overwhelmed and depressed (HELP)

[minory girl]

Hi all

I need you help. coz now matter what I trying and do I keep feeling depressed. sometime I feel so depressed I feel like giving up , But I know thats stupid to give up. I also feel like my life is falling apart.

guys I just don't know what to do. I prayed that this feeling would go away but I just feel like praying does not work, ok I know this sounds really stupid. but a recently I feel so hurt. please can you help me guys I just don't know what to do ?

 

[Chad]

Sister, perhaps you can pray and fellowship with a few other women in live chat sometime? Contact a few mods/members who you feel comfortable speaking with and I'm sure they can help you, by GOD's guidance.

I will keep you in prayer.

Although I do not know what your issues are, I don't think its a coincidence that I posted this thread here earlier:

http://www.talkjesus.com/health-fitness/14333-vitamin-b.html

Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying "Vitamin B" is a miracle worker for all problems and depressions, but its a fact that a lack of Vitamin B in the body can in fact lead to some form of depression.

 

[Chosen Girl]

Depression and anything negative comes straight from the devil. I actually know what your talking about. I have been there... and I understand that it's not an awesome feeling.

Depression is a bondage. Do you know what bondage is? It's when satan has you tied up in chains!

He is feeding lies into your soul. Do you go to Church? Go to a leader and EXPOSE the bondage. Have them pray for you and pray for yourself. Ask God to come and fill you.

No matter how much you feel like God doesn't listen or answer your prayers... he is right there... loving you. Each time you hurt, He hurts. When you cry, He cries. He cares more for you then His own life!!

If you have done something that you seem like you can't forgive yourself for... let it go. GOD WILL FORGIVE YOU! You may not understand why but He does.

Repent. Get on your knees and truely pray to God. SCREAM OUT if you have to. Your heart MUST be right.

You need to reconize that this comes straight from the devil. Ooo! I rebuke Him!!!! DON'T LET SATAN PROCLAIM THE AUTHORITY OVER YOUR LIFE! Fight.... Stand up for yourself. Take a stand against the... ugly.. stupid... good for nothing devil.

I am not saying that I understand just to say it. I went through the same thing.

When you don't read your word, pray, or visit the cross daily... you don't have your spirit armor on. MAN! If you don't clothe yourself with that... satan can attack and it will brring you down.

Read the word day and night. Not just because you are going through a hard time. Not for this moment alone. NO! With all of your heart... everyday. YOU MUST crave the Word.

I can remember I almost killed myself in my depressed moment. I had done something I thought I could never be forgiven for. I felt like God was so distant... that He ignored my prayers.

BUT IN REALITY... No... He was right there... waiting for me to open my heart and let Him back in.

When the rain (hard times) come, that is when God is the closest to us. God loves YOU so much... I can see Him taking you into His arms like a Man would hold His newborn baby. He holds you close to His chest, whispering in your ear that everything so going to be all right. That he is right there by your side and He will see you through.

There is a video like that. If you want to watch it... message me. It's awesome.

Keep your head high. Don't stray your eyes from Jesus. If you want to talk... chat... whatever... just message me.

Your not alone.

I am going to say a quick prayer. Repeat these words after me...

Dear God,

Please forgive me of my sins. Thank you for dying on that cross for ME and my iniquities. I open my heart to you. Come in and sit at the thron of my heart. I love you so much and I want to walk in the spirit.

(LOUDLY SAY THIS) I REBUKE THE DEVIL IN THE NAME OF JESUS! LEAVE! I COMMAND YOU TO FLEE. (Take the authority).

I cry out to you Lord. Heal my wounds. SET ME FREE!!

In the name of JESUS!

Amen!


I hope you really say that prayer. Do you know what I do? I put on worship music and just praise Him with all of my heart. Do that...

Love you...

Take care.

 

[stephen]

Hi sister, Sorry to hear that you are still struggling financially. You have all my sympathy and prayers. Not that this helps, you need something practical I know.

CAP: Christians Against Poverty

ChristiansAgainstPoverty = CAP 10 years in operation, mainly in the North. But opening offices nationwide.

 

[minory girl]

Depression and anything negative comes straight from the devil. I actually know what your talking about. I have been there... and I understand that it's not an awesome feeling.

Depression is a bondage. Do you know what bondage is? It's when satan has you tied up in chains!

He is feeding lies into your soul. Do you go to Church? Go to a leader and EXPOSE the bondage. Have them pray for you and pray for yourself. Ask God to come and fill you.

No matter how much you feel like God doesn't listen or answer your prayers... he is right there... loving you. Each time you hurt, He hurts. When you cry, He cries. He cares more for you then His own life!!

