I am struggling with depression & anxiety. I am physically & mentally tired. I haven't been able to sleep in days . I sleep around 5am. I pray to god for help but I feel I am not getting a response. Things just keep getting worser. I am trying my hardest getting up everyday & putting a smile on my face, I am unable to go outside due anxiety issues i have. Which makes this depression much worse. I dont have a job , friends or anything. I only have my dog but I think she is also getting depressed . I don't have any dreams or goals anymore. Since I can't go outside & get a job . I though could an buy or make & sell stuff online . That hasnt gone well I thought it would be a good motivator to get me to do something during the day & feel productive. I am just really tired of trying . I can't pray anymore I try but I just give up that's how tired I am. dont confide in my family right now. i dont think they care or notice how much i am suffering. I do have one dream that The Lord could take away all the fear I have & all the depression & make me a new person. So I come here to ask you for prayers . That god may heal me, change me & show me the way. if this is going to take sometime for me to go out to the world again for god to help me start an online bussiness . Please find it in your hearts to pray for me brothers & sisters. Thank you !
Prayer request:Very bad depression .. Sleep deprived
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Gali, I wrote a thread on my lifelong battle with depression. It is called "Depression:A Ladybug's True Story Of Dark vs Light" and is on page 8 in the Miscellaneous forum. Please take a few moments to go read it.
I tell how I overcame it and I give suggestions on what others can do to maintain a positive attitude. I really think it could help you immensely if you read it. 
HI, Gali!
When I read this: "I don't have any dreams or goals anymore." I stepped in.
I´m learning to live one day after another. I have 14 years learning to do so and I´m not depressed (I´m not "a model", just another who is being modelled) and I don´t now why and for, but I´m almost surrendered to it.
Most of the person I knew as Christians had a double moral on these: "Since I am a Christian I have to be suceeding", "God is my Father... How come life cannot be any better for me?" (many more I wonn´t mention to avoid an emotional trigger).
I wish I were there! In front of you to lok at your face (deep in your eyes, as your real friend). But I see that you saw it, and saw it well it was a fear (you started to realize).
Was life a destination or a journey? (as a song said)
Why are we so afraid to live and enjoy the journey?
I had dreams and even I said I don´t, I also lived my dreams when sleeping (no doubt you are depressed and the is stressing and eroding) and sometimes I forgot I neede to walk baby steps, for several things I bypassed running towards nothing.
Aren´t you using the subway or the bus?
Sometimes we need people around. Sometimes we need them, not to be heard, just to hear them. Have you isolated yourself too much?
The Church seems to be empty or cold and, just for me, I´ve learn alot trying to cope with people, as an outsider (or an outcast). They also need what I need and these also would tell about many things we have in common: Restless nights and broken dreams.
Physical exercise is also sought with the spiritual ones. Walk, climb a mountain, listen to birds and meditate; but don´t forget (please) we need human beings, at least close to these windows we see open on that screen you may write and, by the way (since you will be healed SOON) take notes, write a notebook and, the moment you´ll be healed, you´ll know (for sure) what was the reason you felt that way (because you´re not the only one under that stress).
1Pe 5:8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
1Pe 5:9 Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world.
1Pe 5:10 And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.
When I read this: "I don't have any dreams or goals anymore." I stepped in.
I´m learning to live one day after another. I have 14 years learning to do so and I´m not depressed (I´m not "a model", just another who is being modelled) and I don´t now why and for, but I´m almost surrendered to it.
Most of the person I knew as Christians had a double moral on these: "Since I am a Christian I have to be suceeding", "God is my Father... How come life cannot be any better for me?" (many more I wonn´t mention to avoid an emotional trigger).
I wish I were there! In front of you to lok at your face (deep in your eyes, as your real friend). But I see that you saw it, and saw it well it was a fear (you started to realize).
Was life a destination or a journey? (as a song said)
Why are we so afraid to live and enjoy the journey?
I had dreams and even I said I don´t, I also lived my dreams when sleeping (no doubt you are depressed and the is stressing and eroding) and sometimes I forgot I neede to walk baby steps, for several things I bypassed running towards nothing.
Aren´t you using the subway or the bus?
Sometimes we need people around. Sometimes we need them, not to be heard, just to hear them. Have you isolated yourself too much?
The Church seems to be empty or cold and, just for me, I´ve learn alot trying to cope with people, as an outsider (or an outcast). They also need what I need and these also would tell about many things we have in common: Restless nights and broken dreams.
