tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639519794811715055.post7523710129802475232..comments2023-07-08T05:22:41.203-04:00Comments on Grace Space and Other Stuff: Depression: "Depression Sucks!"Bertahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05437625049809553018noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639519794811715055.post-91355286007011354182010-08-31T13:19:24.603-04:002010-08-31T13:19:24.603-04:00I love how open and honest you are about this. So...I love how open and honest you are about this. So often, it's "brushed under the rug". I went through a period after my mama died of depression, but of course, hardly anyone knew--only my extremely close friends. Very interesting posts....look forward to more. Love you!Surrounded-By-Boyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10955274145760968408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639519794811715055.post-20373632844879785492010-08-31T10:27:12.989-04:002010-08-31T10:27:12.989-04:00I too have suffered from depression as long as I c...I too have suffered from depression as long as I can remember. Even as a child I had suicidal thoughts. Did not know it was "depression" then though. Mine usually manifests itself physically, severe upset stomach, skin, etc. It comes "out" as anger or guilt.<br /><br />I've been on Prozac for about 12 years, and it has helped so much...but still as soon as situational depression hits, I feel so worthless and overwhelmed, the thoughts come back.<br /><br />I love God, surely it has been HE that has kept me alive, but no matter how much I love HIM, the depression hits...of course leaving me feeling "guilty" about being a "depressed Christian"...vicious cycle!!!<br /><br />Love you Bert!Melissa Shelton Lordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10991329409868874773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639519794811715055.post-85674304684647610802010-08-31T09:25:07.877-04:002010-08-31T09:25:07.877-04:00One of the things I'm hoping for from these bl...One of the things I'm hoping for from these blogs about depression is to help educate... so there will more encouragement and less judgement.<br /><br />I'm just human and finite and possibly fall way short, but it will be my effort... hugsBertahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05437625049809553018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639519794811715055.post-82301287737459975572010-08-31T08:57:55.433-04:002010-08-31T08:57:55.433-04:00I suffer from chronic pain that brings on the depr...I suffer from chronic pain that brings on the depression. Up Down Up Down... You know... <br /><br />It really makes it hard when a person tries to reach out and gets slapped down with the comment, "It wouldn't be happening unless it was Gods will"... <br /><br />In my case... That could be true. because I'm just way to ornery at times, you know, one of Gods strong willed children... <br /><br />I have been so close to suicide its amazing... Counseling? Ya Right, this is Oregon.. They don't care and will even help you.. Blah Blah Blah...Gregerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02199212867529476320noreply@blogger.com