If you have done something that you seem like you can't forgive yourself for... let it go. GOD WILL FORGIVE YOU! You may not understand why but He does.

Repent. Get on your knees and truely pray to God. SCREAM OUT if you have to. Your heart MUST be right.

You need to reconize that this comes straight from the devil. Ooo! I rebuke Him!!!! DON'T LET SATAN PROCLAIM THE AUTHORITY OVER YOUR LIFE! Fight.... Stand up for yourself. Take a stand against the... ugly.. stupid... good for nothing devil.

I am not saying that I understand just to say it. I went through the same thing.

When you don't read your word, pray, or visit the cross daily... you don't have your spirit armor on. MAN! If you don't clothe yourself with that... satan can attack and it will brring you down.

Read the word day and night. Not just because you are going through a hard time. Not for this moment alone. NO! With all of your heart... everyday. YOU MUST crave the Word.

I can remember I almost killed myself in my depressed moment. I had done something I thought I could never be forgiven for. I felt like God was so distant... that He ignored my prayers.

BUT IN REALITY... No... He was right there... waiting for me to open my heart and let Him back in.

When the rain (hard times) come, that is when God is the closest to us. God loves YOU so much... I can see Him taking you into His arms like a Man would hold His newborn baby. He holds you close to His chest, whispering in your ear that everything so going to be all right. That he is right there by your side and He will see you through.

There is a video like that. If you want to watch it... message me. It's awesome.

Keep your head high. Don't stray your eyes from Jesus. If you want to talk... chat... whatever... just message me.

Your not alone.

I am going to say a quick prayer. Repeat these words after me...

Dear God,

Please forgive me of my sins. Thank you for dying on that cross for ME and my iniquities. I open my heart to you. Come in and sit at the thron of my heart. I love you so much and I want to walk in the spirit.

(LOUDLY SAY THIS) I REBUKE THE DEVIL IN THE NAME OF JESUS! LEAVE! I COMMAND YOU TO FLEE. (Take the authority).

I cry out to you Lord. Heal my wounds. SET ME FREE!!

In the name of JESUS!

Amen!


I hope you really say that prayer. Do you know what I do? I put on worship music and just praise Him with all of my heart. Do that...

Love you...

Take care.

hi chosen Girl
thank you so much for your advice.
you are welcome to PM me anytime .

 

[SpiritLedEd]

Re: Overwhelmed and Depressed (HELP!)

I know something about debt problems. Been there......Done that......Don't want to do it again! My problem was "plastic money" - credit cards. Three times I tried debt consolidation programs where I arranged to give the debt consolidation organization a certain amount of money every month to make payments to my creditors.

That would have worked nicely had it not been for one thing - I kept the credit cards. My resolve to hold down my credit card spending lasted maybe a month, but this "little boy" was soon back in the plastic money candy store and debt began to accumulate again.

Finally, push came to shove and I had to sell my house last fall and move into an apartment in order to get out of debt. This time, when I sent each credit card company the check to settle the account, I closed the account and cut up the cards.When the dust settled from the sale of the house, I ended up with a bank check for approximately 1/5th of the assessed value of the property, a huge loss.

Depression was on me when I was in that situation, but responsibility for it does not lie directly with Satan. True, he is the father of lies and the author of deception. But my depression was the result of the frustration of trying to make those growing credit card payments and still meet my other obligations plus adding debt by continued use of the cards.

I suggest that you check out a program called "Debtors Anonymous" at Debtors Anonymous* - Recovery from Compulsive Debt. I think they will be a powerful source of help for you if you are willing to work the program i.e., willing to do whatever it takes to get out of debt.

You can do it, MinoryGirl, but it will probably take some serious self-discipline.If you want to, my e-mail address is in my profile. E-mail me and put the name TalkJesus in the header so I don't delete the message as spam. I'll be glad to help any way I can.

SLE

 

[minory girl]

update

hi all

thank you to all who reply to my post.

I now need your help more that ever.

I really can't going on. coz my depression is now manic depression.
I try everything but nothing works.
I've tryed to poor my heart out to god , but I feel like my crying out to him has gone unheard. ok you must think I'm stupid or somethink,(for saying that) BUT I not saying that I don't trust in god, coz I do (trust him with all my ). I really feel like my life is falling apart. sometimes I feel like I'm in a deep black hole that I can't get out of.

guys, I sorry, But I trying my best to be positive. But when I'm depressed, I get very depressed, ok go on say that I'm a loser or I'm a stupid person for saying that, as I said I CAN NOT take any more of this, My life just keep getting harder and harder and I wish there was a way out of this black dark hole.:unlove:

 

[lou_lou1345]

hey sister, have you ever found out what is the root cause of the depression?

i understand what you mean by feeling like you're in a black hole i was like that 3 years ago. i would definitely suggest that you meet up with some people from your church and really get prayer for it and talk to them about whats going on in your head.

the feeling of loneliness and sadness when in depression, is totally unbearable i totally understand. even now i get into the state where i feel as though I could go to sleep and never wake up again.

