What helps your depression?

[Nessanessa]

Is there anything in particular that helps you with your depression?
Drugs or hugs?

 

[Poster0]

I used drugs for a while. I smoked a lot of weed. However it was expensive and not good for my health, and i wasn't comfortable with its mind altering effects anymore because it contributed to other things i needed to avoid in my spiritual walk, so i wanted to quit after i decided to get right with God. It was also highly addictive and caused problems when i couldn't afford to buy any. I was a slave to it. I'm not saying its right or wrong, but for me it felt wrong. So after many failed efforts to quit, i finally did quit. Praise the Lord.

The example and teaching of people like the Apostle Paul, and David who wrote many of the Psalms, have helped me deal with my struggles in a much more positive way. I also have found a lot of blessing in learning guitar, although i'm not all that skilled and although i don't have a lot of motivation, it did help me in some very hard times. I have also found a few hobbies that help me and they have greatly helped bring stability to my life, so i consider them to be blessings. I suppose the prayers of others most likely had a huge impact on helping me as well. I thank God for all of it.

 

[Nessanessa]

I used drugs for a while. I smoked a lot of weed. However it was expensive and not good for my health, and i wasn't comfortable with its mind altering effects anymore because it contributed to other things i needed to avoid in my spiritual walk, so i wanted to quit after i decided to get right with God. It was also highly addictive and caused problems when i couldn't afford to buy any. I was a slave to it. I'm not saying its right or wrong, but for me it felt wrong. So after many failed efforts to quit, i finally did quit. Praise the Lord.

The example and teaching of people like the Apostle Paul, and David who wrote many of the Psalms, have helped me deal with my struggles in a much more positive way. I also have found a lot of blessing in learning guitar, although i'm not all that skilled and although i don't have a lot of motivation, it did help me in some very hard times. I have also found a few hobbies that help me and they have greatly helped bring stability to my life, so i consider them to be blessings. I suppose the prayers of others most likely had a huge impact on helping me as well. I thank God for all of it.

Never tried weed, doubt I will try it now

But I know what you mean about finding healthier ways to deal with stuff e.g hobbies or prayers etc. I use to write heaps of poetry but feel my heart is too broken to do that much anymore.

God feels so faraway though I know thats not true. Sometimes I hate being able to feel.

 

[Poster0]

Never tried weed, doubt I will try it now

But I know what you mean about finding healthier ways to deal with stuff e.g hobbies or prayers etc. I use to write heaps of poetry but feel my heart is too broken to do that much anymore.

God feels so faraway though I know thats not true. Sometimes I hate being able to feel.

I know what you mean. I believe this is why Paul says that we groan within ourselves, waiting for our new body, and the spirit groans with us, in words that we cannot speak ourselves. Life is full of sorrow sometimes, but i also find strength and purpose in the Lord. Without the Lord i would be like a desert without rain. Sure i have dry seasons, but i wait for the rains to come. I like to find comfort in Pauls words. He seems to experience times of sorrow, but he finds strength and joy in the Lord too.

We are like jars of clay, so fragile, yet we endure with Gods strength within, which is the treasure.


2 Corinthians 4:7 But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. 8 We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; 9 persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.

16 Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. 17 For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. 18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

 

[Poster0]

Christ is good and kind, he came to comfort the broken hearted and strengthen the weak. If i am weak then i am blessed because i will be strengthened. If my heart is broken, then i am blessed because i will find comfort.

We gotta walk by faith, not sight. We gotta tell our self that we are tired of being trapped in a pit of despair, and although despair will come at times, its an opportunity to wait on the Lord and be strengthened by him.

I find purpose and meaning for my life in this understanding. Its hope. Hope doesn't make us ashamed because Gods love is shed abroad in our hearts. That hope itself is Gods love as well. I once wandered without purpose, and my existence was meaningless, but now i see my destiny, and i am glad. I am not worthless, not forsaken. I am blessed, although i didnt see it for so long.

