I haven't written anything lately because nothing seems to come to mind. It's harder than I thought to produce something every week. It's not like I've been lost or otherwise AWOL; there are plenty of stories I could related - like my car breaking down the night before Thanksgiving two states away - but they aren't in the context of this blog.
The lack of writing also isn't the result of a miracle cure of my own depression. I never claimed to have all the answers, but I don't know what else to share at this point. Coping with depression is a long process that repeats every day you wake up. It's aggravatingly tedious to cope with. But, I can't just repost my other writing.
What do you want to hear about or discuss? Let me know with your comments or an email. Would you want to write your own post? Know of any other LDS-related sites for depression so I don't have to do this any more? ;) JK!
LDS Depression Support: Somewhere to share and gain tips for coping with depression with the LDS perspective. I am a child of God. I know my Redeemer lives. Yet for various reasons, we somehow don't feel like there is hope. Disclaimer: I am not a doctor, counselor or trained to treat others with depression. The views and opinions expressed here are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
About Me
- LDS DS
- Lifelong member raised in the LDS church. My wife is also a member. Served a mission and have held numerous callings and find great satisfaction in the gospel. I did most everything "by the book" but still deal with depression. My faith has kept me going when nothing else could. Now I'd like to help others while helping myself.
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I am new to this, I have not seen anyone post for a few weeks, is this thing still up and running, I could really use some support and someone to talk to. I would love to visit and share my story if this is still going.
I have also created a blog for support you can find it at. It would be nice to talk to someone who can empathise....mormonwithdepression.blogspot.com
Is this still an active site, some support would indeed be nice...
I would love to hear more. I think there has to be more people like me who need others who understand.
I'd love to read more. I'm really struggling, and can't go to my family about it. They'll feed me the usual "you're not being faithful enough. Go out and help someone today, then you'll feel better" lines. Fun times.
Hi JK,
It sounds like your openness is helping other lds people to feel they are not alone. What a blessing. Like you, I just had to find a way to share my own depession challenges. I had to find a way to make sense of what I had lived with. I have a new book coming out in a few weeks through Amazon so I could share lessons and bear testimony of the continuing and renewed miracle of day by day recovery. Have you thought of writing your experiences or compiling parts of your blogs? Would you like a complimentary copy? Thanks again for sharing. Patricia patripotts@mstarmetro.net
Hi,
I'm sorry, I've been busy with teenage son problems that have pulled me into problems.
Fortunately I am at "recess" right now (that's what it feels like to me when problems ease up for a short time.)
This morning I notice that the moon was just a sliver, hardly noticable at all, yet it was still there. I am so thankful for loving reminders that He is still there.
I'd love to hear from you. My email adress is patripotts@mstarmetro.net
:) Patricia at recess
I wrote a blog earlier today but I didn't see it show up.
I just wanted to share that when I went walking this morning I saw the moon. It was just showing a sliver of light yet I knew there was more. I thought of depression and how much I needed to remember that there was more light even if I couldn't feel it at the time.
I have experienced three major depressions. Through it all I have found some pretty amazing tools that have helped. I'd love to share them but I don't know if I can share my email address on this blog. Anyone know?
:) Patricia
hey it's great that you are doing this site. I have found so very little LDS support for this type of thing. I have also started and LDS support blog. Please check it out. www.U2qm.blogspot.com
May I put a link from your blog into my blog?
Thanks,
Shauna
What has happened to this site? Why isn't there more participation.
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