I AM DEPRESSED!!!

I am not good with Bible verses off the top of my head but I do have some poems that I hope could help. look on my page and there are some positive ones there. Please stay away from the negative ones. I have been down before, so I fully understand depression, and fear of burn out. I hope any of the words I have written can help.

I'll say a prayer for you without a doubt. You need some support lines, hopefully you can pick up the phone, call a relative, friend or neighbor when things are so "tough and depressing". Time heals all wounds. Focus on the little things that are good and positive in your life.

The first place to come to is this one: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things." - Phil. 4:6-8

I also find these verses to be helpful - Jeremiah 29:11-13: "'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the LORD, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.' "

And of course, Phil. 4:1 - "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."


Those encourage me because they lets me know that God is planning to be there with me, and for me - and that He will be working with me and doing things form me that I am unable to do for myself.

There is a song I have been listening to by a Christian Metal band called Disciple called "Scars Remain" and the chorus goes like this -

When I see you I see scars that are matching
You know what I'm feeling
You are feeling scars remaining through
When I see you I see scars

What he's saying is that when we look at Jesus we see the scars - not jut the scars of sin from the cross but the scars of life as well. And for every one of use, when we look at Jesus, His life scars match our own. He knows our hurts, our frustration and our pain. He knows what it's like to be angry and lonely and scared and sad and to feel all these negative emotions at once. And so we have Jesus - not only the lab of God, but someone who has lived this life and knows first-hand what it feels like to face these problems.

Take care and trust in the wonderful healing power of the Lord. You also may want to look into taking care of the HALT principle if it applies as well - Hungry Angry Lonely Tired. If so, eat something, pray, talk to someone or get some sleep.


You are not alone - no matter what you believe right now. This post is proof of that.

Father, I pray that you will come up beside Leslie and comfort her. Show her your scars and show her how much and how deeply you love her. Remind her that every day is a new day and how a new perspective can change the world. And Lord I pray that you will use this time to strengthen her and as a turning point so that she will be able to grow from this. Father, I ask also ask this for anyone else who is feeling like this now. I pray that you would use your healing touch to change that. Jesus you are the Great Physician and I ask you to touch Leslie's heart, because it's in Your Holy name that I pray... Amen.

Have you heard about The Secret?
A friend of mine watches this once a week to keep from feeling down.

http://www.jonhs.net/freemovies/secret.htm

Hope it helps.

I am sorry you are going through a very difficult time and depression right now. I think by opening up and being honest about it you have taken a step in the right direction. It is when we quit talking that it can be a very dangerous place. You are not alone. In times when I feel the greatest pain, grief, or despair, I thought God had forsaken me. He never left me even though I couldn't feel his presence in my life. The Lord my speak to you through a scripture or another person on this thread. I don't know, but I trust and believe he loves you and me and you will find the light again.

God doesnt put on us more than we can bare, another one I like is God doesnt close a door that he doesnt open a window.
Please, try and think about the many blessings that you have, if this depression lasts, please , see a doctor, he may be able to give you something to help. It may be a chemical imbalance.

I hope everything works out for you and to your advantage.

Jeff, nice thoughts and picture.

Leslie, I don't know if it helps but we are your firends here at Gather and we care about you. Many of us have gone through times of serious depression and want to help you through this if we can. You already have some good suggestions. I know that waht you ask of God in faith he will grant. May God be with you in this time of great need.

Leslie, I know that I've suggested this to you before, but you really need to talk to your doctor about your depression. It may be biochemical. Also, if you're not in therapy, I would recommed that too. Your doctor can give you a referral. Depression is nothing to mess around with. All of us get depressed now and then, but if it continues (like it seems to have in your case) you need professional help. PLEASE ask for it!

Leslie, our thoughts are with you. Surround yourself with people who care and can help you. Avoid bad situations and have faith.

Incline your ear, O Lord, and answer me, for I am poor and needy.
Preserve my life, for I am devoted to you; save your servant who trusts in you.
You are my God; be gracious to me, O Lord, for to you do I cry all day long.
Gladden the soul of your servant, for to you, O Lord, I lift up my soul.
For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call on you.
Give ear, O Lord, to my prayer; listen to my cry of supplication.
In the day of my trouble I call on you, for you will answer me.

Psalms 86: 1-7

God, make me brave for life: oh, braver than this.
Let me straighten after pain, as a tree straightens after the rain,
Shining and lovely again.
God, make me brave for life; much braver than this.
As the blown grass lifts, let me rise
From sorrow with quiet eyes,
Knowing Thy way is wise.
God, make me brave, life brings
Such blinding things.
Help me to keep my sight;
Help me to see aright
That out of dark comes light.


Author Unknown

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK

http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Leslie, please check your e mail.

Leslie, I am repeating what David K said. CALL A DOCTOR, DO NOT DRIVE YOURSELF. If that pain is low in the right side of your abdomen you may have appendicitis. There are other serious conditions that can cause abdominal pain with fever. It is not worth taking a chance on.

In response to your call for prayer, I offer only this, from Isabel Kimball Whiting of the Weekday Ministry of King's Chapel Boston.

