Please pray for me, I'm depressed :(

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Please pray for me. I’m sad all the time and feel like I don’t want to live anymore.
I’ve had a bad year which has left me lonely and unemployed. I feel useless. I hope Jesus wants me!
 
Nemm said:
Please pray for me. I’m sad all the time and feel like I don’t want to live anymore.
I’ve had a bad year which has left me lonely and unemployed. I feel useless. I hope Jesus wants me!
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Nemm, turn your words around! Look at your life with Light. Say, “I’ve had a good year” I have friends, I’m NOT lonely. I WILL get work, and soon! I am VERY usefull, in many ways, I can do all kinds of things! I KNOW Jesus wants and loves me, HE is very near right now! That’s positive thinking, Nemm. Stop looking down, look UP. You can see, hear, smell, walk, talk, feel, write, read, etc. Thank God for that. Look out of your window, say hello to the world that’s waiting for you to walk into it with a smile. Talk to the first person you meet for just a second or two, ask directions, give a compliment, nod your head, etc. then keep going on to the next person. Gets easier. God bless you. PS. someone once said to me, when I felt depressed, “it’s the easy way”. So fight the depression.
 
Nemm said:
Please pray for me. I’m sad all the time and feel like I don’t want to live anymore.
I’ve had a bad year which has left me lonely and unemployed. I feel useless. I hope Jesus wants me!
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Gracious and merciful Father, please come to their assistance.

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.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Blessed are 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.

Glory Be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.
Amen.
 
Please do not give up.All these trials present an opportunity for you to grow and to trust in The Lord. Don’t feel depressed and overburdened, offer it up to God.

I suggest reading Matt 11:28-30

Mother Mary,please intercede for your child,
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
 
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.
 
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.

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 death. Amen.

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

O My Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell and lead all souls to Heaven, especially those who are in most need of Thy mercy. Amen.

Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee to we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn, then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.

Saint Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle.
Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray;
and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host -
by the Divine Power of God -
thrust into hell satan and all the evil spirits,
who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls.
Amen.

REMEMBER, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly to thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to thee do I come; before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.
 
Nemm, turn your words around! Look at your life with Light. Say, “I’ve had a good year” I have friends, I’m NOT lonely. I WILL get work, and soon! I am VERY usefull, in many ways, I can do all kinds of things! I KNOW Jesus wants and loves me, HE is very near right now! That’s positive thinking, Nemm. Stop looking down, look UP. You can see, hear, smell, walk, talk, feel, write, read, etc. Thank God for that. Look out of your window, say hello to the world that’s waiting for you to walk into it with a smile. Talk to the first person you meet for just a second or two, ask directions, give a compliment, nod your head, etc. then keep going on to the next person. Gets easier. God bless you. PS. someone once said to me, when I felt depressed, “it’s the easy way”. So fight the depression.
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This is beautifully said, sound advice for anyone. I should try it also.
 
If someone does not want to live anymore, they should consider seeing a counselor, or a medical Dr for assistance.
Mary.
 
Dearest Nemm-

I am sorry to hear of your troubles…I have suffered from depression for most of my life and I know how difficult it is to get out of that ditch. What helped me was when I sought out counseling and started taking anti-depressants. Today, my life is so much better and I am not struggling from day to day like I used to. If you truly feel like you cannot face one more day, please seek emergency services…It doesn’t have to be this way and there are many people, myself included, who care deeply about you. :console: I will hold you up in my prayers today…

Saint Michael, the archangel, defend us in battle, be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil, may God rebuke him, we humbly pray. And do you, O’ Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God thrust into Hell Satan and all the other evil spirits who prowl about the world for the ruin of souls.

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.

†

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.

†

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Jesus, give hope to Nemm. She is feeling hopeless. Help her find help just like others that have been treated successfully for depression. Help her get to the doctor/counselor. Help her call the suicide hotline as a wise person suggested on another post. Please bless her with the joy she is unable to feel at this time. I pray in Jesus name.
 
I do appreciate the kind words said the the OP, but telling someone with depression to just think more positively is like telling a paraplegic to “just try to walk.” I don’t say that to be critical, but depression is a real and serious illness. You can not wish it away.

OP, please talk to your doctor and to a counselor, therapist or Psychiatrist. Please do it now.

You and I and a lot of other people know what living with depression is like, and it is not fun. There is nothing that can happen to you that makes not wanting to live a real option. Trust me, I have been there.

please see a professional and take care of yourself. You will be so very glad you did.
 
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.

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.
 
Nemm,

I have suffered all my life from depression to one degree or another. In best of times I suffer from dysthymia - a low-grade background depression that is always there. In worst of times it’s a crushing hopelessness. Right now I’m sitting at home recuperating from a cardiac arrest. I’ve alternated between depression, anxiety and panic with this post-traumatic stress.

