Anxiety and Depression are Real.

[33Michael33]

I don't believe that anyone understands exactly how messed up that I actually am. I don't want to talk/type anything else over myself. I need serious HELP. I went to a Psychiatrist? Yesterday, I was somewhat schooled on the difference between the Mind doctors. He prescribed me some low dose medication to calm my physical symptoms down at least. It is as needed per my request to not take antidepressants. And I actually got a call back to get in to see a Counselor on the 19th. God is helping me in ways. I know the signs when I see them. And I do believe it is because I Am Following Jesus and living as Righteous as I Possibly Can. I Would Like to ask the Chat to PRAY for Me. I NEED ALL of the HELP that I Can Get. I need Prayer for the Courage and Trust in the Lord to be the Man and Serve His Purpose for Me for My Son, relationships, that the sale of my house goes through, my finances, and my car. PLEASE JESUS HELP ME.
Thank You ALL...

 

[Kainos]

Michael, the one thing we all understand is that our mistakes are costly and the lessons don't come cheap. We were bought with a prodigious price to settle the debt of our blameworthiness.

When we are anxious and distressed, our feelings and shifting emotions can pull us from pillar to post, but God's promises remain fixed, determined by His sovereignty and sure faithfulness.

The covenant relationship between God and His children is not a passive or distant care, but an intimate involvement in the growth of those who've received the Spirit of adoption.

Faith opens the treasure house of God's blessing. So never lose sight of Who you belong to. The Father of mercies, the God of all comfort. Our promise. Our hope. Our confidence. Our expectation. Our consolation. Our peace.

I will pray for you and your son.

 

[StanDupp]

Anxiety and Depression are Real

Not for born again believers who are skillful in the Word of Righteousness

Jesus ain't got no anxiety or depression, and neither do real Christians!

I don't want to think about Life Without Jesus.

Then don't!

 

[seoulsearch]

I don't believe that anyone understands exactly how messed up that I actually am. I don't want to talk/type anything else over myself. I need serious HELP. I went to a Psychiatrist? Yesterday, I was somewhat schooled on the difference between the Mind doctors. He prescribed me some low dose medication to calm my physical symptoms down at least. It is as needed per my request to not take antidepressants. And I actually got a call back to get in to see a Counselor on the 19th. God is helping me in ways. I know the signs when I see them. And I do believe it is because I Am Following Jesus and living as Righteous as I Possibly Can. I Would Like to ask the Chat to PRAY for Me. I NEED ALL of the HELP that I Can Get. I need Prayer for the Courage and Trust in the Lord to be the Man and Serve His Purpose for Me for My Son, relationships, that the sale of my house goes through, my finances, and my car. PLEASE JESUS HELP ME.
Thank You ALL...

I don't usually write posts like this, but it seems to have become necessary.

@33Michael33, if you -- or anyone else on the forum -- receives replies like the one above from user StanDupp, please just report any of his posts that are particularly out of line, and do not engage with him.

Michael, I know you're in a very challenging time right now and I don't want to see you have to deal with someone like this whose only purpose seems to be cutting people down.

From the time he got here, he has repeatedly written posts telling people that Jesus is perfect, and if they aren't perfect like Jesus, there is something wrong with them, their walk, and their faith, and that their life as a Christian is a failure. No matter how you answer, he will simply raise the bar, while saying virtually nothing about his own walk.

If you go back through his posts, he seems to particularly target those who are going rough times that he perceives as vulnerable and weak -- and he is all too happy to tell them just how pathetic he thinks they are (even suggesting to one that they be "institutionalized, again.")

However, if he doesn't get the confrontation he seeks, he simply bails out and moves on to other threads or sections of the forum, always prowling for another victim to attack and drum up more attention. If he doesn't get that attention, he moves on to the next hurting person. A quick look at his posting history shows a very clear, repeated pattern.

