Stuck in a Dang Rut

[Galadriel]

Hey guys,
Man, I just seem to be stuck in a perpetual rut that I can't get out of. I did go to a therapist for about 5 years, and she really didn't do anything for me, or really helped me much. I suppose it was kind of a waste. I quit going there, and I know I should find another one, cause none of my problems have gone away, and I just didn't have the umph to tell her. I guess I have naievely thought that somehow God would just make them go away or something, but that isn't true. I just don't have the motivation to go look for someone, but I know that is probably the only way. I have been stuck like this for quite some time, and I know I need to, but I just don't do it. Any ideas to make myself? Ugh, I get so disgusted with myself over this. I don't even know how to begin to look for a reliable Christian counselor. Geez, I hate this, I feel like I have been just sitting here for too long. Part of me doesn't even hope that anything could be done, and I would just have to learn to live like this forever. Geez.

 

[Mr.Cheese]

It took me forever to go to a counselor. I finally went cause I couldn't function.

 

[Galadriel]

It took me forever to go to a counselor. I finally went cause I couldn't function.

So I have to wait till then to be motivated?? I WANT to be motivated now to go, but I just can't get myself to do it.

 

[Sleepyd]

Galadriel - long time no speak

The question of motivation - You have nothing to lose by saying what you feel and think - things can't go backwards; if you stay still nothing changes; if you're going forwards then you have everything to gain Galadriel.

You're not alone whatever you say - it's not naive to think God will help you - he has PROMISED to answer prayer and can you ever recall a story in biblical history where God has neglected to keep his promises? Keeping faith through trials like this is important, and your faith will be rewarded. Keep going, find another counsellor if this person isn't working maybe she can recommend another one to try which maybe more suitable for you.

Remember also that God wants to be part of the healing process.

 

[Galadriel]

Galadriel - long time no speak

The question of motivation - You have nothing to lose by saying what you feel and think - things can't go backwards; if you stay still nothing changes; if you're going forwards then you have everything to gain Galadriel.

You're not alone whatever you say - it's not naive to think God will help you - he has PROMISED to answer prayer and can you ever recall a story in biblical history where God has neglected to keep his promises? Keeping faith through trials like this is important, and your faith will be rewarded. Keep going, find another counsellor if this person isn't working maybe she can recommend another one to try which maybe more suitable for you.

Remember also that God wants to be part of the healing process.

Hey Sleepyd!
Yes, I suppose you are right, I guess there isn't anything to lose really. I guess I just fear they'd think I was nuts or something or put me away or something like that. I don't know, I guess God would help me, but He can't do it for me.
Yes, actually I think these issues were a big part of me going to God in the first place, people who don't have some great need don't usually come to God because they think they can do it all themselves.
I stopped going to this lady about a year ago, she is not a Christian counselor, and I am not sure she would know of any, hmm.
Thank you for your kind words Sleepyd.

 

[Mr.Cheese]

Well, I didnt' realize anything was wrong with me. So it's not like I was putting it off.

 

[Galadriel]

Well, I didnt' realize anything was wrong with me. So it's not like I was putting it off.

Oh I see, so you didn't realize anything was up until you were really having a tough time. See, I pretty much have ALWAYS known that something is wrong here.

 

[Stanfi]

I think realizing that life sucks the way that you are living now, and deciding you will do whatever it takes to get to feeling better, and you don't care who thinks what about you. That's the key.

 

[Galadriel]

I think realizing that life sucks the way that you are living now, and deciding you will do whatever it takes to get to feeling better, and you don't care who thinks what about you. That's the key.

Yes, I agree. I just need to get to that point!

 

[Stanfi]

I can tell you what happened to me. I knew for a long time that I had a problem, but wouldn't admit it. A blow came to my life that got me to the point that it took everything I had just to get out of bed in the morning. I have never felt so bad in by entire life. I honestly felt like I could fall over dead at any minute. Do yourself a favor, and don't let yourself get to that point.

 

[cyberwing]

Hey Galadriel!! I have missed you! I hear you about the Christian Counselor...they are hard to find!!! Try Dr. Kevin Leman's website, maybe he has some links to help you find one. If you just need to vent or need someone to talk to, PM me anytime dear one!!! {{{BIG HUG}}}
~Cyberwing

 

[Galadriel]

Hey CyberWing!
Thanks for the name, I'll have to check out that. Man, if I ever get myself straightened out, I really think I may want to become a Christian therapist, to kind of "give back". Lol, gotta get myself straight first, it'd be like the blind leading the blind!