Struggling with anxiety and depression

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Please pray for me as I struggle with depression. My fiancé left me several months ago, and refuses any further contact. We used to pray the rosary and go to Mass and adoration together and were chaste. As much as I’ve been trying to keep busy with doing the will of God, I have to finally admit that I am sinking into deeper and deeper anxiety and depression. My work performance has suffered as a result of this, and I worry a lot about this. Even worse, this whole event has cause a serious hit to my faith, and I have unfortunately fallen from time to time back into an old addiction that I used to have – self-gratification, which sometimes involves the use of images. I go to confession frequently for this, but it seems like the cycle keeps repeating itself. I have been told by many people that I’m taking a very rigid approach to my religious practices as an effort to try to control my feelings. I have been seeing a counselor with mixed results. I often feel overwhelmed with the all the different choices that I have in seeking help.

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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.

God Bless
In Jesus through Mary
Steve
 
I know how you feel as far as living with anxiety and depression - it’s not easy, that’s for sure! It’s a good thing that you are seeing a counselor, but definitely speak with your priest and perhaps see your doctor if it doesn’t get any better. I will offer my Rosary for you today. God Bless.
 
Keeping you in prayer with Our Lady of Perpetual Help and St. Dymphna…
 
Our Lady of Fatima, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, pray for spangler1982:crossrc: !
 
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.
 
Spangler let me pray.

Heavenly Father, we ask that you would come to our aid at times of our own human weakness and frailty. I ask that each day you renew him with an awareness of your presence with him.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help, pls seek strength in prayers at the throne of our Father for spangler. Also come as consoler that you are for each of us and listen to all the concerns. Keep spangler wrapped in your arms so that it would be difficult to feel alone or down.

Amen.
 
Praying for you…

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now, and in the hour of our death. Amen.
 
This prayer seems especially appropriate. I have given this to my husband who also suffers from depression and anxiety disorders.

St. 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 thou,
O Prince of the heavenly hosts,
by the power of God,
thrust into hell Satan,
and all the evil spirits,
who prowl about the world
seeking the ruin of souls…AMEN
 
Praying for you… God loves you and gives us an understanding of evil because it is destructive. Keep this in mind when you are tempted to fall back, and your fellow pilgrims here will pray that you will move forward in His love and mercy.
 
I’ve found that for my anxiety, depression, and worry… all I have to do is stick around here on CAF. Praying for others sure makes me thank God for what I have. Reading the other sections of the forums helps me want to jump in and defend my faith.
Father, you know the heart of this person,
you know their needs. Your Son suffered
with human feelings and completely understands
what we go through each day. We beg of you to
send your special graces to Spangler and provide
them with understanding, peace, comfort and
protection against all evil. Guide them and give
them the direction to do your will.
AMEN
 
Thanks for your prayers, everyone. I came close to making a really MAJOR mistake at work yesterday. I knew after that I had to take some really strong actions for my well-being. I then had a really good long talk with my brother who is a 3rd year psychiatry resident. He has suggested to me for a while that I may have been suffering with ADHD-I my entire life, so I decided to research it online for myself.

The things I’m reading fit me EXACTLY! I made an appointment with my G.P. this week to talk to him more about it. Keep the prayers coming! 👍
 
Please know that you are not alone in your battle with severe depression and anxiety. My prayers are with you. I pray that you will continue to have strength and perseverance.

Hail Mary full of grace blessed aren’t 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 time of our death.
 
God tests us in many ways Spangler, this is yours, have faith, you will come through this, nothing is ever easy, but when you do you will feel a whole lot stronger:hug1:
 
spangler1982 said:
Thanks for your prayers, everyone. I came close to making a really MAJOR mistake at work yesterday. I knew after that I had to take some really strong actions for my well-being. I then had a really good long talk with my brother who is a 3rd year psychiatry resident. He has suggested to me for a while that I may have been suffering with ADHD-I

my entire life, so I decided to research it online for myself.

The things I’m reading fit me EXACTLY! I made an appointment with my G.P. this week to talk to him more about it. Keep the prayers coming! 👍
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You are in my prayers.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst 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.
 
Praying for you.

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.
 
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