Can anyone else relate?

i’ve just been feeling empty. i don’t want to kill myself but i don’t want to live. i also attempted self harm today. im christian and honestly the only reason i’m kind of ok is because of my church. i feel as if God has left or forsaken me. i used to be so happy.

[Evelynmueller]

I can relate. There have been dark times, but they have gotten better. But, sometimes that has been only a little at a time until I felt well again. I would suggest something that has helped me so much. I started an audio journal and listed at least 3 things that I am grateful for. I also talk about my struggles. I sometimes talk in the journal as though I am talking to God. He does love you, hang in there. I think, like Christ when He felt alone on the cross, that maybe that is when God is the closest to us, we are just too distracted or hurting to realize it. But if we can shift our focus to where we have seen His hand in the day, it really does help.

Bless you my dear.

Evelyn

[sunra]

God is closer to you than your breath. He wants you to succeed. I pray for the Lord to teach me to have a humble heart and to open it to his love. I am pulling and praying for you.

[Hidden]

I know life may seem like a burden right now, trust me I’ve been there. It could take years for that feeling to change, but believe me when I say it will pass in due time, you just need to be extremely patient. My struggle with depression felt like a David and Goliath type battle, it looked like something I could never possibly overcome, and I was ready to give up and end it all dozens of times. Luckily I did find the strength to conquer that giant that was depression and I’ve honestly never been a better and happier person. Sure there are still are those off days, but far fewer and not nearly as horrible as before. Remember that you do only have this one life, why waste it by being selfish, instead make the best of it, you’re a teenager you still have 70+ years to go, so live those years to the fullest. What’s helped me the most in order to have hope for the future is to accept that this is life, crappy things happen for all of us, some worse than others yes, but we all must find ways of dealing with them. Give yourself some goals, do whatever it takes to reach those goals, and don’t let any obstacle stop you. Slow you down, sure, but never stop you.

[pink318]

Hi Cyan,

There was a point in my life when I felt so empty and I found peace after I posted in one of the online support groups. Keep sharing and I hope you will find comfort here as well.

Hebrews 13:5 “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Jesus is with you and He is always with you. He promised us He will never leave us nor forsake us.

"The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit" (Psalm 34:18) When I was going through empty nest syndrome, I was led to that bible verse. It was comforting knowing that God sees the cries of my heart and He’s close to me.

Keep attending life group and worship services regularly so you can stay connected with the family of believers. You belong to a family so you are not alone. Take care of yourself. May God’s peace and strength be upon you.

[EuroJoy]

Through the church, God shows you that He is right there for you. When I feel very low and have thoughts like no one cares for me or that my life is not worth anything etc... I turn to the Bible to remind myself of God's truth. What does God actually say of me and think of me. That gets my mind into the correct mindset again. But i do know the feeling like nothing matters because you are so empty - I pray that you will find comfort in the Lord's Word and in your church family who God has put there for you. God's Word says never will He leave you, never will He forsake you. He is carrying you, even if you feel He's abandoned you. That is a promise He has given you - He will NEVER leave you. So, believe in that. Sending you a virtual hug.