Oh my gosh!

[Gatorgal]

Just some thoughts. Sometimes I just sit back on a beautiful day and wonder how depression sneaks into my life. I will be having a wonderful day and then BOOM!!!! Here it is, sticking it's nasty little self into my life. Lately I have been doing so well, my thoughts have been really positive, I have felt really uplifted. But..... in the back of my mind depression is always a threat. Be positive I keep telling myself!!!! One day I pray that the Good Lord take this terrible illness away from me. I know I am rambling on, but just wanted to share some thoughts today. Would love to hear from you.

 

[cmg08]

just have faith in god and it will go away

 

[Victrixa]

just have faith in god and it will go away

Would you also respond like that to someone who has diabetes or cystic fibrosis?

 

[cmg08]

Would you also respond like that to someone who has diabetes or cystic fibrosis?

no i wouldn't and depression is in a different category of diseases than diabetes and cystic fibrosis

 

[Bamboo_Chicken]

Guys, please remember that we don't want to start any debates in this area of the forum! Prayer is a wonderful part of recovery, just as medical advice, faith and courage are too.

Gatorgal, don't give up Hun! It sounds like you're doing great and I'll be praying things get better . Do you have people in your life that you can talk to when the depression threatens to sneak in?​

 

[Victrixa]

no i wouldn't and depression is in a different category of diseases than diabetes and cystic fibrosis

Okay, it's just that in your previous post you said:

just have faith in god and it will go away

You see, through this post you seem to mean that faith in God will make depression go away. Yes, God is the #1 Healer and you must know that many Christians don't believe that depression is an illness. They see it as demon possession or something like that.

I realize that you do recognize depression as being an illness, which is fine and true. It's just the way you wrote your first reply, I guess.

Depression, unless God allows an instantaneous miraculous healing to occur, doesn't simply go away, like doing a 'snap' with my fingers. And faith isn't enough. Professional help and medical treatments are needed and it takes a looooong time to heal. And some people never really heal of depression; they're stuck with it all their lives...

God bless you.

 

[cmg08]

Okay, it's just that in your previous post you said:



You see, through this post you seem to mean that faith in God will make depression go away. Yes, God is the #1 Healer and you must know that many Christians don't believe that depression is an illness. They see it as demon possession or something like that.

I realize that you do recognize depression as being an illness, which is fine and true. It's just the way you wrote your first reply, I guess.

Depression, unless God allows an instantaneous miraculous healing to occur, doesn't simply go away, like doing a 'snap' with my fingers. And faith isn't enough. Professional help and medical treatments are needed and it takes a looooong time to heal. And some people never really heal of depression; they're stuck with it all their lives...

God bless you.

I also meant to say that depression requires treatment and theraoy i just forgot to put it in the post

 

[tapero]

Ah!

 

[UnitynLove]

Submit yourself to God and all negative will flee from you.

 

[Gatorgal]

God is the only thing that keeps me going. I trust him with all that is in me. I know that my depression brings me closer to God and that he is going to use it in a positive way to help others.

 

[UnitynLove]

God is the only thing that keeps me going. I trust him with all that is in me. I know that my depression brings me closer to God and that he is going to use it in a positive way to help others.

Very true just like he used my depression and abuse to help those in similar situations. Do you know I (God used me, so all Glory be to him) saved someones life by ministering to them about my situation of abuse. They thought they couldn't make it because of the abuse in their past but now they are living a Christain life. Take it from me God is true to him word "All things worketh out for the Good of them that love God."

 

[Gatorgal]

Amen, thanks for sharing!!!! Keep up the great work God has put before you.

 

[WhiteRain]

I suffer from depression, and it is just as you described Gatorgal in the very first post... I can be totally fine and happy and even thinking of something really great, then all of a sudden it's like a whole river is dumped on me. The thoughts start - worry worry. At the same time the feelings are building up. It's like I'm constantly holding back a tidal wave...

I have slowly learned how to give it up to God, but it never totally disappears. It's always there in the background, just waiting for the moment it can flood on me again. I get so frustrated that I have to live the rest of my life with this feeling always beneath the surface, but I guess it's part of my cross to bear. I guess you can never be totally free...

 

[Amin]

Just some thoughts. Sometimes I just sit back on a beautiful day and wonder how depression sneaks into my life. I will be having a wonderful day and then BOOM!!!! Here it is, sticking it's nasty little self into my life. Lately I have been doing so well, my thoughts have been really positive, I have felt really uplifted. But..... in the back of my mind depression is always a threat. Be positive I keep telling myself!!!! One day I pray that the Good Lord take this terrible illness away from me. I know I am rambling on, but just wanted to share some thoughts today. Would love to hear from you.

Hey How are you today? I for one don't care if you ramble , so if you want to ramble be my guest. Depression does have a way of staying in the back of your mind. You felt good for a while, hmm, means you'll feel good again. It can be a real battle but remember it's a battle you can win with Gods' help and proper treatment. I'm really glad you're having good days and are feeling uplifted. Gives you a little taste of what you can look forward to. If you ever feel like rambling or just need someone to listen, PM me. I have depression too and know what it means to have someone that knows. Bless You.
Face each day thinking, this may be the day I beat this. If not, we always have tomorrow, don't we. God made it so we can help each other. Who knows, it just might work.
Stay Safe,
Chuck.