Lonely & Depressed

[Born2Serve06]

I have suffered with depression all my life. Part of it is I was a abused as a child. I am trying to heal those wounds and come to an understanding with God about it.

I have a husband that our work schedules don't allow us to see each other much. Almost two years ago I joined a church and I felt I was making friends and fitting in but now I don't know. It seems I don't fit in with the younger people and the older people are busy. I am worried I have become a pest to them because I talk too much because I am lonely.

I don't know what to do.

 

[Jo1]

I have suffered with depression all my life. Part of it is I was a abused as a child. I am trying to heal those wounds and come to an understanding with God about it.

I have a husband that our work schedules don't allow us to see each other much. Almost two years ago I joined a church and I felt I was making friends and fitting in but now I don't know. It seems I don't fit in with the younger people and the older people are busy. I am worried I have become a pest to them because I talk too much because I am lonely.

I don't know what to do.

Awww bless you im so sorry to hear that. This is exactly how im feeling now, lonely and depressed. I dont see my husband much either. He works early mostly so on own evenings a lot.
I feel lonely in my church too. Ur not a pest hon. Im sure people love having you around. Cant you tell someone u trust how you feel? or your pastor.
God bless you, im so glad youve come here, this is a lovely place to come to everyones so loving and supporting.
Praying that God will bless you with really good friendships and take away your loneliness. Feel free to vent. Love you Love Joxxx

 

[Criada]

((((((((Born2Serve))))))

I'm sorry things are hard, sweetie.
Abuse can really mess up the way we see ourselves and relate to others.
But... God can heal the wounds of the past.
Do you have any support in this.. you say thay you are trying to heal... it is very hard to do that on your own.

Praying for you, sister.
PM me if you need a listening ear.

 

[windcatcher]

I am sorry for whatever happened in the past. The good thing is that you realize that could be the cause of your depression. Now, l hope you can let the Lord heal the wound. Emotional scars can be very sensitive. You may feel the pain, but the real pain is often more painful that what you think.

I think you should talk to someone you can trust. Get some prayer supports from other sisters. You are a child of God. If He says you are special and precious, there is no reason for you to be depressed. Trust Him. He is gentle enough to listen to you and heal your heart and strong enough to protect you from anything.

 

[Born2Serve06]

Awww bless you im so sorry to hear that. This is exactly how im feeling now, lonely and depressed. I dont see my husband much either. He works early mostly so on own evenings a lot.
I feel lonely in my church too. Ur not a pest hon. Im sure people love having you around. Cant you tell someone u trust how you feel? or your pastor.
God bless you, im so glad youve come here, this is a lovely place to come to everyones so loving and supporting.
Praying that God will bless you with really good friendships and take away your loneliness. Feel free to vent. Love you Love Joxxx

Thanks to everyone. I have tried to talk to my pastor before and he told me he is not a counselor. Maybe I am not communicating my needs correctly. I actually feel I am only annoying him. Yesterday we were at a church thing and I was talking to his wife and he saw me talking to her and said to his wife "Didn't you eat?" and gave me a look and that made me feel ackward and returned to my seat.

 

[AWorkInProgress]

I have suffered with depression all my life. Part of it is I was a abused as a child. I am trying to heal those wounds and come to an understanding with God about it.

I have a husband that our work schedules don't allow us to see each other much. Almost two years ago I joined a church and I felt I was making friends and fitting in but now I don't know. It seems I don't fit in with the younger people and the older people are busy. I am worried I have become a pest to them because I talk too much because I am lonely.

I don't know what to do.

Sounds like the enemy is filling your mind with preconcieved ideas of being a pest.

I know the feeling you are talking about thou. Lord is working thru my pain, and there is so much to it. Yet I feel incapable to share with others or for them to understand. Thankfully our Savior and Heavenly Father does understand and is listening. I see him in the things I retreat to or in my writing. So it is a means to release my thoughts in this area. That way when I get out, I try to let go of my baggage to have a good time with my christian brothers and sisters.

I won't lie to you, it isn't easy. Good news is that each year it gets better, for our Lord is healing of us. Preparing us for service to take the battle to the enemy and reach out to others who suffer like we did.

Hang in there and keep your eyes on our father.

 

[Born2Serve06]

Thanks everyone. I am feeling much better today. I have taken a somewhat vow of slience to listen to God the past couple of days.

 

[Ariel]

I am so glad that you are feeling better, B2S. (((hug)))

Praying for you!