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Question

I'm a strong believer in God and I'm a christian but I'm getting way in over my head. I've suffered from depression for years now. Situations at home life aren't very good and I tend to hold it in, now, I know people say just talk about it blah blah but it's not that easy. Especially the severity of this. I'm 17 and I've been going through it since I was 11 or younger. I attempted suicide in 10th grade, I'm now a senior (12th) and I've started cutting myself again. I try to pray and call out to God and let him help me but it just doesn't. It's been my whole life that I've lived through this mess and nothing has happened. =/ I just need some support or something from other women in the same boat as me. I know I didn't specify what the major factor at home was causing me to do this and feel this way but it's a very personal problem. I'd rather not just spill it out.

Answer 1

You need more help than can be found on the internet. Talk to a guidance counsellor or teacher at school, a relative, or to a parent if that is possible and comfortable. There may be a 12-step program in your area for people who cut themselves, or if the problem at home is alcoholic, you could look into Al-Anon or Alateen. (12 step programs are very spiritual programs, so I think you might feel at home there).

Please do get the help that you need - you deserve it.

Good luck sweetie.

Answer 2

As a sufferer of depression, you've realized in the past that suicide is not the answer and although we live through tough times, we always find a way to muddle through it. I'm sure you have seen a therapist in the past and its probably not a bad idea to give him or her a call and get some help. From a religious stand point, killing yourself will not get you into heaven, you'll end up going into the opposite direction. From stories, and peoples experiences, it is far worse then what people think.

What ever the case is that's making you want to cut yourself, if you think hard enough, you will find a way out, other then suicide. You may not like the road that will get you to a safer place, and you may run into other problems as you try to escape this one. But the tough times I've gone through, including the current ones, I know I will overcome them...in time. I don't like what I have to go through to survive, but it keeps my head a little above water and some day I will be back on my feet again.

Picture yourself back on your feet and try to do what it takes to get you there. Find someone, even if its just one person, that you can confide in and be supportive for you. Do what it takes to prevent yourself from getting you back to where you were in the 10th grade

Answer 3

I grew up the same way and I'm not saying that just to say it. I grew up in a very Christian home where you believed in God and went to church or else. When I was in 10th grade I became suicidal, a lot had happened in my past, and I guess it finally caught up with me and I couldn't handle it. I couldn't really talk to anyone I knew so I was pretty alone in it and felt since I didn't see God's answer the way I wanted it or at least not soon enough it was time for me to take it in my hands and I tried to end it. Eventually, through time, God began to show me things that I never knew. He showed me how he doesn't always answer things the way we expect him to and sometimes his answer isn't yes, but it's not time yet. We don't always understand why God allows us to go through things, but He always provides a way out. If at this point there is more than what you feel you can handle there are Christian psychologists out there that can help. I know I had to go to one myself and it turned out to be one of the biggest blessings God ever gave me. I hope this helps you. Take care and God Bless!!!

Answer 4

Apology in andvance... Don't mean to sound crass, but had a friend in college who was told that he was depressed because his faith wasn't strong enough and God was punishing him. He tried to kill himself, because he thought that God had abandoned him to Satan!
God gave us brains so we could help ourselves... You can go to the dr and get medication and see your pastor for counseling. God doesn't want you to suffer needlessly, that's why He gave us Modern Medicine. Really. There is nothing wrong with seeking help from a professional, and unless you are a Christian Scientist, medical intervention is not at odds with faith. Ask God to help you, and then let Him work through your doctor. It's okay! He will help you find strength, but you have to actively seek the cure. After all, God won't mail it to you...

Answer 5

Go see a doctor for your depression. God can only help us when we help ourselves, and you need to seek medical assistance, (maybe more). I know when I really get down (have a lousy job right now) I pray and pray but I am still depressed about my situation. Best to change all you can. Can you move? Please try all you can and don't give up!! Go to the doc and if possible get out of your situation (I joined the service).

Answer 6

hey i hope that i can help out. i was like that. my parents were seperated when i was young and my dad left my mom and that was hard for me i thought my dad didn't care about me and then you getting into relationships and having guys cheat on me just made me feel worthless.
i never tried to slit my wrist because i am christian and i can't do that but i have tried overdosing but no success which led me to believe that god had plans for me. i was 21 still thinking like that i was always depressed my cousin that i was so close to passed away and that really hurt me. i spoke to the pastor on how i was feeling and he helped alot. i feel more connected to god and i don't need to do that to myself because i got so much to live for in life and i just put music on and relax when ever i fell depressed. or i dance. i pray every night for god to take those thoughts away from me. you shouldn't do that whatever the problem is there are people with much more worse problem then us. take it slow. don't harm yourself.have faith in god that everything will be fine.

Answer 7

I'm also believe in God and I think that sometimes we depend on God to just take the pain away and we're cured. U need to believe that God will hear ur prayers and be faithful in His word. He allowed his own son to be crucified for us and he's not going to just help us out of every situation becuz u ask. u must believe that ur healed in order to be healed. power is in the tongue and God knows every thought before we even think it. if u keep doubting God to "heal" u He's not going to do it for u. I do not know what u are going thru nor will i pretend 2 know what's going on in ur life. God gave u life and should be the only one to take it away and if u were to kill urself then u will never be forgiven. Pray for strength and for evil around u to be bound believe that God will deliver u and u will be delivered. We never understand why we go thru what we're going thru until they are over and get the revelation...someone once told me that u just might be someone elses answer. If u want to talk pls email me...i don't know who u r but i'll pray for u

Answer 8

you will be fine, believe me but it sounds like god needs you to make some changes first, get on one of the help phone lines and see if this change becomes clearer to you. Talking is very hard but that is the only way that you will see it clearly in your own mind and can heal. That is what God whats you to do, Talk to someone and get your mind clear so you can make the changes.

Answer 9

I will pray for u. In the meantime, have u tried anti depressants? I believe in God, too but I'm also a strong believer in lexapro.

Answer 10

You really need to see a doctor or a guidance couselor. I know it may be hard to talk about it but if you choose to talk to a proffesion about it and scared to talk about it, write it down and give it to them. This may help break the ice of opening up. It is not healthy to hold on to pain. Remember, God takes care of all his children.