Yes, I'm "saved", but still seem to have a few issues

[Anonymous]

I've had a difficult life, and could probably write a book, but that's not my point. For the last 2-3 days, I have become a little depressed, but not as bad as a few months ago, when I was desperate. I have a good life, and a good wife, but can't understand why I have such feelings of low self-confidence, and feelings of isolation. When I quit drinking cold-turkey a few months ago, it wasn't a problem, but now I'm wondering if the long-term effects of using alcohol as a "sedative" and courage-builder aren't catching up with me. Either that's the case, or something may be going on in my brain that is not good. I just want to be happy again......I was diagnosed a few years ago with "arrested hydrocephalus", which is also called "water on the brain". A local doctor read the CT scan, and pulled me out of work, thinking it was a current problem. When I went to a specialist neurosurgeon, he said that it was evidence of "old" hydro, and my body had "arrested" the condition automatically. So, when I asked him if my brain was "normal", he said no, but wouldn't elaborate. I was supposed to get a CT scan each year to monitor the condition, but let last year go by without it. I have another one scheduled for the 19th of this month. Y'all please say a prayer for me on this one. I almost feel as though something MUST be happening between my ears for me to be feeling this way.......Thanks, and God Bless.....

 

[bossman]

The Devil Lies all the time. What ever is going on in you GOD can fix it .Tell the devil to shut up and go away.

 

[SEMPERFI61]

HEA BRO.TOUGH TIMES WILL COME AS YOU START SERVING THE LORD . THE IS PRESSURING YOU TO THE POINT THAT YOU NEED TO CALL ON THE LORD.FIND YOU A QUIET PLACE AND PRAY TO THE LORD WITH AN OPEN HEART ,READ THE PSALMS,IF THIS FAILS CONSULT WITH A CHRISTIAN PASTOR.BY NO MEANS GIVE UP FIND SOME CHRISTIAN PRAISE MUSIC "THE HILL SONGS FROM AUSTRALIA" ARE GREAT.

BILL

 

[7centsworth]

Will pray for you. God can fix your brain and heal you from depression. Just hang in there buddy.

 

[SeniorSeeker]

Sometimes Life Seems Like A Pulltab!

Hey Guy, There isn't anything God cannot make right with you, if you'll simply give it all to Him. This may sound silly but Jesus said "...you will find Me when you seek Me with all your heart." When was the last time the two of you had a good talk? Maybe it's time? There's something else I'd like to share with you too. When I contracted leukemia, I had a good talk with the Lord and said:
"Lord ... if You want to heal me now, that would be wonderful! But, if You choose to wait until Jesus comes again, that would be okay too. Either way I win!" It's all about attitude my friend. You must believe going in 'YOU'RE A WINNER'!

SeniorSeeker

 

[seeker41]

you go to a docter and get checked!!!( blood tests, thyroid, testosterone etc) lots of medical things can be wrong and just make us feel depressed. lots of people that are depressed or worse have some kind of medical problem. my wife had an overactive thyroid and it made her feel so depressed that she could not feel love for me or our kids and just flat out crazy to the point i almost had her commited at a couple points. after burning out her thyroid and taking meds and about seven years she is pretty much back to normal.
if its not medical its possible that satan and his buddies are hard at work on defeating a new and excited christian. godbless you and dont let eather of the above senerios beat you.

 

[burien]

hydrocephalus is a problem I have had to deal with since birth. i was one of the very first of the shunt experiments and it apparently worked (not recommended unless you are really at a decision point! depression and confusion are certainly not uncommon as your body's liquid content ebbs and flows, affecting your brain of course. The CAT will just show how compressed the brain is becoming due to additional liquid presence.

i found minimum dose Zoloft to be a blessing in handling stress and the depression. As a side benefit it knocked my high blood pressure down! So something to talk with your doctor about.....

will be praying you find the answers you need.....

 

[Anonymous]

I would respond individually, but we're having some MAJOR storms tonight, so I'll just say "thank you" to each who has posted here. Good points made by all of you. I feel pretty good tonight, and I'm leaving to go digging for a few days tomorrow afternoon. Some gold in the sand scoop will make me feel REAL good.......Thanks again!.....

 

[Mike from MI "Iron Brigade"]

Through Christ you can do anything! Don't let the devil talk you into the bottle again! We are here for you brother! Praying right now!

