Comments on: Battling Clinical Depression, “Finding the Light from Within”

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By: Katie H

Katie H — Wed, 18 May 2016 13:26:19 +0000

Thank you so much for this! I have been the one saying to myself “Just get over it– just think positive– just figure things out” for so long. I now have come to realize that I need additional help, and it’s okay. It’s not for me to ask why this condition is so widespread, or why it had to affect me…. it’s for me to accept and move forward with faith in the Lord and with the best medical advice available. 🙂

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Sun, 16 Mar 2014 06:50:03 +0000

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By: Jessica

Jessica — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 02:05:45 +0000

Beth, sweet Beth. I don’t know you but my heart aches for you. You are not alone. I often feel trapped, like I am in a cage. I also feel at times hopeless, no feelings, empty except for a terrible sadness and fear that I will always feel this way. You are not alone. It is so painful to look in the mirror and not recognize yourself, not like yourself, hate your life. Your post strikes at the heart of what vexes so many of us who are depressed — What do you do when you feel this way? What do you do when you are in a loveless marriage? What do you do when life becomes so overwhelming? What do you do when you feel out of control? What do you do when scriptures and prayer and church meetings not only don’t help but make your feel worse?….ASK FOR HELP! Keep looking up Beth, don’t let go. If you can’t feel the Atonement in your life then reach out to others who you can feel — reach out to people who you know love you — ask for their help, let others help you. Find a counselor. Take medicine and meanwhile, keep digging deep. Don’t give up even when you feel like it. Look inside and listen to your heart. God is there. He is always there. His light is inside you. He is talking to you. You will hear his voice and I pray whatever He tells you to do that you will have the courage to do it. As you do, step by step, little by little the darkness will fade.

By: Beth

Beth — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 13:59:32 +0000

I too struggle with the hell that is depression. No-one would know. I feel so alone, trapped in a loveless LDS marriage, trying so hard to balance work, family, church, whilst daily facing the reflection in the mirror of a woman I barely recognise. No dreams, no hope, no feelings, empty, overwhelmingly sad at the deep disappointment that is my life. I truly believe in the Atonement but can’t seem to feel it. God bless you, my sisters.

By: Kandee Myers

Kandee Myers — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:00:27 +0000

I love this conversation and wanted to encourage anyone suffering with depression to take a look at the research that Martin Seligman has been doing. http://www.ppc.sas.upenn.edu/ It is grounded in some great science and the bonus is it makes spiritual sense too. His research shows that Heavenly Father wants us to be happy. Many of Seligman’s findings support gospel ideals. I love the hope that I think his work can bring. I have a blog where over the year I will be posting short quick tips that can make a difference in how we feel. http://findingfrecklesblog.blogspot.com/.

By: Janelle

Janelle — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:05:43 +0000

Hi Judith, so glad you found us. I hope the peace you feel today continues.

By: Judith

Judith — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 22:40:51 +0000

Today, I am finally feeling peaceful. So drained, though. Try hard to be a devout Mormon, but find LDS culture confusing. Noise sensitive. Find church members can deal with some pain but not my emotional pain. I can’t leave the church because I’ve had too many spiritual experiences. Bishop is good man…can’t understand me, though. Was chastized by Bishop and Counselor yesterday. No forewarning. Said I can’t talk to anyone or write any more e-mails. I’m single. Who do I express my feelings to? Can’t talk to sister. One good friend–non LDS. Don’t trust LDS priesthood leaders–find many of them verbally and emotionally abusive. Not believed–that’s the worst part, I think. I make lots of mistakes and try to do better, but not enough for my Bishop. I’m glad I’m in my 60’s and life is nearly over… Too much pain in church for me. Heavenly Father, though, is kind.

By: Rachel Staib Gordon

Rachel Staib Gordon — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 23:18:23 +0000

Hey Ariane! It’s Rach. I suffer from the same. I have loved reading your blog and responses. I know the Lord walks with me each day, which is one reason I avoid suicide… I am a child of God. I can’t see me setting the example of killing myself to my family. I don’t know if u heard, but my Dad died 2 years ago, on my 4 wheeler. Since my Dad died, I have been a depressed basket case. I fight with it every day. My mission is to live the life my father wanted me to live. I am on 3 medications for depression and insomnia, I try to get better, the best I can be, with what I have. Thanks for your insight

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Sun, 08 Jan 2012 10:29:35 +0000

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