Help for Depression - All About GOD2024-03-29T11:06:19Zhttp://www.allaboutgod.net/forum/topics/help-for-depression?commentId=1383940%3AComment%3A1435641&feed=yes&xn_auth=noYou're welcome. I posted it…tag:www.allaboutgod.net,2013-04-08:1383940:Comment:14391772013-04-08T18:51:00.740ZSeekhttp://www.allaboutgod.net/profile/Seek
<p>You're welcome. I posted it as much for myself...retyping what I read helps me to remember it, as I did thinking if it was a help to me, it may be to others. I know we can all overcome depression with God's help, but nothing worth having in this life is instantaneous. It takes a lot of work, change, and time to heal. And part of what has made my own depression worse at times is that I hear so many who want to blame depression on demons that need cast out of you or tell you it's a…</p>
<p>You're welcome. I posted it as much for myself...retyping what I read helps me to remember it, as I did thinking if it was a help to me, it may be to others. I know we can all overcome depression with God's help, but nothing worth having in this life is instantaneous. It takes a lot of work, change, and time to heal. And part of what has made my own depression worse at times is that I hear so many who want to blame depression on demons that need cast out of you or tell you it's a choice. But a choice without a clear way or ability to make, isn't really a choice.</p> I would just like to say how…tag:www.allaboutgod.net,2013-04-07:1383940:Comment:14390352013-04-07T16:15:49.509Zautumn stacey fontenothttp://www.allaboutgod.net/profile/autumnstaceyfontenot
<p>I would just like to say how good it was to read this post. Personally I have bipolar disorder and have suffered many bouts of mania and depression that is best managed by several medications and monthly therapy. I have been dealing with this mental illness for 12 years. I used to wonder how in the world God could have let me be born this way and expect me to live a Christ like life when so often I wanted to just lay down and never get up again. But then one day I realized that God made me…</p>
<p>I would just like to say how good it was to read this post. Personally I have bipolar disorder and have suffered many bouts of mania and depression that is best managed by several medications and monthly therapy. I have been dealing with this mental illness for 12 years. I used to wonder how in the world God could have let me be born this way and expect me to live a Christ like life when so often I wanted to just lay down and never get up again. But then one day I realized that God made me exactly as he wanted me to be. He knows when I am depressed or manic and as long as I am doing my best for Him it is good enough. I have a history of abuse and then I have to understand my brain chemicals just aren't like most people's. So, the medication is very necessary. I have tried to go without it but I now know that there is nothing wrong with needing medication. I have chosen to take every moment of my life to grow closer to God and to help others like me. I am currently getting my degree in psychology and plan to go into Christian counseling. I am currently a paramedic and often I run calls on suicidal patients and overdoses and I thank God for my personal experiences so that I can understand and reach out to those patients when they call out for help or try to end their life. </p>
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<p>I never knew the Bible had so many references to depression until I read this post and I am so glad you posted it. I have been on this site a while but have been away for a long time until today and I don't think it is a coincidence that the first post I came to was yours. I don't know about your hard times but I do understand exactly what severe depression feels like and just know that God will take those tough times and build you up and make you even stronger. I know that medication treats my symptoms but the only reason I am alive today is because God came into my heart and healed my soul. He gave me a reason to keep on trying and I am thankful He sent His son to die on the cross for me because I don't deserve any of it. Having a good support system is important and I hope I can continue to come here and receive the spiritual support I so need. Depression is what has kept me away so long, well, work and school too, but if nothing else, your post has blessed me today and I just wanted to say Thank you. </p> I think we all need reminders…tag:www.allaboutgod.net,2013-03-29:1383940:Comment:14357772013-03-29T15:38:13.512ZAmandahttp://www.allaboutgod.net/profile/Godinmystorm
I think we all need reminders and also we are all still learning about many of God's teachings regarding Ephesians 4:29 and Ephesians 4:2. It's been important to me for someone to mention they see growth in me or positive change. 1 Cor 12:25-26 is also a good reminder for the Body. We should have the same care for one another, whether their problem is depression or cancer or some trauma and so forth. The same care. No prejudices based on what is mental, physical, etc ... IMO
I think we all need reminders and also we are all still learning about many of God's teachings regarding Ephesians 4:29 and Ephesians 4:2. It's been important to me for someone to mention they see growth in me or positive change. 1 Cor 12:25-26 is also a good reminder for the Body. We should have the same care for one another, whether their problem is depression or cancer or some trauma and so forth. The same care. No prejudices based on what is mental, physical, etc ... IMO I was just in my monthly 4 se…tag:www.allaboutgod.net,2013-03-29:1383940:Comment:14354892013-03-29T15:27:18.323ZSeekhttp://www.allaboutgod.net/profile/Seek
<p>I was just in my monthly 4 series class for leadership last night. We're doing John Maxwell's "Becoming a Person of Influence". That is something stressed, about building people up. About when someone has no confidence in themselves, we're supposed to try and instill confidence in them. We're supposed to keep bringing up their strengths, point out the good we see. But most often, people forget to do this and they automatically respond in a wrong way. Even the guy leading the class has…</p>
<p>I was just in my monthly 4 series class for leadership last night. We're doing John Maxwell's "Becoming a Person of Influence". That is something stressed, about building people up. About when someone has no confidence in themselves, we're supposed to try and instill confidence in them. We're supposed to keep bringing up their strengths, point out the good we see. But most often, people forget to do this and they automatically respond in a wrong way. Even the guy leading the class has been known to respond in ways that left me more hurt. But last night he was pointing out my strengths and how much growth he's seen. </p> Yeah I'd say 8 pretty well de…tag:www.allaboutgod.net,2013-03-29:1383940:Comment:14356042013-03-29T15:20:57.018ZSeekhttp://www.allaboutgod.net/profile/Seek
