Hey People

[LonestarEagle]

First off, let me introduce myself.

Im Jeremy and Im a 26yr old from Texas. I work full time as a security guard at a major oil refinery here in Houston.

I guess Ive been suffering from depression for the past couple of years now. It hits really hard around the holidays and summertime. Especially when I go with my family to different outings. I finally realized last night that the only way to deal with it, was to come out in the open and talk about it. I had a real long talk with my friend John and its time for me to get some help. Im not at the point of going to some doctor or anything as I can go to work and stuff anf function, but I do have the occasional breakdown. Im hope I can find some people here who have gone through the same stuff as I have and help me with the healing. I would rather be in a comfortable christian setting and get advice this way. Thank you for listening to my story.

 

[LonelyTraveler]

Heheh, Yeah I've been through the same stuff, but you don't want my advise.

 

[Everlasting33]

First off, let me introduce myself.

Im Jeremy and Im a 26yr old from Texas. I work full time as a security guard at a major oil refinery here in Houston.

I guess Ive been suffering from depression for the past couple of years now. It hits really hard around the holidays and summertime. Especially when I go with my family to different outings. I finally realized last night that the only way to deal with it, was to come out in the open and talk about it. I had a real long talk with my friend John and its time for me to get some help. Im not at the point of going to some doctor or anything as I can go to work and stuff anf function, but I do have the occasional breakdown. Im hope I can find some people here who have gone through the same stuff as I have and help me with the healing. I would rather be in a comfortable christian setting and get advice this way. Thank you for listening to my story.

Hi Jeremy!

I can certainly empathsize with your depression and I realize that seeking help can be difficult for those with mental illness. I have experienced severe depression for most of my life and I have been able to overcome nearly all of it since I was 20 years old. I would be glad to assist you in your healing process but I would suggest seeing a professional for your depression. Hope to talk to you soon!



"I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing to the glory that will be revealed in us."

Romans 8:18

 

[bennyk]

I had SEVERE depression for a year. I could not function at all and I was completely hopeless. When I would be asked, "Do you see any hope?" I would say things like, "I'll acknowledge that it is possible with a miracle through God, but I don't see it ever happening."

Sure enough, almost exactly one year after my initial depression

BAM!

God grabbed my hand and took me out of it, made me "born again" and I have been very well since. Every day I still marvel at how amazing this miracle was.

An entire year of depression almost instantly ended by a miracle of God through the Holy Spirit.


I know this may not help, and I never would've believed me if I heard this 6 months ago.

All I can say is pray, trust in God, and do things and go to places (church, places with other Christians, etc) where you find most centered with God and close to God.


I will be praying for you.

 

[hopebox1982]

First take it to God. There maybe a reason for His purpose that you are going through this hard time. I would suggest is to make sure those around you know.
Build a support group. Your Pastor would be a good start because he will be able to comfort you and help you through this process where others may not feel comfortable. Understand that the people around you are human. They will either want to fix it or they will avoid you because they don't know how to make you feel better. If they do that it's not that they don't care about you or that they aren't listening to you. Its that most people either want to help or they don't know how to help so they stay away. The last thing when all else doesn't seem to be helping, go see a Doctor. Many people get depression due to a physical Illness though most depression is due to enviromental events. Also if you are between the ages 19-27 it is also good to go see a doctor. Alot of what we call mental illnesses appear during those ages. Understand that my advise is not a professional advise. I'm merely a college student. I hope that helps and I will be praying for you as well. My own story is alot like your own but until I got a support group around me it was hard and sometimes it still is. I hope you get extremely bless through this period that it strengthens you. God bless you I will pray as well.

 

[TrueImpossibility]

First all, good job on opening up to people around you about this. I think that's probably the hardest step for most people to take. But this is not a problem that should be attempted to be dealt with on your own, it's good to have friends around who will listen and support you through this.

Don't wait until it is completely debilitating to seek professional help. And realize that there are a lot of different kinds of professionals out there. If you don't want to take medication, go to someone who doesn't practice medicine. Look for a psychotherapist. They will help you by talk therapy, train your brain how to replace negative thoughts and emotions with positive ones. Also look for a Christian one so that you can feel more comfortable with the advice they offer.

 

[Mrs. Luther073082]

Just wanted to let you know I found the thread.