 

[Anonymous]

Hello Tesoronut! Just remember the more you read the Bible and serve Jesus in His truth, the old devil will try his hardest to get you back into where he wants you, but don't give in to him! I, too, have felt isolated and alone most of my life, as I felt I was never pretty and people seemed to shun someone who isn't beautiful! I am a loner now and like it that way! But I do want to say that you need to get a medical check-up and explain to the dr just how you feel and were feeling! Depression runs in my mom's side of the family and many of us have went through deep depression and could not pull ourselves up by the bootstraps! I needed an anti-depresent to keep from crying all the time and to feel better so I could take care of me and what I had to for my children and my ex. I still take them, a mild form and I am doing much better! On sunny days I can do a lot better for I have problems in the winter and on cloudy and rainy days. Arthritis is part of my problem and COPD and of course older age! The body seems to be falling apart and I feel every squeek and groan on this chassis!

Anyway, please talk to God or Jesus just like you would talk to anyone else and tell Him all about your troubles, for He loves you and wants you to Praise and Love Him! After all He is your heavenly Father1 Don't be ashamed that you aren't well yet, it will take time and seeing a Christian doctor will help! Hope the other problem is okay! The mind controls all the rest of the body and if it isn't well and working right, then you cannot think correctly! Don't be too hard on yourself, you need time to grow in Christ, for walking the walk and talking the talk! God Bless! Betty

 

[Anonymous]

Through Christ you can do anything! Don't let the devil talk you into the bottle again! We are here for you brother! Praying right now!

Thanks, Mike. I did a little research yesterday on the "bottle". A couple of friends suggested that my long-term alcohol consumption followed by a "cold-turkey" stoppage may have caused most of my problems, along with the depression. Remember, quitting it was easy, BUT.....So I called AA headquarters yesterday, and talked to a nice lady who had been in a similar situation. She put me in touch with several others who stopped after YEARS of consistant drinking. Guess what???? I'm a CLASSIC case!!!! When you quit after years of almost daily consumption, depression, low self-esteem, and lack of self-confidence often manifest into your system. I'm thinking that's been my biggest hurdle. I DID find the Lord in all of this, so what a blessing!!! I feel much better today, knowing that I may NOW know what the actual root of my mental state has been. Most of us think that when we quit alcohol, the symptoms are physical, with DT's and shakes and stuff. I had NONE of that. AA opened my eyes, and I plan on going to some meetings(per their urging). They say I will feel alot better, even if I never drink again(and I'm not going to).....

 

[Anonymous]

Hello Tesoronut! Just remember the more you read the Bible and serve Jesus in His truth, the old devil will try his hardest to get you back into where he wants you, but don't give in to him! I, too, have felt isolated and alone most of my life, as I felt I was never pretty and people seemed to shun someone who isn't beautiful! I am a loner now and like it that way! But I do want to say that you need to get a medical check-up and explain to the dr just how you feel and were feeling! Depression runs in my mom's side of the family and many of us have went through deep depression and could not pull ourselves up by the bootstraps! I needed an anti-depresent to keep from crying all the time and to feel better so I could take care of me and what I had to for my children and my ex. I still take them, a mild form and I am doing much better! On sunny days I can do a lot better for I have problems in the winter and on cloudy and rainy days. Arthritis is part of my problem and COPD and of course older age! The body seems to be falling apart and I feel every squeek and groan on this chassis!

Anyway, please talk to God or Jesus just like you would talk to anyone else and tell Him all about your troubles, for He loves you and wants you to Praise and Love Him! After all He is your heavenly Father1 Don't be ashamed that you aren't well yet, it will take time and seeing a Christian doctor will help! Hope the other problem is okay! The mind controls all the rest of the body and if it isn't well and working right, then you cannot think correctly! Don't be too hard on yourself, you need time to grow in Christ, for walking the walk and talking the talk! God Bless! Betty

Thanks, Betty. I have rheumatoid arthritis, and I know what you mean. Thank you for your inspitation!!!! Our lives are almost eerily similar. God Bless!!

 

[Anonymous]

You are welcome Tesoronut! I think most of us go through times of depression (some say the blues) and low self-esteem and feel isolated from others! Too many are so cruel, especially in the teenage years, when hormones are changing and a person doesn't feel good about themself! I had some nice friends in school, but also had some who were snooty and thought they were better than others....good looks and money too!

God uses those who have been through rough times more than those who haven't been through so many, for we know what it is like to have been there and don't that! I don't know about drinking and its problems for I never drank nor have I been drunk, sooo you can witness to those far better than I could!

Just remember God is for you, and since He is with you who can be against you? Certainly not satan, as he has been defeated at the Cross on Calvary's Mountain! Amen! God Bless! Betty

 

[Mike from MI "Iron Brigade"]

that you can do all things through Christ. He has seen that you did not have to go through DT's etc.....
Keep the faith and the meetings would probably be a good idea.