Aug 07 2011
What does depression feel like?
Clinical studies have shown that in the U.S., approximately 15 million people are affected by this disorder (approx. 8% of the population). I know a friend who was diagnosed with the disorder and he’s taking medications now and it seems to have helped.
The symptoms may vary but they are almost similar to what we experience naturally. At times, we feel sad and blue or have no interest in anything at all. Sometimes we just feel “blah”.
I asked the question because I have been down lately. Not exactly down where I don’t feel like doing anything or I don’t notice a good day. I’m simply detaching myself from the crowd and I have been feeling lots of guilt lately.
I remember when I first heard this verse:
Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 4:7
When I first came to know Jesus Christ as my personal Lord and Savior, I felt the peace that surpassed all understanding. All of a sudden, I had a different beat in my step, I had the smile which required no reason. It was a time I will never forget. All my cares in the world vanished and everything relied on my faith in Christ.
As I am writing this, I am realizing that my feeling sad and blue may be caused by my lack of prayer life. With a very busy lifestyle, balancing work and school – I somehow have forgotten to take a part of my day and dedicate it to prayer. That is exactly what I have been missing and I’m glad that I received a prompting from the Holy Spirit to write a post on this blog. He made me see the answer to what I have been questioning in the past few days.
To my very few readers who come to my blog and read about my faith and my struggles, please pray for me. Pray that I may regain the prayer life I once had. And with it, may I regain the peace that surpasses all understanding once again. I need that personal relationship with Christ and I need it now.
Thank you Lord! Thank you for all the blessings you have given me, and thank you for leading the way. I will forever be grateful to You.
