Understanding Depression
Why am I so depressed? Why this turmoil within me? Put your hope in God, for I
will still praise Him, my Savior and my God.
PSALM 42:11 HCSB
The sadness that accompanies any significant loss is an inevitable fact of
life. In time, sadness runs its course and gradually abates. Depression, on the
other hand, is a physical and emotional condition that is, in almost all cases,
treatable with medication and counseling. Depression is not a disease to
be taken lightly. Left untreated, it presents real dangers to patients'
physical health and to their emotional well-being.
If you find yourself feeling "blue," perhaps it's a logical reaction to the ups
and downs of daily life. But if your feelings of sadness have gone on longer
than you think they should-or if someone close to you fears that your sadness
may have evolved into clinical depression-it's time to seek professional
help.
Some days are light and happy, and some days are not. When we face the
inevitable dark days of life, we must choose how we will respond. Will we allow
ourselves
to sink even more deeply into our own sadness, or will we do the difficult work
of pulling ourselves out? We bring light to the dark days of life by turning
first to God, and then to trusted family members, friends, and medical
professionals. When we do, the clouds will eventually part, and the sun will
shine
once more upon our souls.
Emotions we have not poured out in the safe hands of God can turn into feelings
of hopelessness and depression. God is safe. ~Beth Moore
Self blame over the past leads to depression in the present and poor decisions
for the future. ~Barbara Johnson
Feelings of uselessness and hopelessness are not from God, but from the evil
one, the devil, who wants to discourage you and thwart your effectiveness for
the Lord. ~Bill Bright
Don't let aridity distress you: perfection has nothing to do with such
things-only with virtues. Your devotion will come back when you are least
expecting
it. ~St. Teresa Of Avila
TODAY'S PRAYER
Dear Lord, You have promised to lift me up from the pit of my despair, and You
have promised to place a new song on my lips. If the darkness envelops
me, Father, remind me of those promises. And give me the wisdom to accept help
from the people You have placed along my path. Amen
O. Addison Gethers
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