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Posted by RobertaHugo on April 8, 2005, at 4:19:43
I have a hard time getting motivated to do anything. PTSD hunts me for 4 yrs now. And also have Personalities desorder.
I don't find a way to accept that something is wrong (I can't use the word sick or Ill).
Can someone leadme towards the light, please?
This is turning very overwhealming.
Posted by Spriggy on April 8, 2005, at 11:50:48
In reply to Depression, posted by RobertaHugo on April 8, 2005, at 4:19:43
I wish I knew how to instantly make you feel better or had some magic words to tell you but I can tell you this, I know how you feel.
Depression is something you can't even describe into words but when someone else has been there too, you can just look at each other and say, " yes I know.."
Have you ever tried crying out to God during these moments? He's the only light I could possibly lead you to since He's the only thing that has carried me through my toughest,darkest times.
One of my favorite verses when I was (and still am there to a degree) in my darkest pit is in Isaiah 43:
" Fear not, for I have redeemed you, I have summoned you by name, and you are mine. When you walk through the waters, I will be with you. When you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you, when you walk through the fire, the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the Lord, your God, the Holy One of Isreal your Savior."
Those verses were my life line at a time when my depression was SOO deep I begged for death. I guess because I knew God promised that even when I went through deep waters, the rivers, and the fire, I would survive it.. somehow... becuase He was my Savior and my answer.
Even with His help, it is hard but I can't imagine walking this road without His light!
Keep holding on..
Posted by AuntieMel on April 8, 2005, at 13:47:04
In reply to Depression, posted by RobertaHugo on April 8, 2005, at 4:19:43
Depression is a huge motivation killer.
And it is an illness. It is not a character flaw.
Try peeking at one of my favorite web sites:
http://www.wingofmadness.com/index.htmBe sure to go to these sections.
http://www.wingofmadness.com/articles/whatis.htm
http://blogs.wingofmadness.com/feel/index.phpAnd read what other people with depression have to say.
http://blogs.wingofmadness.com/feel/index.php?p=2#commentsThere are also sections for family members of depressed people.
There are a large number of depression sites on the web. I like this one because it isn't so clinical.
Posted by fallsfall on April 8, 2005, at 21:14:55
In reply to Depression, posted by RobertaHugo on April 8, 2005, at 4:19:43
Welcome to Babble.
You have probably just done the one thing that will make the biggest difference for you - you have reached out for help. Reaching out for help is incredibly hard - I know that I worry about what people will think of my weaknesses, and also that they will end up making me see weaknesses that I haven't seen yet. Depression is a very isolating experience. If you can connect with some people who understand it will really help. Lots of times, the people who can understand the best are people who have been depressed themselves. Do you have any friends or family who have been depressed?
Are you in therapy? Therapy can be really helpful.
Let us know how you are doing.
Posted by Susan47 on April 10, 2005, at 12:34:53
In reply to Depression, posted by RobertaHugo on April 8, 2005, at 4:19:43
Yes PTSD and depression are overwhelming. Have you sought therapy and anti-depressants? Faith works for some, definitely. And being here always helps, even if it's just a little bit. Expressing how you feel and finding that others share your experience and understand your feelings can really make you feel less at sea with yourself and your life. And gaining control is a wonderful feeling. May it come to you eventually.
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