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I'm done with God

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You've gotta also work towards it instead of sitting around waiting for a divine intervention. It can come through just about anything.

I HAVE been trying on my own to no avail
 
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I HAVE been trying on my own to no avail

It takes time and chances are you might have this for the rest of your life. It's learning how to handle it.

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why do think abandoning God will help you get out of depression? Are you sure it won't make your depression even worse?

On the other hand, it can also help. I've known many people who left religion all together got a lot better and recovered from their mental illnesses.
 
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Have you tried medication for your depression? Depression can run in a family and be beyond your control. It is on my "fathers" side of the family. I fought it for years and my doctor helped me find the right medication, and also taught me that it was beyond my control. Chemical shortages in the brain can make life so troublesome.
 
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Even when we are "done" with him, he ISN'T done with us. :amen:

I'm praying for you. :prayer:

If you want to talk please don't hesitate to contact me. :hug:

God Bless you,

Army Wife :angel:

thank you very much

Have you tried medication for your depression? Depression can run in a family and be beyond your control. It is on my "fathers" side of the family. I fought it for years and my doctor helped me find the right medication, and also taught me that it was beyond my control. Chemical shortages in the brain can make life so troublesome.

yes, I have been. As a matter of fact, I'm on sertraline and abilify

It takes time and chances are you might have this for the rest of your life. It's learning how to handle it.



On the other hand, it can also help. I've known many people who left religion all together got a lot better and recovered from their mental illnesses.

that's true, and sorry about earlier
 
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My heart is heavy for you,
Ive also suffered from depression...
I remember being in the shower crying to God.. almost psychotically.
I got put in a mental hospital, I mean it was BAD..
I had depression because of my anxiety.
But you know what, Leaving GOD..
Would be TERRIBLE.
You know in your hear it would be..
God is there with you, even when you cant see it.
Had I not gone through that, I wouldn't be who I am today.
i am thankful to God for it now.
It shaped me, It molded me.
 
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My heart is heavy for you,
Ive also suffered from depression...
I remember being in the shower crying to God.. almost psychotically.
I got put in a mental hospital, I mean it was BAD..
I had depression because of my anxiety.
But you know what, Leaving GOD..
Would be TERRIBLE.
You know in your hear it would be..
God is there with you, even when you cant see it.
Had I not gone through that, I wouldn't be who I am today.
i am thankful to God for it now.
It shaped me, It molded me.

Thank you for this message, and I appreciate you sharing your experience with me
 
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that's true, and sorry about earlier

Don't apologize. It's okay.

Without death being an option, what do you think would help you with recovery? Are your meds helping you? Do you take them daily?
 
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if He can't help me get over my depression or with my problems, then I'm done... :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:
Dear, He can help you get over these problems. He doesn't always do so when you tell Him to, though. Something I've learned over the past few years is that God has His own schedule, and I didn't write it. Sometimes He puts me through a sort of obedience or humility training, leaving me frustrated because He wants me to learn something through that pain. He always comes through in the end, though, and brings me out of the pit of despair. And I'm usually a stronger, happier, and more faithful person when the son comes out from behind the clouds!
 
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Dear, He can help you get over these problems. He doesn't always do so when you tell Him to, though. Something I've learned over the past few years is that God has His own schedule, and I didn't write it. Sometimes He puts me through a sort of obedience or humility training, leaving me frustrated because He wants me to learn something through that pain. He always comes through in the end, though, and brings me out of the pit of despair. And I'm usually a stronger, happier, and more faithful person when the son comes out from behind the clouds!

that's true, I appreciate your wisdom. Thanks
 
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Don't apologize. It's okay.

Without death being an option, what do you think would help you with recovery? Are your meds helping you? Do you take them daily?

I've been taking my meds daily, and I even take a missed dose the moment I noticed. They help me decently...
 
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I left God for a while, but I've come to realise that he never left me.
It's not a good idea to make important decisions whilst you are feeling very low... depression affects our thinking a lot. Try to just get through the next hour, then the next... pray if you can, but if you can't there are a lot of people praying for you :hug:
 
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I left God for a while, but I've come to realise that he never left me.
It's not a good idea to make important decisions whilst you are feeling very low... depression affects our thinking a lot. Try to just get through the next hour, then the next... pray if you can, but if you can't there are a lot of people praying for you :hug:

thank you, Criada, I will try
 
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