[bree11]

I'm trying so hard I just can't get out of bed anymore. I have anxiety and depression. I'm trying to do positive things, I've been going to church helping out, reading my bible, nothing's working. Also taking meds and seeing a psychologist. Idk what I'm doing wrong, I act like nothing is wrong so maybe my parents aren't taking it as seriously as we should. I just want to drop out of school, and figure out what God wants me to do with my life, because obviously this isn't it. I must be something wrong to have been feeling this way for so long. Everyday is like a marathon, I just want to give up all together. Is there any Christians out there with advice?

[Altered Moment]

Your not doing anything wrong. Sounds like you are doing a lot right. It can be a horrible and debilitating disease.

I am not really a Christian per say but have spent many many hours in prayer and meditation and god has not removed it from me. Many people have the strongest faith and still suffer. No easy answers for that.

Tell your psychiatrist and therapist what is going on. Keep fighting. Something is wrong and it is about figuring out how to fix it. A big part of it is acceptance too. That may not make sense but accepting things exactly like they are right now frees up energy for change. Total acceptance and surrender can free up the energy of the spirit.

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[TheOriginalMe]

There are some groups on this site for christian discussion. http://forums.psychcentral.com/jesus-feet/ You have to join the group to post in their forum, it says how to do that at the top of the page I have linked.

I'm sorry you are suffering from depression at what should be an interesting and exciting time of your life. I've often felt like giving up my job because of depression, but over the years I've discovered it is best not to make important decisions when in the depths of a depression because my judgement gets so clouded. I just try to take things day by day and hope that the answers find me, rather than me looking for the answers. Try to find little things that give you hope and reassurance, that might be as simple as a sunny day or a flower growing in an unexpected place.

[angelene]

Originally Posted by bree11

I'm trying so hard I just can't get out of bed anymore. I have anxiety and depression. I'm trying to do positive things, I've been going to church helping out, reading my bible, nothing's working. Also taking meds and seeing a psychologist. Idk what I'm doing wrong, I act like nothing is wrong so maybe my parents aren't taking it as seriously as we should. I just want to drop out of school, and figure out what God wants me to do with my life, because obviously this isn't it. I must be something wrong to have been feeling this way for so long. Everyday is like a marathon, I just want to give up all together. Is there any Christians out there with advice?

I was raised Catholic but don't currently practice. However, I wanted to say I'm so sorry about how you're feeling. I was in a similar position while in high school and after a long battle, I convinced everyone to allow me to drop out of school. Though it was only 20 years ago, my family wasn't up-to-speed on mental health issues, so I wasn't getting any psychological help. I regret it (though I did get my GED), so I just want to tell you I don't think you should drop out of school.

I also want to tell you that you aren't doing anything wrong; the anxiety and depression just make it feel that way. I think it's best that you let your parents know you aren't doing well because your well-being is quite serious and should be taken that way.

[bree11]

Originally Posted by zinco14532323

Your not doing anything wrong. Sounds like you are doing a lot right. It can be a horrible and debilitating disease.

I am not really a Christian per say but have spent many many hours in prayer and meditation and god has not removed it from me. Many people have the strongest faith and still suffer. No easy answers for that.

Tell your psychiatrist and therapist what is going on. Keep fighting. Something is wrong and it is about figuring out how to fix it. A big part of it is acceptance too. That may not make sense but accepting things exactly like they are right now frees up energy for change. Total acceptance and surrender can free up the energy of the spirit.

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Thank you for your reply, I think part of it is that I'm putting others before myself. For example, I don't tell my mom/therapist how I actually feel because I don't want to scare or hurt my mom or my therapist think she's not helping and feel bad. I know this sounds dumb I've always kind of hid my real feelings.

[bree11]

Originally Posted by angelene

I was raised Catholic but don't currently practice. However, I wanted to say I'm so sorry about how you're feeling. I was in a similar position while in high school and after a long battle, I convinced everyone to allow me to drop out of school. Though it was only 20 years ago, my family wasn't up-to-speed on mental health issues, so I wasn't getting any psychological help. I regret it (though I did get my GED), so I just want to tell you I don't think you should drop out of school.

I also want to tell you that you aren't doing anything wrong; the anxiety and depression just make it feel that way. I think it's best that you let your parents know you aren't doing well because your well-being is quite serious and should be taken that way.

Thank you for your reply, I am in my first semester of college, and the reason for all of this is because I took such a heavy load last year in high school with sports, extra curricular and just trying to get ahead, which cause the stress, lack of sleep, and depersonalization which is really taking a toll on me. I probably won't quit school all together I just feel I may need some serious time with God and take less classes, as of now I'm taking 12 hours and still have a huge amount of stress.

[Fuzzybear]