[–] 20629750? 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
All the loving and kind encouragement here is helping me soldier on as I hope it's helping you too, Anon. We're all connected and your sadness is ours and your finding the strength to carry on whether you stay on Voat or follow Q lifts all of us too. I am so sorry the path is so, so hard, You are on the Hero's journey and we are all praying and with you as you travel with us. God bless!
[–] 20628856? 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago (edited ago)
Finding Jesus is best when you are at the end of your rope because there is nothing left to hold onto except him. He promises that anyone who seeks after him wholeheartedly will find him. When you find him, it is an experience that is undeniably God and cannot be explained with words alone. Fall on your face before him and surrender to his Spirit. He will bring you joy and peace beyond what the world can understand and a holy purpose that is beyond anything Q can offer.
An added edit so you know what to expect. When you start to feel/find him, he will call you to himself. It will feel like he is calling you to literally walk to your death. A feeling you will know the moment it grips you. It was the most terrifying thing I have ever encountered in my life. Take heart and know that it is his life on the other side of that crucial decision and you will come out a changed man.
[–] 20630925? 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago (edited ago)
Praying for you 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻. Know that you are precious in God’s eye. Don’t give in to despair. You may become despondent, but keep HOPE in your mind. God has a plan for you ! I’ve been there... sick , depressed, in pain, feeling alone, unable to work. Cling to God, your Father, Ask Him to show you His love. (It’ll come in the way of a smile, a sunset, a lovely breeze...it’ll be something gentle that tugs at your heart.)
Go for walks, get some sun. Eat healthy...some. treats now and then....NO BOOZE. It is is a depressant and is TERRIBLE for us who suffer from depression. It is a FAKE. It steals from you as it is a temporary fix.
As far as SSRI’s, I’ve tried em all. Temporary fix- with weight gain.
Have you tried St. John’s Wort? It is a natural antidepressant. Helping me a lot, I can tell you brand I like ( no nausea ).
Wish I could speak to you. Trust that you will be in my prayers.
[–] 20628590? 0 points 6 points 6 points (+6|-0) ago
I am praying for you brother. Please find someone to talk to. Short term therapy can be very effective. Physical exercise (brisk walking or bike riding) is one of the best ways to defeat depression.