I'm Depressed

[Ave Maria]

I didn't sleep very well last night and now I am depressed. I am not sure what the reason is but I feel like I could just cry. I don't really have a reason to be depressed though. Does anyone else ever get depressed for no reason? Please pray that my whole day is not a depressing one.

 

[Mayflower1]

Sometimes, Depression can just be a chemical imbalance I guess. Really though, you can't tell. Everyone gets depressed once in awhile but if it persists for more then 3 weeks then you should really see someone because it only gets worse over time. I will pray for you and I hope you feel better real soon. Best Wishes. Lily00

 

[melaniew]

yeah one min im happy the next i just wanna die its called mood swings and some ppl dont know the reasons or they do but they dont wanna say. i got reasons but other times i dont im just depressed. Hunny i will be prayinf for ya i know how ya feeling.

 

[timlamb]

Yes, there are medical reasons for depression, and they are nothing to mess around with, see a doctor.
But there are just times when the devil just wants to steal my joy and I have to say NO! get away from me satan. I am worthy by the Blood of Jesus, I am loved, my life has meaning, and depression is not from God. My future is alive and God has plans for me, here I am Lord, ready to face the day, because You are with me.
Thank you Jesus,
Rejoice with Laughter,
timlamb

 

[UnitynLove]

Did you know that God wants to make a trade with you? He has a standing offer every minute of every day and it's amazing how few of us actually take Him up on His offer. He wants you to give Him all your cares, your problems, and your failures. In return He will give you His peace and joy. On top of that, He promises to protect and take care of you.

God really does want to take care of us, but in order to let Him, we've got to stop trying to take care of ourselves and worrying about every little thing we can't control. Many people would like for God to take care of them, but they insist on worrying or trying to figure out an answer on their own, instead of waiting for God's direction. They wallow around in puddles of their own worry, wondering why God doesn't give them peace. God will give us peace, but we must first give Him our worries.

We give God our worries by trusting that He can and will take care of us. By trusting God, we are able to rest in Him, knowing that He has the situation well under control. Worry, on the other hand, is the opposite of trust. Worry steals our peace, wears us out physically and can even make us sick. If we are worrying, we are not fully trusting God, and we'll never be able to experience His peace.

What a great trade! We give God our worry—He gives us His peace. We give Him all our cares and concerns, and He gives us His protection, stability, and joy. That is the privilege of being cared for by Him.

Because He cares for us, He wants us to live in peace and not all tied up in knots of worry. He has ways of guiding us toward peace, if we are alert enough to sense His direction.

Imagine that you are driving down a road. Along the way, there are roadside signs that provide direction or give warning. If you pay attention to the signs and follow the words, you will be able to drive on that road and safely reach your destination.

In the same way, on the road of life there are spiritual signs along the way. In order to stay under God's protection, you must obey these signs that tell you to trust Him and not to worry. Don't be afraid, have courage. If you'll pay attention to these signs, you'll find that it's easy to stay on course. You will experience the protection, peace and joy that only God can provide.

However, if you fail to heed the signs, you may notice that the road seems a little bumpier than usual and you're not as confident in your ability as you once were. You may become anxious about the unknown things waiting around the corner, and you may even veer off the road.

Anxiety affects us like a double portion of worry. It's an uneasy feeling that lingers like a haze, even after we think we have dealt with it. Once we disregard the signs and go our own way, we are moving in the direction of fear--especially fear of tomorrow and fear of the unknown. The result is anxiety.

Anxiety is like putting on a heavy coat on a hot summer day. It weighs you down. It's difficult to move, and it's stifling to wear. According to Webster's Dictionary, anxiety is "a state of being uneasy, apprehensive, or worried...." Sometimes this uneasiness is really vague—something we just can't put our finger on. All we know is that we are uneasy.

You and I don't need to be anxious about tomorrow when we have all we can handle today. Even if we manage to solve all our problems today, we will just have more to deal with tomorrow...and even more the next day.

Why waste time worrying when it is not going to solve anything? Why be anxious about yesterday, which is gone, or tomorrow, which hasn't arrived yet? Trade your worries in today for God's peace. Remember, everything's going to be all right!

 

[cbrown74]

That really helped me. Thanks for the great message.

 

[ArmouredSaint]

yah what lily said but I always am curious if you've been diagnosed---ever. If it comes on every week like lily said it's that imbalance thing going on. now,drugs can get you going but my personal opinion is they aren't for long term use. the shrink with the 20 sample packets to "get you back to square one" is dangerous to your health! get seen. pray. post here when you can.

 

[ALIOSIAS]

I didn't sleep very well last night and now I am depressed. I am not sure what the reason is but I feel like I could just cry. I don't really have a reason to be depressed though. Does anyone else ever get depressed for no reason? Please pray that my whole day is not a depressing one.

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[Vollkommen Warrior]

Hi PaladinDoodler! What are your goals? You may feel like a ship without an oar if you have none. God wants us to get up in the morning feeling like we are making ourselves better in some positive way and helping others. I would suggest even starting out with something small like a goal for the week like read a book and then pass some of your knowledge on to others. Then make a goal for 2 weeks, a month, year etc. You should be feeling good about yourself as you are progressing. You won't always achieve the tougher goals but you will be moving in a positive direction. This is a good thing and you have a right to feel good about yourself.

Also, some of us have a hard time getting to know ourselves...our like, dislkies, how things affect us. Sometimes counseling by a christian counselor and talkng things out helps. I honestly did not know myself until I was 28 but that's just me. Now, I know my limits, needs concerns and can do a better job of managing myself and through prayer. God bless you and take care.

 

[Mrs. Luther073082]

I didn't sleep very well last night and now I am depressed. I am not sure what the reason is but I feel like I could just cry. I don't really have a reason to be depressed though. Does anyone else ever get depressed for no reason? Please pray that my whole day is not a depressing one.

Yes that happens to me about once a month. Sometimes the random urge to cry will hit me at a very inconvenient time (like while I'm in a meeting).

 

[cassyrode]

Ive heard the crying of your heart. I have seen the searching of your soul. I know how deeply you have desired the truth In pain you have cried out for it. When I see you I am overewhelmed with tears and wish to hold you close to me. Go ahead now, Ask me anything. Anything. I will speak to you if you listen. The words to the next song you hear, the information in the next article you read, The story line of the next movie you watch, The chance utterence of the next person you meet. Or the whisper of the next river. The next ocean. The next breeze that carresses your ear. All these devices are mine. I will come to you if you invite me. I will show you then that I have Always been there...

Always.