keeping depression away

[newlite]

how do you keep depression away? it keeps coming back. yah. if this is even depression. something about it though. its like the devil keeps throwing it in my life. cuz when it hits, im...pretty much....well, i am dead. im not even existing. i dont know. how do you stop it from coimg back? i sound mental or something? probably am...still havent been thrown in selkirk though. dispite the opinions of others around me...

now lets see this topic get run pass over too .....

 

[Hidden face_Hurting heart]

Hey there! I know just what you mean. It seems like either the depression never leaves, or it goes away or lessons for a few days or weeks and then it's just as bad or worse than ever. You don't sound mental. Well, or if you are, so am I, not that I would completely rule that out lol. But I don't think you're at all crazy. I wish I knew how to keep it from coming back. All I can say, is in those times when you feel dead (I have a lot of those times as well) just try to remember that Jesus is ALIVE and he is in you. With his help we can get through this.

 

[Here_I_am]

Newlite, my friend, Jesus is the only way. Seeking after Him. Sometimes we go through these hard times for the purpose of getting closer to Him. I book I recommend: A future and a hope by Jon Courson(not sure about the spelling). It helped me out in times of extreme depression. I am still praying for you, Newlite and if you ever need or want someone to talk to...I am here.

 

[HisJavajunkie]

As well, I have depression in my bones so to speak. There have been many hard years. I literally started to discrumble, that is why i said "my bones". I was not seeking or listening to help untill I hit the very bottom. Yes, I prayed to God, like David but then I wouldn't listen to His answers. Nor would I listen to people that were close to me. Untill the bottom came. As for the question of yours, "i sound mental or something?" That is not true. You have a problem that a lot of us experience for different reasons. We are there because of our own circumstances, going through with different friends/family to lean on support. But the strongest, most reliable support is God. That is one thing that we can all rely upon together.

 

[Christian_Cowgirl]

A good way to help deal with depression other than seeking God's help, is to daily go outdoors and exercise. Whether it be walking, jogging, running, biking, etc. The fresh air helps clear your mind, and heal your heart. I beat depression by jogging 5 miles a day. It has really helped me, deal with my anger, and stress as well. Whatever you do, don't sit in a dark room. That can cause depression. Do things that you enjoy. When you get out and exercise, and become fit, you feel good about yourself.

I will be praying for you.

God Bless.

Tabitha

 

[OpenTheSky8]

You sound like the way I was last year. I was probably in one of the deepest spiritual slumps in my Christian life. Every night I would lay awake in bed and stare at the ceiling... wondering why I felt the way I did. I know now after working through those times of depression and doubt that it a test from God. As tough as it was though... it definately made me a stronger person in the end and grew me spiritually. I agree that you don't sound mental. Read Psalms for inspiration. Another way to drown out the feelings of depression is simply to go out and do something with your friends. I know it's frustrating that the feelings keep comming back but you gotta take care of it one step at a time. I'm here for you if you need prayer or someone to talk to.

Joel