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exphariseeihope

Depression and the LDS Church

Jan 29, 2006 11:27

"I joined the church when I was nineteen years old... after being involved with hard drugs and becoming suicidal and eventually being freed from my torment by comitting myself to a Godly life ( Read more... )

thoughts on suicide

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butterfly4jesus July 15 2006, 20:21:15 UTC

I have also struggled with depression for as long as I can remember. It may be a physical chemical imbalance or the effect of wrong spiritual influences, but I believe it's a combination of both. Since leaving the Mormon church when I was 17 I have had a really rough time sorting it all out and getting rid of mental illness. I started out as Schizophrenic, then Bi-polar and now (even after months of no medication due to lack of insurance) I seem to only have mild depression from time to time! I am getting stronger all the time and learning day to day in my walk with the Lord. Praise Him! I believe there is a way out of depression. Counseling has helped too--I learned that depression is anger turned inward. I was always afraid to show anger to anyone ever. It all bottled up inside me and I had a nervous breakdown when I was 16. Since then (21 yrs later!) I'm finally learning to admit when I'm angry and express it in a more appropriate and controlled manner. Not perfect at it yet, but so much better! People are always ( ... )

exphariseeihope July 16 2006, 01:36:32 UTC

Yes, depression is an interesting subject, I don't know if anyone really understands its cause completely... whether 'sin' has something to do with it, I am sure it is one of the major causes ( ... )

Depression sucks jle819 October 27 2006, 09:30:00 UTC

I suffer from depression as well. I am sure there is more to it than that, I'm probably certifiable. But I am struggling to find answers and find peace. I see mental illness as a burden, one we must "grin and bear". One that can be lighter, perhaps, if we are leaning on the Lord. Anyways, I just wanted to drop a note. I appreciate your entry.

Re: Depression sucks exphariseeihope October 27 2006, 22:58:18 UTC

Thanks for taking the time to write.

'Mental Illness' seems to have such a negative stigma about it, I like to think of it as 'Mental Confusion' and quite often I have to remind myself that thoughts are just that... thoughts... and have no real power unless we let them. Yep sometimes I think I am going bananas too.

Of course I rely heavily on my medication which is a real god-send, and a supportive partner makes all the difference too.