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So it's christmay day, so many things i want to say but too weak

Depressed because:

I think of my mom at christmas, she died when i was 5 and i wish she was here still

Feeling weak, no energy or strength

I want to self harm, am feeling a bit suicidal also

I just need someone to realise i am here, and that things do hurt.

Sorry all, i;m just finding things really hard, its christmas day and founf out this morning that someone i know has cancer and is weak at the moment from an operation and also a boy i know 'James' he's 8, been taken into a childrens ward with pneumonia and had an operation last night on his lungs to remove 2 cysts. One of my best friends friend/relative is dying too, not sure of the cause but it was supposed to happen yesterday or today.

Why all this, i can't cope, i;m so weak and tired ..i ..i... can't go on :help:
 

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katylees said:
So it's christmay day, so many things i want to say but too weak

Depressed because:

I think of my mom at christmas, she died when i was 5 and i wish she was here still

Feeling weak, no energy or strength

I want to self harm, am feeling a bit suicidal also

I just need someone to realise i am here, and that things do hurt.

Sorry all, i;m just finding things really hard, its christmas day and founf out this morning that someone i know has cancer and is weak at the moment from an operation and also a boy i know 'James' he's 8, been taken into a childrens ward with pneumonia and had an operation last night on his lungs to remove 2 cysts. One of my best friends friend/relative is dying too, not sure of the cause but it was supposed to happen yesterday or today.

Why all this, i can't cope, i;m so weak and tired ..i ..i... can't go on :help:

Hey,

I am sorry you are feeling this way. Especially on Christmas Day. A day all of us should be happy and celebrating the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. I know what it is like to lose a parent (I lost my dad about 10 years ago). Take solace that she is in heaven now watching over you. I also am familliar with the feeling of weakness. Usually it is because of me not having any hope in God. Trust the Lord. Believe in Him. He will bring you out of your slump. He may not do it when you expect it. But if you hold on with what little strength you have, he will work wonders in your life. God is just working in your life right now. All he needs from you is your trust and faith. Don't worry about the future nor let the past worry you. Try to live each day to the fullest by delighting yourself in the Lord and his Word. Spend time immersed in the bible. It really works for me when I am feeling empty.
And again, I have been there with the self-harm and suicidal thoughts. Let me tell you that God doesn't like to see his beloved children feeling this way and thinking about taking the life that He gave them. God has a plan for all of us. And every one of those plans lead to something so great that our human narrow minds will never comprehend. Let the Lord take control of your life completely. Hang on to each day. Help someone else who is feeling the same way as you, this is a real effective way of overcoming depression, helping someone else. If no one on earth recognizes you God IS listening to you. he hears your prayers and knows your thoughts. Hang onto him. Rely on him. Things do hurt, yes. But just as a mother giving birth feels pains before her miracle is born, so are you. When you are in deep pains which seem to never end and you feel like you cannot continue, realize that your miracle is right around the corner. Think of the story of Mary. Pray for your friends lives. Believe that they will be healed. Pray for thema and leave them in Gods hands. He knows what he is doing.

Sorry if I couldn't give better advice but it worked for me when I was feeling this way. It still works for me. I still get the pain but those are mere 'contractions' a sure sign that a miracle will be born soon.
Praying for you

-Jamie

p.s. happy birthday!
 
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I will hold you contently in my prayers, Katy.

Almighty God in Heaven, Son & Lord Jesus, Precious Holy Spirit,

I lift up to you right now, Katy. She is feeling depressed and down because of the pain that is around her. Lord, bring peace to her heart and fill it also with YOUR presence. Fill her with you, God. With overwhelming joy and love. Allow her to feel that she is never alone, but you are always with her. You are by her side during the good times, and you carry her during the hard times. Carry her, Lord, and heal her heart. I also lift up those she is sad about. Be with them as well on this day, the day of your precious Son's human birth. Lay your healing hand upon them and bring them peace. Thank you Lord!

I pray this prayer in Lord Jesus' precious name,
AMEN.
 
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:wave: :wave: Hi, Katy, I just want to let you know that, people

care about you. If they did'nt they would'nt respond to your posts. I just want to say i care about what happens to you. Harming yourself isn't the answer to anything. I really pray that God would comfort you so that you have no doubt it's Him doing the comforting. I also have depression, and anxiety. It's not any fun at all feeling the way we do. We need to realize, (myself included) that people care, even if we don't think so. I've never met you before, and yet, i can feel some of your pain.
I also feel you're worth more than you think you are.
I guess i would ask, instead of wanting to harm yourself,
try thinking of something else to get yourself thru the bad times. It's not your fault, so why harm yourself?
As with myself, i did'nt cause myself to feel like this.
We live in a world where things happen, good and bad.
I know it's hard to do, but try and think of at least one thing, that's good about yourself. I'm sure there has to be that. I'll bet there's even more. Please do me a favor,(even tho you don't know me), instead of harming yourself, remember, there are people that care about you, and what happens to you, myself for one, and i'm sure there are others, that would rather see you healthy, and doing better, rather than harming yourself.
I'm not always on-line, but you can P M me anytime you
like, i'll get there sooner or later. Please, Take Care Of
Yourself, and pray. God Bless, Amin.:thumbsup:
 
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