I am praying for you dearly my friend that God will shine through that black hole and give some light at the end of the tunnel.

God bless you

Lou xxx

 

[Br. Bear]

Greetings Minory Girl,

Do you mind if I give you a blessing.....

Let us start by doing this...

I want you to thank God for how you feel. Honestly. Thank you Jesus....just like that. Please go on and thank Him for every detail about how you feel right now.

Don't rely on your feelings about this...just thank Him. Remember it is your feelings that are getting you down...after all, you seem to be saying this, that you feel so down, so low...so depressed, so, ignore the thoughts about not giving thanks, and ignore the feeling of 'what's the point' or 'I have nothing to give thanks about' for these are your thoughts on the matter...not the Lord's.

So, Minory Girl, start to give thanks for how you feel....and continue to give thanks....thank you Jesus...thank you Lord...yes, thank you Jesus.
Tell Him if you don't understand...it's cool, He just waiting to hear from your heart, and wanting you to be free from any and all depression...forever. Continue to give thanks, over and over...He will lift you up.

Nothing else really matters right now. We don't yet understand all that much about life, but that doesn't stop us living. I don't know if you know much about growing fruit, or how your car works(if you have one), but does that stop you from eating fruit or driving a car(if you do) ? Tell me if you can, how breathing delivers oxygen into your bloodstream and then that oxygen goes around your body.....do you see what I'm saying?
So, give thanks for being so miserable, and for any situation you find yourself in that is getting you down....you don't have to understand it right now, but, the Lord will set you free.

May you know His joy...it is what He gives and wants you to receive, Minory Girl, and may you have a beautiful time of sweet fellowship with Jesus as you enter into His courts with thanksgiving and praise!

Bless you,

Br. Bear

 

[Ronda]

This may not mean much - but if God loved you just you enough to send His Son to die for you - is that not a totally awesome thing. Yes, I understand depression when you believe you are so totally alone. Spend as much time in prayer as you possibly can and wait (hard to do when hurting but a good discipline) upon the Lord - He cares so very much for you and wants you to have true joy. I wrote a poem some time ago when I was going thru a rough spot and I will share it with you.

Love Letters from God
Did you ever think
That the trials you are going thru
Is our Heavenly Father
Sending a love note to you?
He watches with love
From His throne high above
Gently, He’s calling your name
Still all goes along very much the same.
He knows that like a frightened child
You will call His name when all has gone wild
So take time now and meet Him in prayer
Giving praise and thanksgiving will lighten your cares.

remember He is sending you love letters - will pray for you!

 

[minory girl]

This may not mean much - but if God loved you just you enough to send His Son to die for you - is that not a totally awesome thing. Yes, I understand depression when you believe you are so totally alone. Spend as much time in prayer as you possibly can and wait (hard to do when hurting but a good discipline) upon the Lord - He cares so very much for you and wants you to have true joy. I wrote a poem some time ago when I was going thru a rough spot and I will share it with you.

Love Letters from God
Did you ever think
That the trials you are going thru
Is our Heavenly Father
Sending a love note to you?
He watches with love
From His throne high above
Gently, He’s calling your name
Still all goes along very much the same.
He knows that like a frightened child
You will call His name when all has gone wild
So take time now and meet Him in prayer
Giving praise and thanksgiving will lighten your cares.

remember He is sending you love letters - will pray for you!

thank you for your post. I have PM you (hope you don't mind)

 

[calluna]

hi all

thank you to all who reply to my post.

I now need your help more that ever.

I really can't going on. coz my depression is now manic depression.
I try everything but nothing works.
I've tryed to poor my heart out to god , but I feel like my crying out to him has gone unheard. ok you must think I'm stupid or somethink,(for saying that) BUT I not saying that I don't trust in god, coz I do (trust him with all my ). I really feel like my life is falling apart. sometimes I feel like I'm in a deep black hole that I can't get out of.

guys, I sorry, But I trying my best to be positive. But when I'm depressed, I get very depressed, ok go on say that I'm a loser or I'm a stupid person for saying that, as I said I CAN NOT take any more of this, My life just keep getting harder and harder and I wish there was a way out of this black dark hole.:unlove:

Hello minory girl,
I can identify with depression. And you have been offered really good practical and spiritual counsel.

