Hope

[JWYHS]

I have been battling depression since Jan 2012. I went off my medicine in Jan to see if I would do o.k. without it…well I had to go back on my medicine but since then I haven’t been able to come out of the depression. I’ve tried a couple different meds but no luck yet. I go back to Dr Thursday the 14th of March. Please pray for me & my doctor. I have a question though…does God promise anywhere in the Bible that he will bring us peace & joy after the darkness of anxiety/depression??? Trying to find some hope…God Bless…Jennifer

 

[Vim71]

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.

Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Amen.

Glory Be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning is now ever shall be world without end
Amen.

 

[Suzanne57]

Hail Mary,
full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb,
Jesus.
Holy Mary,
Mother of God,
pray for us sinners now,
and at the hour of our death.
Amen.

 

[chococat]

Praying for you.
St. Dymphna patron saint of those suffering mantal and nervous disorders please pray for this child of God and grant her relief of her suffering and depression.We ask this through Jesus Christ Who suffered agony in the garden. Amen
:hug1::byzsoc:

 

[Cath4life]

I have been battling depression since Jan 2012. I went off my medicine in Jan to see if I would do o.k. without it…well I had to go back on my medicine but since then I haven’t been able to come out of the depression. I’ve tried a couple different meds but no luck yet. I go back to Dr Thursday the 14th of March. Please pray for me & my doctor. I have a question though…does God promise anywhere in the Bible that he will bring us peace & joy after the darkness of anxiety/depression??? Trying to find some hope…God Bless…Jennifer

You are not alone, I have suffered from depression most of my life and it is definitely a challenge. However, with OUr Lord’s grace in our lives, it can be manageable. First and foremost, ask The Lord to help you deal with depression. There are plenty of passages that deal with hope and suffering. You can read the Psalms and start reading the new testament. My personal spiritual recommendations: Go to mass as often as your state of life permits. Go to confession for some healing. Visit the Blessed Sacrament as often as possible and start praying your rosary. These are the spiritual weapons against depression. You see, we spend so much time on negative thoughts that we don’t spend enough time on GOD. He needs to be our #1 Priority. He LOVES you and HE will help you with the heavy cross.

Here are some psalms:

1. Psalm 34: The Lord Helps the Brokenhearted

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted ?and saves those who are crushed in spirit. –Psalm 34:18
2. Psalm 23: The Valley of the Shadow
Even though I walk ?through the valley of the shadow of death, ?I will fear no evil, ?for you are with me; ?your rod and your staff, ?they comfort me. –Psalm 23: 4
3. Psalm 32: You Will Protect Me
You are my hiding place; ?you will protect me from trouble ?and surround me with songs of deliverance. –Psalm 32:7
4. Psalm 31: Turn Your Ear to Me
Turn your ear to me, ?come quickly to my rescue; ?be my rock of refuge, ?a strong fortress to save me. –Psalm 31:2

on suffering:
holyreflections.com/Extras/Extras2/Suffering.html

for more practical tips, here is a previous post on recommendations

forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?p=10068773#post10068773

Blessings and know that I will be praying for you in our Rosary

 

[MarcoPolo]

Lord, grant Jennifer abundant graces for the virtues of joy, charity, and wisdom with angelic help and ministry. Lead Jennifer to your loving arms and your eternal banquet of joy, now and forever. Our Lady, also pray with us. Amen.

As for Scripture, here’s one off the top of my head:*John 16:20-22 Truly, truly, I say to you, you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice; you will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will turn into joy. When a woman is in travail she has sorrow, because her hour has come; but when she is delivered of the child, she no longer remembers the anguish, for joy that a child is born into the world. So you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you. *Meanwhile, may I gently encourage you to offer your current sufferings to the Lord for your good intentions, for this is very powerful prayer, united so closely to Christ’s Passion. Hang in there.

 

[Evania]

Dear Jennifer, I know how you’re feeling. I’m going through it too. I will certainly pray for you. Will you please do the same for me?

 

[ready]

I commend you to the Blessed Virgin Mary. May she help you to persevere in faith and in a state of grace. I pray that you turn to Mother Mary and pray the holy Rosary for help. I pray that she gives you hope, strength and peace by means of her powerful mediation. Amen.