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Just a rant

doncornelius
doncornelius

it was a good couple days not great but good enough. Waited all week to see a show and as soon as it was over I just felt every thing drain right out of me. Like I immediately sank into nothingness. I didn't think I would even have the energy to get here. I'm glad I did cause somebody here was in need. I don't know if I helped but it doesn't really matter. I'm trying to see the good from a bad situation, like ok I was waiting for something and even though when it was over I had those horrible feelings again I know that there are good days and maybe they'll start to out weigh the bad. Still not hopeful but possible 

Greenteam
Greenteam
Hope is a powerful emotion. If your hopeful then it is possible. What are you doing about limiting those "horrible feelings"? If your life needs a change then set a goal accomplish it and move forward. Sounds like it makes you feel good to be there for others? So apply the same attitude towards yourself and your needs. We all have problems in life. It's what we do about those problems that say who we are. Good luck and keep in touch.
red47640
red47640
I know how you feel... when one is depressed, it can be difficult to get the motivation to get out and interact, even online. I'm glad you went to the show, even though it was draining. It's important to do stuff like that. Keep going, and I like Greenteam's idea of setting a goal, even if it's a small one. Start small and set the bar a little higher each time you achieve one. Thinking of you and wishing you all the best :-)
Jennifer5999
Jennifer5999
With my experience, I can feel very intense highs & lows. When I’m low, I’m usually in the gutter and it’s a tough emotion to shake off. What I’ve learned is that with time it does eventually fade and I’m able to feel a new emotion. My goal today is to give myself just a few minutes of something that I enjoy so I can forget at least temporarily my heavily burdened mind. I pray & hope you can find this break too & find at least 5 minutes of peace or joy in your day today. I know it’s difficult but all we can do is try and push through it until things get better.
Jennifer5999
Jennifer5999
With my experience, I can feel very intense highs & lows. When I’m low, I’m usually in the gutter and it’s a tough emotion to shake off. What I’ve learned is that with time it does eventually fade and I’m able to feel a new emotion. My goal today is to give myself just a few minutes of something that I enjoy so I can forget at least temporarily my heavily burdened mind. I pray & hope you can find this break too & find at least 5 minutes of peace or joy in your day today. I know it’s difficult but all we can do is try and push through it until things get better.
Esther2259
Esther2259
Hi there,

You know I am here listening to this song, “Raise a Hallelujah” by Bethel Music, and it is making me think of you. The words to this song are so powerful. The Lord is here to fight for you and we know we can find our hope and strength in knowing just how much He loves us. Right! One of the things that I believe is that the enemy picks on us to try and break us down, but Jesus has given us the hope that He is there to pick us back up. (Music is so good for my soul!)

Do you attend church or have a good support group? I have a great group of ladies whom I can call upon to pray for me—even without knowing what the problem is. It is just nice to have someone there to be a cheerleader! I pray that you are encouraged and that if you don’t have anyone available that the Lord would bring someone alongside you to help you.