First, please have faith that God is with you and his angels are all around you, protecting you. Believe that you will get better. Second, please seek professional counseling in your area. You should be able to find a free or reduced fee program, even if it’s group counseling. If they recommend medications, then take them. All of this is not easy, I know. You will have to force yourself to do it. Pray to God that he will give you enough strength to seek the help you need right now.

There were some comments that pretending to be OK was not effective. I disagree. Cognitive behavior therapies are a powerful technique with depression. You have to envision yourself as a happy contented person. You likely need to practice being that person. It starts with Day One. Get up out of bed. Say an uplifting morning prayer and ask God to help you that day. Clean up and put on some nice clothes. Clean up your living space. Spend the day focused on the positive and avoid the things that are depressing you. At the end of the day spend it in prayer thanking God for a good day and asking His continuing help. Day Two, do the same as Day One, but then add that you will seek out counseling, and make the arrangements. Day Three. Same as Day One, but add that you will try and find a non-profit who needs some volunteers helping other people. Day Four and beyond, stay proactive is making yourself feel good and force yourself to keep active with other people. Avoid isolation by any means.

This short formula has been successful for me a number of times, Forcing myself to get involved in volunteering distracted me from dwelling on how bad I felt or my predicament at the time, plus I helped serving other people at the same time. I met many other wonderful volunteers and connected with a number of different organizations. I would say that each activity opened doors to employment opportunities, either with the non-profit or through people I met through the non-profit.

My prayer for you today is Psalm 121:

Assurance of God’s Protection

A Song of Ascents.

I lift up my eyes to the hills.
From whence does my help come?

My help comes from the Lord,
who made heaven and earth.

He will not let your foot be moved,
he who keeps you will not slumber.

Behold, he who keeps Israel
will neither slumber nor sleep.

The Lord is your keeper;
the Lord is your shade
on your right hand.

The sun shall not smite you by day,
nor the moon by night.

The Lord will keep you from all evil;
he will keep your life.

The Lord will keep
your going out and your coming in
from this time forth and for evermore.

be blessed today,

Art
 
A prayer against depression

O Christ Jesus
When all is darkness
And we feel our weakness and helplessness,
Give us the sense of Your Presence,
Your Love and Your Strength.
Help us to have perfect trust
In Your protecting love
And strengthening power,
So that nothing may frighten or worry us,
For, living close to You,
We shall see Your Hand,
Your Purpose, Your Will through all things.

By St. Ignatius of Loyola

:crossrc:

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Please remember that you are a child of God; and he loves his children. You are not alone; God is with you always. Praying to St. Joseph for you to secure employment. Praying to St. Dymphna for your health & recovery. Remember; Be Not Afraid; He Is With You Always. God bless.
 
Saint Michael, the archangel, defend us in battle, be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil, may God rebuke him, we humbly pray. And do you, O’ Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God thrust into Hell Satan and all the other evil spirits who prowl about the world for the ruin of souls.

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.

†

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.

†

Prayer to Our Lady of Mental Peace

O Lady of Mental Peace,
Mother of Tranquility
and Mother of Hope,
look upon Nemm in this time
of weakness and unrest.

Teach her searching heart
to know that God’s Love
for her is unchanging and
unchangeable, and, that
true human love can only
begin and grow by touching
His Love.

Let your gentle Peace -
which this world cannot give
  • be always with her.
    And, help her to bring this
    same Peace into the lives
    of others.
Our Lady of Mental Peace,
  • Pray for us!
    Amen.
For Help in Trials

Most holy apostle St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the name of the traitor who delivered your beloved Master into the hands of His enemies has caused you to be forgotten by many. But the Church honors and invokes you universally as the patron of hopeless cases–of things despaired of. Pray for me who feels so hopeless. Make use, I implore you, of that particular privilege accorded to you of bringing visible and speedy help where help is almost despaired of. Come to my assistance in this great need, that I may receive the consolations and succor of heaven in all my necessities, tribulations and sufferings, in particular Nemm, and that I may bless God with you and all the elect throughout eternity. I promise you, O Blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, and I will never cease to honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to do all in my power to encourage devotion to you. Amen.

Prayer for a Miracle

God of all creation, you who spoke a simple command and brought forth light from
the darkness, I ask you now to send forth your miracle-working power to heal Nemm. You cleansed the lepers, opened the eyes of the blind and by
speaking a simple command, you empowered the crippled to rise up and walk.
You sent forth your life-giving power to all those in need, including those you raised from
the dead. I ask you to send forth your healing power into Nemm’s body and give him the strength to fight his illness. I ask this through my Lord, Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen
 
I will pray for you.
Please seek professional help if you are having self destructive thoughts.
 
I have depression that has waxed and waned throughout my life. You are not alone. You have my prayers and compassion ❤️

O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fountain of Mercy for us, I trust in You!

Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless and the treasury
of compassion — inexhaustible, look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we might not despair nor become despondent, but with
great confidence submit ourselves to Your holy will,
which is Love and Mercy itself. :signofcross:
 
praying for you to feel better. May your sufferings unite you to Our Lord.
 
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