant with my medications and doing all that I need to do with my self-care.

Thanks again.

Trish

 

[hotsauce5000]

one day at a time, do the best you can do. there are people who think about you and pray for you.

 

[madison1101]

I have four months of sobriety now. I am staying sober in spite of my irratic feelings and praising God for it.

Thank you for all who are praying for me. I am amazed at how God is taking care of me these days.

Hugs,
Trish

 

[BlessEwe]

Praying sister