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In response to: 5. SO WHY DOESN'T GOD HEAL ME?

guest [Member] — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:18:37 +0000

Thank you for the encouragement. I needed this right now.

I was born with a heart disorder that has left me on several medications and other medical contraptions within my body that I'd rather not have. I have prayed, I have researched, I have gotten really angry sometimes but your last line was exactly what I needed to hear:

"Yes, I have to take medication. And YES, I would really love to stop that! But that, apparently, is not to be. I too have prayed, I have pleaded, I have argued and shouted, but my depression stayed. So did God, and in the darkest nights I have found Him to be a true friend. I think that is worth more than my pain."

God is sovereign. May His holy name be praised - Jesus!

In response to: 5. SO WHY DOESN'T GOD HEAL ME?

guest [Member] — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 01:40:51 +0000

I just stumbled upon this...I hope you know that I have found comfort in your words; you are wise, sound, and despite your depression, seem to still have hope.
I, too, have struggled in many areas, always asking God, 'why?'. I think I will stop asking, and start trusting.
Thank you for sharing.

In response to: 13. THE BLUES, DEPRESSION, BIPOLAR DISORDER: A LAYMAN'S GUIDE

aluta [Member] — Thu, 07 May 2009 20:34:15 +0000

I have as long as I can remember suffered from depression. But for the past twelve years I have experience one loss after the other, I lost both my parents when I was 20, then my two sisters and at age 30 I lost my fiance. My depression has since been seen in the light of these grieving episodes in my life but I suspect my depression could be clinical. I take medication, Cipralex and sometimes with Tripeline. I deal with life challenges in very different ways. In certain instances, being part of a prayer or support group is enough to see me through any life's challenge and then in some cases I withdraw and live in my own world where I sink deeper and deeper into a dark hole. More often than not when I eventually come out of the hole I do outargeous and ridiculous things that I later on regret and eventually go back to the dark hole, this cycle seems to be more permanent now compared to any other time in my life. I don't think my doctor realises how bad my depression has become, I'm getting scared now.

In response to: 18. LIVING WITH DEPRESSION #5: DRINK YOUR MEDICINE!

alan [Member] — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 06:15:14 +0000

Flip

Thanks for a great blog and the tremendous effort you've put in to make it happen and to inform others like myself.

Going into the festive season I always felt that I won't need medication and just have this one month without all the pills and the side effects, only to learn the hard way. I normally only recover by March and ended up twice with ECT during February to get me back on track due to my stupidity. It is not that bad and just because everyone is on leave and relaxed does not mean we can take a break as well.

Well, being on leave from today will certainly mean I will have time to post a few comments on your blog entries. Keep up the good work and let's hope more people visit your site

Hope you and your family have a wonderful festive season.