Slinking into Depression and struggling...

[smurfy2day]

Hey all...

Over two years ago I went through a divorce at 21 years of age. In the past year, I had to file bankruptcy because of my ex-husband.

The week before Christmas I my company was downsized and I lost my job.

I thought that I had found an awesome one this week, but the company refuses to return my phone calls, emails, or faxes, and I am sinking into a pit of despair.

I just don't know what to do from here. The company said it could take up to two weeks before I start, but I am just so worried about EVERYTHING.....

I don't want to do anything but eat and sleep and be alone, and I know that isn't good.

Any suggestions for a pick me up?

Smurfy2day

 

[MoeJangles]

I wish I had some great advice for you. Do you belong to a church?
I have been quite depressed myself lately, and feel very disconnected from everything. Just know that you are not alone. You should pray about this. I know this sounds cliche, and I get very frustrated when people tell me to just depend on God...but I know that somehow God will see you through this. God bless you, and if you every need someone to vent to, just let me know.

 

[TheMainException]

You're right, that isn't good at all.. get up and get out, you need to do something to get your mind off of things. One study has shown that if you volunteer it can virtually take away depression...now this, I'm not sure...but it can help...

 

[smurfy2day]

Yeah, I am the single's leader at my church, and my church has been supportive and MOST helpful and loving towards me....

 

[VivDaGurl]

I thought that I had found an awesome one this week, but the company refuses to return my phone calls, emails, or faxes, and I am sinking into a pit of despair.

I just don't know what to do from here. The company said it could take up to two weeks before I start, but I am just so worried about EVERYTHING.....

I don't want to do anything but eat and sleep and be alone, and I know that isn't good.

Any suggestions for a pick me up?

Hi there,

I'm so sorry for what you are going through now and certainly, this doesn't look good at all. You sounded so much like you are being drowned into the deep sea and looking for some help to get out from the rough sea. I'm sorry if I'm wrong. When you are all by yourself, have you tried listening to some Praise & Worship? This might brighten your day a little....or perhaps, watch some movies to get something started?

Then, slowly, move on to start working on something at home first such as baking some cakes/cookies, do some gardening, start a new hobby, or even visiting some orphanages or old folks? Of course, at the same time, you can start applying for a job.

Hope this help...

 

[TruthSetsYouFree]

Hey all...

Over two years ago I went through a divorce at 21 years of age. In the past year, I had to file bankruptcy because of my ex-husband.

The week before Christmas I my company was downsized and I lost my job.

I thought that I had found an awesome one this week, but the company refuses to return my phone calls, emails, or faxes, and I am sinking into a pit of despair.

I just don't know what to do from here. The company said it could take up to two weeks before I start, but I am just so worried about EVERYTHING.....

I don't want to do anything but eat and sleep and be alone, and I know that isn't good.

Any suggestions for a pick me up?

Smurfy2day

Ouch!! I'm sorry to hear this. If there were a quick 2 cents of advice I would like to pass along, it would be to not let it get to you (as hard as that sounds). Don't let bitterness or unforgiveness build up inside, because it's a very common deadly poison not only to your walk with God (Mark 11:26), but also it takes a toll on your emotional, spiritual, physical, and mental systems. Bitterness and unforgiveness can cause far more damage then what's been done already. It's like an open door for the enemy to make things even harder on us (Matthew 18:23-35). Keep your eyes on Jesus, spend extra time with Him, and don't look at the problem... constantly worrying about it isn't going to make things any better. What's happen has happen, but don't let it continue to hurt you and keep rubbing salt in your wounds.

I would recommend going for some walks, maybe down near a river or lake (if one is nearby)... just get your mind off of things, and spend time alone with God. Get this off your back; let it go. It's okay to feel the hurt, but there's a time when you need to let it go, so that the wounds can properly heal.

I hope this was helpful!

In Christ,
Bobby