purplebubble

does anyone go through depression ???

Posted on 07/25/08, 06:10 pm

What in the world can you do about it after you are told no so many times you just want to just want to give up what do you do?

• Reply #1 07/28/08  10:09am
  
  mrsnocleats
  There is only one answer in my mind. I know to some it may sound trite..but God is the only answer. He is our true soul-mate. When we look to others for guidance or love, we are often left empty. He is always there.
  Much love,
  Deborah
• Reply #2 07/29/08  1:50pm
  
  kitty3
  I do so so many times have moments where I seem to be as low as one can be, juggling so many illnesses & all that goes with it.
  I do turn to quiet meditation in surroundings that just open my soul, my eyes, my senses. I bring nature and/or meditation music, etc.
  On a diff note - I'm kind of wondering if maybe the next time I detect a "no" coming I'm holding up my hand to stop them fr saying anything more.
• Reply #3 08/02/08  10:48pm
  
  Gecko
  I am getting depressed. Overwhelmed. I have felt suicidal breifly until I think about my daughter and how sad she will be. I hate having all these illnesses. I have tried praying. I have tried being positive. I am hoping things start getting better.
• Reply #4 08/24/08  7:15pm
  
  Angel125664
  i get depressed a lot when i think about all the things i have to deal with and i really just want to give up, but then i remember how strong i am to have overcome all the stuff i have and i try to think about how things will get better in the future.
• Reply #5 08/25/08  9:02am
  
  kitty3
  I too often have moments where I get so down cause nothing is ever quite as it was before "Lupus". But then when I take a good look at all the Lord has given and does provide I can throw the rest behind me, not look back, and keep on going to the better day ahead.
• Reply #6 09/04/08  6:46pm
  
  droopie
  The pain causes depression and depression causes pain/ What a vicious cycle. I Love and believe and worship jehova and jesus. Yet when the pain is at its worse, or you cant breath, It is when you get bad news or diagnosis that the depression can really take hold and it is hard to break that cycle. So very hard. That is when I get in the Word, and Pray really hard. I just keep remembering these words"Oh yea of little faith" I have had chemical imbalances in my brain due to the lupus effecting it. I am having a hard time today, My back and neck have really been bad this week and so I went to the DOctors and they said I am nolonger in remission, I am in active flare. Please Pray I will go into remission soon. ALL MY LOVE
• Reply #7 09/12/08  1:33am
  
  aubleeanna
  With Lupus ... depression seems to be a double-edged sword. I mean, I know depression runs in my family. I know I have Lupus. But it's kinda like saying which came first the chicken or the egg, ya know? There have been times that I was suicidal too. I take daily anti-depressents and anti-axiety drugs. It seems to do the trick for now, but it took awhile to learn what combination of drugs worked for me. Kind like with Lupus. Yes, there are still days that I am down, down, down ... but, I know they won't last that long and that helps.
  
  By the way, you DON'T give up. You look for solutions.
  
  I'm keeping you on my mind, sweetie.
  
  peace and love .... Kyle Anne

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