2006-09-30 08:25:08 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Pray to Saint Dymptha she is the Patron Saint for those who suffer from mental illness
2006-09-30 08:42:22 · answer #1 · answered by ramblin guy 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
--is Catholic--
I know several people who suffer from depression. It is a terrible terrible thing, so I have great empathy. Message me if you want to talk.
Might I suggest buying this book
Surviving Depression
A Catholic Approach
By Kathryn J. Hermes, FSP
ISBN: 0819870773
I also highly recommend that the depressed person seek spiritual guidance from a priest or a Catholic individual that has a background in psychology. If the depressed individual seeks medical help, it is important to check to see if the doctor will approach things through the Catholic teaching. Often you have to ask discreetly b/c the psychiatric field can be hostile to doctors who are openly Catholic.
Additionally the following, especially if the case of depression is severe
1. Frequent regimented confession. Every two – three weeks the individual should automatically go to confession, in addition to any other times. It is important to promote a regimented habit of confession, even if one does not feel like they should go.
2. Eucharistic Adoration. Spend time before Christ, watching, listening, praying, adoring. Great peace can be found here even when all the rest of life is black.
3. Mass and receiving the Eucharist: As much as you have time for.
4. Avail oneself of the Rosary.
5. Keep the short prayers of the heart in ones mind. “Jesus I trust in you.” “Jesus, have mercy on me a sinner” etc. These can cause dark thoughts to flee. As a habit of prayer develops, one’s mind can be walled off from the darkness.
6. Prayer to the saints.
Specifically those that are for depression/mental illness can be found here
http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/pst00465.htm
God bless.
2006-09-30 16:22:26 · answer #2 · answered by Liet Kynes 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't really understand all this praying to saints when you need help, I believe God gives us what we deserve in life and by praying to a saint for help we are going against Gods wishes.
Anyway the saint Catholics pray to for depression is Saint Dympna
2006-10-02 17:22:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am also catholic and I do not know of any saint we would pray to for depression, but I will say this life is really worth living, depression is a nasty Illness a lot people have to deal with today, if it is you that is depressed then I would say see a Dr. and then a councillor and deal with what ever it is that may be bothering you, life for many can be vary hard today, so deal with it so your family dose not have to deal with a tragedy that can be averted God bless.
2006-09-30 15:41:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Try this site ...
http://www.catholic-forum.com/SAINTS/patron00.htm
Apparently some of our non-Catholic brethren don't realize that asking someone else to pray for you IS praying to God. If I ask you to pray for me, I'm not speaking to you INSTEAD of to God. I am multiplying my prayers TO GOD by asking you to join me in prayer. If we can do this with the saints on earth, then certainly we can do the same with the saints in heaven. If an earthly sinner is willing to pray for me in intercession then certainly a heavenly saint will not refuse to do so.
2006-09-30 16:18:22 · answer #5 · answered by PaulCyp 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Forget praying to saints. The Bible says if you are a Christian then you are a saint. You don't need a committee to tell you that. Get on your knees and pray to the Lord Jesus. If you are suffering from depression I am very sorry and hope you get better but remember to pray to Jesus, not anyone else.
Lord God, help this person in their time of need, may the Holy Spirit provide comfort and healing. In Jesus name. Amen
2006-09-30 16:10:47 · answer #6 · answered by 9755565 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
for something as strong a problem as depression i would recommend reading the Passion in Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. God will give you the strength to recognize that no matter what you are going through God can pull you through. You can ask for prayers from anyone but again, for something as serious as this -- i recommend straight on!
also, you might want to talk to your pastor and see if you can get your name or no name but problems - into their prayer groups. the more people praying for your mental health the better!
God bless & keep you!
YSIC
PS - my prayers are with you too! I'm Catholic too BTW
2006-09-30 15:29:02 · answer #7 · answered by Marysia 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Christina the Astonishing, Dymphna, Job of the bible has a particular patronage against depression
2006-10-02 12:20:27 · answer #8 · answered by me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I strongly suggest you consult your physician.
Depression is a seriously debilitating condition that can be treated in most cases by a combination of drugs - SSRI's for preference - and counselling, for example Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
There is no need for your to struggle on your own or consult anonymous strangers for advice, most of whom (unlike myself) have no first-hand knowledge of this serious condition.
The first step is the most difficult, don't wait until you 're unable to take that step.
2006-10-02 09:04:52 · answer #9 · answered by David M 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
St. Shrink
2006-10-03 12:12:16 · answer #10 · answered by JEFF K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