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| pinkroses |
Posted - Jan 20 2010 : 09:52:37 AM
A lot of you know I have problems with depression
I am trying to keep my joy
To be Joyful in God and all He has done for me.
Lately , I find it hard to be joyful
I hate being in that deep depression state I often find myself in
I do take medication for it.
but, It seems I am still fighting it .
How does one keep Joyful in the mist of stress ?
How does one keep sane in an in sane world?
hug sheila
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| Bear5 |
Posted - Feb 22 2010 : 10:51:03 AM
Sheila:
I continue to pray for you.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
| classygram |
Posted - Feb 22 2010 : 09:39:13 AM
Sheila, my prayer's are coming your way! Sweetie, I know you feel awful, but please know we all care and this is the place to come and let us know how your doing. I've been there, done that. And it can make you very miserable. I had to practice my cog thinking. Because I'm a good one for thinking and worring about what other's think. Only you know how you feel and you know your working on getting better. It takes time, and love of other's and you'll find it right here. Please know that we are always ready to do what ever we can! Love ya girlfriend!
Blessings, Brenda |
| CountryBorn |
Posted - Jan 24 2010 : 1:37:22 PM
Shelia, I don't believe you are complaining. I know you just want to feel better. It is awful to feel so badly and not to know what to do to feel better. I am always saying a prayer for you. If you want to talk more email me. I think there are a number of us who at one time or another have felt pretty bad too. So don't feel badly for wanting someone to talk to and some love and support.
MJ
There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the things we do. Freya Stark |
| pinkroses |
Posted - Jan 23 2010 : 3:11:54 PM
Thanks Mary Jane
I know you girls get tired of my complaining !!
I do too
I am going to try to do better ! hugs sheila
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| CountryBorn |
Posted - Jan 23 2010 : 2:34:15 PM
Shelia, no one can steal your joy unless you let them. It took me so long to learn this. Sometimes you just have to walk away from the family memebers when they are doing their best to bring you down. Go in another room, go outside, sit in youir favorite place and read or do handiwork (my Grandma's phrase). There are always going to be people who are downers, sometimes it is even ourselves who are the ones who bring us down.Don't wait for heaven to be happy, this is such a beautiful world.There is so much here to lift our spirits and bring us such joy,look for it. If the news or people are affecting your moods turn them off for awhile. If your family members want to be in an unhappy frame of mind, that is their choice. But, you don't have to go there with them. I think your fibro and probably other aches and pain would be significanly better if you try and practice this and have the right meds.I know I had aches and pains galore and I was only in my late 20's and early 30's. Jamie's saying is awesome !! I am so going to remember that one. Also finding the right meds is very important, some depressions people can just pull out of.Sadly not all depressions are that easy. Even on good meds there are times when you have to really fight back and not let the depression take over. But, if you can't seem to shake it, then a visit to the Doc is for sure the thing to do. Keeping active is so important too. I don't mean killing yourself by working super hard. Just moving, doing little things around your home or garden. Cooking, going to the store or out to lunch, watching the birds and animals, really looking at things, kind of drink in their beauty,it's amazing how that helps. Sorry this is so long. But, you are such a sweet person I would be so happy and pleased to see you feeling better. So much of happiness is little single minutes of joy. Don't let people or circumstances steal your joy. Remember, "I am in pursuit of all things that bring me joy". When things don't bring you joy and peace, walk away.
Hugs, Mary Jane
There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the things we do. Freya Stark |
| pinkroses |
Posted - Jan 23 2010 : 1:19:32 PM
Jamie
that is a good Idea thanks for it
some of the things that "steal my joy " has to do with my family members
It seems family memembers has a way of doing that ; don't they
I need to focus on the "Big Picture" I know
that in Heaven there will be continual joy.
that too is what I am trying to focus on too.
thanks hugs sheila
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| JustAnAllAmericanGirl |
Posted - Jan 23 2010 : 06:32:32 AM
Sheila,
I have a saying. "I'm in pursuit of all things that bring me joy." That is all I do everyday, look for things that bring me joy. If the news is depressing, I don't listen to it for several days. It is about "listening" to that internal emotional meter inside of us. When something doesn't feel right than turn away from it and refocus yourself on something that does.
I know since I began looking at life this way I'm pretty darn happy a lot!
Hang in there! Jamie
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| pinkroses |
Posted - Jan 21 2010 : 11:33:49 AM
Thank you for your prayers and advice.
I happened to see this verse again and am praying this
! Tess. 5:16
Be joyful always; pray continually
that is easier said than done.
but, I will try .hugs sheila
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| Bear5 |
Posted - Jan 20 2010 : 4:47:52 PM
Shiela:
I am praying for you.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
| prariehawk |
Posted - Jan 20 2010 : 4:39:40 PM
Sheila--I struggle with depression too, and I can honestly say that the only thing that has kept me out of the hospital for the past ten years is 1) my dog and 2) my determination to pursue my dreams. I haven't achieved all that I'd hoped to achieve by this point, but there is joy in the struggle to be the best YOU that you can be. To put it another way (and I can't remember who said this):your life is God's gift to you. What you make of it is your gift to God." I know when you're feeling down, it's hard to believe that you'll ever feel happy again, but the one constant thing about life is....it's not constant, it's always changing. And it does eventually get better. Joy is like an ocean that ebbs and flows, like the tide going in and out.
As for staying sane in an insane world---sometimes you just have to pretend that everything is hunky-dory, even when it seems your world is falling apart. The image that comes to my mind is from the movie "Titanic", when the orchestra members were playing classical music even as the ship was sinking and people were panicking all around them. When things get crazy, I just pretend that I'm the glue that keeps my world from spinning out of control. My parents are both aging and slowly losing their mental faculties, so I have to remain in touch with reality cause if I lose it--everyone loses. I hope this makes some kind of sense. Lastly, if you're feeling so depressed that you really can't handle it, get your dr. to change your meds. I've had to try at least twenty different meds. before I found a combination that works for me. Remember, everyone struggles, and nothing worthwhile can be achieved without it. I read a quote just the other day --"When you're going through hell, just keep on going". Sometimes that's all God expects from us.
Cindy |
| ruralfarmgirl |
Posted - Jan 20 2010 : 12:14:39 PM
Hi Sheila,
I dont fight depression so I dont know that I have words of wisdom. But, I do know that sometimes I can get so overwhelmed that I find myself pulling back from social events and friends when in truth it is what I need the most. So, my prayer for you is that you surround yourself with girlfriends that remind you and cause you to laugh often. And, encourage you to get out into the fresh air and blow the dust off.... Much love.. here is to a happy 2010.
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| Sheep Mom 2 |
Posted - Jan 20 2010 : 10:39:48 AM
Sheila, you have my sympathies - depression is so difficult to stave off. One of the things that has helped me when I am depressed is to listen to what I am telling myself and then consciously change it to something more positive. A lot of the time I find my thoughts become like a broken record so if I can disrupt the messages, then I can lift my spirits. At first it was really hard - almost impossible but the more I became aware of my thought habits, the easier it became to re-program them. Someone who has never been truly depressed can't understand that it isn't just the blues - it's far more significant than that. I don't know if what has worked really well for me will work for you - it just takes time to change the "thought habits" that entrench us. I hope only joy and a peaceful heart for you.
Blessings, Sheri
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