Depression

[donna1990]

I am so depressed. Why? I have so many things to be thankful for.
Please pray for me.

[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.

[Ponyup]

Donna, I can't remember whether or not you work, but my work insurance covers unlimited sessions at certain places for therapy. I only have to pay a co-pay. If you do have insurance maybe you can speak with your HR about it.

[Janet]

I went to our counties mental health clinic and it was so much cheaper. A matter of fact, I told them I had to pay for it with my paycheck, it was based on salary) because I didn't want my husband to know I was getting counceling (I was young). I think I paid $10 an hour and it was soooo worth it.

[donna1990]

Originally Posted by Ponyup

Donna, I can't remember whether or not you work, but my work insurance covers unlimited sessions at certain places for therapy. I only have to pay a co-pay. If you do have insurance maybe you can speak with your HR about it.

I don't work and my ins. is $550 a month, $2,500 deductible and 8/20.
I have paid $5,000 out of my pocket this year so now it covers 100% but starts all over in Jan.
I have been on Projac for years, would be nuts without it. Depression runs in my family too.
I appreciate all of your thoughts and prayers.

[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!!!!

[judy]

Originally Posted by donna1990

I don't work and my ins. is $550 a month, $2,500 deductible and 8/20.
I have paid $5,000 out of my pocket this year so now it covers 100% but starts all over in Jan.
I have been on Projac for years, would be nuts without it. Depression runs in my family too.
I appreciate all of your thoughts and prayers.

Depression can get you hard. It also runs in my family. I was in a really wonderful place in my life last year when I realized I was depressed. I just couldn't believe it! I reminded myself that it's genetic and went to my doctor, who prescribed a second antidepressant or me (I was already taking one). When I last saw him, I asked him if he thought the two medications were still okay. He said that's the way it is supposed to be treated - with a combination when it's genetic.

Maybe you need the same kind of treatment I'm on. I have learned not to feel responsible for it or that I'm using a crutch. Life is way too short to be depressed if medication can help.

I love the article Diana posted. What a great way to look at it.

My prayers for the best outcome for you Donna.

[2tiredmom]

Hope you get to feeling better soon. I know it's no fun being depressed.
Your in my prayers.