prospectmom Posted July 10, 2008 Author Report Posted July 10, 2008 I wish I had more scriptural savy...... I know my scriptures but can't pull them up in my mind quickly and share... chapter and verse.... you have a great talent Quote
MrNirom Posted July 10, 2008 Report Posted July 10, 2008 (edited) . Do you like my avatar? LOL Edited July 10, 2008 by MrNirom Quote
prospectmom Posted July 10, 2008 Author Report Posted July 10, 2008 Yes but today you keep changing it right?????? Quote
Guest Username-Removed Posted July 10, 2008 Report Posted July 10, 2008 All I know is that when I have been down my method of getting me back up is service. The best pick-me-up when I am down is to haul my butt down to the bishop's storehouse and stock shelves or prepare veggies and hear from all the people that are also down on their luck. If I work a whole day, I get a meal, and I learn that my hard times arent so hard afterall. Quote
prospectmom Posted July 10, 2008 Author Report Posted July 10, 2008 I am stuck at home....... I live an hour from town......... I made banana bread for everyone does that count???? Quote
FayetteIA Posted July 10, 2008 Report Posted July 10, 2008 It is not a sin to suffer from any form of emotional or chemical disorder. The Church long ago saw this and developed LDS Social Services. I take antidepressants. I was born into a family of substance abusers (Big Ones) on my mothers side. I have 4 half sisters, each has or is immersed in it. One of the sisters, I was her escort when she went to the Temple years ago. That has long been forsaken for alcohol and drugs. I use to feel less of a person because i needed extra help for these issues. Somehow I was weak by needing prescription meds to deal with life. I no longer feel that way. The meds help me to function to a greater capacity than I can without them. Do I get into the depths of despair. Sure I still do at times. That is the nature of all depressions or like conditions. They cycle. One thing I found..by accident when I was feeling at my lowest one summer. Actually it was the first summer I was off the truck. I was home by myself after nearly 10 years of working/living 24/7, 365 with my husband in a semi. I was miserable. It came to me one day, I think I saw it on BYU TV. when you are at your lowest..do something for another..Well i thought that was a joke..but I tried it. I made strawberry pies for 3 of my neighbors. It was a real bad summer, like I said. One of my neighbors asked me not to bring any more goodies..While they enjoyed them immensely..they we all getting fattened. :) I made pies, cakes, cookies, I cross stitched Christmas decos for my neighbors that summer. It did work for me..I was able to come out of my dark abyss after a time. I am familiar with suicide ideas also. You have to find what works for you. Everyday will not be great so treasure the ones that are. Get as many Priesthood blessings as you need to handle the "down times" When you are in a position of strength, share your experiences with others, pay it forward, as it were, share what you have learned through this struggle. You never know what hope sharing your experiences and how you overcame them will help others in the same situations. Go to the scriptures, they are full of peoples experiences with despair and how they overcame the odds.... Joni Quote
ruthiechan Posted July 10, 2008 Report Posted July 10, 2008 I am stuck at home....... I live an hour from town......... I made banana bread for everyone does that count????Ooohh, I want banana bread! Can I have some? Quote
ruthiechan Posted July 11, 2008 Report Posted July 11, 2008 I got this in an email, it made me think of you. BEAUTIFUL CHRISTIAN SISTER by Maya Angelou A woman's heart should be so hidden in Christ that a man should have to seek Him first to find her. When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not shouting 'I'm clean living'' I'm whispering 'I was lost, Now I'm found and forgiven. When I say... 'I am a Christian' I don't speak of this with pride. I'm confessing that I stumble and need Christ to be my guide. When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not trying to be strong. I'm professing that I'm weak and need His strength to carry on. When I say.. 'I am a Christian' I'm not bragging of success. I'm admitting I have failed and need God to clean my mess. When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not claiming to be perfect, My flaws are far too visible but, God believes I am worth it. When I say... 'I am a Christian' I still feel the sting of pain..I have my share of heartaches, so I call upon His name. When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not holier than thou, I'm just a simple sinner Who received God's good grace, somehow! Quote
prospectmom Posted July 12, 2008 Author Report Posted July 12, 2008 I gave all the banana bread away...... sorry next batch.......... Fayette ------------ thank you so much I can do little things for my neighbors............. Ruthie-------- what a beautiful poem thanks Today .....not as good as yesterday but I am doing better........... I am such a BRAT about medication ................I hate taking it and I know its ok but I want to master this................... Quote
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