There are many signs of depression. To some it is like living life in a box that keeps closing in on you; to others it is just like you have on sunglasses and your world is getting darker and darker; to others it is where daily tasks become impossible to perform and you feel fully lifeless.
Many of us have faced some kind of depression in our lives, but many of us may deal with depression on a consistent basis. For those who do, the manifestations of depression can be life changing.
At some point many of us will either experience the impact of depression, or will have a personal relationship with someone who is dealing with depression.
Am I Depressed?
Depression frequently shows itself, even at the beginning, with symptoms and signs that are straightforward to recognize. If you find yourself in an extended period of sadness and feeling dead, or it gets difficult to handle normal activities and living life takes on an appearance of darkness, you may have your answer to “Am I Depressed?”
Other signs are: decision-making becomes impossible, difficulty sleeping or oversleeping, sleepiness and lack of motivation, pessimism, being absolutely exhausted, depression sets in, either not eating or overeating, never-ending worrying, and even thoughts of suicide.
If you can answer yes to even a few of these symptoms, the start of a lingering grapple with depression might be well on its way. Not a list to live life by. Look at the definition of depression:
The 1st definition is a condition of mental distraction, usually with a non-specific lack of energy and problem in maintaining concentration or interest in life.
The second definition shows an even more dreadful kind of depression: severe low spirits and dejection, accompanied by sensations of apathy and inferiority. Commonly referred to as clinical depression. It can be caused by hormonal imbalance, brain dysfunction, or other conditions. Individuals who are suffering from clinical depression need the help of specially trained doctors and Christian advisors.
Godly Point of View
Do you suspect God made you? If you answered yes, and you are facing depression, you'll wonder if something must be seriously wrong. First let me emphasize that there are several Christians, people in the Bible, and non Christians who cope with depression; it touches all areas of life. Faithful folks aren't proof against depression.
Being depressed doesn't mean God is nutty at you, nor it is due to a absence of faith. It also does not mean that you're not saved, or do not love God, or one thousand other statements folk will make. Please put all of that to rest. There are enough stigmas attached to anyone that has depression already, and they don't need a bigger burden. They want their burden lifted.
Don't Be Surprised
We often think that painful trials, for example being depressed, should not be part of our life. If they are , there must something radically wrong. This verse can be terribly freeing because God is telling us not to be surprised, neither is it peculiar if we are experiencing suffering or agony in our life.
Dear friends, do not be shocked at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you.
1 Peter 4:12 NIV
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