Romans 5:3 Not only so, but we[c] also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.

 

[The Alchemist]

A broken heart might actually be one of the best ways to write poetry so I say you should. Helping and talking to others is a good way also

 

[chaoticfirefly]

My cats help alleviate a lot of it and are the sole reason I manage to get out of bed daily. Two of my friends as well. And my mom, she makes everything better.

 

[Jeshu]

I think that there are many natural ways we can deal with mental illness. I use a little weed at times, especially when I've been really down or gone psychotic. It seems to help gain control of the situation and gives me charge over my emotions once more. It is expensive and addictive though, and has this nasty ability to mask the truth of the situation if used for prolonged periods of time, it can be useful though if used carefully and in moderation. I used vitamins from Canada for awhile, also very expensive, and though it did help me fight depression, it couldn't stop me from going psychotic. I found fish oil very helpful as well, great to help keep aggression under control and for depression but not able to stop psychosis either. Medications have stabilised me the most though, though I find that I loose myself, especially when I use it for very long periods of time and I loose interest in doing things.

The best help I found is Jesus. I found that the truths of the bible when taken personally and spiritually covers my whole inner world of being and can comfort, heal and make stronger than my illness throws at me. When I am in the truth (not in the lies of my depression,) of the bible then my whole experience of suffering changes. It is incredible how that goes. When I am in the truth of God then I am safe and can always find a way out.

Try Him next time you are down and out.

Psalm 69

Save me, O God,
for the waters have come up to my neck.
I sink in the miry depths,
where there is no foothold.
I have come into the deep waters;
the floods engulf me.
I am worn out calling for help;
my throat is parched.
My eyes fail,
looking for my God.
Those who hate me without reason
outnumber the hairs of my head;
many are my enemies without cause,
those who seek to destroy me.
I am forced to restore
what I did not steal.


You, God, know my folly;
my guilt is not hidden from you.


Lord, the Lord Almighty,
may those who hope in you
not be disgraced because of me;
God of Israel,
may those who seek you
not be put to shame because of me.
For I endure scorn for your sake,
and shame covers my face.
I am a foreigner to my own family,
a stranger to my own mother’s children;
for zeal for your house consumes me,
and the insults of those who insult you fall on me.
When I weep and fast,
I must endure scorn;
when I put on sackcloth,
people make sport of me.
Those who sit at the gate mock me,
and I am the song of the drunkards.


But I pray to you, Lord,
in the time of your favor;
in your great love, O God,
answer me with your sure salvation.
Rescue me from the mire,
do not let me sink;
deliver me from those who hate me,
from the deep waters.
Do not let the floodwaters engulf me
or the depths swallow me up
or the pit close its mouth over me.


Answer me, Lord, out of the goodness of your love;
in your great mercy turn to me.
Do not hide your face from your servant;
answer me quickly, for I am in trouble.
Come near and rescue me;
deliver me because of my foes.


You know how I am scorned, disgraced and shamed;
all my enemies are before you.
Scorn has broken my heart
and has left me helpless;
I looked for sympathy, but there was none,
for comforters, but I found none.
They put gall in my food
and gave me vinegar for my thirst.


May the table set before them become a snare;
may it become retribution and a trap.
May their eyes be darkened so they cannot see,
and their backs be bent forever.
Pour out your wrath on them;
let your fierce anger overtake them.
May their place be deserted;
let there be no one to dwell in their tents.
For they persecute those you wound
and talk about the pain of those you hurt.
Charge them with crime upon crime;
do not let them share in your salvation.
May they be blotted out of the book of life
and not be listed with the righteous.


But as for me, afflicted and in pain—
may your salvation, God, protect me.


I will praise God’s name in song
and glorify him with thanksgiving.
This will please the Lord more than an ox,
more than a bull with its horns and hooves.
The poor will see and be glad—
you who seek God, may your hearts live!
The Lord hears the needy
and does not despise his captive people.


