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Re: feeling quilty and embarrassed because of depression

Hi Carol,
I assume you have a relationship with the Lord now?
You have been through a lot. My heart goes out to you.

My husband got a back injury at work and he is now on dissibility too. He uses a pain patch for his back pain. It helps take the edge off.
None of us like taking pills and all the stuff that goes with it, but I am thankful my husband has something to help him. Carol, maybe you need to change
your medication. I had side affects too, but eventually they went away. Maybe you need to try something different. Don't give up, keep trying. Don't look at the medication as an enemy but as a friend.

Carol, you are not a failure. God just happens to have a different plan for your life than you do. What makes a Christian successful is not what they do for a living or how productive they are according to worldly standards, but what they are in their relationship to God.
God uses suffering to mold us and transform us into His image. We are only here for a short while and He uses the tool of suffering to prepare us for eternity. You are a child of God, that's who you are, and He will lead you and guide you if you let Him. Have confidence in Him, not yourself. Try to pray and try to read His word. I know you will have days that you can't, but even if you read a verse or two, it will help. Try to focus on Him and only Him. Even though we feel terrible in our depression and the pit is black, we still can choose to say as Job said...."yet though He slay me, I will trust Him".... (Job 13:15).

I will be praying for you. Please keep us posted on how you are doing.
love in Christ
laura

Re: feeling quilty and embarrassed because of depression

Dear Carol.
I can definitely relate to what you are going through.
I also have been going through depression for most of my life. I am now 52 years old. Before Christ, I medicated myself with drugs and alcohol. I started walking with the Lord 12 years ago and he has freed me from addiction, however, the depression remains. Just try to hold on to what you know is true, regardless of how you feel. God will use your depression for His glory. I know that in the past He has connected me with others who are going through what I have been through and have been able to comfort them.It is not in vain. I think it helps to know that there are others out there who truly understand. There is no need to ever be embarassed. Please do not give up on medication. I have tried many.Yes, it is true some have terrible side effects, there are others that don't
Don't give up.
I will be lifting you up in prayer.
In christ,
Liz