Depression

[Janet]

Everyone is talking about how bad things are Donna...all we are hearing is gloom and doom. How can we not get depressed. Plus the wintertime...not as much sunshine lately at least here in Indiana. I have a heck of a time with seasonal depression. I should probably get someone to help me with it, but so far, I'm been trying to manage it on my own.

I try to think happy or happier thoughts....it's not easy. I hope you can find a way to lift your spirits, if you have a hard time with it...then come here and let us help or even better seek some professional help. I guess I really should take my own advice.

[donna1990]

Thanks Janet, I know that I need help, but can't afford it at $100 a session.

[Gina]

Aww Donna.. use us as your therapy sessions , we all get depressed from time to time. Hang in there g/f.

[DianaB]

Sorry that you're dealing with depression. You're dealing with a lot with your health lately and I'm sure that it's getting you down. Don't let it get too bad before you go to a doctor. They have meds that can help a lot.

I went and saw Chonda Pierce (she's a Christian comedian) once and she talked about depression. Here's an article that I found about her. I hope it helps.....

http://www.cbn.com/entertainment/boo...epression.aspx

[gja1000]

Donna, it is real easy to get depressed when you have so much going on. Is there a medical school or nursing school near you where you might be able to get some help for free? It just doesn't seem right that it should cost so much to talk to someone!!!

Also, social workers do counseling and they usually don't charge near so much.

Hope you feel better soon!

[Marilyn]

Donna, we've been through tough times and economic downturns before. We'll be fine through this one. We need to lay up our treasures in heaven anyway where neither moth nor rust can destroy, nor theives break in and steal. (Matt. 6:19).

We need to focus on all the love in our lives. Our families, our friends and look for the positives all around us. Sometimes we just need to not read the news, turn the channel and look for another program on TV. It's not worth all the worry.

Matt 6:34 says, "Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble."

Even God tells us to take it one day at a time.

We're all in this together and are here to help each other out!! Hope you are able to find the help that you need.

[DianaB]

I forgot to add that I'll be praying for you, Donna.

[donna1990]

Originally Posted by DianaB

Sorry that you're dealing with depression. You're dealing with a lot with your health lately and I'm sure that it's getting you down. Don't let it get too bad before you go to a doctor. They have meds that can help a lot.

I went and saw Chonda Pierce (she's a Christian comedian) once and she talked about depression. Here's an article that I found about her. I hope it helps.....

http://www.cbn.com/entertainment/boo...epression.aspx

Thanks so much. I love her
I love Joyce Meyer too, she can be so funny.

[Marilyn]

Just wanted to say sorry for the large type in my post. It did not look that way in the preview. Not sure what happened there.

Wishing you well!!!!