I have a chronic illness called fibromyalgia and as anyone with this condition can tell you; depression is a secondary problem. It can be very hard not to give into depression at times. After days, weeks, or even months on end of constant pain; you can have a hard time finding enjoyment in everyday life.
These last two weeks have been extra hard on me in regards to the pain level I have been experiencing. In twelve of the last fourteen day my pain level has reached a level 8 on the 0-10 pain scale. The only thing that has helped me during these times have been my faith in Christ and the blessings God has given to me. Let me tell you about my special blessings:
My husband, he has been very supportive of me during this time. He does not expect anything more of me other than to rest. My children are always a comfort to me as well. My two teenage sons that live at home are very wonderful to me. They both help me with the household chores and help me just getting around our house when walking becomes so painful. My older children keep up with me either on the phone or on the internet. My two daughters and my one older son live five hours away. But I feel their love no matter where they are.
Depression is like the darkness on my soul, trying to over-shadow the wonderful blessings God has given to me. But God does love me and I am his child. He has given me many "lights" to help me find my way out of the darkness.
I understand your pain completely. The weather up here has definately gotten to me in terms of making pain levels increase.
ReplyDeleteDepression has a cure. It's not my fav thing to say but there is medication that helps mine tremendously. Sincerely, I hope you will invest some time and energy in finding someone who you can talk to regarding your emotional wellbeing as well as getting correct treatment for it.
God does love us. He does so give us the lights in order to find our way through the darkness we find ourselves in. He also gives us these people that are trained and able to help us. He helps those who help themselves. Don't forget your part in this honey.
You are very loved.
I have been seeing a psychiatrist and a counselor but still have my down days.
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