Am I Depressed - Experiencing a Lifetime of Freedom
There are countless indicators of depression. To some it is like living life in a box that keeps closing in on you; to others it is as if you have on shades and your world is getting darker and darker; to others it is where daily tasks become totally impossible to perform and you are feeling totally lifeless.
Many people have faced some type of depression in our lives, but some of us may handle depression on a regular basis. For people that do, the manifestations of depression can be life altering.
At some specific point most of us will either experience the impact of depression, or will have a private relationship with someone that is coping with depression.
Am I Depressed?
Depression frequently shows itself, even at the beginning, with symptoms and signs that are straightforward to recognize. If you find yourself in an extended period of sadness and feeling dead, or it gets difficult to handle normal activities and living life takes on an appearance of darkness, you may have your answer to "Am I Depressed?"
Other signs are: decision-making becomes most unlikely, difficulty sleeping or oversleeping, listlessness and shortage of inducement, pessimism, being completely exhausted, hopelessness sets in, either not eating or overeating, unending worrying, and even thoughts of suicide.
If you can answer yes to even a couple of these symptoms, the beginning of a chronic fight with depression may be well on its way. Not a list to live life by. Glance at the definition of depression:
The 1st definition is a condition of mental distraction, usually with a non-specific lack of energy and problem in maintaining concentration or interest in life.
The second definition shows a more severe sort of depression: grim unhappiness and dejection, accompanied by feelings of depression and inadequacy. Often referred to as clinical depression. It can be triggered by hormone problems, brain dysfunction, or other medical problems. People that are suffering from clinical depression need aid from specifically trained physicians and Christian counselors.
Godly Point of View
Do you suspect God made you? If you answered yes, and you are facing depression, you'll wonder if something must be seriously wrong. First let me emphasize that there are several Christians, people in the Bible, and non Christians who cope with depression; it touches all areas of life. Faithful folks aren't proof against depression.
Being depressed does not necessarily imply God is crazy at you, nor it is thanks to a shortage of faith. It also does not necessarily mean that you are not saved, or do not love God, or 1000 other statements people will make. Please put all of that to rest. There are enough stigmas attached to anyone that has depression already, and they don't need a greater burden. They require their burden lifted.
Don't Be Surprised
We frequently think that distressing trials, such as being depressed, shouldn't be part of our life. If they are there must something significantly wrong. This verse can be very freeing because God is informing us not to be confounded, nor is it strange if we are experiencing suffering or discomfort in our life.
Dear friends, do not be shocked at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you.
1 Peter 4:12 NIV
"God's Answer?"
God is waiting to radically transform your life, bringing you to a place where there's no need to ask, "Am I Depressed?" Please take advantage of our complimentary 29 page PDF download.
"God's Answer?"
How To Live Through A Power That Will Transform Your Life!
Many people have faced some type of depression in our lives, but some of us may handle depression on a regular basis. For people that do, the manifestations of depression can be life altering.
At some specific point most of us will either experience the impact of depression, or will have a private relationship with someone that is coping with depression.
Am I Depressed?
Depression frequently shows itself, even at the beginning, with symptoms and signs that are straightforward to recognize. If you find yourself in an extended period of sadness and feeling dead, or it gets difficult to handle normal activities and living life takes on an appearance of darkness, you may have your answer to "Am I Depressed?"
Other signs are: decision-making becomes most unlikely, difficulty sleeping or oversleeping, listlessness and shortage of inducement, pessimism, being completely exhausted, hopelessness sets in, either not eating or overeating, unending worrying, and even thoughts of suicide.
If you can answer yes to even a couple of these symptoms, the beginning of a chronic fight with depression may be well on its way. Not a list to live life by. Glance at the definition of depression:
The 1st definition is a condition of mental distraction, usually with a non-specific lack of energy and problem in maintaining concentration or interest in life.
The second definition shows a more severe sort of depression: grim unhappiness and dejection, accompanied by feelings of depression and inadequacy. Often referred to as clinical depression. It can be triggered by hormone problems, brain dysfunction, or other medical problems. People that are suffering from clinical depression need aid from specifically trained physicians and Christian counselors.
Godly Point of View
Do you suspect God made you? If you answered yes, and you are facing depression, you'll wonder if something must be seriously wrong. First let me emphasize that there are several Christians, people in the Bible, and non Christians who cope with depression; it touches all areas of life. Faithful folks aren't proof against depression.
Being depressed does not necessarily imply God is crazy at you, nor it is thanks to a shortage of faith. It also does not necessarily mean that you are not saved, or do not love God, or 1000 other statements people will make. Please put all of that to rest. There are enough stigmas attached to anyone that has depression already, and they don't need a greater burden. They require their burden lifted.
Don't Be Surprised
We frequently think that distressing trials, such as being depressed, shouldn't be part of our life. If they are there must something significantly wrong. This verse can be very freeing because God is informing us not to be confounded, nor is it strange if we are experiencing suffering or discomfort in our life.
Dear friends, do not be shocked at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you.
1 Peter 4:12 NIV
"God's Answer?"
God is waiting to radically transform your life, bringing you to a place where there's no need to ask, "Am I Depressed?" Please take advantage of our complimentary 29 page PDF download.
"God's Answer?"
How To Live Through A Power That Will Transform Your Life!
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Burton Rager author of "Living Life Set Free" and "God's Answer?" Click to learn more about I'm Depressed and receive a complimentary copy of "God's Answer?"To watch a video to discover more about: Am I Depressed