Day ONE of my great writing challenge greeted me with a heavy topic, but one I felt compelled to tackle first... The person that suggested the topic chooses to stay annonymous. So here it goes:
Depression Oppresses
A depressed person,
Can see the sunshine, but only feels the rain.
Makes the to-do list, but feels incapable of getting it done.
Sees laughter, but hears only the loud screeching noise.
Lies in their bed, but wants desperately to run.
A depressed person,
Can see the light, but is swallowed by darkness.
Is lost, but wants to be found.
Needs love, but shuns comfort from others.
Needs tenderness, but cannot stand the touch.
A depressed person,
Is a capable and worthy individual, but is oppressed by self loathing.
Is in a constant state of battle; waging war within.
Teeters between life and death,
And looks just like you or me.
If you want to help a depressed person,
Be a constant presence.
Sit with them when they say “go away”.
Eat with them when they say “I’m not hungry”.
Make them laugh, when they say “I hurt”.
Walk with them, when they say “I’m too tired”.
Be a beacon of light, in their world of darkness.
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This topic is something I have been thinking about alot. I did some research in the Bible on Depression- but only came up with the terms: oppression and down-trodden. There is so much truth in what you said.
Oppression by definition is something pressing down on us. Someone who is depressed carries this heavy weight and burden over them all of the time. As Christians, we are called to help carry one another's burdens- and to lay them before the Lord.
Your reminder to help with those burdens despite the feelings is so good, and I am sure needed by so many!
Addie...I love that your doing this! I love sharing stories of Life and how we can learn to be understanding and wise, when facing difficult situations that life throws at us. Depression is tough, I have watched friends overcome depression and continue to watch some battle it. Most of the time it is a mentor or close friend that gives advice. For most part, we, ourselves have to learn how to deal with it, our way. Everyone is different. I thank God that I was raised in a crazy loving home and have a personality that is positive and full of laughter. I did have to learn the hard way with some things, though. My advice to those that are down in that hole, is to be thankful for the small things first, then take baby steps to stomp the depression to bits, by making "Right" choices, and knowing that there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
Since Addie is Christian and proud of it, as well as myself, scripture tells us that God will not put us in any situation that is too tough for us to handle. That there is always a way out of your slump, you will have to find it. As friends to these friends that are depressed, we have to make them feel comfortable to let us know what is going on. To take their burdens, like they are our own. If they don't talk about it to anybody, nobody knows what going on. Therefore, we can not sit back and watch. Be open and honest with them.
The truth will set you free.
Two thumbs up Addie. Keep it going, I love it!
Always smile,
Jeff
This is a subject I run as far away as possible-- I have felt that deep sadness many times before- when my husband was diagnosed with Cancer & could not get out of bed for weeks and when I lost my sister to Cancer- not being able to get anything done-being present but not really being there. Depression is the one thing that is so debilitating-- and the only cure seems to be God and great friends. Thanks for doing this Addie. Thanks for being one of those great friends. I am so lucky..
You have to know how much what you wrote means to me. You have defined my life. You must have gone through this, you understand like no-one seems to. Thank you for writing that.
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