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Pete in MI

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Sherry and I talked a bit yesterday. She feels I am going through some depression. Have pretty much lost interest in things that made me happy...detecting...Q-Chord...pets...GepCaching...yard work...etc.

I am guessing she is probably in a better place to determine me than me. I know there is nothing I can do about this. I can do nothing without God. Too many changes I have no say in over a short period of time - or maybe it has been longer than I know is getting to me.

Keep me in mind if you would. Thanks.
 
Hey Pete...praying for you now!!
 
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When I start to get depressed I concentrate on all the many blessings God has brought my way.

I think of the day I got saved and what a wonderful time it was revelling in God's loving embrace.

I think of the future when I will be with my Lord.

I think of the future when this body will be changed and we put on incorruption and incorruptibility.

I get into thanking mode. I begin thanking God for all His manifold blessings.

And you know what? After awhile, all those little nagging thing that begin to depress me begin to fade away.

Tony
 
Will be praying for you, Pete, and please pray for me too if you can....as I know it is hard to pray when in depression, especially deep depression! It is like a black cloud hovers over a person or in a deep, dark hole and cannot get out without effort and the will to do it isn't there! I think I am depressed also, as it has been difficult to do anything since my brother committed suicide! I take med but I think I need to change it, as most anti-depressants stop working after taking them for a long-period of time!

This winter has been difficult for me to get in the mood to do what needs to be done and although it is Spring and heading towards Summer with warmer and sunnier days, I hope, as there have been lots of rainy, damp and cloudy days, I still have a problem getting to feel like doing anything or going anywhere until afternoon or evening!

Sherry sees you more so and your moods than you do, although when depressed and unable to think or accomplish anything than you should know something about how you are doing, but we don't want to admit that to ourselves! Larry, my brother, was very depressed and would never admit or acknowledge it and though a true believer in Jesus with love in his heart, he still committed suicide! Now, brother Pete, please help yourself from being that depressed to do something harmful to yourself!!

I love you and I believe all your bros and sisters do...............soooo get help for the problem if you are able to do so, as anti-depressants are expensive and a person has to keep changing them until the right one does the work with Jesus' help! If you can't say anything but Help me, Jesus..then just call out His name and He will help you by lifting up your spirits as others help you with prayer and encouragement!

God Bless! :angel:
Betty
 
Pete,

I'm sorry that you are going through a difficult time right now. I know about depression first hand also.

The changing seasons (generally Fall and Spring) often tirgger feelings of depression..

There are some effective medications that would get you over this "slump".

You don't have to take huge doses...just enough to take the edge off the depression. Maybe a good idea to talk with your primary physician.

My prayers are with you that you will feel better real soon.

God is Good...He will help you.
 
Praying for you Betty. Without income (other than a part time check gone before I get it) there is no room for meds or doctors so I went to the ones I have faith in...my brothers and sisters in Christ and to Jesus. Beyond that will have to wait and see. Good thing grace covers those who have lost touch with reality and are God's children.
Blessings to you and Cliff and the rest of the family too
 
I used to 'take the edge off' with alcohol - gave that up back in 1989...don't miss it now (Thank God). Hate being a 'drunk'.
Thanks for the prayers too Lorraine.
 
Thanks for your prayers for me, Cliff and my family, too, Pete! I do know what it is not to have enough income and have to do without drs and meds! But I did find a nice lady dr and after I paid the full price for the first visit, she let me see her for half-price of $40.00 and gave me free samples when she had them! I didn't stay with her, for when I got on SS I had ins thru United Health Care and she didn't like the way they treated her concerning paying for her patients, so she recommended another dr who would take the plan I had! I have been with him for quite a while now, but he likes to push pills and I would be taking too many, if I took all he suggested........................sooo good and bad in all things! :rolleyes:

There has to be a clinic there somewhere who could take you in for nothing or very little! They're supposed to help the people who need help and have very little income! Michigan should help also with Medicaid......but I know how they are......even if you are on the verge of dying, they show litttle mercy and won't cover people, although they need it and others, who are covered , don't need it! It is this crazy and sinful world we live in........but someday, hopefully soon, we'll be caught up into the air and say goodbye to this corruption!

