Please Help

[redman7353]

Please pray for me, I am new to this forum and I am posting here because I am desperate for help. I don't know what to do anymore and it seems like my life is getting more and more hopeless everyday. I have extreme anxiety and pretty severe depression, enough to have suicidal thoughts.Please pray that God provide the means for me to get out of this horrible mess.

 

[MadeFromScratch]

Is there something I can do to help, other than pray?

I'm happy to lend an ear if you want to just talk. Sometimes that helps a little too. I know what it's like to be in a horrible mess, to have no hope, and to feel desperate. It's hard. I am happy to help in any way I can.

 

[Everlasting33]

I will pray for you.

I am sorry you are enduring such great pain. I have struggled with both anxiety and depression as well, and I empathsize with your pain.

Please PM me if you need to.

 

[Amin]

Hi How are you today?
Are you planning on seeing any proffesional help? If nothing else they could at least give you a starting point. Is there anyone around that you're confident enough to share your feelings with? When we share what we're feeling with someone it lessens the burden a little bit. I was wondering also, are you alone during the day or not? I wish there was something more i could say.
Believe it or not suicide isn't the answer. If there's anything i can do, don't be afraid to just ask or Pm
me. Take Care.
Chuck.

 

[redman7353]

I feel a little better today. Yesterday was really bad and I have been having those kind of days a lot lately. The thing is, I just lose hope for a better life and just don't want to deal with this anxiety anymore.

I met with my church pastor today. It helped a lot, and he had a lot of good insight into my depression and, more importantly, how to get out of it. He did say that it wasn't going to be easy, but overall his words were very encouraging.

It's just that I get down so easily these days and even after talking with him, I was struck with this despair that seemed to ruin any good mood I had after talking with him

 

[Gods4me]

Hello newbie!!
Yup prayers are on there way. Ill sends them to god and let him fw on the good thought to you. (Im a bit mad) lol
Just nod and laugh
....
Right thanks

Well any ways. Your pastor is right it’s not going to be easy but it can be done.

Well you can pm me I honestly am not as mad as my posts.

I’m a good listener (well I suppose reader in these circumstances)

sendin love and happy wishes.
lynn x

 

[redman7353]

This is sad, I can't PM people yet....

 

[redman7353]

two more to go..

 

[redman7353]

last one....I have a problem with people judging my appearance if anyone is interested in knowing

 

[Frangible]

I would like to STRONGLY urge you to get professional help. Suicidal thoughts are very severe and should be a signal you need to work to resolve your depression ASAP. There's nothing to fear about getting help-- no one will think any less of you for it, and it is the fastest and best way to recover for you, which benefits not only you, but people you love, and who love you. A doctor will not look down on you, they will listen to you and help you, and walk with you through this dark time in your life.

It is good you talked with your pastor, and I hope you continue to do so. But medical treatment will help you in addition to that. The despair, the pain, the sadness can start getting better and better in a few days with the right medication.

If you don't know what to do-- call and make an appointment with a psychiatrist, you can find one in the yellow pages if nowhere else. The more they know about you, the more they can help you. But if you don't call them, they can't know.

 

[Jo1]

Please pray for me, I am new to this forum and I am posting here because I am desperate for help. I don't know what to do anymore and it seems like my life is getting more and more hopeless everyday. I have extreme anxiety and pretty severe depression, enough to have suicidal thoughts.Please pray that God provide the means for me to get out of this horrible mess.

yes certainly will pray for you. i know how it feels. i have suffered depression all my life. you are not alone. i care and many other people care about you. i pray that God will give you friends you can talk to if you havent any already. dont give up. i love you and most important of all God loves you he really does care. keep in touch. lots and lots of love

 

[redman7353]

thank you guys for your love, encouragement, and support

there have been a few of you guys that have really helped over the past few days

Frangible,
I would love to go get professional help, but seeing as I have neither a job nor health insurance at the moment, just going to see a professional really isn't an option right now.

 

[soyness]

thanks for your comment. I know exactly what you are going through....... I think just knowing God's love for you....

All i could offer now, as being someone of similar situation is my empathy.

 

[Amin]

Please pray for me, I am new to this forum and I am posting here because I am desperate for help. I don't know what to do anymore and it seems like my life is getting more and more hopeless everyday. I have extreme anxiety and pretty severe depression, enough to have suicidal thoughts.Please pray that God provide the means for me to get out of this horrible mess.

Hi,
Don't forget that everyday you wake up is another day your prayers may be answered.

I have depression too. You're right, it does get hard. Try to find someone you can trust and confide in. Maybe talking may help.

Remember someone one here said" We care for you here, and want the best for you "

If you ever feel like talking and no-one is around, Pm me or anyone here. I'm sure
we'd all be glad to talk with ya.

Take Care K?
Chuck.

 

[redman7353]

Ok, here's a question:

I know that God loves me and is there for me all the time, but I still feel empty inside. My question is how do I get rid of this emptiness?

 

[Mrs. Luther073082]

Ok, here's a question:

I know that God loves me and is there for me all the time, but I still feel empty inside. My question is how do I get rid of this emptiness?

I think that the empty feeling is probably a symtom of the depression, so, when the depression goes away, the empty feeling should, too.

I read that you are not able to get professional help at this time. That is too bad, but there are other steps you can take in the meantime that may help to alleviate your depression. Anxiety and depression are things that can be overcome with time, effort, and perseverance.

If you are still having suicidal thoughts, there are hot lines that you can call for someone to talk to. It is good that you are talking to your pastor.

Definitely try to get regular exercise (even if it is just getting out and walking every couple of days). You may also want to look into doing some volunteer work. Helping others may help you and get rid of some of that emptiness. Try to have some sort of daily routine and also to get into a good sleeping pattern (I know that is easier said than done). Set small daily goals. For example, depending on how bad you feel, you might make a goal that is as simple as "get a shower today" or "make the bed". Recognize your accomplishments, even little ones, at the end of the day. As you begin to be able to consistently achieve one goal every day, add another, and continue to gradually add more things to your daily routine. Do not beat yourself up if you have a setback; just try again the next day. Try to minimize and/or challenge negative self talk. For example, if you are anxious over what people think, you need to challenge your thoughts and ask yourself if you have any evidence that people really think what you believe they do. And if you come to the conclusion that they do think bad things about you, how does that really affect you? If it is someone in a store, for example, does it really matter what they think? Will you ever see them again?

One thing my therapist told me is to avoid thinking about the "what ifs". I thought I would add that on here, too.

Anyway, those are all things that helped me to recover from depression and anxiety and to not relapse. I will pray for you!

[edit]

I thought of something else that could be helpful. I started avoiding listening to sad or angry music a long time ago. I also try not to watch or read "tear-jerker" movies and books.