Let heaven and earth praise him,
the seas and all that move in them,
for God will save Zion
and rebuild the cities of Judah.
Then people will settle there and possess it;
the children of his servants will inherit it,
and those who love his name will dwell there.

 

[Poster0]

I think that there are many natural ways we can deal with mental illness. I use a little weed at times, especially when I've been really down or gone psychotic. It seems to help gain control of the situation and gives me charge over my emotions once more. It is expensive and addictive though, and has this nasty ability to mask the truth of the situation if used for prolonged periods of time, it can be useful though if used carefully and in moderation. I used vitamins from Canada for awhile, also very expensive, and though it did help me fight depression, it couldn't stop me from going psychotic. I found fish oil very helpful as well, great to help keep aggression under control and for depression but not able to stop psychosis either. Medications have stabilised me the most though, though I find that I loose myself, especially when I use it for very long periods of time and I loose interest in doing things.

The best help I found is Jesus. I found that the truths of the bible when taken personally and spiritually covers my whole inner world of being and can comfort, heal and make stronger than my illness throws at me. When I am in the truth (not in the lies of my depression,) of the bible then my whole experience of suffering changes. It is incredible how that goes. When I am in the truth of God then I am safe and can always find a way out.

Try Him next time you are down and out.

Psalm 69

Save me, O God,
for the waters have come up to my neck.
I sink in the miry depths,
where there is no foothold.
I have come into the deep waters;
the floods engulf me.
I am worn out calling for help;
my throat is parched.
My eyes fail,
looking for my God.
Those who hate me without reason
outnumber the hairs of my head;
many are my enemies without cause,
those who seek to destroy me.
I am forced to restore
what I did not steal.


You, God, know my folly;
my guilt is not hidden from you.


Lord, the Lord Almighty,
may those who hope in you
not be disgraced because of me;
God of Israel,
may those who seek you
not be put to shame because of me.
For I endure scorn for your sake,
and shame covers my face.
I am a foreigner to my own family,
a stranger to my own mother’s children;
for zeal for your house consumes me,
and the insults of those who insult you fall on me.
When I weep and fast,
I must endure scorn;
when I put on sackcloth,
people make sport of me.
Those who sit at the gate mock me,
and I am the song of the drunkards.


But I pray to you, Lord,
in the time of your favor;
in your great love, O God,
answer me with your sure salvation.
Rescue me from the mire,
do not let me sink;
deliver me from those who hate me,
from the deep waters.
Do not let the floodwaters engulf me
or the depths swallow me up
or the pit close its mouth over me.


Answer me, Lord, out of the goodness of your love;
in your great mercy turn to me.
Do not hide your face from your servant;
answer me quickly, for I am in trouble.
Come near and rescue me;
deliver me because of my foes.


You know how I am scorned, disgraced and shamed;
all my enemies are before you.
Scorn has broken my heart
and has left me helpless;
I looked for sympathy, but there was none,
for comforters, but I found none.
They put gall in my food
and gave me vinegar for my thirst.


May the table set before them become a snare;
may it become retribution and a trap.
May their eyes be darkened so they cannot see,
and their backs be bent forever.
Pour out your wrath on them;
let your fierce anger overtake them.
May their place be deserted;
let there be no one to dwell in their tents.
For they persecute those you wound
and talk about the pain of those you hurt.
Charge them with crime upon crime;
do not let them share in your salvation.
May they be blotted out of the book of life
and not be listed with the righteous.


But as for me, afflicted and in pain—
may your salvation, God, protect me.


I will praise God’s name in song
and glorify him with thanksgiving.
This will please the Lord more than an ox,
more than a bull with its horns and hooves.
The poor will see and be glad—
you who seek God, may your hearts live!
The Lord hears the needy
and does not despise his captive people.