God Bless! :angel:
Betty
 
Betty, the State pretty much told me "we can help your wife and her daughter because they are blood related but since you are not related we cannot help you". In other words, we don't care and you don't exist.

I refuse to go to a Veterans Administration because of previous treatment I had received. I also was hired as a Federal Police Officer for a VA Hospital and then told not to come in until I had my psych eval...they must have wanted to see if I was crazy nough for the job. Because I didn't show up for work...even though I was told not to come in, I lost the job. I was promised by the Chief of Police I'd get the bnext position. Next time I went the Chief pretended to never have seen me before in his life.

There is a low income program but was lied to about what it covered and where. I had to stop going in for the blood thinner checks. I owe, I owe and no work to go. :shrug:

Oh well.
 
Sorry, Pete, but I don't understand.....aren't you married to Sherry and what has blood relation got to do with it? A husband and wife are recognized by the Fed Govt as being related through a marriage license and are responsible for each other! If Sherry can get treatment why can't you? Sounds to me like the State is pulling something about not treating you too! I could go to MO for help as far as being a person needing help! You and Sherry should pester them until you get some action and the help you need! Remember in the Bible, where the woman kept going to the judge and he said he would grant her what she wanted just to get her from coming and asking! I know it will be difficult with depression to help yourself but, with God and Sherry, the care you need you should be getting! My prayers will be with you and don't give up, for it is looking darker now, but your silver lining is right there within reach! Look up and see the beautiful, fluffy white clouds and see God's creations of which you are one! Jesus is with you right now and though you seem to be far away from Him maybe at the moment, He is watching o'er you and meeting your needs in a way you least expect it, which will be a miracle for you and family!

In God's Holy Spirit I have written this and His spirit is all over me, so I know it to be true! Sorrow may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning, so hold on to Jesus and see what He can do in your's and Sherry's lives! :angel: Keep on, keepin' on with faith in the One Who makes all the difference in the world! Our Lord Jesus Christ!

God Bless!
Betty
 
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I think their (State) logic is that they are there to help kids. Casey being 'the kid' they provide for her and because she needs a parent or guardian over 18 responsible, Sherry, being the mother (blood) they help her...me, well, I don't exist. I'm not a Mom or a Dad to Casey.

Each time I see how the government (fed or state or local) ignores me or whatever it just reminds me not to trust 'man' but to put my trust in God. Though it is depressing to see the way things seem they should have been...military retirement, federal police officer job, medical coverage, etc. that is not the way things are.

God has a better plan so my trust is in Him, not this world.
 
I know, Bro Pete, the world is not fair and we must trust our Savior, Jesus, and lean on Him! So many of our Vets are treated like they are nothing but fought, bled or died for us and should have better treatment from our Gov't than they do! Most of the politicians only look out for themselves and care less about what others have done or what they need! If it weren't for Rev Larry Rice, the homeless would have even a tougher time here in St. Louis, MO!

Let God lead you to who he wants you to see for meds and etc or cry out to Him, in Jesus' name, and ask for complete healing of your body and mind! I am glad that I only have me to take care of and Cliif, sometimes, for I am not able to do much or think straight, as I get very confused! I think the depression is why I can't remember and have such a difficult time doing anything! It puts me into a slow motion and helpless mood but I try to keep on, keepin' on in Jesus' faith until I bid this old, sinful world goodbye! I am thankful for Cliff being with me, for he has helped me a lot, especially when I can't work or think! He is a blessing sent by God, but wish he had come up here from Florida earlier, when we were both younger and could do more ourselves without aches, tiredness and pain! :sad: But he came and that is all that counts for helping each other financially and physically! We are company for each other! :)

So sorry that you are treated so badly, Pete! Maybe you should holler louder and get attention, as the squeekiest wheel gets greased.....taken care of!

Anyway, I wish you the best and may God bless you and family and meet your needs by providing the help that is needed! :angel:

God Bless!
Betty
 
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