<p>Yeah I'd say 8 pretty well describes me. But no, not MDD. I don't stay in depression. And I think once I pass a certain point with hormone issues, that will even clear up. I've had bouts of it for many many years, and yet this is as severe as it's ever been and also my circumstances and hormones are as severe as they've ever been.</p>
<p>Yeah I'd say 8 pretty well describes me. But no, not MDD. I don't stay in depression. And I think once I pass a certain point with hormone issues, that will even clear up. I've had bouts of it for many many years, and yet this is as severe as it's ever been and also my circumstances and hormones are as severe as they've ever been.</p> I think I have shared this li…tag:www.allaboutgod.net,2013-03-29:1383940:Comment:14356462013-03-29T15:14:58.784ZAmandahttp://www.allaboutgod.net/profile/Godinmystorm
I think I have shared this link with you before, but it involves the things that people say to those who are depressed -- things that are not too helpful, as you also mentioned some other things in your initial post that would be helpful. Big difference between the two. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.christian-depression.org/cdp/sayings.php" target="_blank">http://www.christian-depression.org/cdp/sayings.php</a>
I think I have shared this link with you before, but it involves the things that people say to those who are depressed -- things that are not too helpful, as you also mentioned some other things in your initial post that would be helpful. Big difference between the two. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.christian-depression.org/cdp/sayings.php" target="_blank">http://www.christian-depression.org/cdp/sayings.php</a> I think you have experienced…tag:www.allaboutgod.net,2013-03-29:1383940:Comment:14356412013-03-29T15:04:42.870ZAmandahttp://www.allaboutgod.net/profile/Godinmystorm
I think you have experienced what is talked about in item 8 to a certain point, even though you don't have MDD. Yours is a different type of depression. I hope this discussion will be a help for everyone who suffers from depression or has a loved one suffering from it.
I think you have experienced what is talked about in item 8 to a certain point, even though you don't have MDD. Yours is a different type of depression. I hope this discussion will be a help for everyone who suffers from depression or has a loved one suffering from it. Items 3, 4, and 5 say this an…tag:www.allaboutgod.net,2013-03-29:1383940:Comment:14354812013-03-29T14:59:00.451ZAmandahttp://www.allaboutgod.net/profile/Godinmystorm
Items 3, 4, and 5 say this and I can't emphasize the assurance part enough and how much it is needed from almost anyone in the person's life, even in an online community, which is sometimes the main social contact that the person is choosing to engage in still.<br />
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"Be ready for a whole range of moods. Depression can make each day a nightmare of variation. It may be that in the morning all is bleak and dark. A person may be so panic-stricken that even being alone for a few minutes seems to be…
Items 3, 4, and 5 say this and I can't emphasize the assurance part enough and how much it is needed from almost anyone in the person's life, even in an online community, which is sometimes the main social contact that the person is choosing to engage in still.<br />
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"Be ready for a whole range of moods. Depression can make each day a nightmare of variation. It may be that in the morning all is bleak and dark. A person may be so panic-stricken that even being alone for a few minutes seems to be impossible. This mood may last for hours. In such times be quietly and faithfully present. The depressed person does not want to manifest this behavior. No one wants to be afraid, anxious, panic-stricken. But it happens to the person. What gives strength is simple presence.<br />
During the dark and fear-filled times that a person is enduring, do not give advice on how to cope. Yes, the person should “smarten up, appreciate all life's blessings, pull up bootstraps and get on with life.” No one wants to do that more than the depressed person. But it is not possible at the moment.<br />
When the depressed person expresses fears about the future, give assurance that change will come. It seems to be impossible for the ill person. Keep emphasizing that it will be so." Here's an article that might…tag:www.allaboutgod.net,2013-03-29:1383940:Comment:14355992013-03-29T14:54:48.163ZAmandahttp://www.allaboutgod.net/profile/Godinmystorm
Here's an article that might help those who know someone suffering from a long term, deep depression, also known as major depressive disorder or clinical depression. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.mentalhealth.com/story/p52-dps2.html" target="_blank">http://www.mentalhealth.com/story/p52-dps2.html</a>
Here's an article that might help those who know someone suffering from a long term, deep depression, also known as major depressive disorder or clinical depression. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.mentalhealth.com/story/p52-dps2.html" target="_blank">http://www.mentalhealth.com/story/p52-dps2.html</a> Don't feel terrible cause you…tag:www.allaboutgod.net,2013-03-29:1383940:Comment:14354552013-03-29T12:14:29.889ZSeekhttp://www.allaboutgod.net/profile/Seek
<p>Don't feel terrible cause you have helped. When I'm like that, having someone to talk to who understands is the best help. Sometimes I just need to talk and get it out of my own system. None of us can do everything for everyone. That's something that's ate at me too and I'm trying not to let it anymore. I can get under so much condemnation that I'm not able to help more or do more and I have to remember that maybe I can't right now, but who knows what I might be able to do later on.</p>
<p>Don't feel terrible cause you have helped. When I'm like that, having someone to talk to who understands is the best help. Sometimes I just need to talk and get it out of my own system. None of us can do everything for everyone. That's something that's ate at me too and I'm trying not to let it anymore. I can get under so much condemnation that I'm not able to help more or do more and I have to remember that maybe I can't right now, but who knows what I might be able to do later on.</p>