Physical exercise is also sought with the spiritual ones. Walk, climb a mountain, listen to birds and meditate; but don´t forget (please) we need human beings, at least close to these windows we see open on that screen you may write and, by the way (since you will be healed SOON) take notes, write a notebook and, the moment you´ll be healed, you´ll know (for sure) what was the reason you felt that way (because you´re not the only one under that stress).
1Pe 5:8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
1Pe 5:9 Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world.
1Pe 5:10 And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.
Gali, I wrote a thread on my lifelong battle with depression. It is called "Depression:A Ladybug's True Story Of Dark vs Light" and is on page 8 in the Miscellaneous forum. Please take a few moments to go read it. I tell how I overcame it and I give suggestions on what others can do to maintain a positive attitude. I really think it could help you immensely if you read it.
I tell how I overcame it and I give suggestions on what others can do to maintain a positive attitude. I really think it could help you immensely if you read it.
HI, Gali!
When I read this: "I don't have any dreams or goals anymore." I stepped in.
I´m learning to live one day after another. I have 14 years learning to do so and I´m not depressed (I´m not "a model", just another who is being modelled) and I don´t now why and for, but I´m almost surrendered to it.
Most of the person I knew as Christians had a double moral on these: "Since I am a Christian I have to be suceeding", "God is my Father... How come life cannot be any better for me?" (many more I wonn´t mention to avoid an emotional trigger).
I wish I were there! In front of you to lok at your face (deep in your eyes, as your real friend). But I see that you saw it, and saw it well it was a fear (you started to realize).
Was life a destination or a journey? (as a song said)
Why are we so afraid to live and enjoy the journey?
I had dreams and even I said I don´t, I also lived my dreams when sleeping (no doubt you are depressed and the is stressing and eroding) and sometimes I forgot I neede to walk baby steps, for several things I bypassed running towards nothing.
Aren´t you using the subway or the bus?
Sometimes we need people around. Sometimes we need them, not to be heard, just to hear them. Have you isolated yourself too much?
The Church seems to be empty or cold and, just for me, I´ve learn alot trying to cope with people, as an outsider (or an outcast). They also need what I need and these also would tell about many things we have in common: Restless nights and broken dreams.
Physical exercise is also sought with the spiritual ones. Walk, climb a mountain, listen to birds and meditate; but don´t forget (please) we need human beings, at least close to these windows we see open on that screen you may write and, by the way (since you will be healed SOON) take notes, write a notebook and, the moment you´ll be healed, you´ll know (for sure) what was the reason you felt that way (because you´re not the only one under that stress).
1Pe 5:8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
1Pe 5:9 Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world.
1Pe 5:10 And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.
When I read this: "I don't have any dreams or goals anymore." I stepped in.
I´m learning to live one day after another. I have 14 years learning to do so and I´m not depressed (I´m not "a model", just another who is being modelled) and I don´t now why and for, but I´m almost surrendered to it.
Most of the person I knew as Christians had a double moral on these: "Since I am a Christian I have to be suceeding", "God is my Father... How come life cannot be any better for me?" (many more I wonn´t mention to avoid an emotional trigger).
I wish I were there! In front of you to lok at your face (deep in your eyes, as your real friend). But I see that you saw it, and saw it well it was a fear (you started to realize).
Was life a destination or a journey? (as a song said)
Why are we so afraid to live and enjoy the journey?
I had dreams and even I said I don´t, I also lived my dreams when sleeping (no doubt you are depressed and the is stressing and eroding) and sometimes I forgot I neede to walk baby steps, for several things I bypassed running towards nothing.
Aren´t you using the subway or the bus?
Sometimes we need people around. Sometimes we need them, not to be heard, just to hear them. Have you isolated yourself too much?
The Church seems to be empty or cold and, just for me, I´ve learn alot trying to cope with people, as an outsider (or an outcast). They also need what I need and these also would tell about many things we have in common: Restless nights and broken dreams.
Physical exercise is also sought with the spiritual ones. Walk, climb a mountain, listen to birds and meditate; but don´t forget (please) we need human beings, at least close to these windows we see open on that screen you may write and, by the way (since you will be healed SOON) take notes, write a notebook and, the moment you´ll be healed, you´ll know (for sure) what was the reason you felt that way (because you´re not the only one under that stress).
1Pe 5:8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
1Pe 5:9 Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world.
