is there really a way out

[buzi]

im in a very dark pit and being tormented, is there really a way out apart from killing myself

 

[QueSi]

im in a very dark pit and being tormented, is there really a way out apart from killing myself

I wonder this too sometimes but I'm a complete pacifist so I could never kill myself.

 

[Raikon]

Hang in there

 

[Spunkn]

Prayer. Lots and lots of prayer. I spent about 15 years in that "dark hole" of never feeling hope, never feeling like God cared about me, never caring about anything really. Most of those years were spent playing online video games because that was my escape.

There is hope though. I'm out of the dark hole now, and God has been good. When I look back at it now, God was carrying me through those dark times, even though I couldn't realize it while I was going through it.

 

[NumberOfStars]

Stay close to God, and like Spunkn said- Prayer.
Sometimes when we're in that dark place, God is the only hope of getting through it.

 

[Jeshu]

im in a very dark pit and being tormented, is there really a way out apart from killing myself

Yes there is a way out, faith in Jesus got me out of my pit.

I was stuck rock bottom once for more than seven years straight, I tried all kind of medications but they didn't help.:o I tried E.C.T that helped a little bit at least the darkest pit passed me by doing that. But faith in Jesus got me back on to my feet again. To fight the darkness with His Light has helped me more than anything.

I've got a depressive illness so I will always suffer from depressive spells but the love of Christ still helped me to get back onto my feet again despite my illness. His love is amazing for it gives you the strength to keep going.

Try Jesus, life is better than death.

 

[Spiritlight]

i have been there and its horrible. Time is a healer as is a good therapist to talk it through with.

having a faith in jesus as a focal point outside yourself sure helps a lot but on its own will not be sufficient without a balance of a lot of things to correct it.

Eat healthy and go for a walk or ride in the sun, dodge junk food and alcohol.

Another thing I found is voluntary work for charities because ot physically motivates you, the interaction with people helps and the way they praise you for your efforts builds your self esteem. It also gives you positives to talk about in social situations. IT REALLY works. force yourself to do it and slowly the positives come. recovery takes alittle while.

Death solves nothing but steals your life which is rightfully your gift from God and life is very precious. Dont throw life away because of your emotions. Thats what you have to conquer- its just your thoughts have sickness that can pass.

 

[buzi]

I wonder this too sometimes but I'm a complete pacifist so I could never kill myself.

dear quesi, thank you

 

[buzi]

Hang in there

dear raikon, thank you

 

[buzi]

Prayer. Lots and lots of prayer. I spent about 15 years in that "dark hole" of never feeling hope, never feeling like God cared about me, never caring about anything really. Most of those years were spent playing online video games because that was my escape.

There is hope though. I'm out of the dark hole now, and God has been good. When I look back at it now, God was carrying me through those dark times, even though I couldn't realize it while I was going through it.

dear spunkn, thank you but i think god has rejected me and so ive no hope at all

 

[buzi]

Stay close to God, and like Spunkn said- Prayer.
Sometimes when we're in that dark place, God is the only hope of getting through it.

dear stars, thank you

 

[buzi]

Yes there is a way out, faith in Jesus got me out of my pit.

I was stuck rock bottom once for more than seven years straight, I tried all kind of medications but they didn't help.:o I tried E.C.T that helped a little bit at least the darkest pit passed me by doing that. But faith in Jesus got me back on to my feet again. To fight the darkness with His Light has helped me more than anything.

I've got a depressive illness so I will always suffer from depressive spells but the love of Christ still helped me to get back onto my feet again despite my illness. His love is amazing for it gives you the strength to keep going.

Try Jesus, life is better than death.

dear jeshu, thank you but i think jesus has truly rejected me, i have no hope

 

[buzi]

i have been there and its horrible. Time is a healer as is a good therapist to talk it through with.

having a faith in jesus as a focal point outside yourself sure helps a lot but on its own will not be sufficient without a balance of a lot of things to correct it.

Eat healthy and go for a walk or ride in the sun, dodge junk food and alcohol.

Another thing I found is voluntary work for charities because ot physically motivates you, the interaction with people helps and the way they praise you for your efforts builds your self esteem. It also gives you positives to talk about in social situations. IT REALLY works. force yourself to do it and slowly the positives come. recovery takes alittle while.

Death solves nothing but steals your life which is rightfully your gift from God and life is very precious. Dont throw life away because of your emotions. Thats what you have to conquer- its just your thoughts have sickness that can pass.

dear spiritlight, thank you, i do eat healthly, walk and dont drink alcohol, i cant do any voluntary work at this moment because im in no fit state to help anyone, god has rejected me and so there is no hope for me

 

[dysert]

im in a very dark pit and being tormented, is there really a way out apart from killing myself

Buzi, I've been where you are many many times. And I know I could fall back into that pit at any time. One thing to remember, though, is that when in a depressed state your brain isn't working right. For example, you may think God has abandoned you, but that's not true -- your brain is lying to you. You may feel that there is no hope, but that's not true -- your emotions are lying to you.

