Anxiety and depression - what worked for you?

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Aqua11

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I suffer from both anxiety and depression and I have yet to find a solution. I am currently taking one medication that keeps it tolerable. However I feel like it's just making it possible to survive, not live how I want to live. I still can't go anywhere without my mom.
 
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Lost_sheep

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My meds do the same to me, but it's better than the alternative. My lows are too low for me to not be medicated. My anxiety attacks were going to give me a heart attack.
 
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JesusIsAll

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I can't believe anyone would tell you to take meds.

* Spirit

* Vitamin deficiency

* Mental

Any or all of these is a good starting place.

Define/locate the root,then proceed.

No meds
You know, I tend to agree with that, but, when you're talking serious, clinical mental pathologies, these are beyond the realm of normal experience, and you can't dismiss that some people need extraordinary help. We can't determine this in some forum, and there are people who need medication to achieve normalcy. Clinical depression and anxiety is more than down in the dumps or creeped-out by spiders.
 
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Txroads

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Pizza? You sound more like some carpetbagger. I thought it was Tex Mex!

Oh! And what about barbecue? I bet you don't even remember the Alamo.
Not Remember The Alamo!!!!!!!!!!!
HERETIC!!!!!!!..... B-L-A-S-P-H-A-M-E-M-Y!!!????
 
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Ugly

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I can't believe anyone would tell you to take meds.

* Spirit

* Vitamin deficiency

* Mental

Any or all of these is a good starting place.

Define/locate the root,then proceed.

No meds
Meds, particularly with anxiety, are help if combined with counseling. They minimize the affects of anxiety, making it easier to concentrate on the counseling and discovering the issue, without being so focused on the symptoms.

Meds are not evil. Neither are meds always the solution. Meds have a valid place in dealing with issues. It's just a matter of knowing when and how to use them properly, instead of just taking pills as a solution and stopping there.
 

ForthAngel

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You know, I tend to agree with that, but, when you're talking serious, clinical mental pathologies, these are beyond the realm of normal experience, and you can't dismiss that some people need extraordinary help. We can't determine this in some forum, and there are people who need medication to achieve normalcy. Clinical depression and anxiety is more than down in the dumps or creeped-out by spiders.
I'm not the biggest advocate of medication myself. But I do acknowledge that some are in need of meds. I chose an alternative that doesn't "cure" me, but makes life enjoyable regardless. I think often meds mask the issue rather than making us confront it. It's a complex situation. A lot of my own depression and anxiety stemmed from my own sins. This recognition for me was the turning point in my recovery and is really what set me on the path of salvation. I will admit that I was on meds for the initial part of my recovery though and do believe they played a small positive part in dealing with my condition initially. I weened myself off rather quickly though and focused more on my faith and walk with Jesus.

When I referred to my "healing", I was speaking of the ability to overcome suffering and find joy in the pain. No more hateful feelings for myself and no more self-destructive behavior. Rather, I can rejoice that God is with me through it and giving me the strength to overcome it. Often there is a spiritual lesson for me to learn through it.

But to the OP, I cannot stress enough the importance of not isolating yourself. Don't ever be afraid to ask for help. You aren't the only person who can feel that way and aren't the only one who has. Introspectively it will seem you are alone and, while it is true that most on the outside can't understand the gravity of the depression, there are some who have experienced it and can help you through it. I would again advice you to seek medical help if things are so unbearable that you can't handle it.
 
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Txroads

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Not Remember The Alamo!!!!!!!!!!!
HERETIC!!!!!!!..... B-L-A-S-P-H-A-M-E-M-Y!!!????
Ok..... Yes it didn't get spelled right..... That's called panic and utter horror at the words not remembering.... Well.... What he said.....
 
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Txroads

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I'm not the biggest advocate of medication myself. But I do acknowledge that some are in need of meds. I chose an alternative that doesn't "cure" me, but makes life enjoyable regardless. I think often meds mask the issue rather than making us confront it. It's a complex situation. A lot of my own depression and anxiety stemmed from my own sins. This recognition for me was the turning point in my recovery and is really what set me on the path of salvation. I will admit that I was on meds for the initial part of my recovery though and do believe they played a small positive part in dealing with my condition initially. I weened myself off rather quickly though and focused more on my faith and walk with Jesus.

When I referred to my "healing", I was speaking of the ability to overcome suffering and find joy in the pain. No more hateful feelings for myself and no more self-destructive behavior. Rather, I can rejoice that God is with me through it and giving me the strength to overcome it. Often there is a spiritual lesson for me to learn through it.

