I've been suffering from depression since the end of school. I always try to shut out problems by forcing myself to simply forget my problems with out working them out. I really don't know how much longer I can keep it up. I know in the end, the truth will set you free. But I'm just loosing faith. What should I do?
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I've heard that depression is anger turned inwards. So I list down those things about myself that anger me. That's the start.
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Before you try to fix your problems yourself you should give them to God to take care of. Most of the time we try to fix things before we'll finally break down and ask God. Fact is that God knows much better how to fix things for us. So ask Him first.
Then also we need to realize that not all of our problems and worries are in our control. Some stuff we just can't do anything about anyway. Those things definitely pray about and yes, they should then be put aside like you have been doing. Just keep praying and God will help you when the time is right. It's often not as quickly as we would like it to happen, but then there is a reason for some of our suffering. It makes us better and stronger Christians and prepares us to be able to handle more challenges later in life.
Then also we need to realize that not all of our problems and worries are in our control. Some stuff we just can't do anything about anyway. Those things definitely pray about and yes, they should then be put aside like you have been doing. Just keep praying and God will help you when the time is right. It's often not as quickly as we would like it to happen, but then there is a reason for some of our suffering. It makes us better and stronger Christians and prepares us to be able to handle more challenges later in life.
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Some of the depression could be just from normal circumstance. School keeps you active, on edge, surrounded by people, and rewarded with lots of short-term goals. When school is out, your friends drift and you have less to do. Your body slows down and says, "ah, finally I can take my shoes off." Some people get sick after they're stressed instead of during the stress. Adrenaline recharge.
Is there anything you can do to serve? Help plan VBS, lead a neighborhood club, help an aunt babysit, load trucks at a food mission, start a band? That gives some structure to the day and gets you out, talking with people.
Keep eating your protein. Make some smoothies and sit out in the sun. I know all these suggestions sound shallow, but they really do help.
It sounds like there's more going on...I'm sure that no one would mind if you PM'd them for more specific suggestions. Most of us don't want to blab everything all over the internet, but do want some support.
I hope you're feeling better soon!
Is there anything you can do to serve? Help plan VBS, lead a neighborhood club, help an aunt babysit, load trucks at a food mission, start a band? That gives some structure to the day and gets you out, talking with people.
Keep eating your protein. Make some smoothies and sit out in the sun. I know all these suggestions sound shallow, but they really do help.
It sounds like there's more going on...I'm sure that no one would mind if you PM'd them for more specific suggestions. Most of us don't want to blab everything all over the internet, but do want some support.
I hope you're feeling better soon!
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Hi - Just wanted to remind you, you have a friend in Jesus at anytime of the day. Just reach out to Him with your needs or problems. He's never far and hears and sees what's going on around you. Put your trust in Him for He understands when no one else does. Try it, He'll help you.
A Friend
What's in a friend you can trust?
With burdens and cares of the heart.
One in whom you can lean on,
Is near and faithful from the start.
What's in a friend who can help?
With wisdom and truth that guides,
One who will not mislead you,
Who knows, sees and provides.
What's in a friend who will listen?
To the whispers and desperate cries.
One whose love is unending,
Will understand all your whys.
What's in a friend who will come?
Knowing there's perils to be faced.
One whose life is precious,
And no one can take his place.
What's in a friend you can call upon?
Either day or night he's there.
One whose name is Jesus,
Just reach out to Him in prayer.
CEE - NOVEMBER 2004 written
Now - JUNE 10, 2005
What's in a friend you can trust?
With burdens and cares of the heart.
One in whom you can lean on,
Is near and faithful from the start.
What's in a friend who can help?
With wisdom and truth that guides,
One who will not mislead you,
Who knows, sees and provides.
What's in a friend who will listen?
To the whispers and desperate cries.
One whose love is unending,
Will understand all your whys.
What's in a friend who will come?
Knowing there's perils to be faced.
One whose life is precious,
And no one can take his place.
What's in a friend you can call upon?
Either day or night he's there.
One whose name is Jesus,
Just reach out to Him in prayer.
CEE - NOVEMBER 2004 written
Now - JUNE 10, 2005
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(I know you didn't ask me, we need Lion of God's words too.)
Fear can lead to anger. You are afraid of things not turning out right, and sure enough someone interferes with your plan and messes it up. You fear more things going wrong.
Now you're angry. You begin to feel that this person will interfere again, or someone else will, and you'll never get to straighten things out the way you think they should be. A little bit of caution sets in, a feeling of what if you try, and the situation becomes even worse? You begin to set road blocks for yourself, trying to avoid someone else ruining your plans. You feel closed in, unable to move forward the way you'd like to. Mustering the energy to get the job done involves so many what-ifs, it hardly seems worth trying. Despair.
This is only one angle of depression. There's lack of sleep, low blood sugar, unnoticed infection, imbalanced hormones, recovery from profound loss or oppression, all kinds of things that factor in. But it's worth looking at anger. "Don't let the sun set on your anger" is there for or health and for pleasant relationships.
Did you ever hear of candidiasis causing depression? An infection settles inside you, and the germs live off sugars. This leaves you feeling very drained with no explanation.
Fear can lead to anger. You are afraid of things not turning out right, and sure enough someone interferes with your plan and messes it up. You fear more things going wrong.
Now you're angry. You begin to feel that this person will interfere again, or someone else will, and you'll never get to straighten things out the way you think they should be. A little bit of caution sets in, a feeling of what if you try, and the situation becomes even worse? You begin to set road blocks for yourself, trying to avoid someone else ruining your plans. You feel closed in, unable to move forward the way you'd like to. Mustering the energy to get the job done involves so many what-ifs, it hardly seems worth trying. Despair.
This is only one angle of depression. There's lack of sleep, low blood sugar, unnoticed infection, imbalanced hormones, recovery from profound loss or oppression, all kinds of things that factor in. But it's worth looking at anger. "Don't let the sun set on your anger" is there for or health and for pleasant relationships.
Did you ever hear of candidiasis causing depression? An infection settles inside you, and the germs live off sugars. This leaves you feeling very drained with no explanation.
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janny108 said:
As best as I can.
Not only can we be angry at others which ultimately can cause us problems in the physical realm, we can also be angry at ourselves. This area is not talked about very much but it is a leading cause of depression.
It comes about about basically when I don't feel I measure up to what is expected of me by others or myself. It can be many areas of my life: grades, work, friendships, family, my walk with God etc., etc. There may be valid reasons for it, ie: too much on my plate already, unrealistically high expectations of how much I can do, or because my priorities are out of kilter.
Then I can go through a process of beating myself up for not being good enough or measuring up, thinking wrongly that this will motivate me to work harder, better, smarter or more efficiently until I start to burn out in another area. Then beat myself up some more.
This turns into depression. A deep down feeling of just not being good enough. Almost subconcious sometimes.
First thing is to identify and write down those areas that fall into this category. List them 1, 2, 3,... Pray and ask for help. Look back over the list gauging by the emotional reaction which one is the worst.
I use the prayer : God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change. The courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
It is hard for us to accept that we can't do it all even when the Lord is helping us. I find praying for humility is so important so I can recognize and accept that I have limitations. I admit to God I have limitations, ask for help and forgiveness and forgive myself. Ask for peace so I can more effectively deal with the situations facing me.
God bless, hope that is of help.
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