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Finding things tough right now:( I do outreach quite often so I don't sit around being depressed all day . . I have no friends really :(
Feel quite low. I have been having a spate of headaches, I JUST WANT SOMEONE to CARE :(:(:( :sigh: just wish it wasn't like this . :(:cry:

I am so sorry to hear that you are going through such a rough time right now.

I'm glad you reached out though, because there are many people here who do care and love you. We know how God feels about love. The two most important commandments according to Jesus. "To love the Lord your God with all your heart soul and mind" and "Love your neighbor as yourself". Love is very important and I love you! :hug: :hug:

If it makes you feel better, most people with depression do not have many friends. It is one of the classic symptoms of those with clinical depression, I guess we don't trust as easily as others do. Maybe because we tend to get hurt by others, but the truth is that we just don't usually have many in our immediate circle.

What would help you? Is there anything I can do? If you'd like you can p.m. me and if you like include your phone and we can talk. I've had clinical depression for over 28 years and I've experienced so much and maybe can help you.

Stay in prayer. Pray for yourself. Ask the Lord to help you deal with the feelings and emotions. I pray that I will be able to weigh my feelings and thoughts. What is primarily because of the depression and stress vs. what are my usual feelings. When I am experiencing a low and in a depressive rut when I feel those intense feelings that I know are related to the depressive emotions I try to put it behind me. Saying to myself 'this is not my normal thinking, I am hyper emotional right now, I know this'. It helps me. I hope you try it, but you must remain diligent. Keep doing it. Weigh all your thoughts and feelings because most of them are emotional and we take things hard. We feel extra lonely.

Stay strong and let me know how you are doing! Big hug
 
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We care very much about you, Jo. I'm glad you came to share and let us know what's happening with you so we can pray for you. I understand feeling alone. I think we all go through it at time. Maybe you could do something nice for yourself like take a hot bath and play some soft encouraging praise music, or something like that that will remind you that Jesus is with you and is healing your heart.

Prayers for you, dear one. And feel free to pm or vm me anytime,
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Finding things tough right now:( I do outreach quite often so I don't sit around being depressed all day . . I have no friends really :(
Feel quite low. I have been having a spate of headaches, I JUST WANT SOMEONE to CARE :(:(:( :sigh: just wish it wasn't like this . :(:cry:

People do care for you. It's easy to get into a state in which all is sad. That's understandable. However, you will get through these tough times.
Oh, and it's really awesome that you do outreach. Continue with that if you can! It is indeed much better than sitting around and doing nothing, as that is a sure way to delve into sadness.

I will be praying for you Jo, I hope you feel better soon.
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Thanks Ruth, Sarah and everyone. I really do appreciate ur kind words. Still feel bit low. :( but I am trying! :hug::hug:god bless u all x

I am so glad to hear that things are a little better AND that you are trying! We are here for you, contact us when you need too. We go through this too, we know how hard it can be.

You are stronger than you think! :hug: :hug:
 
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