But to the OP, I cannot stress enough the importance of not isolating yourself. Don't ever be afraid to ask for help. You aren't the only person who can feel that way and aren't the only one who has. Introspectively it will seem you are alone and, while it is true that most on the outside can't understand the gravity of the depression, there are some who have experienced it and can help you through it. I would again advice you to seek medical help if things are so unbearable that you can't handle it.
That deserves a hat nod...
 
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JesusIsAll

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I'm not the biggest advocate of medication myself. But I do acknowledge that some are in need of meds. I chose an alternative that doesn't "cure" me, but makes life enjoyable regardless. I think often meds mask the issue rather than making us confront it. It's a complex situation. A lot of my own depression and anxiety stemmed from my own sins. This recognition for me was the turning point in my recovery and is really what set me on the path of salvation. I will admit that I was on meds for the initial part of my recovery though and do believe they played a small positive part in dealing with my condition initially. I weened myself off rather quickly though and focused more on my faith and walk with Jesus.

When I referred to my "healing", I was speaking of the ability to overcome suffering and find joy in the pain. No more hateful feelings for myself and no more self-destructive behavior. Rather, I can rejoice that God is with me through it and giving me the strength to overcome it. Often there is a spiritual lesson for me to learn through it.

But to the OP, I cannot stress enough the importance of not isolating yourself. Don't ever be afraid to ask for help. You aren't the only person who can feel that way and aren't the only one who has. Introspectively it will seem you are alone and, while it is true that most on the outside can't understand the gravity of the depression, there are some who have experienced it and can help you through it. I would again advice you to seek medical help if things are so unbearable that you can't handle it.
You make perfect sense, and it's nice to hear a proper perspective of seeking a root cause on the mental/spiritual side, and, as you well put, getting weened off the drugs. You're a real success story it's great to hear, praise the Lord! He is the answer of answers, always, by His Spirit our well being, a sound mind, in Him.

2 Timothy 1:7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
 

tourist

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I understand about depression and anxiety also. About the only thing that works for me is time and prayer. Eventually the low or anxious feelings dissipate. I have said a prayer for you.
 
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I was not sure where to put this between the options on the forums, so please excuse me if putting it here isn't appropriate.

Since childhood I struggled with depression and go between feeling low to feeling suicidal. I also struggle with anxiety. This evening it got so bad I was shaking and struggling to think.

What, in line with Christianity, has worked for you guys?

Thank you in advance
Hey - long battle! A lot of pursuing the renewing of my mind - study, prayer, sermon series, counsel - long process of reflecting, repenting, replacing. Thinc Diphruntly series by James Macdonald was pretty epic and helpful
 

Angela53510

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Lot of good ideas here, and one not so good idea. I work with the mentally ill, and medication is a key in the tool chests of most of those people. But not to the point of addiction, or when they make you take multiple meds so you end up a zombie.

I experienced severe depression going into my third year with severe, and mostly unmedicated Rheumatoid Arthritis. God really shook me out of it by having me read the Psalms. (And why do people think it is ok for a person to take meds for physical diseases of the body, and not physical diseases of the brain? That irks me!)

Then I got on better RA meds, so I wasn't in agonizing pain, and I could actually do a few things. So I started riding my bicycle outside working up to 30 -35 km 3 or 5 times a week. I also changed my diet and lost 80 lbs which I had gained on prednisone. And I went to Seminary, where I found a lot of caring and acceptance. I thought in the first years they would throw me out for being depressed, but no, they just helped me.

So studying the Bible, and a good church with great friends. Here is a verse God gave me, which really turned me around. I began to realize that people had suffered from depression for thousands of years, and God knew, but loved that person anyway.

"Why am I so depressed?
Why this turmoil within me?
Put your hope in God, for I will still praise Him,
my Savior and my God." Psalm 42:5 HCSB


PS. We can talk about the cast down part in the KJV and other versions, if you want. The point is that that sheep would have died without God's help! Yep, cast down is something that happens to sheep when they are turned on their back, and they will die without the help of a shepherd.
 
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MsKy

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You know, I tend to agree with that, but, when you're talking serious, clinical mental pathologies, these are beyond the realm of normal experience, and you can't dismiss that some people need extraordinary help. We can't determine this in some forum, and there are people who need medication to achieve normalcy. Clinical depression and anxiety is more than down in the dumps or creeped-out by spiders.
Well said JesusIsAll. See your doctor and if they aren't helping you find someone who will. Like any medical condition, medication may not fix it completely. Seek out a Christian licensed therapist, an LCSW or doctor, not just someone in a church who took a few counseling classes. A Christian support group may help you as well.

I personally love writing out scripture. Do you keep a prayer journal?
 
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popeye

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If meds are the magic bullet,why even frame the subject around the bible?

