Can someone help?

[Purple7906]

Hi, I’m new to this, but I’ve been struggling with depression for years now. Right now it’s extremely bad. I’m struggling in school and I’ve pretty much given up. It doesn’t feel like anyone cares. I’m always locked up in my room and my parents don’t even bother to ask me if I’m ok. So far, I’ve stayed home for the past 3 days because I just don’t feel like dealing with anything. I feel like such a failure and I just need someone to talk to.

[-Sasha-]

I'm sorry you're going through this. If you still need to talk, feel free to vent away. You can pm me if that makes you more comfortable. The depression can make you feel more alone than you are, but there are many of us that care so don't give up. I hope your day has gotten better.

~S~

[forestandocean]

i hope you won't ignore and just take for granted those people who cares a lot about you, and try to find the best way to avoid overthinking.. we're just the ones who make problems through our minds that doesn't even exist. I'm hoping that you'll be finally feeling good soon, we are all here for you and to embrace each other.

[JkBrauer]

Hello Purple,

I am sorry that you are going through this awful storm in life right now. I am glad you came here to talk to us, this is a great first step. You are very important do NOT give up. I remember being a teen and I went through a very difficult time in my life then too. I also stayed in my room and just kept to myself. My mom was oblivious to me, she did not even know that anything was wrong with me.- She was too busy working with her horses and playing her accordion at senior citizen dances. My dad was never around, he worked night shifts and slept during the day. I had one good thing in my life was that my dad made sure I went to church every Sunday morning because that was the one day he got to sleep in. So, there were many adults that took me under their wings and taught me about love and courage. In the Bible - John 3:16 For God so loved the whole world that he gave his one and only Son to die on the cross for our sins that we may have everlasting life. My life at home was like living in a cage but, when I learned that Jesus loves me so much that He was willing to suffer and be nailed to the cross and die for me, I cried because I had never known that kind of love before. I cried out in sincerity to Jesus and asked him to come into my life and be my Savior and God. I asked Jesus to forgive my sins and wash them all away. I said I wanted to know his love and peace. My circumstances did not go away but, I felt a new and refreshing and peaceful spirit inside of me. It was then I knew Jesus had come into me and helped me through these really hard times. I started reading my Bible in Psalm and Proverbs - ( there are 31 chapters in Proverbs.) One chapter per day and I read 5 chapters of Psalm a day as well, by doing this daily, I read through both books in a month. I also would read the book of John in the New Testament- learned about the Love of God the Father and Son Jesus. I still keep praying and reading the Bible daily - my storms come and go and are always different but, the love, hope, and peace of Jesus are always right there to guide me through the storms. He can guide you through your storm as well. If you want to know real Love, Hope and Peace, pray this prayer with me;

Dear God,

I know you love me and want the best for me. Thank you for loving me so much.

Please forgive me, Jesus of all my, sins cleanse them from all unrighteousness.

Come into my life Jesus, be my God and Father, for You are God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. I praise you and Thank you, Jesus!

In Jesus Name, Amen

PS.

I am going to send you a song called "In Christ Alone" - I hope you will take the time to listen and enjoy it. I am praying for you.

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[JkBrauer in reply to JkBrauer]

This link is not working so, I put another link below here. I hope this one works.

[JkBrauer]

In Christ Alone - Travis Cottrel - YouTubeTry this Link, I think this one will work.

youtube.com/watch?v=AjR_A2p...(Not working as expected?)

[SirGrits]

Hey Purple, hang in there. Just keep doing the next thing. Keep stringing together next things.

I'm a Christian myself, and just like Jk Jesus brings a peace to our hearts that is unique. But that doesn't necessarily fix our circumstance or even the depression. Christians suffer depression at the same rate as every one else. I really recommend finding a church or getting a little more involved in the one you're in. If that sounds like too big a stretch right now, put it off. But a good church will have places to plug in to that would help. And any Christian church will have plenty of people who've been in your shoes.

Prayers.