Hello, I think I've finally hit rock bottom. I suffer through very serious depression, and when I hear things about bird flu, hurricanes and terrorist I want to kill myself, I feel like nothing will ever get better. I been waiting for GOD to give me a break but it never comes. People think I'm annoying half the time because I get depressed so easy. I can't make friends because it's hard for me to be cheery. I know GOD loves me and all, but I can't seem to be happy. I'm seeing a shrink and everything but nothing is working. My depression has been worse since Katrina and Rita.
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Intrepidman
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Yeah, I know what you're going through. Why doesn't God fix all this hurt inside? I finally saw a shrink today myself. I've been suicidal for almost 40 years.
I don't connect with people because I don't trust them. But you know what? That's a stupid and lonely way to live. I'm gonna start holding onto those moments when people are nice to me instead of ignoring them. BTW, don't feel guilty because you want to kill yourself. Job and Elisha wanted God to kill them.
It's gonna be really hard for me, but I'm going to try to surround myself with loving people.
I don't connect with people because I don't trust them. But you know what? That's a stupid and lonely way to live. I'm gonna start holding onto those moments when people are nice to me instead of ignoring them. BTW, don't feel guilty because you want to kill yourself. Job and Elisha wanted God to kill them.
It's gonna be really hard for me, but I'm going to try to surround myself with loving people.
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My depression was caused by my dad leaving, losing my boyfriend and being abused. My shrink hasn't really helped me, she said I was normal. 
My cousin thinks most people are depressed now a days, and it has something to do with that.
My cousin thinks most people are depressed now a days, and it has something to do with that.
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Marmaladegirl22 said:My depression was caused by my dad leaving, losing my boyfriend and being abused. My shrink hasn't really helped me, she said I was normal.
That's a lot to lose. I'm sorry. It doesn't seem like your shink is helping matters.
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I don't know if this is gonna be any help but your title reminded me of a song called rock bottom by superchic[k]...I guess I just wanna say hang on in there cause there are ppl who have been where you are now and that have got through it. I don't know you but I really believe that you're gonna get through this...I'll be praying for you
If you can get hold of the song listen to it to the lirics they're pretty powerful.
If you can get hold of the song listen to it to the lirics they're pretty powerful.
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I have heard the song but I am not too big of a fan of superchick. I did here a song on a new cd I got that made me feel better. It was about GOD loving you through everything, it wasn't even a christian cd.
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I'd recommend seeing a new shrink. Are you on any anti depressants? It's not sinful or whatever to take them.
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I have seen a shrink, but I'm scared of meds. I don't think taking med are sinful at all. They save lives!
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I totally understnad wher eyou come from when you are scared of meds... why are you scared of taking meds? are you afraid it will make you like drunk or something?
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Marmaladegirl22 said:
I saw a shrink yesterday that helped quite a bit. I'm going to an MD tomorrow to see about meds. I don't wanna be stoned all the time ( I'm a computer programmer ). But I don't want to be depressed all the time, either.
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Intrepid and Marma, I'm on Lexapro and it is fabulous. You aren't doped up or anything. Just a 10 milligram dose brought me out of depression, anger, and suicidal thoughts (though those weren't constant or in depth). Lexapro has a componant of prozac, but not the side effects. My life has changed dramatically. It was God who prompted me to bring it up to my "G" doctor. I have no family doctor. I now live and love life and even myself. Depression is a horrible horrible monster and if there is anyway to get of that monster do it.
Marma~I was scared of pills too. I was in my teens before I could even swallow a pill, much less take advil. Cold medicine wasn't even something I wanted to take. And I didn't want to end up like my Mom, abusing pain pills and alcohol. And I won't be like that. Lexapro is not addictive.
Also, I wanted to say that Lexapro may or may not work for you. I hope this is something you all can look into!
Marma~I was scared of pills too. I was in my teens before I could even swallow a pill, much less take advil. Cold medicine wasn't even something I wanted to take. And I didn't want to end up like my Mom, abusing pain pills and alcohol. And I won't be like that. Lexapro is not addictive.
Also, I wanted to say that Lexapro may or may not work for you. I hope this is something you all can look into!
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Thank you all for the advice and help! I'm going to have to wait until I can afford a doctor before I get on meds.
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I think it is such a horrible shame that the medical field has put such a high price on getting help and medication. Because it is us who have to suffer. You can do it Marma, just keep looking ahead and keep letting God's light shine through!
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I can't work right now because of my social phobia, and I been needing alot of medical stuff. I can't even take my heart meds anymore because it cost so much. And I'm not on insurance.
But GOD is shinning his light on me and given me hope.
But GOD is shinning his light on me and given me hope.
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Marmaladegirl22 said:
Thank God for God.
I just took my first Wellburtrin. We'll see how that goes. I look forward to looking forward to living.
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[color=teal said:
Hi, Marmaladegirl22, I too am depressed. I wish there was a positive word i could say at this time. Sometimes
people can say all the right words and they still have no effect. I just want to say, i read your post, and my heart
aches for you. Please, remember, that people do care,
and are praying for you. I don't even know you, but,
please do me a favor, take care of yourself, your worth that, and more. I have trouble every so often feeling Gods' there, but we have to believe he is. Remember,
if you were the only person on earth, Christ would have still died for you. You're worth more than you think,
please ,take care, and i consider it a priviledge, to be able to pray for you. God Bless You, Amin. (A-Minor)
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Marmaladegirl22 said:
I've been feeling the same way, I mean I have a future you know, and I don't want it to be destroyed by all the bs (Pardon moi Francais) but...yeah...it is hard to stay happy when life kicks u in the butt. But my motto is: "When life kicks you in the butt, kick back!" LOL
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Life been kicking everyone in the butt lately! Even my cousin who is usually postive has been just as depressed as me. I think the world is very moody right now, but people say I'm wrong about that. A grim mood as reach the world.
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Marmaladegirl22 said:
That's a really wise thing to say! Maybe God is letting the world go to hell so that people get a taste of it. There's a lot of stuff in the Bible about that.
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