Comments on: Have you ever suffered from depression?

By: em

em — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 23:16:36 +0000

I was with my partner for 5 years and it has been the most heart-breaking experience of my life. When I met her she was amazing. she mentioned she suffered from depression but I didn’t take it seriously. Two years after we were together she tells me out of the blue that she needs “space.” It was down hill the next three years. She was hospitalized and it’s like she was never the same again.
She was constantly confused about her feelings for me and said she felt great love for me and then followed by doubts and confusion. It was back and forth, on/off for the next three years. She e-mailed other people, she went out on two dates with someone else, and basically betrayed my trust. Now, she says she wants to see me (we have been broken up for 10 months now) and I realized I cannot take it anymore.
I loved her more than anything…..I can look back at the experience and say that the rewards are far fewer than the pain. I would not go through this again….

By: Regan

Regan — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 11:37:41 +0000

Eddie,

It is NOW fifty four years for me to…And it took this long to come along to read your post… to get it! You have positioned me to free myself of the same feeling(s) you wrote about in your post.

I thank you for leaving the bread crumb on the trail of His path. Eddie you have saved me and shown me that He is working miracles.

Psalm 37 and Isaiah 60-1!!!

God Bless
Regan McCarthy

By: Emily

Emily — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 02:12:57 +0000

Although I am only a teenager I too have suffered from depression. I have suffered this since I was just a little girl. Sometimes its so hard for me I dont even talk all day. When I am at my worst I remind myself that in life we are all going to fall down. This can be good for us depending on whether we learn from it or not. For all of you who suffer from this also I would just like to say your not alone! Even though there is times when we all feel so alone, just rember throughout it all God alwayse has your back!

By: Jon

Jon — Mon, 17 May 2010 14:47:02 +0000

pmw, how does one know what “functioning normally” is? I am the son of an alcoholic, who abused me, broke my spirit, and kept me that way almost till the day he died. It was only in his dry alcoholic mind, when he was completely dependent upon us, that he realized that I loved him. I have no idea what “normal” is, in any respect. Some days, I find it very difficult to function. I have talents that I have trouble building upon because I have trouble holding thoughts, paying attention, and seeing any point to what I’m doing. You see, this is normal for me. This is what I’ve lived with my entire life. Some have described my harder times as a healing process that will end some day. I pray that is true. But my “normal” is mine. Not saying this with any anger. Just clarification. – Jon

By: Meg

Meg — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 18:11:05 +0000

I have suffered from chronic (low grade/dysthymia) depression for close to 20 years (am now 42). I find little enjoyment from life, just going through the motions and everything is a huge effort. Fatigue everyday usually leading to three hour naps. I pray to our Father everyday that He would either deliver me from or through this illness. I know He has a purpose in it and try to stay connected with Him and other people as much as possible, but it is very hard!

Wanted to share a book I just finished that was very theraputic for me: “Shoot the Damn Dog,” by Sally Bramptom, is a memoir of her depression. I’ve never read anything like it, very raw and honest disclosure of what it’s like to be clinically depressed, with many suggestions of things to try that worked for her. I find sometimes the thing that helps me most is knowing that someone else understands what you are going through…really, and reading this book helped with that.

Blessings to all who are going through trials with depression.

By: Phyllis

Phyllis — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:11:35 +0000

When I was 11, I became quite manic. My moods were either higher than Cloud Nine, or lower than a Snake’s Belly. (Whack!! Thunk!!) I thought it was normal. I’ve always been quite extremely shy. I was so shy that it truly hurt.
It wasn’t until 1985 that I was diagnosed with Clinical Depression.
Some nurses ask me why I was prescribed Nortriptilin(?). It did overcome the the Thunk, but there was very little upswing to it. I tried to be grateful for the lack of the Thunk, but it was a Wearisome Thing.
Then, I was on Zoloft,(?) which was worse than Nothing.
I’ll never Know if it was one Serious Attack, or a group of Attacks, one after the other. I tried to get into the Psychiatric Ward, because of the Attacks of Depression and Panic attacks, and because I lost my way in a familiar neighborhood. I kept walking until I found a Public Place, and got directions home.
Now, I am on Lexapro. I am able to experience the Joy of the Lord. The Joy of the Lord is My Strength. I could never experience without the Knowledge and Grace that the Good Lord gives to the Practicing Physicians.
I am in a good Church. People understand that Depression is more than “Thinking Positive”. People take medicine for Diabetes, Heart Disease and Epilepsy. Depression can be Controlled in this World.