Have you actually been diagnosed with manic depression? Or are you thinking it is manic, because you just feel like you are getting worse? Because manic depression is a bit more serious, it's a chemical imbalance and often requires medication to help stabilize the mind. So if you feel this is just too overwhelming then consider getting some professional help, there is no shame in this, and it may help to just get you back to a level of balance.

More than anything though, Jesus is our ultimate healer, he heals all our diseases. And so as others have done in their replies to you, I encourage you to just take all your worries and burdens to the foot of the cross and really trust in Jesus Christ with your life.

I have noticed though saying things over and over again 'I am depressed' 'I feel like I am in a black hole' 'I can't get out of" 'my life is getting harder and harder' will only re-inforce the condition, it just confirms everything is in darkness., and what is being said is 'well this is how I am, this is how it always is' and so it's prophecying negative things and almost like self-brainwashing. I understand that maybe you don't see this, but now it has been brought to your attention, you could try and re-phrase your words and say things like the following example.

'Jesus is the healer of all my diseases, He can renew my mind and I know that I will get out of this funk I am in, I trust Jesus to bring me joy and peace'

'God is my provider of all my needs, and I trust Him to help me find solutions to my financial problem and I will live debt free"

Also Dear one, no one is going to call you names like stupid or anything of the sort. So try not to call yourself that or anticipate others to think or say that. Please, because it isn't true. In fact I think you are very bright in coming to TalkJesus to ask for support and help.

What we say with our words are quite powerful, and what we think about ourselves also.

Proverbs 18:21 "The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit"

And there's another scripture I can't remember it, it's in Proverbs somewhere about 'what a man thinks, will come out into his life' something like that.

So Minorygirl, there is a way out of this, and it's focusing on Jesus, a wonderful thing to do would be for you to remind yourself of Jesus's healing power, by reading some of the stories in the bible. He heals the blind man, he also cast out demons from someone, Jesus healed the woman with the bleeding problem (she just touched the hem of Jesus' garment), Jesus raised Lazarus from the death. So trust and believe if Jesus can do this, He can help you with your life too.

:girl_hug: to you and I am praying for you

Calluna

 

[minory girl]

Hello minory girl,
I can identify with depression. And you have been offered really good practical and spiritual counsel.

Have you actually been diagnosed with manic depression? Or are you thinking it is manic, because you just feel like you are getting worse? Because manic depression is a bit more serious, it's a chemical imbalance and often requires medication to help stabilize the mind. So if you feel this is just too overwhelming then consider getting some professional help, there is no shame in this, and it may help to just get you back to a level of balance.

More than anything though, Jesus is our ultimate healer, he heals all our diseases. And so as others have done in their replies to you, I encourage you to just take all your worries and burdens to the foot of the cross and really trust in Jesus Christ with your life.

I have noticed though saying things over and over again 'I am depressed' 'I feel like I am in a black hole' 'I can't get out of" 'my life is getting harder and harder' will only re-inforce the condition, it just confirms everything is in darkness., and what is being said is 'well this is how I am, this is how it always is' and so it's prophecying negative things and almost like self-brainwashing. I understand that maybe you don't see this, but now it has been brought to your attention, you could try and re-phrase your words and say things like the following example.

'Jesus is the healer of all my diseases, He can renew my mind and I know that I will get out of this funk I am in, I trust Jesus to bring me joy and peace'

'God is my provider of all my needs, and I trust Him to help me find solutions to my financial problem and I will live debt free"

Also Dear one, no one is going to call you names like stupid or anything of the sort. So try not to call yourself that or anticipate others to think or say that. Please, because it isn't true. In fact I think you are very bright in coming to TalkJesus to ask for support and help.

What we say with our words are quite powerful, and what we think about ourselves also.

Proverbs 18:21 "The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit"

And there's another scripture I can't remember it, it's in Proverbs somewhere about 'what a man thinks, will come out into his life' something like that.

So Minorygirl, there is a way out of this, and it's focusing on Jesus, a wonderful thing to do would be for you to remind yourself of Jesus's healing power, by reading some of the stories in the bible. He heals the blind man, he also cast out demons from someone, Jesus healed the woman with the bleeding problem (she just touched the hem of Jesus' garment), Jesus raised Lazarus from the death. So trust and believe if Jesus can do this, He can help you with your life too.

:girl_hug: to you and I am praying for you

Calluna

thank you for your post. please could you PM ASAP. thank you

 

[ladylovesJesus]

Calluna posted.

And there's another scripture I can't remember it, it's in Proverbs somewhere about 'what a man thinks, will come out into his life' something like that.

