I'm depressed.I hate that I have no one to talk too.My past,present,and probably my future pretty much sucks.All I want is a christian person who'll listen to me and understand.Someone that can help me besides a mental health doctor that just wants to throw a pill at me.Is that so wrong?
2006-11-08 14:00:03 · 22 answers · asked by ? 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Hi friend. I am a christian and have been all my life and I have spent 10 years (still continues) in your shoes. I have just recently been diagnosed with severe depression, so I know how you feel. I do believe that my depression medication works, but I too don't like just having a pill thrown at me, and that is supposed to finx everything?!? I also know how hard it is to attract friends when you are depressed, people tend to shy away from you because you are "too much for them to handle." As soon as you start to feel comfortable enough with someone to share with them your problems and feelings then you scare them away because you are "too complex", am I right? That is what happens to me. Well, I hope this has helped. Good luck too you and I'll be praying for you.
2006-11-08 14:11:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope, I had to take med for depression but now I refuse to do so. I believe that the only one who can control me is me and not some medication that will have control over me. I went to this day hospital program and was able to attend Spiratuality meetings. I have to say that it helped me because it was a different way of looking at things. I am not sure where to find those meetings but I do know they are out there. Naa, the depression does go away , even if for a little while, you need to find a way to work through it so that you can get on with life. I find that playing music(very loudly) when I am depressed, works! If anything my singing is a joke and I have to laugh at myself for it. I also find that if I can make others laugh or smile, I feel way better about myself, more useful. Now I just take baby steps and when I feel like I am getting sad, I do anything to redirect myself. Maybe join a church quire or something to get you closer to a christian? Good Luck and keep your chin up!
2006-11-08 22:29:08 · answer #2 · answered by Casper 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are alot of depressed people in the world. And if we all get together....it can be really sad or a good thing to have others that understand. I would love a Christian person too but you have to be happy on your own. That has been my mistake for years on end, waiting for my significant other to make me happy. Not going to happen. I have found that going to a gym helps me even if I just walk the treadmill for 30 minutes. Get out and meet people EVEN if you don't feel like it. Call old friends or family. Write letters/cards to people who you think will appreciate it the most. I take Zoloft but doing all of the above helps. Good luck and just accept the fact that there will be good days and bad days.....yes, get in an active church that prays together and goes on retreats and workshops and get involved in "giving of yourself". Read books to the kindergarteners at school. Volunteer there if you like kids. Help nursing home people with no family who would LOVE some company. Write letters for them or read to them. Giving of yourself makes things better. Go work at the animal shelter if you like animals...or a pet store.
Help wash, play and brush the dogs/cats. It is good therapy without medication. Preschools always need someone. Daycares always need someone. The hospital needs volunteers or workers. Homeless Shelters are a good place to realize that YOU don't have it so bad. And it feels good to help them. Go for it and let me know if it works.
2006-11-08 22:18:18 · answer #3 · answered by lucy p 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What I’m going to say is more easily said than done. But the main thing is to realize that everyone in this world goes through that phase from time to time, no matter who they are. There have been so many times when I hated my life, everything about it. But now I am enjoying life and have many wonderful memories to hang onto, as well as the future to look forward to. The secret is to just keep living, taking one day at a time. It is true that time heals and that time changes us. The way you feel now is only temporary, and when you move past it, you will be that much stronger. Good luck on your journey.
2006-11-08 23:49:40 · answer #4 · answered by The Raven † 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might just need to go see that pill pushin Dr. About three weeks ago I tried to commit suicide by taking an overdose of medicines, because I too thought I could handle things on my own, but it did not work that way. I was very depressed and like you thought I had no one in the world. I just really wanted to die. All I successed in doing was to hurt a lot of people, including my 3 children who love me very much. My problems are because I need that pill, I have a chemical imbalance it my body . So do not do what I did get help from a preacher counselor or someone, PLEASE.
2006-11-08 23:13:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your church and ask to speak to the pastor or priest or bishop or whatever he is called where you attend.
If you do not belong to a church, then start attending Sunday services at the churches around you until you find one that you are comfortable with. You can just keep trying different affiliations until you find one that you like, then try to become friends with the people there. Volunteer to help out on any projects they are working on. There should be several since the holidays are coming up. Once you are comfortable enough, you can ask to speak to someone in charge and explain to them what is going on in your life. There may even be professionals that belong to that religion and attend the same services as you, that could be of assistance without all the drugs.
Good Luck and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
2006-11-08 22:12:46 · answer #6 · answered by nana4dakids 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go on the internet near where you live and find a counselor who is a christian, and is the same sex as you are.
what about the counselor at school ...try an internet connection with people your own age. i really doubt that every thing in your life sucks, but if it is REAL depression, sometimes pills do help, if it is the right one. talk to mom and /or dad. hey what about your grandparents? I listen to my grandkids constantly, all their problems and i even tend to hear others problems too.
Besides, if you are totally alone, when you talk to God, you do have someone to talk to...listen to what He has to say....He usually is right!
2006-11-08 22:27:00 · answer #7 · answered by hippie grandma 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there. Hang in there. Most of us hate our lives at some point. But you have to always try to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I know how you feel. I know what it feels like to be depressed and hurt. But, no matter how bad things may seem, or how bad things may be, just remember that it will get better. I wish I could say more to you, but I don't know exactly how you are feeling or what is going on in your life to make you feel this way. If you need someone to talk to, please email me. Take care sweetie, don't give up!
2006-11-08 22:08:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
I think all people at some point will thing about this too. it's kind normal thing happen to anybody.
The first thing is you can try other activities, like join other group that you find it's interest to enter...
And if you need friend to chat you can find in the chat room..
If you want you can chat with me : coalmdt@yahoo.com
you can mail me or add me to yahoo messenger.
Cheers~ MS
2006-11-08 22:13:36 · answer #9 · answered by Monalisa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all. Honestly, I suggest finding the nearest christian church and speaking to someone. It sounds like you really need God right now in your life. Until you find someone to talk to, I suggest reading the bible. Try Psalm 30 to get started. Good luck, I wish you the best. God Bless.
2006-11-08 22:06:31 · answer #10 · answered by tell it like it is 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