Let heaven and earth praise him,
the seas and all that move in them,
for God will save Zion
and rebuild the cities of Judah.
Then people will settle there and possess it;
the children of his servants will inherit it,
and those who love his name will dwell there.

I used weed to manage my depression for a while. Before i quit smoking, i notice that i didn't actually need to get high in order to have good results. I only took enough to make me feel better, but not high. Of course thats impossible to do most times because the high is so addictive. However, towards the end of my drug years, i wasn't able to get high anyway because it made me very paranoid and i had severe panic attacks which were very frightening, so i ended up only using it in very small doses in the end, so i could avoid those nasty side effects. Im glad that i eventually quit though. It was hard living with that stuff because i needed it like i needed food. I even went without food many times just so i could buy some weed. I wouldn't ever recommend using weed to anyone, but i would NOT judge a person who does use it because i myself used it for many years. However, i believe its good to quit because its so addictive and problematic.

 

[Poster0]

Sorry, i had to edit my last post. I meant to say that i would NOT judge a person who uses weed. I forgot to type the word "not".

 

[Jeshu]

I used weed to manage my depression for a while. Before i quit smoking, i notice that didn't actually need to get high in order to have good results. I only took enough to make me feel better, but not high. Of course thats impossible to do most times because the high is so addictive. However, towards the end of my drug years, i wasn't able to get high anyway because it made me very paranoid and i had severe panic attacks which wre very frightening, so i ended up only using it in very small doses in the end, so i could avoid those nasty side effects. Im glad that i eventually quit though. It was hard living with that stuff because i needed it like i needed food. I even went without food many times just so i could buy some weed. I wouldn't ever recommend using weed to anyone, but i would judge a person who does use it because i myself used it for many years. However, i believe its good to quit because its so addictive and problematic.

I'm sorry you've had that experience. I know a lot of people who struggle to control their intake, I have in past as well, but now I use it only sparingly.

 

[Nessanessa]

A broken heart might actually be one of the best ways to write poetry so I say you should. Helping and talking to others is a good way also

Your name seems familiar

 

[Nessanessa]

My cats help alleviate a lot of it and are the sole reason I manage to get out of bed daily. Two of my friends as well. And my mom, she makes everything better.

Our cat just bugs me...actually so does my mum lol

 

[Nessanessa]

Christ is good and kind, he came to comfort the broken hearted and strengthen the weak. If i am weak then i am blessed because i will be strengthened. If my heart is broken, then i am blessed because i will find comfort.

We gotta walk by faith, not sight. We gotta tell our self that we are tired of being trapped in a pit of despair, and although despair will come at times, its an opportunity to wait on the Lord and be strengthened by him.

I find purpose and meaning for my life in this understanding. Its hope. Hope doesn't make us ashamed because Gods love is shed abroad in our hearts. That hope itself is Gods love as well. I once wandered without purpose, and my existence was meaningless, but now i see my destiny, and i am glad. I am not worthless, not forsaken. I am blessed, although i didnt see it for so long.

Romans 5:3 Not only so, but we[c] also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.

I like you.
You always seem to have something good to say

 

[Nessanessa]

I'm sorry you've had that experience. I know a lot of people who struggle to control their intake, I have in past as well, but now I use it only sparingly.

You come across as quite a compassionate person

 

[cuja1]

Getting up and moving helps me, if I have the energy to do it. Sitting around and thinking seems to be the worst thing.

 

[Nessanessa]

Getting up and moving helps me, if I have the energy to do it. Sitting around and thinking seems to be the worst thing.

Wise words..

Although right now im lounging on the couch...extra bad posture

Mowing lawns does help me tho...especially if I get a bit ocd bout it and use a push mower

 

[MissRowy]

I find that a good workout at the gym is good for releasing the endorphins. And you feel good about yourself as well. Also Christ keeps me going. His love for me is what keeps me going at times.

 

[Krissy Cakes]

HUGS from my puppy!

 

[MissRowy]

Awwww so cute