Its been awhile

[Melody Joy]

Its been some time since I've posted in the depression forums. Its been some time since I've participated at CF on a regular basis too.
I have suffered from depression for most of my adult life (about 8+ years).
The last few months I have felt less depressed. I can't really say why for sure. I am on an anti-depressant and it seems to be working. But I've been on this same one before without much effect. I can't even say that I am closer to God because I'm not. I'm not very close to Him at all in fact.
I feel like I want to get to the place that I can start to help others with their depression. But I can't really do that because its not like there was anything that anyone said to me to make me feel better. I can't give the advice to pray or read the bible. Because frankly I haven't been. I'm not really sure where I'm going with this.
I think the difference may be that I'm busier now than I have been in the past. Busier with work and such. When I wasn't busy I had time to sit around and feel sorry for myself. I guess thats the only advise I have is to try to find something to keep you busy. Perhaps I'll come back to this forum in the future with something different to say, I dont know.
(((hugs))) to those who are suffering.

 

[Akathist]

Melody,

It is hard to deal with the chronic nature of some depression. Metaemotions is common. This is feeling depressed because you feel depressed, a seemingly endless loop.

Reading the bible and praying are important disciplines to maintain. Even if you have not been able to do this, try again. I find that reading prayers that are written by someone else is very very helpful to me. My CF home page (link bottom right corner of my post) has some prayers, all of which preety much are from the Psalms or other bible books. Reading them as if they are your own prayers as a daily routine can inspire you to say prayers with your own words.

As far as reading the bible is concerned, I read a short passage a day with a study bible. I follow the schedule of readings my church gives out, but there are many similar publications available. "Daily Bread" is one I used to use alot in the past.

I say the Lord's Prayer and a few other ones when I first wake up in the morning before I eat breakfast and then say prayers again before going to bed at night. (I try to say prayers at each meal too but I miss them too much.) By having this schedule I find that I am less likely to miss praying at all in the day. I might miss the morning, but not the bedtime, or vice versa, but not both.

Sometimes the advice we give to others to help them is the very advice we need to hear ourselves. I think there is nothing wrong with giving advice about things you struggle with but know is healthy choices.

Please don't be a stranger here. Remember, we care!

 

[JDDCH]

Just staying with it and trying is half the battle. ... Not giving up. Heck, when depression has it's greatest hold on you, making it through the day can be a challenge. ... and you don't have to be perfect to be there for someone else. I'm sure you already know that. The capacity to care for another and the willingness to reach out to them is a gift.

God Loves You

 

[inHisgripkim]

Its been some time since I've posted in the depression forums. Its been some time since I've participated at CF on a regular basis too.
I have suffered from depression for most of my adult life (about 8+ years).
The last few months I have felt less depressed. I can't really say why for sure. I am on an anti-depressant and it seems to be working. But I've been on this same one before without much effect. I can't even say that I am closer to God because I'm not. I'm not very close to Him at all in fact.
I feel like I want to get to the place that I can start to help others with their depression. But I can't really do that because its not like there was anything that anyone said to me to make me feel better. I can't give the advice to pray or read the bible. Because frankly I haven't been. I'm not really sure where I'm going with this.
I think the difference may be that I'm busier now than I have been in the past. Busier with work and such. When I wasn't busy I had time to sit around and feel sorry for myself. I guess thats the only advise I have is to try to find something to keep you busy. Perhaps I'll come back to this forum in the future with something different to say, I dont know.
(((hugs))) to those who are suffering.

If you can hug, sweet angel, you have a ministry even if you are feeling low. Give everybody a big hug when they are feeling depressed and don't forget to hug yourself.

When you are at work, say nice things to people to make them smile. You may be depressed, but that doesn't change a kind heart. Make someone smile because you have a sweet and kind heart.

Love and hugs and prayers to you,
Kim

 

[wheel]

Try and sit in the sunshine each day take little tiny steps.