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Hey guys... I hate to unload on you all, so I'll be brief. For the past several months I've been struggling with some recurring bouts of depression. The first couple of times I rode it out (barely), and just sort of hoped it'd go away on its own, but apparently that isn't happening. So I called my doctor to set up an appointment to rule out any sort of physical causes, but they couldn't get me in for about two weeks. This is something I know I can get through, but the smallest thing, even something I would normally enjoy, seems like an impossible obstacle. So if you guys feel like it, I'd really appreciate any prayer I can get... prayers for peace and that I will have the energy and strength to get things done that I need to do, and that when I'm filled with unreasonable feelings of anxiety, that I'd be able to remember God's truth and that it would calm me. Thanks, guys.  |
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« Reply #1 on: October 28, 2005, 09:28:35 AM » |
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I don't think it would hurt to mention that, even though I only know you through this message board, I think you are an unbelievably fantastic gal. It's been nothing short of an absolute pleasure getting to know you even in this small way. And just the little bit I've seen of you here, I have complete confidence that you'll get through this - through your own strength and the help of God. You'll be remembered before Him by me and, I'm quite sure, others here.
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« Reply #2 on: October 28, 2005, 09:44:28 AM » |
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Don't forget to schedule time for relaxation after each strenuous task you have. I know people who keep themselves busy 100% of the time and then wonder why they're always so anxious and depressed!
I will remember to keep you in my prayers, and may God grant you a peace above all understanding.
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If you don’t have freedom as a principle, you can never see a reason not to make an exception. There are constantly going to be times when for one reason or another there’s some practical convenience in making an exception.
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« Reply #3 on: October 28, 2005, 11:19:02 AM » |
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I don't think it would hurt to mention that, even though I only know you through this message board, I think you are an unbelievably fantastic gal. It's been nothing short of an absolute pleasure getting to know you even in this small way. And just the little bit I've seen of you here, I have complete confidence that you'll get through this - through your own strength and the help of God. You'll be remembered before Him by me and, I'm quite sure, others here. I agree, bethany-- you've proven yourself time and time again to be a person of keen intellect and strong faith. And, usually, good taste in movies. I will pray that God will give you trust in His covenant promises, and peace when you're feeling dispirited. And, for what its worth, I, too, struggle with depression-- even something like last weekend's OtR concert can fill me with dread or anxiety. So I think I know a little bit of how you feel-- you aren't alone by a longshot! |
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« Reply #4 on: October 28, 2005, 12:16:40 PM » |
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« Reply #5 on: October 28, 2005, 01:47:55 PM » |
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Hey guys... I hate to unload on you all, so I'll be brief. For the past several months I've been struggling with some recurring bouts of depression. The first couple of times I rode it out (barely), and just sort of hoped it'd go away on its own, but apparently that isn't happening. So I called my doctor to set up an appointment to rule out any sort of physical causes, but they couldn't get me in for about two weeks. This is something I know I can get through, but the smallest thing, even something I would normally enjoy, seems like an impossible obstacle. So if you guys feel like it, I'd really appreciate any prayer I can get... prayers for peace and that I will have the energy and strength to get things done that I need to do, and that when I'm filled with unreasonable feelings of anxiety, that I'd be able to remember God's truth and that it would calm me. Thanks, guys. I will pray for you. I seem to have been going through a slight depression also, or at least that's what my promary physician tried to tell me after giving me a short written test. Anyway, he gave me some pills to take but I didn't feel comfortable taking them. My only advise is be very careful if they give you prescription drugs because doctors love to do that at the drop of a hat, unless you find a doctor who treats people naturally. |
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« Reply #6 on: October 28, 2005, 02:07:48 PM » |
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If there is a physical cause for depression, medication can combat that cause. It certainly isn't a panacea, but I would caution against dismissing a drug just because it's not 'natural' (never mind that the primary source of medicine is, in fact, things that occur in nature).
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« Reply #7 on: October 28, 2005, 04:10:59 PM » |
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If there is a physical cause for depression, medication can combat that cause. It certainly isn't a panacea, but I would caution against dismissing a drug just because it's not 'natural' (never mind that the primary source of medicine is, in fact, things that occur in nature). I didn't mean to say never take prescription drugs for depression if there is a physical cause. After all, God did give us the knowledge to use medicine. I am speaking of doctors who give prescription drugs as a first resort, just from what you tell them, without any tests or anything. Since I was on the receiving end of a doctor prescribing depression medication to me without doing any tests first, I just want Bethany to be aware of that and pray about it she has to make a decision in that area. |
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« Reply #8 on: October 28, 2005, 05:24:20 PM » |
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Thanks guys, so much. I really appreciate your kind words and prayers.
I was talking with my aunt this afternoon, and we decided this was something that was disrupting my life to such an extreme degree that I needed to see a doctor sooner rather than later, so I ended up going in this afternoon and seeing someone (not my usual family doctor, but I haven't seen him in years anyway). I'm obviously not feeling miraculously better just from talking to her and running tests, but I am feeling somewhat encouraged that at least there's a line of treatment to pursue. I certainly will stil covet your prayers through the next weeks as we progress with that.
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« Reply #9 on: October 28, 2005, 06:10:15 PM » |
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If there is a physical cause for depression, medication can combat that cause. It certainly isn't a panacea, but I would caution against dismissing a drug just because it's not 'natural' (never mind that the primary source of medicine is, in fact, things that occur in nature). For what its worth, I've been taking a mild anti-depressant for over two years now, and it's an absolute miracle drug. There was a time when I was almost paralyzed by anxiety and despair, but now I'm back to my usual chipper self. =) Not that I'm suggesting this is the right course for bethany, but there's certainly no shame in it. Glad to hear that you saw a physician, bethany, and that the news was encouraging; hopefully the treatment she pursues will set you straight again! |
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« Reply #10 on: October 29, 2005, 08:59:02 AM » |
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« Reply #11 on: October 29, 2005, 09:51:31 AM » |
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Tom, you're awesome for always quoting the ESV translation. I've been finding encouragement lately in an entirely different part of the Bible... Genesis. Go back and reread the stories of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph sometime... it's incredible to see how faithful God was in keeping His covenantal promises, protecting and providing for His people even when they were acting kinda retarded. |
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« Reply #12 on: November 01, 2005, 08:08:47 AM » |
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yeah, i really do like the ESV best. i'm hoping to get a nice thumb indexed reference version soon. it is harder to find the ESV than any other version though...
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