Need some encouragement

[Heleadethme]

Just joined. Need encouraged to help me battle depression and anxiety. I'm taking antidepressants but still feel so low. I am a Christian and trusting in God too.

[MMoth]

I just joined too. Read my profile. Maybe we have some things in common.

[Balthazar]

Nothing calms me more than reading the bible.

I trust that God will give me the support I need through the intervention of others. Often an email or phone call by someone will help. Even you reaching out and calling others helps as the focus shifts to another. Nevertheless God wants us to help ourselves by obtaining whatever treatment

works well for us such as “ exposure therapy “ where one is taught to face one’s fears by a professional.

God is certainly with us in our troubles.

God bless.

[kenster1]

hi and welcome to you.sorry to hear of your struggles.how long have you been taking antidepressants for usually up to 6 weeks or so before they take effect.this is always a tough time of the year but we manage somehow to get through it.most important thing is to have have trust and belief in yourself more than anything.you can do this.

[Junster92]

You will be ok, you are not alone. I totally get what you are feeling

[Hidden]

Welcome to the group. I'm also new here but have already found caring, compassionate and supportive people. It really helps to talk to others who get how you feel and what you're going through because we're all in this together. I've dealt with depression for a very long time but wasn't officially diagnosed until my mid-thirties. I was able to keep it under control for many years but that's no longer the case. I'm also taking meds that aren't really working. Like you, I feel so down like I'm sinking further and further down with no way back up. You should talk to your doctor and see if you need your meds adjusted or need to switch to a different one. Have you talked with a counselor or therapist? If not, maybe look into it if you're able. At the very least, you have this group to talk to and many ears to listen.

[RAYOFHOPE88]

Welcome 🤗!! We embrace you with open arms. You're not in this battle alone. All of us struggle and have struggled with many things. You're in the right place. We understand and care about you.

[tea42]

Hi there! I’m a Christian also, but that doesn’t exempt us from troubles. However we do have hope from God and in God who is by our side leading us in His paths of righteousness. I love Psalm 23! In fact the Psalms are a great place to look for help and hope with anxiety & depression help. David , who wrote many of these also suffered with these same issues and cried out often to God for help. And then he also thanks Him and praises Him for his help. That encourages me also! Another thing I enjoy doing is writing out my prayers & anxious thoughts. Then I can look back and see how the Lord took care of me through it. Toooften we can get lost in our own thoughts and it helps to put them down in paper at times or pray, or talk with a good friend who has a listening ear & possible insight into what we are experiencing.

Just last night I noticed how I was worrying about something I said to someone that was possibly hurtful. So I mentioned it out loud to a friend and she said not to worry that she didn’t think it was taken in a negative way. That relieved my mind almost immediately and I was able to enjoy the rest of the evening with my family. 😊 I don’t know if this is helpful but I thought I would share it♥️&🙏