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Aredhel

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Guys, I am in so much pain right now, it's just destroying me. I spent the Christmas holidays passing out from SADNESS. I haven't been this bad since way before I started my first medication. I feel awful. I've returned to school and I'm like a zombie walking through the halls. I've chased off all of my friends, and I'm hurting myself through various forms of self injury and self abuse. I've got this illogical side to me that whispers thoughts into my head that are so incredibly vile I would never speak them out loud. My mom wants me to be hospitalized, and I'm having trouble doing things like walking up and down stairs. I stop in the middle and start crying. I've convinced myself I'm worthless and ugly, and I can't stand myself anymore.
 
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My heart goes out to you. I am sorry that you feel worthless, ugly, depressed, and discouraged. I am sorry that you are physically and emotionally/mentally hurting yourself. It sounds like you have been in a lot of pain and you do not know what to do. It sounds like you feel very powerless and helpless right now. I just want you to know that I care and I empathize with your pain.

I can empathize because I have also been through a similar situation. I used to cut and I drove away my friends because of my severe depression. I was always crying and hurting and I truly felt worthy to die. It has been years since I experienced all of those strong emotions/thoughts, but they are still vivid and I can certainly understand why you may feel the way you do.

Do you see a psychologist? Do you have someone you can talk to when you are hurting?

Right now, there is no "cure all" answer but taking small steps when fighting depression is probably the most successful way of overcoming it.

I do not know what your depression stems from (enviornmental/biological, both) but it may be helpful to look into why you are feeling so down. It can also be temporarily beneficial to be around people and stay busy.

I know you may feel hopeless and worthless right now but I encourage you to keep hoping and believing. You are not your depression and for whatever reason, you are simply in pain and you need outside support and help. You are so incredibly strong for fighting this battle against depression. Keep fighting. Keep trying. Please do not quit. No matter if it feels hopeless, keep strong. I am living proof that spite the worst attacks of depression I am more than able to keep standing.

Please PM me if you need to!
 
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So much to say...

Aredhel, you are hurting inside. Emotional pain is growing, and it is leading to the self abuse/injury. I want you to understand that you are not helpless, worthless, or any of that nonsense. You are a beautiful child of God who has lost her way. You are no different than anyone else. It is your heart that makes you unique, and there is a treasure there for all others. That treasure has been shattered, evil you consumed gotten the reigns are doing what they do best. Trying to get you to drown, so your awesome potiential won't be unleashed.

I tell you the truth, your faith will save you. In a nut shell true healing comes from understanding God's truth and allowing his mercy to rain on your soul.

You are born in world drowning in sin. As such you learned things from that world, as such you never healed from prior pain. Put your faith in Lord Jesus, let him be your solid rock in middle of the storm.


What you believe is VERY important. Think of the first Matrix movie. Where Neo looked at himself as nothing, but something in his heart was seeking something greator. When he started to believe is when he realized what great potiential that was placed in him. Think of your mind like the Matrix. God will teach you about it and help you understand it. Choice is yours, let the matrix control you or you control it. If you believe that you are worthless, you are in essance suffocating yourself emotionally. If you believe, even with musterd seed of faith, that God help you be his chosen. You will break free from the prison of your mind, your sinful nature.

More biblical discussion on this, click on this link.

I really want you to take this next year and focus on learning how to love yourself again. Work on that walk with God, and make his truth your own. As you do so his mercy will nurture you as an out pouring of his deep love.

Be Creative! Get pen and paper to just write whatever on your mind. Emotions need to be expressed. Even the good, bad, and the ugly ones. Also try out different creative processes, like sketching, painting, singing, play an insturment, or whatever inspires you. This is therapeutic, but not therapy. Creativity creates internal joy, and start to find your gifts that God gave you before you where born.
 
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I bet your not worthless, but is worthing to so many people. I don't think your ugly, but your beautiful inside and outside. And you can. I went through depression with myself. And I know its hurting you. But please don't give up quite yet. God is there for you, always. I am praying for you. If you don't think anyone loves you at all, I know someone who loves you forever and ever.. And it's God.
 
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