While we do get people here who seem to delight in this and not all are removed, the mods do like to know what's going on and keep tabs on such users as this. I encourage anyone who is being attacked on the forum from someone who claims self-righteous perfectionism to report their posts to the mods.

@33Michael33, please know that many of us know what you're describing because we've been through similar things ourselves -- and we are praying for you.

 

[Carlyw]

I don't usually write posts like this, but it seems to have become necessary.

@33Michael33, if you -- or anyone else on the forum -- receives replies like the one above from user StanDupp, please just report any of his posts that are particularly out of line, and do not engage with him.

Michael, I know you're in a very challenging time right now and I don't want to see you have to deal with someone like this whose only purpose seems to be cutting people down.

From the time he got here, he has repeatedly written posts telling people that Jesus is perfect, and if they aren't perfect like Jesus, there is something wrong with them, their walk, and their faith, and that their life as a Christian is a failure. No matter how you answer, he will simply raise the bar, while saying virtually nothing about his own walk.

If you go back through his posts, he seems to particularly target those who are going rough times that he perceives as vulnerable and weak -- and he is all too happy to tell them just how pathetic he thinks they are (even suggesting to one that they be "institutionalized, again.")

However, if he doesn't get the confrontation he seeks, he simply bails out and moves on to other threads or sections of the forum, always prowling for another victim to attack and drum up more attention. If he doesn't get that attention, he moves on to the next hurting person. A quick look at his posting history shows a very clear, repeated pattern.

While we do get people here who seem to delight in this and not all are removed, the mods do like to know what's going on and keep tabs on such users as this. I encourage anyone who is being attacked on the forum from someone who claims self-righteous perfectionism to report their posts to the mods.

@33Michael33, please know that many of us know what you're describing because we've been through similar things ourselves -- and we are praying for you.

I reported him. He has repetitively demonstrated his inability to show compassion towrds those hes called to love. Hes cruel and pridefully ignorant, I wonder where is faith is, and what God is doing in his life and such. His character lacks taste and understanding..

I am angered. Let's pray for him, that he may become more aware and loving.

 

[seoulsearch]

I reported him. He has repetitively demonstrated his inability to show compassion towrds those hes called to love. Hes cruel and pridefully ignorant, I wonder where is faith is, and what God is doing in his life and such. His character lacks taste and understanding..

I am angered. Let's pray for him, that he may become more aware and loving.

I appreciate your post, @Carlyw.

I very rarely post "Sound The Alarm" warnings but in this case, I think it's warranted. I usually don't say anything and just report only the most troubling posts, so as not to overburden the mods. I also never want to sound like I am unfairly singly out or picking on someone, which is a common accusation on the forum.

But this seems to be turning into something wide spread and I don't want hurting people who are coming here for genuine support to think that this is what Christian "love" is.

There is part of me that wonders if perhaps Stan himself was deeply hurt by something or someone regarding Christianity, and so now he's passing that on to other people, whether out of his own hurt, extremities that were forced onto him, or just plain mockery of the Christian faith. (For example, claiming everyone must be as perfect as Jesus here in their earthly lives because perhaps someone put that on him, and maybe he was punished for not living up to it himself.)

Either way, I admire your heart and agree fully that we need to pray for him.

Thank you again for taking the time to speak out! ("From the mouths of two or three witnesses...")

 

[shittim]

Thank you sister

 

[33Michael33]

Michael, the one thing we all understand is that our mistakes are costly and the lessons don't come cheap. We were bought with a prodigious price to settle the debt of our blameworthiness.

When we are anxious and distressed, our feelings and shifting emotions can pull us from pillar to post, but God's promises remain fixed, determined by His sovereignty and sure faithfulness.

The covenant relationship between God and His children is not a passive or distant care, but an intimate involvement in the growth of those who've received the Spirit of adoption.

Faith opens the treasure house of God's blessing. So never lose sight of Who you belong to. The Father of mercies, the God of all comfort. Our promise. Our hope. Our confidence. Our expectation. Our consolation. Our peace.

