Depression

Father Peter Bowes speaks about depression.

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[mysticalwoodsman]

On my mother's side, quite a few family members have a chemical imbalance, which unfortunately, was given to me and my sister, but I've decided not to take prescription drugs even though I am on the verge of needing it...

I don't necessarily agree with your opinion that it is wimpy to take prescription remedies, because I've seen people who are next to psychotically depressed (I have a fractional hint of this) when they're not on their meds, which is actually quite scary to witness, not wimpy.

[ruach2351]

@mysticalwoodsman Yes, it is true that some people cannot function without medications and taking them is better than staying in bed all day so they can function minimally.

[PhillyGirl1]

I feel as though my depression is my fault. If I have a real relationship with Jesus (and I believe I do) then my healing would also be real. I have many bad memories, but I have no reason to be depressed. God is wonderful and stronger than any depression. I'm angry at myself, and my depression won't go away. So I pray, and thats all I do, thats all I know or want to do, as of right now. School and work is getting harder, I just wish I wasn't here, or like this. Could God be angry with me?

[ruach2351]

God is not angry with you and that is not the reason for your depression. You are depressed because you want someone else to do for you what you are very capable of doing for yourself. YOu are mad about that so you pout and don't want to stand up and do what you know you should.

[strumhum1]

I saw this video last night and although I understand and agree with much that you had to say.....there was one word that haunted me today....."wimpy" . Depression is often biological( I know you touched on this briefly, maybe a little too briefly) and many people, including myself are relieved that we live in a time where medication is a help, a Godsend! Sometimes medication is needed for depression, as well as talk therapy. Severe depression can cause symptoms of psychosis.

[Larsonfan112]

thanks for posting. I agree that it is anger and helplessness. I can see how me being angry and not expressing it has caused my depression. For other people who are suffering I recommend art as a way of expression.

[browneyedsoulboy]

Vitamin D3 deficiency is a major factor in depression today.... research it yourself and start supplementing with at least 5000 iu's a day. God has given us all of the cures we need in nature.

[MrLeagueOJustice]

@mysticalwoodsman

"On my mother's side, quite a few..."

What was 'given' to you?

[ruach2351]

@patolento The grace of Jesus and Mary and lots of self-discipline

[Poeartemer]

Yes, yes, yes.........I tried to LEAVE ...but one way or other SAVED....so, I've come to the conclusion ....I AM MEANT TO BE HERE..... GOD still wants to work through ME! Thankyou GOD for imparted wisdom and for loving me!!!!!!!

[patolento]

how did you defeated your repressed feelings ?