Need prayer for depression

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Please pray that God heals me of depression. I’ve just been told by a friend (cradle Catholic) that all mental illness is not of God but is due to sin. That it is a choice I am making and by so doing, I am committing the sin of pride because I am letting the depression be bigger and more powerful than God. That being depressed is being “all about myself” and not God. She says God gave us a sound mind which is somewhere in Timothy. Medication shows a lack of trust in God. Not that that matters because I have no insurance and cannot get treatment. Please pray that I can be strong and let God work.

I asked her about schizophrenics and her own bi=polar daughter and she said the same thing, nobody is born mentally ill. Chemical issues are not to blame, its all sin and lack of faith. I’m very confused.
 
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.

†
 
Your friend is wrong- I’m sure your friend has your interests at heart, but many people are very ignorant of what depression is, and would like to give an easy pat answer to those who suffer with it. You are no more to blame for your depression than your friend is to blame for whatever physical ailments they have. Yes depression can be born of situations that cause us to lose hope, but no one really knows why this is. At some point it becomes biochemical, and medication is often the only answer to help lift you out- it is no weakness, but a strength to take the help that is available to you! Christ only expects us to do what we can to get better, not to be perfect immediately. Go gently with yourself, just now, and know that you are very much loved by Him.

May I gently suggest that your friend’s advice may cause you a lot more harm than good, and that you try hard, not listen to this person? You are carrying big enough cross as it is, the depression, without friend heaping a little more pain and blame on you, right now. You don’t need that. Be at peace- and know that Our Lord is right with you, closer than you think in the midst of your pain. He is holding you and loving you, and He is not harsh with you.

Prayers for you-
 
Your friend is wrong. Depression and mental illness is a heavy cross to carry.

You are in my prayers, Debbie. Christ loves you. God bless you.
 
Mary_Poppins said:
Your friend is wrong- I’m sure your friend has your interests at heart, but many people are very ignorant of what depression is, and would like to give an easy pat answer to those who suffer with it. You are no more to blame for your depression than your friend is to blame for whatever physical ailments they have. Yes depression can be born of situations that cause us to lose hope, but no one really knows why this is. At some point it becomes biochemical, and medication is often the only answer to help lift you out- it is no weakness, but a strength to take the help that is available to you! Christ only expects us to do what we can to get better, not to be perfect immediately. Go gently with yourself, just now, and know that you are very much loved by Him.

May I gently suggest that your friend’s advice may cause you a lot more harm than good, and that you try hard, not listen to this person? You are carrying big enough cross as it is, the depression, without friend heaping a little more pain and blame on you, right now. You don’t need that. Be at peace- and know that Our Lord is right with you, closer than you think in the midst of your pain. He is holding you and loving you, and He is not harsh with you.

Mary: This is a great post. The friend is wrong although I’m sure with good intentions.
Some sadly think you can just “snap out of it” and that is incorrect indeed.
Taking medicationn for depression is no different than taking medication for some other
physical ailment

Prayers for you-
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Your friend is misguided. Perhaps she intends to be helpful.

Continue to pray and to offer your suffering. With Grace, you may someday look back on this time as a rough patch.

With no insurance, have you checked on public/no cost treatment options in your area? Also sometimes there are Catholic counsellors - your church or diocese should have info. There can be a huge difference in perspective.

Try to follow some basics: proper rest, proper nutrition, proper exercise, proper work (volunteer if you don’t have a job).

Guess the first basics are prayer, frequent reception of the Sacraments, and Adoration!

God bless and keep you. We will certainly pray for you!
 
There is no question that depression is a chemical issue. I have seen suicidal people change completely after getting the right medication.

Reject the Christian Science style “God would cure you if he wanted to.”
 
thyrodandstaff says:

I found that the best remedy for serious depression was not medication. Sometimes medication can help to a certain degree in a muddled kind of way, other times it creates bad problems. Successful observation of the sacraments cured my clinical depression. Especially true observance of the sacrament of penance and the holy mass every Sunday. It worked me for like nothing else. Praise be to God! Deo gratias! Try it if you haven’t. Really learn the rules for confession from the internet and then do a complete and truthful job.

There is hope for you I believe!
 
Debbie, feel no shame in having depression. It is not a sin of pride, it is a mental imbalance that you cannot control. Do not feel guilty for this. God loves you.

I will be praying for you that God may strengthen you in your time of trial and heal you of all wounds.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. 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 by 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.
 
Lord, grant Debbie abundant graces, that she might come to know your loving heart, and find from it the virtues of joy, humility, fortitude, and magnanimity. Send comforting angels to watch over her. Mary, pray with us. Amen. :gopray2:
 
Your friend is well meaning, but misguided in her understanding of depression. Talk with your priest and a physician or psychiatrist (one who is Catholic preferably)

Meanwhile, I too suffer from depression after a couple surgeries. I ask St. Dymphna to pray for me as I pray for relief. I will pray for you as well.
 
Debbie your friend is mistaken.
May God bless you and bring you healing

Memorare (Prayer to Our Lady)
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen
 
Your friend is wrong, Debbie, so don’t let her misguided comments add guilt to the burden you are carrying. I’m praying for healing from your depression.

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.
 
Memorare (Prayer to Our Lady)
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen
 
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.

†
 
Prayer for Inner Healing
from Fr. Gabriel Amorth

Lord Jesus, you came to heal our wounded hearts. I beg you to heal the torments that cause anxiety in my heart. I beg you, in a particular way, to heal all who are the cause of sin. I beg you to come into my life and heal me of the psychological harms that struck me in my early years and from the injuries that they caused throughout my life.
Lord Jesus, you know my burdens. I lay them all on your Good Shepherd’s Heart. I beseech you - by the merits of the great, open wound in your heart - to heal the small wounds that are mine. Heal the pain of my memories, so that nothing that has happened to me will cause me to remain in pain and anguish, filled with anxiety.

Heal, O Lord, all those wounds that have been the cause of all the evil that is rooted in my life. I want to forgive all those who have offended me. Look to those inner sores that make me unable to forgive. You who came to forgive the afflicted of heart, please, heal my own heart.

Heal, my Lord Jesus, those intimate wounds that cause me physical illness. I offer you my heart. Accept it, Lord, purify it and give me the sentiments of Your Divine Heart. Help me to be meek and humble.

Heal me, O Lord, from the pain caused by the death of my loved ones, which is oppressing me. grant me to regain peace and joy in the knowledge that you are the Resurrection and the life. Make me an authentic witness to your resurrection, your victory over sin and death, your living presence among us. Amen.

peace
 
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