‘ Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.‘ —
Martin Luther King, Jr
Take Your Time to Figure it Out
It happens to us all there are just some days that sucks. Some can bounce back relatively quickly, while others may take a bit longer, depending on what they have going on in their lives. Some may need to seek professional help.
This month, we will figure out how to get out of the funk we may find ourselves in. Each week I will have some great tips, quotes for inspiration, and motivation to help you get over that hump.
Yes, sometimes, we may need to set in our mood for a minute, but that does not mean we need to stay there.
How to Cope with Sadness and Depressive Feelings
What is the difference between sad and depression?
Last time, in Part 4, we spoke about the signs of sadness. Click on the link below
Ways to Brighten Your Day When Your Sky Is Gray-4
Today, we are concluding with Depression and knowing when to seek professional help.
Ways to Brighten Your Day When Your Sky Is Gray-5
Here are some questions to ask yourself
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Is your sadness getting worse?
Is your sadness persistent?
Do you get sad at a specific time of the year, month, or day?
Do you experience sudden fluctuations in mood?
Do you experience feelings of euphoria?
Did you experience a big life change before you started feeling dad? This could be the loss of a loved one, a change in joy, school, or living situation,
Do you have thoughts on hurting yourself for any reason, such as to punish yourself or to “feel something?”
Do you ever have thoughts about ending your life or wanting to die? Passive or active suicidal thoughts, like “I wish I were dead,” are cause for concern and should be talked about with someone you trust.
If you feel actively suicidal, it’s essential to talk to your doctor, a therapist, or other authority (Parent/caregiver, teacher etc.) immediately.
What God wants
He wants the best for you and wants you emotionally whole. He wants your mind healed.
He loves you like you are His only child.
He does not want you sick in your body or mind.
He does not care who you are
What you have done
Or how you look His desire is for your complete healing.
It is like when we see our loved ones hurting.
We do not want them in pain times that by infinite with God.
Please seek help if you see yourself in any of the situations listed. Everyone at some point needs emotional help in some shape, form or fashion.
Scriptures on Healing
James 5: 14-15 (NIV)
Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven.
Proverbs 4:20-22
My son, (daughter) give attention to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. Do not let them depart from your eyes; keep them in the midst of your heart; for they are life to those who find them, and health to all their flesh.
Isaiah 38:16-17 (NIV)
You restored me to health and let me live. Surely it was for my benefit that I suffered such anguish. In your love you kept me from the pit of destruction; you have put all my sins behind your back.
3 John 1:2 (NIV)
Dear friend, I pray that you enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.
Ways to Brighten Your Day When Your Sky Is Gray
Summary
If you missed the first 4 parts, click on the links below. The purpose was to share that we can, at some point in our lives, have bad, sad, mild to severe sadness or depressions due to a myriad of reasons.
Here are some things to move you past it. You do not have to stay stuck.
Part 1 Reaching outside of ourselves and helping others
Part 2 Taking it one day at a time – Your process is different from mine
Part 3 Appreciate your uniqueness
Part 4 Recognize the signs of sadness
Part 5 Recognizing the signs of depression and taking action
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May grace and peace fill your mind and hearts.
Cadeegirl Gee
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