By: Connie

Connie — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 17:14:40 +0000

My youngest daughter is battling depression, an eating disorder and high expectations for herself! It is causing her to go deeper into self distructive things and terrible thoughts of her destruction! She had thought if she went away to college almost across the country she find what peace and her joy! It has made things worse but she doesn’t see it. She has had to go into the hospital twice and is currently there now. Her Dad and I are living in fear that everytime the phone rings! My husband is having chest pains but only panic attacks…I can’t sleep. We have been praying and reading scriptures. I have been up numerous nights crying out to God that He will just reach down and heal her and release her from the affliction and pain so she can have a happy joyful and fulling life! My husband says he said why would she want to destroy herself when her life has just begun? She internalize and I gingerly try to tell her release it all and ask Jesus to Cover it all! Please help us pray for her FULL Healing and Joy! Thanks

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By: Ed

Ed — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:29:36 +0000

Marti,

Thanks for speaking up here. I think you have the right of it. I have been battling depression for a long time. For many years, I refused to seek clinical help because of Christian attitudes about not needing to take medication and blaming the issue on moral failure. I fail to understand why Christians refuse to acknowledge sorrow as an honest and appropriate reaction to this veil of tears we dwell in. Aren’t we supposed to mourn with those who mourn and rejoice with those who rejoice? Instead, I find the first reaction from many souls is judgement.

We don’t go around blaming cancer on a sin problem, but if it’s depression–there is often an assumption. Some illness may be caused by biological processes, some may be caused by sin, and some may be caused by demons (that’s the way I understand the scriptures anyway). But the reaction is usually that it must be one or the other–all scientific or all spiritual. Only God knows, so stop judging and condemning–or you condemn yourself (not you Marti, but others).

I take my medications most days. Once in a while I will skip ’em for a few days, and the depression begans to mount up again. I only do it now and again to remind myself that my physiological condition is real. The medications don’t dope me up or interfere with my relationship with God. If I’m wrong for being saddened by this world we live in, then so were several people in the Bible (and I don’t believe they were wrong). Even Jesus wept. God isn’t supposed to wipe away ALL of our tears until the end, but He will wipe them away. I wish some Christians would stop pretending like there is never cause for sorrow in this world and would stop judgin’ those of us who struggle with this.

It is an illness, but prayer and medication do help. I don’t find that many counselors are very helpful. Only God can truly help us find the way out of the maze of depression. In some instances, I’ve actually had counselors make matters worse. But Jesus has never failed me, EVER.

If anyone who reads this struggles with sorrow for a long time or thinks he or she may be depressed, don’t be ashamed. Seek out help. If you need medicine, take it. If you do, and it’s the right medication for you, you should notice an improvement fairly soon after beginning–within days. If you don’t notice an improvement or you find the person is not helpful, speak up or seek out someone else. Don’t give in to it. If you are struggling with a sin issue, I find that it has made matters worse for me–but that is one effect of sin on a condition that I already have from a physical problem.

By: Cindy

Cindy — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:47:47 +0000

Julie…I am praying if you have not seen a psychiatrist (not your family doctor), that you will. My family doctor tried to help me by prescribing antidepressants but when they didn’t help, he told me I needed to see someone who SPECIALIZES in medication for depression — a psychiatrist. Your words worry me. I hear the pain in them and I know you need outside help. I beg you, if you have insurance, find out if a psychiatrist is on the list of approved doctors, call a friend or a family member and have them take you. If you can’t get an appointment, go to the emergency room. I’m not kidding. Tell them exactly how you feel. If they suggest you go into the hospital (yes, a mental health facility), GO!!! I’ve been there, done that, and that is why I’m alive today. Don’t kid yourself by thinking, I’m not that bad. If you have no more hope of ever getting better, you need help to realize that is not true!!! You can live with depression, I’m living proof. Sleeping the life God gave you away is not good. With the right meds and maybe counseling, you can have more good days than bad. I am praying that the Holy Spirit will carry these words to your heart and give you the energy and determination to get help. God loves you so much, He has your name written in the palm of His hand. He knows the number of hairs on your head. Don’t give up. Never give up.