Posted on 05/28/2013 10:47:14 PM PDT by proud American in Canada
Hi Freepers,
I have a question for you. It is late, so if anyone answers me, I’ll probably have to answer most posts tomorrow. I have this weird dichotomy going on. I go to church and pray a lot—but there is a part of me that just wants to die, although I don’t really want to. I was just listening to the Stone Temple Pilots—“I Got You”—about heroin. For a few moments I thought about how I might procure some, because tomorrow I have to go to the American Embassy in Ottawa to fix my papers so I can go see my family in Chicago; the embassy is near the Byward Market, where there are many drug dealers. Why is it that a person could be so divided. I feel so sad, and yet, so full of faith. Anyway… take care, Julie
Ditto that. I walk the dog about four miles every day. And every day since I started...the world has gotten a little brighter and I have felt better.
It can be a chemical thing— so eat right, exercise, and do some thinking about what Direction you are going in. Sometimes your body will tell you when you are headed in a direction your soul doesn’t want to go.
Yes. Quit listening to STP. Garbage in, garbage out.
Seriously, when you see your doctor demand extensive thyroid testing. Certain types of thyroid disease mimics transient depression and can be severe. I have also seen several posts regarding vitaminD, and that information is invaluable, have your doctor do a D blood test as well. You do not need a prescription, go to the pharmacy and ask for......MAXIMUM D3, 10,000 IU. Take one a day for a week and then one capsule every week thereafter. You will feel significantly better . Even if you are clinically depressed the D will help fight in. Remember one thing........depression eventually lifts and what you are feeling today can change in a heartbeat. Look at depression as a voice from God to encourage you to look inward for answers and change in your life.
The first thing I’d advise is to get a physical. Hormone issues can cause massive depression. (Been there, done that)
The second thing I’d advise is to change your diet. Eat plenty of protein, healthy fats, veggies and some fruits and nuts. Add a good quality multi-vitamin to your regimen. A low-quality diet can cause depression. As can malnutrition.
While you’re doing these things, get help. Find a counselor who specializes in Cognitive Behavior Therapy. Traditional therapy focuses on the ‘why do I feel this way.’ CBT shifts that focus to ‘how to I stop thought patterns that make me feel this way and think in positive ways that help me feel better.’
Continue to have faith in G-d; but remember, He provides the oars. You still need to row the boat.
WOW! So CREATIVE! You made the Scripture into frameable pieces of art to use as a daily reminder. Thank YOU!
You live in Canada and you vacation in Chicago. No wonder you are depressed. Move back to a red state in America and go to the Florida beaches on vacation. You will cheer right up. :-)
......Psalm 128, esp. verses 1 and 2, and count them as an absolute promise.
Yes! And then we can spend some time imaging....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xwzItqYmII
Imagine tens of thousands of Freepers packed into a stadium cheering you on. Don’t give up. We’re rooting for you...
Others have suggested exercise. My suggestion is getting an exercise machine - a decent one like a recumbent bike with programs where you press a button and can veg out in front of the TV while pedaling away. Doesn’t have to be expensive - Walmart has machines with preset programs for a couple of hundred bucks. Work out at a set time and a moderate pace for about 30 minutes every day.
I, too, feel your pain... Every comment made to your post has connected with me!
Thank you for sharing - this is what we should do. I believe we are placed together in order to lift up each other.
Every day is a NEW day. I sing this song for you, for me, for everyone who needs reminding: “This is the day which the Lord hath made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it. This is the day, this is the day which the Lord hath made!”
OKAY BABY! CHECK IN WITH US when you can! How ya doin’ / how did you do today?
I forgot to add: sunlight and exercise.
If you have felt this way for more than a couple of weeks, it sounds like you might need an anti-depression medication for a few months. Lots of freepers think prayer alone and faith will be all that you need, but they would certainly not tell you that if you had, for instance diabetes...the brain chemisty can sometimes be out of wack and the medication can put you back on track....the brain is open to possible problems just like any other part of our body...thats why God gave us doctors. Just find one you feel you can trust, and he can help you....
And likewise unto you.
Like listening to the Stone Temple Pilots—“I Got You”—about heroin.
After burning the CD, she negates what she heard and says "No, you don't have me, Jesus does as I've been bought by a price and HE says 'No one can snatch me out of His Hand'".
" I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of My hand. My Father, who has given them to Me, is GREATER than all; no one can snatch them out of My Father's Hand." John 10:28,29
What good is faith is you don't use it!
My adult children don't need your luck. The least is - I know they have no problem keeping focused and learning. But my children aren't the focus of this thread, are they?
in fact St Luke was a physician,
While Jesus healed.
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Ah, I'm not matching these two lines up, somehow --
Would you pls splain this to me?? Thanks!
After being in His Word then you can imagine what it will be like when you see Him face to face. It’s keeps the mind on what is important in life.
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