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pentecostalgirl0414 said:still here. depressed, but still here.
I know what it feels like to be depressed do you struggle with suicidal thoughts! I'll be praying for you to have a good day! Pm me I'll tell you my story. smiles and hugs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just saying I'm ok
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I used to be able to do nothing but shop!!!
Oh well,
Worse things happen!
GOD BLESS ALL!!
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I come from a family that has suffered from depression/BP for about the last three generations that I know of. 2 ended up suicides, and one died as a result of years of alcohol self-medicating. Before I was a Christian, I too struggled with alcohol, and didn't know it then, but was self-medicating also. Hm. And, to be honest, I've had a few relapses in the years since then, as far as the self-medicating. My mom was the one who died an alcoholic...last summer. It's been really hard for me this last year.
Anyway, I am a Christian, we attend a real great church. But church has in the past been a problem for me as far as my illness...I am now afraid to reveal it to our new church, or even seek counseling there...although I really want to. I feel as if the Lord is leading me to do so, but I am so scared to. Long story. Maybe I'll share it sometime.
I usually "attend" an online BP/Depression support bulletin board/group, and they've been very helpful. Today, however, I felt led to search for a Christian group. I was afraid to, didn't think I would find such a critter...but here I am! I think it will be a good place for edification, and healing. I have had a really hard time reconciling the illness and my faith. I love the Lord with all my heart, and my kids and husband do as well; but I feel so alone with the illness.
We moved to the Midwest a year ago from a small mountain town in California. we like the small farm town we've moved to, and I knew all along the whole thing was the Lord's doing. It all fell into place so beautifully, and it is a college town, with the Christian College at its center. There are loads of Christians who live here, and everything about our relocation has been wonderful...then I wonder why I had this relapse, the "breakdown" last fall, and the subsequent battle all year?
Anyway, that's me. I'm here now, and I would really appreciate prayers for recovery and peace in my heart, and for my relationship with God to return to where it was last year. I hope I will feel at home on this site, and I look forward to "meeting" you all. eventually, I will probably share a little more about me...but right now, I have to go finish the dishes, and maybe overcome my anxiety about going out to mail my bills!
~~Laurie
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We here on this thread are blessed by GOD for our unique emotions.. I must say since you are a visiter and not bipolar, You also seem to be very Blessed with strong feelings!!
That is a gift from GOD!
Thank you again and GOD BLESs YOU!
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