I will pray for you and your son.

Thank You Brother, Your Words have had Weight with Me. AMEN

 

[33Michael33]

I don't usually write posts like this, but it seems to have become necessary.

@33Michael33, if you -- or anyone else on the forum -- receives replies like the one above from user StanDupp, please just report any of his posts that are particularly out of line, and do not engage with him.

Michael, I know you're in a very challenging time right now and I don't want to see you have to deal with someone like this whose only purpose seems to be cutting people down.

From the time he got here, he has repeatedly written posts telling people that Jesus is perfect, and if they aren't perfect like Jesus, there is something wrong with them, their walk, and their faith, and that their life as a Christian is a failure. No matter how you answer, he will simply raise the bar, while saying virtually nothing about his own walk.

If you go back through his posts, he seems to particularly target those who are going rough times that he perceives as vulnerable and weak -- and he is all too happy to tell them just how pathetic he thinks they are (even suggesting to one that they be "institutionalized, again.")

However, if he doesn't get the confrontation he seeks, he simply bails out and moves on to other threads or sections of the forum, always prowling for another victim to attack and drum up more attention. If he doesn't get that attention, he moves on to the next hurting person. A quick look at his posting history shows a very clear, repeated pattern.

While we do get people here who seem to delight in this and not all are removed, the mods do like to know what's going on and keep tabs on such users as this. I encourage anyone who is being attacked on the forum from someone who claims self-righteous perfectionism to report their posts to the mods.

@33Michael33, please know that many of us know what you're describing because we've been through similar things ourselves -- and we are praying for you.

The Ignore Button Works Great! Thank You. And it is Very Nice to see Strong Christian Women standing up for everyone. And again, the Compassion is well received and makes me feel so much better.

 

[33Michael33]

I reported him. He has repetitively demonstrated his inability to show compassion towrds those hes called to love. Hes cruel and pridefully ignorant, I wonder where is faith is, and what God is doing in his life and such. His character lacks taste and understanding..

I am angered. Let's pray for him, that he may become more aware and loving.

Thank You, And I will say it again. I wish that I was as mature as You when I was your age. Standing up for what is right and having True Compassion is the cornerstone of Christ.

 

[the_seeker]

The Word Helps Tremendously in the Moment. I don't want to think about Life Without Jesus. However My Anxiety alone is to much to bare and I can barely function the majority of the time. I still go home alone. And Honestly, It is OK if Nobody even responds to this post. Because the Truth is, It makes me feel better to put it out there to people who don't know me. I Already know that God is the only One that can Help Me. Maybe I am to Broken and Lonely to Open My Heart enough to let Him in. I am so Ashamed of Myself that it is hard to accept Forgiveness from the Lord. Much less forgive myself. At the End of the Day, I am Still Going Home to an Empty House All Alone Crying Myself to Sleep Hugging My Bible. Crying Out to God for Any Peace at All. JESUS PLEASE HELP ME!!!

I have struggled with the same things myself.
Why not consult a shrink ?

 

[33Michael33]

I have struggled with the same things myself.
Why not consult a shrink ?

I Am, I actually set an appointment Today for the 19th.

 

[the_seeker]

I Am, I actually set an appointment Today for the 19th.

Good to hear. Sometimes we humans need professional help, being problems in the flesh or in the soul.

 

[ThereRoseaLamb]

I don't believe that anyone understands exactly how messed up that I actually am. I don't want to talk/type anything else over myself. I need serious HELP. I went to a Psychiatrist? Yesterday, I was somewhat schooled on the difference between the Mind doctors. He prescribed me some low dose medication to calm my physical symptoms down at least. It is as needed per my request to not take antidepressants. And I actually got a call back to get in to see a Counselor on the 19th. God is helping me in ways. I know the signs when I see them. And I do believe it is because I Am Following Jesus and living as Righteous as I Possibly Can. I Would Like to ask the Chat to PRAY for Me. I NEED ALL of the HELP that I Can Get. I need Prayer for the Courage and Trust in the Lord to be the Man and Serve His Purpose for Me for My Son, relationships, that the sale of my house goes through, my finances, and my car. PLEASE JESUS HELP ME.
Thank You ALL...

Well you've had a lot of advice, good and... not so good. I won't try to add too much to what has already been said. But this verse comes to mind " Whom the Son sets free is free indeed". That is quite a Scripture. But excuse me if I'm wrong here, God has forgiven your past, but have you forgiven yourself?" Maybe that is a part of your anxiety? I was encouraging someone who had made some life mistakes and, like you, was in a bad place. We all know God forgives, but do we really understand what that means? God forgives our sins and wipes the slate clean. Imagine if that mistake you made, that relationship, what if it never happened? How would you feel? Well, in God's eyes, it never happened. Now you just need to forgive yourself and let it go. Let go of the rock dragging you down. The devil will tempt us and draw us in and when we slip, he turns around and accuses us. "Well, what kind of Christian are you, look what you did!! " and it puts distance between us and God. Like I said, maybe I'm way off. I hope you get some help or whatever you feel you need. But remember this, some of the most broken people were the ones God used for His mighty purposes. Do you listen to music? I find music soothes me and reaches me like words cannot. There is all kinds of music that can uplift you and calm your spirit. "Still Waters (Psalm 23)" by Leanna Crawford is a beautiful song. Maybe someone could post it for me, I always get the wrong site. @Magenta has had to help me in that area. I hope you feel better soon and come back with a praise report!! Blessings.

 

[Magenta]

"Still Waters (Psalm 23)" by Leanna Crawford is a beautiful song. Maybe someone could
post it for me, I always get the wrong site. @Magenta has had to help me in that area.

Leanna Crawford - Still Waters (Psalm 23) (Music Video)

Psalm 23 v 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

 

[HealthAndHappiness]

I Am, I actually set an appointment Today for the 19th.

This is a list of shorts on anxiety from Dr Peter Breggin, world renowned psychiatrist. He has fought the corrupt pharmaceutical companies p$ychiatric industry and won many times. He teaches how the mind works and ways to discover healing outside of toxic chemicals. This is why YouTube all but banned his hundreds of hours of valuable help offered free to those who are suffering.
I would search his name on the various platforms and listen to what's available on his web site.
Then search specific topics that you are interested in.
I already gave a link to the Therapist who teaches on subjects related to depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Hopefully that is helpful in understanding the reasoning behind some of the challenges.

I would definitely do plenty of homework before beginning any psychiatric drugs.

Dr Peter Breggin

 

[shittim]

Thank You, And I will say it again. I wish that I was as mature as You when I was your age. Standing up for what is right and having True Compassion is the cornerstone of Christ.

Jesus teaches rightly as always we can have what we say.
Constantly claiming anxiety, etc, and we get to keep it.

 

[MsMediator]

In addition to the points made above, I would also rule out physiological factors contributing to anxiety and depression, like gut health, vitamin levels, hormones, thyroid, caffeine, alcohol, sugar, etc.

 

[Kainos]

Not for born again believers who are skillful in the Word of Righteousness View attachment 281609

Jesus ain't got no anxiety or depression, and neither do real Christians!

We must have intimate awareness of the Comforter to be that resolute in times of distress. We aren't all where we need to be yet.

If you have really arrived at the mastery of righteousness by faith, you should be comforting someone who needs comfort with the same comfort God has given you.

 

[Lynx]

The Ignore Button Works Great! Thank You. And it is Very Nice to see Strong Christian Women standing up for everyone. And again, the Compassion is well received and makes me feel so much better.

Oooooh, you have him on ignore?

That means... if I engaged him, it wouldn't bother you a bit!



Nah, there wouldn't be any point. Nothing I can say would make any difference to StanDerp. But it was fun to say that.