1Pe 5:10 And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.
P
i'm so, so sorry.
my 29 yo daughter went to the doc a few days ago, and with his other recommendations,
he counseled her to read Psalm 42 every morning. out loud, to herself.
the Psalms are full of folks who were depressed, and cried out to God and said things in their despair
to encourage their own hearts. i think it might be important for us to verbally affirm that our hope is in God.
to tell ourselves He loves us and has saved us, and will never leave us.
in other words, to preach the Gospel to ourselves. (i forget it every day! )
even if you don't q-u-i-t-e believe it a certain day, just remind yourself God became a human for you.
He lived a life of suffering and temptation and sadness and illness and happy times and terrible times.
for you.
He was falsely arrested, beaten, scourged, spat upon, mocked and crucified for you.
He endured all that, says Hebrews 12:2, for the joy set before Him.
now, think about that for a sec...what joy could the eternal God have been looking forward to?
i mean, what in the world did the eternal God not have before the cross that He was looking forward to in joy?
the answer---y-o-u. you, sweetie! and me, and all of us who make up the Church!
my point is that God loves you more than you can know. he keeps count of the hairs on your head!
that's such a Dad thing to do...you're so crazy about your little one you want to know everything about her.
and think about something else the book of Hebrews tells us-- (Heb. 7:25)
"He (Jesus) is able also to save forever those who draw near to God through Him,
since He always lives to make intercession for them."
I will pray for you, dear one, i surely will.♥ but more importantly,
He's praying for you! He knows you, and understands how hard it is to live in this broken world.
He sympathizes with you in the things you suffer. He realizes temptation is part of this life.
He sees all the stuff we desperately hope no one sees, and He loves you.
just let your mind dwell on the love of God in Jesus for you.
i know it's hard to believe, and you don't feel lovable, but you are dearly and forever loved by God.
it may be impossible to consider right now, but this is just a season. it will have en end.
i love you, my sister. ♥
~ellie
ps--listen to Hermit! when we're so deep in, we just want to isolate. but that's just not a good answer.
i know you're afraid to go out right now...baby steps.
and the nurse in me says, 'have you considered seeing a doc?"
just had to mention it.
my 29 yo daughter went to the doc a few days ago, and with his other recommendations,
he counseled her to read Psalm 42 every morning. out loud, to herself.
the Psalms are full of folks who were depressed, and cried out to God and said things in their despair
to encourage their own hearts. i think it might be important for us to verbally affirm that our hope is in God.
to tell ourselves He loves us and has saved us, and will never leave us.
in other words, to preach the Gospel to ourselves. (i forget it every day!
)even if you don't q-u-i-t-e believe it a certain day, just remind yourself God became a human for you.
He lived a life of suffering and temptation and sadness and illness and happy times and terrible times.
for you.
He was falsely arrested, beaten, scourged, spat upon, mocked and crucified for you.
He endured all that, says Hebrews 12:2, for the joy set before Him.
now, think about that for a sec...what joy could the eternal God have been looking forward to?
i mean, what in the world did the eternal God not have before the cross that He was looking forward to in joy?
the answer---y-o-u. you, sweetie! and me, and all of us who make up the Church!
my point is that God loves you more than you can know. he keeps count of the hairs on your head!
that's such a Dad thing to do...you're so crazy about your little one you want to know everything about her.
and think about something else the book of Hebrews tells us-- (Heb. 7:25)
"He (Jesus) is able also to save forever those who draw near to God through Him,
since He always lives to make intercession for them."
I will pray for you, dear one, i surely will.♥ but more importantly,
He's praying for you! He knows you, and understands how hard it is to live in this broken world.
He sympathizes with you in the things you suffer. He realizes temptation is part of this life.
He sees all the stuff we desperately hope no one sees, and He loves you.
just let your mind dwell on the love of God in Jesus for you.
i know it's hard to believe, and you don't feel lovable, but you are dearly and forever loved by God.
it may be impossible to consider right now, but this is just a season. it will have en end.
i love you, my sister. ♥
~ellie
ps--listen to Hermit! when we're so deep in, we just want to isolate. but that's just not a good answer.
i know you're afraid to go out right now...baby steps.
and the nurse in me says, 'have you considered seeing a doc?"
just had to mention it.
P
aw, thanks.
but we know those were God's thoughts toward this little one.