Prov.23
7For as he thinks in his heart, so is he.

This is the scripture I think you were looking for sister calluna.

We have to speak the positive words over our lives. Who I am In Christ.

It sure helped me in my walk with Jesus.

God bless

LLJ :rainbow: :rose:

 

[marguerite h.]

i'm sorry you feel this way. i too had depression. it was bad and i just had a baby which god had blessed me with to care for. keep talking to god- he is there for you. you are never alone. many years ago my husband was penniless and homeless too! god has blessed us with a beautiful and happy family and a warm home. god is good and has already blessed you. now accept it. i will pray for you.

 

[SpiritLedEd]

Minory Girl,

Have you checked out debtorsanonymous.org as I suggested in my earlier post? I do not believe your depression will leave until you step out in an organized program that will bring your financial problems under control. It's time for some action on your part.

I'm reminded of the scene in Exodus where the Israelites are stopped at the Red Sea and, seeing Pharoah's army sweeping up behind them, they are crying out to the Lord for deliverance. The Lord says to Moses, "Why are you crying out to me?Tell the Israelites to move on." (Ex 15:15)

Do you understand that when scripture says the Lord will deliver us out of all our troubles, it usually doesn't mean he will reach down and pluck us out of them? David said it best: "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." (Ps 23:4)

SLE

 

[Chosen Girl]

No no... you first need to deal with your spiritual needs before your money problems. God lets us go through things to strengthen us. REBUKE THAT DEVIL! STOMP ON HIS HEAD! LOL You should see me when I worship to this one song..... "Put him under your feet... put him under your feet." You best believe I am stompin'! Whew! I am preaching to myself right now. lol

It's all about your mind. If you continue to say "poor me" and repeat the situation in your mind over and over again... nothing will change. Think positive thoughts. Pray in the morning. Read the Bible daily. Ask God to change your heart. Pray before bed.... do this daily. Start thinking that everything is going to be all right.

So what are you waiting for????

 

[Br. Bear]

Greetings Minory Girl,

May I add a little something here?

The note about not crying 'poor me' while being true in it's context, must not overlook the truth in crying out to the Lord..."poor me!!"

Throughout the Psalms, we read of just this sort of cry. Now, crying about our woes is OK to the Lord, IF we are crying to Him in faith. You see, David had a few woes and foes. When he cried to the Lord, you will notice that He also began to praise the Lord for His lovingkindness and faithfulness, as well as His Mightiness to save us out of our troubles. The crying turned to testimony of the Lord delivering him out of his troubles and into the care of the Lord.

So, what I am saying is that by all means cry to the Lord, but in doing so, turn your cry into praise and then your freedom from your woes and foes will come.

Give thanks in all things, for this IS the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. (by the way, when you praise God, especially in hard times, it is like squirting flyspray up the devil's nose! But, as fun as this might be, do not delight in it for too long, but delight in the Lord to whom you are giving praise)

Bless you,

Br. Bear

 

[nzdaughter]

don't worry sister, you're not alone, when you have to march on through that black tunnel. I know its not easy, i've had depression before, and now I fight occasional bouts of sadness. I'm noticing all kinds of difficulties lurk around waiting. I find it helps me to get extra fellowship and take time out together with other women from church (including those who have experienced depression), and by listening to uplifting scriptures and speakers with regards to depression and other trials and tribulations. i also keep worshipping and praising Him at church, and joining in with wonderful songs! i'm now learning to find God's great purpose in any and all kinds of suffering, and by God's grace, to find peace in enduring it by giving it all to Him. always remember that God loves you just the same -in the good and in the bad. In fact this probably shows He loves you even more! you'll never actually be alone. God bless you in Jesus' name. :girl_hug:

 

[rizen1]

Hi sister, I've suffered with Depression and I could tell you, praise and worship really helps.

I prayed for you with, a couple of friends over the weekend, and whenever God placed you in my heart. Surround yourself with friends and family, try to keep active.

God wants us to praise him in our storms, he's calling you to take your burdens.

This week I came pretty close to getting depress, I can still feel it over me, but I have the victory in Jesus. And I choose not to let it over take me. I put on my music, and I pray, I cry and just worship.

Praise You in This Storm
Casting Crowns

I was sure by now,God, that You would have reached down
and wiped our tears away,
stepped in and saved the day.
But once again, I say amen
and it's still raining
as the thunder rolls
I barely hear You whisper through the rain,
"I'm with you"
and as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise
the God who gives and takes away.

Chorus:
And I'll praise you in this storm
and I will lift my hands
for You are who You are
no matter where I am
and every tear I've cried
You hold in your hand
You never left my side
and though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm