Depression has been through the roof this past month. I thought the cause was loneliness but a friend of mine helped me realize that it's just a side affect of depression. Maybe I don't know the cause. Maybe God doesn't need me to know. I just have to have faith and endure. If that's the case, then I will happily endure. Depression's always made me feel so helpless because I felt like it's prevented me from doing so many things. I think it's time to move on with my life and learn to cope with it as I move forward. I'm not going to let depression prevent me from achieving what I want out of life and I definitely refuse to let it hinder my relationship with Jesus. If anything, I believe he's using depression for my own good and I will learn everything He wants me to learn. Oh yes, I'm sure there will be times when sadness is so great that it brings me to my knees but that's when Jesus communicates the loudest.
Over the past 2 years, I have learned what coping mechanisms are the most effective for me. I find that going to church, socializing, and strengthening my faith is the strongest coping mechanism I have. I've been expanding my social circle and stepping out of my comfort zone. I've made a time to go to coffee and enjoy getting to know a new friend which I am quite looking forward to. I am so thankful for Jesus and everything in my life
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