(for we are all of us God's little ones)
i just have to add this is what the Lord Jesus said He came to do:
Luke 4:16-21
And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up. And as was his custom, he went to the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and he stood up to read.
And the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,
because he has anointed me
to proclaim good news to the poor.
He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives
and recovering of sight to the blind,
to set at liberty those who are oppressed,
to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” (Isaiah 61:1-2)
And he rolled up the scroll and gave it back to the attendant and sat down. And the eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him.
And he began to say to them, “Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.”
Jesus cares about your broken heart, child of God.
He cares about your captivity and darkness.
He came to fix all of that because He loves you. ♥
but we know those were God's thoughts toward this little one.
(for we are all of us God's little ones)
i just have to add this is what the Lord Jesus said He came to do:
Luke 4:16-21
And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up. And as was his custom, he went to the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and he stood up to read.
And the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,
because he has anointed me
to proclaim good news to the poor.
He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives
and recovering of sight to the blind,
to set at liberty those who are oppressed,
to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” (Isaiah 61:1-2)
And he rolled up the scroll and gave it back to the attendant and sat down. And the eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him.
And he began to say to them, “Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.”
Jesus cares about your broken heart, child of God.
He cares about your captivity and darkness.
He came to fix all of that because He loves you. ♥
My dad used to live isolated. I regreted that too much, because he also hid from me and, when he was so depressed, he also had suicidal ideas (...). I´m happy, his last days, I was near him, though I regret those years lost, since he was a real hermit.
Don´t thank me, please (I owe you one, instead). That phrase ("I don't have any dreams or goals anymore." ) reminded me a bunch of things. And, even insie a single hour, a single day, we can live dreams, undeletd moments and, several of these, could be with people we never know their names (I´m just talking about real people outside our roof).
Just allow me something I wrote somewhere else I don´t remember:
I was with a friend helping abandoned people in the street. We saw it as a temporal ministry. We met a man whose name was Nicolás... He was one of those you see drunk and drinking alcohol... We approached and try to talk, sharing the Gospel... He was fed, he was heard and my friend has a GRETA idea: She took him for a shower (receiving clean clothing)... Shorting this: We heard his life story. He cried over her shoulders, dearly hugged (like a loving baby, with his nose running, and wasn´t drunk).
Some of them could lie (like many others you have approached or thought deserving your trust) but a child do not lie like us, being adults.
The time you see your dreams were nothing big or hurt, the moment you see you have lost nothing, you probably will see your life another way.
Don´t thank me, please
(I owe you one, instead). That phrase ("I don't have any dreams or goals anymore." ) reminded me a bunch of things. And, even insie a single hour, a single day, we can live dreams, undeletd moments and, several of these, could be with people we never know their names (I´m just talking about real people outside our roof).Just allow me something I wrote somewhere else I don´t remember:
I was with a friend helping abandoned people in the street. We saw it as a temporal ministry. We met a man whose name was Nicolás... He was one of those you see drunk and drinking alcohol... We approached and try to talk, sharing the Gospel... He was fed, he was heard and my friend has a GRETA idea: She took him for a shower (receiving clean clothing)... Shorting this: We heard his life story. He cried over her shoulders, dearly hugged (like a loving baby, with his nose running, and wasn´t drunk).
Some of them could lie (like many others you have approached or thought deserving your trust) but a child do not lie like us, being adults.
The time you see your dreams were nothing big or hurt, the moment you see you have lost nothing, you probably will see your life another way.
Just read it Blue_ladybug,
God Bless you and thank you for sharing, it spoke to my heart and spirit!!!
I needed to read that!!!
God Bless you and thank you for sharing, it spoke to my heart and spirit!!!
I needed to read that!!!
Gali, I wrote a thread on my lifelong battle with depression. It is called "Depression:A Ladybug's True Story Of Dark vs Light" and is on page 8 in the Miscellaneous forum. Please take a few moments to go read it. I tell how I overcame it and I give suggestions on what others can do to maintain a positive attitude. I really think it could help you immensely if you read it.
I tell how I overcame it and I give suggestions on what others can do to maintain a positive attitude. I really think it could help you immensely if you read it.
L
You are so loved. The world often tries to beat us down but no weapon formed against you will prosper. They will form but they will not succeed in destroying you. God hears you cries and knows your heart and He will provide. If you feel like you have no one then you are in a good spot because God WILL intervene. I will pray for you. In Jesus name by His stripes you are healed.