O thou, Creator and Preserver of all that is of life, of all the proceeds to fuller and finer growth, grant unto us, in all the travail of or blinded spirits, in all the heaviness and beclouding of our fears, some quick sense of our given divinity. Make strong within us the wish to find thee, renew within us an overwhelming sense of they presence. Let us know that one momentary flash of kinship with thee is of everlasting experience. Our true commitment to discipleship of Christ brings us into full fellowship with thee.

I agree with David and Karl.... you need to be seen by a doctor. You need to take care of your physical health so that you can deal with the depression. Please go to the doctor.... please ask for help if you have thoughts of hurting yourself. You are precious to our Heavenly Father and your friends.

Leslie,

Number 1, you need medical attention. It could be your appendix, a kidney infection, an ovarian problem....and listen: when your body gets sick, it gets depressed and drags your mind and spirit along with it. I know this, because I have a neuromuscular disease, which causes great fatigue, among other things. I get tired, feel run down, slide into a physical depression and before I know it, I am dragging my chin on the ground and I can't even think of anything I am upset about. This may not be the case for you, you may have plenty to be depressed about, but, if you do, you need a doctor to help you. Please call one ASAP.

Just know that Jesus, the Living Word is right there with you.

Let nothing trouble you
Let nothing frighten you
Everything passes, but God will never change.
Patient endurance will attain everything,
Whoever is in God wants for nothing at all.

St. Teresa of Avila

John Michael Talbot put these poems of hers to music on his CD, Simple Heart. When I am distressed, I listen to this CD and by the time it is over, so is my distress.

www.johnmichaeltalbot.com

My thoughts are with you. Its never easy feeling depressed and at a loss. Just always remember that while today is not a good day you never know what tomorrow is going to bring.
Suicide is never an option. You have to realize that when you are depressed nothing seems to be going right. While you might feel like you want to end what you have in life, I can personally tell you its not worth it. Hitting rock bottom and thinking about suicide, trying to OD on pills, let me tell ya charcoal and a tube in your throat and into your stomach really sucks... I have been there many times and things have always come through and worked out ok.
Sit back take a few deep breaths go to a mirror look in the mirror and tell yourself 3 things that you like about yourself! Nothing negative. Then write them down. Once you have done this Call a friend or a family member to come over. Then call your Doctor or the hospital and have your friend or family member drive you there.
Don't let it get worse :) You never know what is just around the corner!~

Leslie, you have so much to live for. Take a look around you. The fact that your first reaction was calling on the name of the Lord is the assurance that you will wake in the morning and just know that many a prayer for you have been answered. God is faithful and do care for His own, believe me. At times like this I whish I could just turn into a Big Teddy bear and go give you a hug, which we can all do with at times. God Bless You remain in my thoughts and prayers, Leslie

My dear young lady, please do seek medical help.
You are in danger of causing your body to break
down, maybe beyond repair. Don't let this go on
a moment longer, please seek medical help Leslie.
"Make yourself familiar with the angels, and behold
them frequently in spirit; for without being seen,
they are present with you."
Heavenly Father knows that you are in need Leslie.
He knows what you want, but you need to go to Him
in honest prayer, He will be there for you to help in
whatever way need be. Just ask Him Leslie.
I too was in your shoes at one point in time and I did
not know what to do or who to turn to. I turned to
God Leslie, down on my knees and asked Him for his
help, and He did help me,I was a young lady as you
and now I'm an older lady who is very happy to be
alive and enjoy life to it's fullest. I have a family of
7 children that God has blest me with. Be strong go
to hospital for help if you don't have a family doctor.
Please listen to all of these people who are here to
help you because we care about you Leslie. God
be with you and keep you safe my child.
~Barbara~

Leslie, please know that we're all praying for you and we all care what happens to you. Please get medical attention, read your bible and trust in the Lord (he loves you so much and he'll always be there for you). God bless you...

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths."
-Proverbs 3:5-6 (NKJV)

Leslie I ahve sent you an email please go to check it out.
Yours in Jesus Christ
Barbara

Sometimes when I am having a bad day I repeat the Footprints in the Sand poem to myself. I have it hanging on my wall. One in the living room and one in my bedroom. I just need to remind myself that when I see only one set of foot prints God is carrying me. As for the pain, I am with everyone else, my son had appendicitis last year, They had to do an open incision, it was gangrene, this boy was yellow when they finally took him to surgery on Mothers Day 2006.

God will not give us more than we can bear is correct but there is more to it than that. If you read it carefully, there is a key element to that verse. With his help..he will not give us more than we can bear. Meaning we are not ment to do things alone or to carry the load alone. We are stronger if we let him carry part of the load. Through prayer and reading the scriptures we can find out what we would have us to do when the load gets unbearable for us or too heavy.