I don't know how to help you in your misery; I've managed to find the right mix of drugs that usually keep me stable. When I become miserable, though, I try to cry myself to sleep. Usually, when I wake up I do feel a bit better. If you wait it out, your brain will eventually reset and you'll not be as miserable. Just remember that in your current state you can't trust your thoughts or your feelings, so don't act on them.

 

[Alienated]

im in a very dark pit and being tormented, is there really a way out apart from killing myself

Yes buzi there is Jesus loved even a old drunk like me, and gave me back all the years I wasted. He let me struggle and see how bad life can get, to give me true empathy to share with others. And have the strangth and will to NEVER quit.

I totally destroyed my life, lost all hope, every one that meant anything to me. Ended up living in a treatment center, severly brain damaged. Then God spoke to me and said, Learn all you can about me, and all I have Created. I spent 6 years doing that. Then He said "Now turn around and look what I brought you through, Now do you trust Me ? Will you walk through fire to get to me ? And will you be willing to die for someone you don't even know? I said YES !!
Every persons torment is different but the results are the same. God sometimes delivers immediately, but it took me years. But it took every day of suffering to get me where I am. God doesn't change, it's we that need to conform to His imagine. I know your in a dark place now, and I don't want to discourage you, but it's a painful process sometimes. But after you come through the desert, trial, furnace, or any of the other ways God forms us. You can turn around and see only one set of foot prints in the sand, in those hard times, and they arn't yours !

 

[Jeshu]

dear jeshu, thank you but i think jesus has truly rejected me, i have no hope

No Jesus has not rejected you, you have depression and that is lying to you. I understand that you have no hope at the moment, that is why it is so dark.

Try to believe that Jesus loves you - even for ten minutes and see that your life will already improve, it is so important that you stop believing the lies of your depression - it was for me like that as well.

We have to stop believing the lies of depression before we can escape its power over us - this is why Jesus is such a great way out for He speaks the truth - He loves you and loves to take care of you. Believe the truth o Jesus and your depression is on its way out - that is how it works.

Faith in Christ sets you free - also from the power of depression.

 

[RisingSpirit]

im in a very dark pit and being tormented, is there really a way out apart from killing myself

Just count your breaths and keep counting them. The more you do that, the better.

relax and count, not gasp

 

[buzi]

Buzi, I've been where you are many many times. And I know I could fall back into that pit at any time. One thing to remember, though, is that when in a depressed state your brain isn't working right. For example, you may think God has abandoned you, but that's not true -- your brain is lying to you. You may feel that there is no hope, but that's not true -- your emotions are lying to you.

I don't know how to help you in your misery; I've managed to find the right mix of drugs that usually keep me stable. When I become miserable, though, I try to cry myself to sleep. Usually, when I wake up I do feel a bit better. If you wait it out, your brain will eventually reset and you'll not be as miserable. Just remember that in your current state you can't trust your thoughts or your feelings, so don't act on them.

dear dysert, thank you for your kind words of support

 

[buzi]

Yes buzi there is Jesus loved even a old drunk like me, and gave me back all the years I wasted. He let me struggle and see how bad life can get, to give me true empathy to share with others. And have the strangth and will to NEVER quit.

I totally destroyed my life, lost all hope, every one that meant anything to me. Ended up living in a treatment center, severly brain damaged. Then God spoke to me and said, Learn all you can about me, and all I have Created. I spent 6 years doing that. Then He said "Now turn around and look what I brought you through, Now do you trust Me ? Will you walk through fire to get to me ? And will you be willing to die for someone you don't even know? I said YES !!
Every persons torment is different but the results are the same. God sometimes delivers immediately, but it took me years. But it took every day of suffering to get me where I am. God doesn't change, it's we that need to conform to His imagine. I know your in a dark place now, and I don't want to discourage you, but it's a painful process sometimes. But after you come through the desert, trial, furnace, or any of the other ways God forms us. You can turn around and see only one set of foot prints in the sand, in those hard times, and they arn't yours !

dear alienated, thank you for your concern and help

 

[buzi]

No Jesus has not rejected you, you have depression and that is lying to you. I understand that you have no hope at the moment, that is why it is so dark.

Try to believe that Jesus loves you - even for ten minutes and see that your life will already improve, it is so important that you stop believing the lies of your depression - it was for me like that as well.

We have to stop believing the lies of depression before we can escape its power over us - this is why Jesus is such a great way out for He speaks the truth - He loves you and loves to take care of you. Believe the truth o Jesus and your depression is on its way out - that is how it works.

Faith in Christ sets you free - also from the power of depression.

dear jeshu, thank you for your helpful message