what do you think?

[faith2blv_in]

When i made the decision to truely make a turn around in my life, something inside of me told me to talk to someone. Yes, i talk with God, and yes i talk with friends, but there was something else that was eating up inside of me. I've been battling depression for about five years, going on and off of anti depressants- i often think that antidepressants do nothing for me, that if there is a problem, the Lord can take care of it and make me all better. Lately, no matter how close to God i am and feel, i do think i should consider going back on anti depressants, and along with that seeing a therapist.
Now my question here is, does this seem like a good idea? I'm skeptical about antidepressants (as always) i know what they do, i've researched the antidepressant i'm prescribed. But i just have my doubts as to taking them. I have set up an appointment with a therapist in a couple of weeks, part of me at the time figured it was a great idea, to talk to someone who is biased about things going on in my life, and somehow help me to find where all of this is coming from. But then i feel like it should be delt with between me and the Lord, what do you think? has anyone here seen a therapist, and did they gain anything out of it? Today i feel nervous about my decision to seek out help (both regarding anti-depressants and therapy) I just need some answers on it, and/or some encouragement. When i speak to my friends about it, they are all for it, saying that God, therapy and the anti depressants will work wonders for my life changes. I just don't know about all of that combined.... They are encouraging me, saying i'm "seeing the errors of my ways and desiring to change them" they say its a good thing, but there 's still that little twinge of uneasyness inside of me. Or am i feeling this way because it is such a huge step for someone like myself to take (i'm the type of person who likes to try and fix things myself - but usually end up failing in the process. lol.) I don't know anything on this would be great! thanks

 

[Ginga]

Hey, it sounds like you are going through a hard time at the momment. But the worst thing to do is to bottle the things up, you need to talk to someone. I've learnt that this year, and thankfully God has given me someone that i can tell everything to within my church. My suggestion for you is to talk to your pastor about it, or someone who you know and trust that is a christian. I do not see any problem with you going to therapy either, or using the anti depressants. The only wrong thing that you can do now is to talk to no one. If you keep it to yourself then you will be of no use to God. If you need the help, then take it, get back on your feet, praise the Lord and start devoting everything that you do to him. Well, i hope that you consult God in all of your ways, and i pray that you would stop being depressed. God Bless you.

 

[bliz]

The research has shown that the most effective treatment for depression is the combination of drugs and talk therapy.

All healing is a gift from God. Sometimes God chooses to heal people direct, with no medical or human interventiion. Sometimes He heals through medical knowledge He has allowed humans to discover. But it is all within His control and it is alll a gift from Him.

God designed our bodies to need particular chemicles and if we do not get them or cannot absorb them, things don't work well. My daughter's body does not make insulin, so she gives herself injections of insulin. Most Christians would not argue, as she died, that she should not inject the insulin and that if God wanted her body to have insulin, He will give it insulin.

Why do we make the different assumptions about mental health issues? I don't doubt for a second that God could cure your depression instantly if He so chose. So far, He has not made that choice in you life. He has not made it in mine. But I take my meds, see a therapist, and am therefore able to function and help build the Kingdom. And take cae of the responsibilities he has given me. And enjoy Him and His world!

Please go to this appointment and give it your very best effort.

 

[faith2blv_in]

I really will go to this appointment - and yes, i do truely want to give it my very best effort, but i guess i'm just skeptical - and maybe even scared.

 

[EB812]

I've been on anti depressants and I've seen psychatrists-it does help and it is worth it. I was petrified before my first appointment and also felt that I should be able to deal with my depression through prayer etc. but God used the appointments and the meds to help me to get better.
I hope it goes well

 

[Godlovesusall]

Go see a therapist, atleast. Before you go back on your anti-depressants I would talk to your therapist first. But I would see a therapist because even though you can talk to God, and He is there, and He can fix and heal anything, He can't talk back. You need a person to talk to, and you need someone to talk to you, to encourage you, and to help you through your depression, and some day help you to be able to live with it if your depression is clinical. I wish you luck!! You can PM me if you want to chat sometime. Good luck! God Bless!

Your Sis in Christ,
D.

 

[abbygirlforever]

Do you have a Christian therapist that you can go to?

 

[TheMainException]

I have done all three...all together. I have sought the Lord's help while on anti-D's and talking with a therapist. It has helped me so much. But if you don't stay on the anti-D's, you won't get better because sometimes it can take up to 2 years of full time meds before your body gets used to the drug and eventually begins to produce it on its own. Talking to another person, skilled in this area is great help...she/he can help you sort through things that go on in your head and set you straight, while prayer to the Holy One will keep things going and keep your heart open to his way. I have found that the mix of all three has brought me out of my pain and into something that I have never felt before. It is such an awesome feeling. I always think of the flood and the man that complained to God about not being saved form the flood. The rain came pouring down and men came to a man's house (we'll call him Bob) and told Bob that it was going to flood, he had better leave...but Bob said, "no, God will save me." Before long, Bob, who couldn't swim, was on his second floor, avoiding the rain waters. men came by with a canoe and told him to get in, Bob replied, "No, God will save me." so the men left. After a few more hours, he was on his roof. A helicopter flew by, the men through down a rope and told him to grab hold. He told them once more, "no, God will save me." Sadly, Bob died in the flood. When he got to heaven, he asked God, "why didn't you save me?" God replied, "I tried, I sent men to your house, men with a canoe, and a helicopter, what more do you want???" You see, God enables us to get out of these holes with help from others...the options are there, use them.

 

[j_e_s_s_i_e]

i know what u mean about antidepressants. im debating going back on them as well. but now that i think about i don't believe they helped me either. but they rn't ment to make everything go away, they'll help u feel better about things but what you really need is to talk to someone that will listen and give you advice on what to do. so i believe a therapist or counsellor of some sort would be a great way to start and make things better. god is great when u just want someone to listen, he won't interupt you or judge you. but a therapist will will help nudge you along, i say go for it. pm me if u want to talk. *hugs*