Amin said:
Hi, It's been a while since i've been here, but , things have'nt been going so well. Ive gotten to the point where i don't think i'm going to make it. Days seem to get worse, my attitude stinks, and i've even backslided just a little, mainly for something different. The bottom line is, don't know what to do anymore, nothing seems to work, i feel like GOD is a million miles away. There are very few things i like anymore. Certain people, and music. Other than that, who cares? I know my attitude is bad, even so, you don't have to reply to this thread, all i ask is that you pray for me, ain't no way i'm gonna make it without a miracle. God Bless You, and may all of you find the peace you're looking for. Amin. (short for the musical note~A-Minor.)
I would like to share with you something. Depression, the longer we go without tackling it, begins to slowly wire the brains neurotransmitters in new directions. The more it is allowed to do that, the more we stay in moods of depression. In effect, we "feed it." I myself have suffered from it. At any one time, 30 percent of the population are suffering from it. Imagine that, going into a room with ten people, and you and two others are suffering from the same.
It is an offshoot of a long evolutionary cycle in our species, a protective measure that long ago kept us confined to caves in the cold months, to eat, drink, and shelter through the hard times until the coming thaw and new foraging time. Though our lot in life progressed, that which kept us dormant did not, and it stays with us, acting in different ways which we can not understand.
For you to say that God seems a million miles away makes a great deal of sense. I understand it completely. I have suffered from it myself, the difference is, now I have learned to recognize it and take action when it creeps into my life. I would like to ask you to try something, and try it with the same resolve you would give to this depression when it haunts you.
One, start walking, or go to the gym. Try just two times a week, to walk, stair climb, or whatever, just get in at least 10 minutes of aerobic exercise. Then, stretch for 10 minutes. Afterwards, go up and do a full body workout with weights. You don't have to prove you are He-Man, just do what you can do to tire yourself and get those endorphines stimulated. Again, do this at least twice a week, like on a Wednesday night and early Saturday afternoon.
If you smoke pot or cigarettes.....quit! The links between pot and cigarettes are out there for you to find. I don't wish to rehash the same here. Just Google it and read the studies on correlation.
Do you have a spouse and children.....refocus, and ask yourself toward their lives. If not, find something, such as community service, even if only one or two hours a week, to participate in such. Taking our minds off ourselves, and place empathy toward others does wonders in hotwiring our brains into new directions. Depression is a very...hmmmm....selfish condition. Do not feed it. Starve it!
Start going to a Men's support group or bible study to get into the word and hear other peoples plights. You will be suprised at how many have or are going through exactly what you are going through. Starve depression! Feed your empathy instead by reaching out and sharing with others.
This is a start. I always ask people to give themselves 30 days to try it, and try it just as outlined above. You deserve it, and don't give Depression a chance to talk you out of the above.
Lastly, to give yourself a kickstart, do not....I repeat, do not allow yourself to forswear a temporary medical alternative. Though you can find so many questionable studies about medicine, seeing your doctor for a prescription of the latest anti-depressant to give you a head start is not a bad idea. You will say to yourself....I never knew I could feel this good......then you might say as well...but it is not real......thing is.....it is.....It is real......all they do is "block" the discharges you would normally have that run through your system to create depression.
And one more thing, pray. Pray daily, and keep a journal of your prayers. You will be surprised at the difference.
Peace be with you, my brother. You are needed. Now, you must reach out and "need" yourself.
Let me know how it goes.
whatever it is, take it to the feet of Jesus... and arm yourself with God's word.