Leslie,
I too deal with depression and anxiety. I am on meds and hopefully we will find the right one for me soon. Only your Dr can prescription for relief

Leslie,
Please and I know I'm repeating what others have told you - go to a Doctor, one that can help you medically and one that can help with your depression. Keep writing on here as you've got a lot of friends that truly care about you.
Something my Aunt always says when things are bad - "This too shall pass."
Hugs and Prayers,
Marilyn

There is not much I can add to what has been said, Leslie, except you have my prayers.

Your own words will help I am sure. Remember how you felt when he was born . You said this "Just about six months ago my mothers cousin an his wife gave birth to there first child.
His name is Asa Levi Haskall. An he is just the most precious thing ever.

Every time I see him I just wanna hug him an hold onto him very tight.
Because I love him, an I think God sent him my way for a reason. An I imagine we are gonna be very close/not just because were family.

Have you ever heard that expression "You can see Jesus in little children".
Well I believe you can.

Everytime I see Levi I am reminded of how precious Jesus is, an the love that He has for us. An that we are accepted by Jesus no matter how we are."


You are indeed excepted by Jesus as you said, and jesus is in you too!!

Also please visit the Dr as others have said. And read and act on this
http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977022399

Make yourselves humble under God's powerful hand.
Then, at the right time, He will lift you up.
Throw all your worries onto God, because He cares for you.
1 Pet 5.6-7

You are never alone, just believe that when you are going through such pain he is carrying you. I will keep you in my prayers

Lamentations 3:19-25,Lord,remember my suffering and my misery,my sorrow and trouble.Please remember me and think of me.But I have hope when I think of this.The Lord`s love never ends;his mercies never stop.They are new every morning;Lord your loyalty is great.I say to myself,"The Lord is mine,so I hope in him".The Lord is good to those who hope in him,to those who seek him.

Jude 1:24 God is strong and can help you not to fall.He can bring you before his glory without any wrong in you and can give you great joy.

1 Corinthians 2:9-13.But as it is written in the scriptures:"No one has ever seen this,and no one has ever imagined what God has prepared for those who love him".But God has shone us these things through his Spirit.The Spirit searches out all things,even the deep secrets of God.Who knows the thoughts that another person has?Only a persons spirit that lives within him knows his thoughts.It is the same with God.No one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God.Now we donot recieve the spirit of the world,but we recieve the Spirit that is from God,so that we can know all that God has givin us.And we speak of these things,not with words taught us by human wisdom but words taught by the Spirit.And so we explain spiritual truths to spiritual people.

My prayer is finished......In His Love ...Doria

Les,

I could give you many reasons why I should be depressed this year (with examples to what I have posted). Everything has gone to pot for me, but I have friends here and elsewhere that have kept me from going over the edge.

Hang in, because there is always tomorrow.

Exactly what Walker said. He is one of those friends who kept ME from going over the edge. Actually we kept eachother from going over the edge. Gather is full of people like that.

Leslie,

How sad for you to be in such a state. I have been very close to doing something terrible myself, and I know how miserable it is to be so very troubled and tired. I'll tell you something I've never told anyone about that time; I actually thought "OK, it's settled. I'm as good as gone . . . " and then the thought hit me; "well, now that that's over, I wonder if there aren't some things I'd like to see and do first, after all, I have nothing left to loose".

So, I turned a page of sorts. I gave up on that "self" which no longer served any useful purpose, and began thinking in terms of what good things someone in my position might do. I was free to "take it from the top", exploring what I really wanted to understand, saying what I really wanted to say to people, and not caring overmuch about what was in it for the "me" that was so worn out. And here I am, thirty some years later, still living on borrowed time. Overall, it's been a good thirty years, and I'm in no hurry to stop my little charade.

And now that I know there is a God, and my Lord to help me. and to teach me, I am not tempted to take up that old "self" stuff anymore.
It's just too heavy for me.

Looks like alot of good people on Gather want to support and help you. Speaks well of your friends on Gather. Your in our prayers.

I will say prayers for you...I agree with what the others say. Please go to the emergency room, tell them of your pain and your depression. You need medical attention first, and if you feel well it will be easier to handle your emotional issues. I hope you have someone who can stay with you until you feel better.

go to the er immediatley... sounds like your appendix!!!

Leslie, you are still in our prayers and thoughts. I hope we hear something from you soon! We miss you here.

READ THE FIRST LINE CAREFULLY. .
If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.
Happy moments, praise God.
Difficult moments, seek God.
Quiet moments, worship God.
Painful moments, trust God.
Every moment, thank God.

Come back whenever you are ready, we are here. God will have somebody ready to listen and respond.

Leslie,

I have found comfort in these words;

1 John 4:16

We know how much God loves us, and we have put trust in Him.
God is love and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them

I truly hope that these words find a place in your heart and you remain within my prayers!

There are so many great verses already given. I just want to add that is is very easy to become depressed when you are ill. This too shall soon pass (that is also in the Bible but I can't remember where it is). I've said a prayer for you.

Both God and doctors can help. I have struggled with depression for years, but help has always come though not always in the time frame I would have liked.

Lots of great people have had depression. Mother Teresa often felt terrible - even abandoned by God.

See a Dr very soon and tell him all about how you feel.

Your best days are ahead.