Ever hear of ptsd?

Lets say someone is siting in a waiting room and they are amping out over their past trauma,replaying the video in their head.

I am sitting 6 inches away right beside them,and I don't feel a thing. That thing tormenting them is ripping them to pieces,and has zero effect on me.

Why? because it literally DOES NOT EXIST. It only "exists" in their mind.
They are being walked on to the point that their back has become a smooth street,and has been traveled so heavily,that demons now parade that thing at will across their mind.

Enter the miracle of meds. Rolleyes.

Give me a shot at that person,and IF THEY WILL LISTEN,AND DO WHAT I TELL THEM, I do not see any way, THEY CAN NOT GET BETTER.

Now for depression.
That is a wimpy,whiny,self absorbed,selfish,navel gazing,narcissistic,anti christ lying circus of the mind,will,and emotions.

What is that goofy trash doing,operating in a believer,alongside the spirit that raised christ from the dead?

Again,give me a shot at it,and ,again,if they will do what i tell them,how in the world could they not evict that goofy clown of a lie?

Bottom line....they are putting up with it.

Those 2 enemies are EASILY decapitated.

But as for us americans; "oh no no no don't even think about a no med society"

we are deceived.
 
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Lost_sheep

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As someone who has PTSD, chronic depression and anxiety, I have to say that what you wrote is the most insensitive drivel I have ever seen posted about these medical conditions. Who are you to be so arrogant as to think you can cure something that haunts a person? Shame on you.
 
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popeye

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As someone who has PTSD, chronic depression and anxiety, I have to say that what you wrote is the most insensitive drivel I have ever seen posted about these medical conditions. Who are you to be so arrogant as to think you can cure something that haunts a person? Shame on you.
Jesus can. He is up to any task.

And that Depression thingy DOES NOT EXIST without being fed.

You feed it. It will control you.

I used to sit up to that table. Eat what that lying anti christ served me.

Things are different now. That wimpy punk is not even allowed into the same room.

Look how you defend it. Time to evict it friend.

The room has an exit. I can show you the way,Jesus has the power. But you got to turn the knob and swing it open,then start walking.

Looking back is a bad habit. For you it is a lifestyle.

A radical problem,needs a radical solution.

Your right ,I am insensitive to that sorry thing. It robed me for the last time.

[video=youtube;e_UO8wlZymM]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_UO8wlZymM[/video]
 
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coby

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Inner healing weeks, encounters, deliverance prayer. What I did myself is simply use the Word. When I wanted to die I said: I already died with Christ. I just confessed that I was not deprressed but happy for months until I was. Stupid Louis de Funes movies when I was at my lowest. I just refuse to entertain negative thoughts.
I got antidepressants and oxazepam for 2 years, but I stopped, because I wanted the Holy Spirit to help me.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7NMDMcfa-zc
 

ForthAngel

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Inner healing weeks, encounters, deliverance prayer.
Jesus can. He is up to any task.

And that Depression thingy DOES NOT EXIST without being fed.

You feed it. It will control you.

I used to sit up to that table. Eat what that lying anti christ served me.

Things are different now. That wimpy punk is not even allowed into the same room.

Look how you defend it. Time to evict it friend.

The room has an exit. I can show you the way,Jesus has the power. But you got to turn the knob and swing it open,then start walking.

Looking back is a bad habit. For you it is a lifestyle.

A radical problem,needs a radical solution.

Your right ,I am insensitive to that sorry thing. It robed me for the last time.

[video=youtube;e_UO8wlZymM]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_UO8wlZymM[/video]

This is the type of doctrine I would warn you to stay away from. Promises of healing and deliverance are often more harmful than helpful. Again, my advice would be to stick to sound teaching and seek medical attention if you are feeling suicidal or unable to handle your current anxiety and depression levels. "God encounters" and "deliverance ministries" are more often than not wrought with false doctrine. "God encounters" themselves are not biblical.

With that being said, I would still urge you to have others pray for you as it instructed by scripture as prayer can be a powerful tool.
 
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coby

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This is the type of doctrine I would warn you to stay away from. Promises of healing and deliverance are often more harmful than helpful. Again, my advice would be to stick to sound teaching and seek medical attention if you are feeling suicidal or unable to handle your current anxiety and depression levels. "God encounters" and "deliverance ministries" are more often than not wrought with false doctrine. "God encounters" themselves are not biblical.

With that being said, I would still urge you to have others pray for you as it instructed by scripture as prayer can be a powerful tool.
Well I tried the psychiaters and pills but ended up doing a suicide attempt because of the prozac. The Holy Spirit set me free though and I got healed from trauma. I asked a psychiater. She had no time now. Well then not, He always has time.