|
christian fighting depression
17/f
I am a Christian. I have been all of my life.
Some people tell me that Christian's do not get depressed because they have found God's love. I know where they are coming from, but I feel myself fighting depression. I always feel alone.I keep having bad thoughts. I feel like my family will never understand what I am going through, I try telling them but then they feel bad because I am just acting negative and am not being thankful for the life that them and God has provided for me. We don't really have the money right now for conseling. I am not 100% sure what my question is,i guess i have a few. 1.) does anyone know free conseolors online?or free chat where you can instant messageanyone? 2.) are there any websites where I can havea chrsitian penpal? 3.) does it get any better
[ ]
Want to answer more questions in the Miscellaneous category?
Maybe give some free advice about: Spirituality?
just remember that as a Christian, temptations can come at any moment, at any time, in any form. but instead of letting it get to you, it is the moment to really rely on prayer, stay close to God and regain your strength. don't let it drag you down, and get "feelings" under your feet. When you humble and love yourself, then you will experience God's love.
]
first of all dont listen to other people. depression is a mental problem that even Christians sometimes have to take medicine for. i have a book on it that my grandfather gave me. in it the author and Christian psychologist "Dr. Archibald D. Hart" made a list titled " the ten most rediculous thing you can say to a person with anxiety." one of them is "if you had more faith, you would stop worrying" or "have you committed some sin that God is punishing you". the truth is that Christians more than anyone else have depression problems because of the world we live in. anyone else who isnt a christian has nothing to worry about becuase the devil doesnt have to bother them. they are already doomed. but Christians are an easy target for pain and suffering. the only anxiety that God is against is worrying about things you shouldnt when God is going to take care of those things anyways. and he is. you will get through this. I had to start taking antidepressants and praying more and i just had a child so ive really been goign through depression. my grandfather is one of the most christian men ive ever known and he suffers major depression. like i said it will get better and if you did decide to take medicine God would not put you down for it. just keep praying. ive tried finding counselors for free and ive had no luck. the only thing i can tell you to do in that case is find some counseling through the church. a preacher or someone. God bless you.
]
The two other advisers covered the religious portion very well so I will stick to the depression issue.
Like the other advisor wrote. Anyone can suffer from clinical depression as it is a medical problem similar to diabetes. I use diabetes as a reference in that the body's inability to secrete enough insulin is similar to what causes clinical depression. Two hormones that are secreted into the brain control mood and depression. If you have sufficient stress in your life and not enough of these two hormones being secreted you can suffer an attack of depression. You may not even be aware of the stress you are under. I know, I have suffered from clinical depression.
Sometimes talk therapy, and this can be with a religious counselor, is all that is need to relieve the stress. Other times a combination of talk therapy and medication are needed.
There are several ways to get help for your depression.
First: If your parents have heath insurance you can visit your family doctor. At 17 years of age you do not need parental permission to see the doctor or have a parent present while being examined. In fact their is a Federal Law to this effect giving you medical privacy. Ask the doctor to screen you for depression. The doctor can then prescribe medication and probably talk therapy. Insurance will pay for some visits but there will be a co-pay.
Second: Every county, city or state has a mental health department. Usually the county or city, mental health department, you live in runs a free mental health clinic. You can go to this clinic to be evaluated and treated. If your parents have insurance and you are covered under that insurance they may ask for it accepting what the insurance company pays as total payment for services.
Depression is a serious illness. It is a medical problem that will not go away in its own. You need professional help and counseling as well as spiritual help to over come this disease.
I hope you will avail yourself to whatever help is out there for you.
]
I am so glad you wrote.
I myself have been Christian all my life. for the first 17 years I have been a bubbly little thing, absolutely loving life and all I have been given.
Two years ago, I went through depression. It turned out to be caused by my lack of Vitamin D, which I found out by a doctor, but through that experience I learned how real depression is. It's not just about "sucking it up" or "trying a more positive outlook", this is hard, serious stuff. Though things make you happy, nothing could shine a light through the depressing I felt was just getting absorbed in everything I am. I have always been blessed with really strong faith, but I felt even the joy he typically brought into my life was over-shadowed.
The only thing I had was hope. I had so much faith that someday I could get better. Even though I didn't know when or how, I had hope that it would. That hope served as my light during those dark times. That is what made the hard days a little better.
Like I have already mentioned, depression is serious and I was lucky enough to be able to find the problem and fix it medically. I never tried depression medication, so I don't have much advice in that field. Of course, I would suggest you meet with a pediatrician or something to help you. Some times we have to take advantage of the blessings of western medicine!
Just one final note, just go ahead and double check that you are getting the proper vitamins (not just vitamin d). Vit-D is essential in neurological function and most people in the more northern regions of the world where there is less sun don't get enough. Please know that this is a real medical issue, you aren't a bad person, and it WILL get better.
Sending you lots of love right now!!!
]
Just because your Christian doesn't mean you don't
get depressed we all do at some point your no different & are human like the rest of us it's apart of life depression of course things get better they can't stay the way they are forever things have to change and improve at some point
we all act negative sometimes have good days &
bad one's i'm sure your thankful your just going
through a tough time right now which is making you feel the way you are you aren't the only one
who feels alone or has bad thoughts others do too myself included you aren't alone when it comes to that(:
[Link](Mouse over link to see full location) This is a chatroom for depression you can PM others i use it
myself all you have to do is create a username &
click connect
[Link](Mouse over link to see full location) Here's a christian penpal website
[Link](Mouse over link to see full location) Here's a
online counseling website
]
More Questions: |