I am so sorry to hear about your predicament. The business world and the government is not making health insurance easy. I don't understand why these doctors have to charge so much as well. They have more money than they ever need. I am thankful that I know a couple of Christian doctors and they really help the needy when they are in need.
I too want to Congratulate you on making the appointment!!! Good for you!! This will help you although I do realize you need insurance to cover this medical need.
Getting moving is hard, when things keep going sour at each turn. Although when we fix our eyes on Jesus who is our hope and life then each step of moving gets lighter and easier.
I would like to challenge you to spend 5 or 10 minutes with Jesus reading God's word and praying. I would start in book of Psalms or one of the Gospels.
Doing this will be one baby step of getting moving. Jesus is our source of energy, hope and joy.
I have been dealing with depression for over 20 years. I realize it is a physical problem, although the devil likes to use it to his advantage in keeping us from the Source of Life. Jesus is our Life. If we want to keep going, we need to met with Him daily. I am on medicine for depression, but I also know it is my relationship with Jesus that keeps me going.
So lets all start today in taking one baby step and meet with Jesus daily.
I really care about you Mar, even though I am only a name on a computer. I empathize very much with those who struggle with depression.
Dear Sarita,
Thanks for the reply and kind words. The couselor I saw Monday has directed me to a free clinic and made me promise to see a doctor. I'm thinking, "Maybe I don't need to go, I've been able to get through this before." Although, I must admit, I'd just as soon, skip work and just take some sleeping pills and forget about everything. I'm just so tired. I made myself go for a bike ride yesterday and I had a hard time holding back the tears talking to a friend. It should of been fun. I can't look for a new job, when I feel like I'm going to cry at any moment, especially if they state, "Tell me about yourself."
I forget that the cost of medical visits can be quite high; where I live, most medical visits are 'free' (the government pays), although many people must have prescriptions, not covered by the government, covered by health insurance...again, I am so sorry you have to be going through all this right now, as proper medical care is so important in caring for oneself with depression.
Great to hear that you are going to the free clinic! Also, your counsellor sounds very good...making you promise to go to the doctor...and don't worry about crying...I remember crying so much during regular visits to see my counsellors, especially at the very beginning of a bout with depression.
Thanks for the update; look forward to hearing more in the future about how you are doing,
