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Depression and Brokenness are not the same | Brokenness leads us to Jesus

8/4/2018

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In my most recent post, I talked about the controversial subject of suicide being the "Top Killer for Lyme". Depression always comes first and I address the spiritual component in this follow up video.

​Depression is a hard place to be in, and we've all been there. I'd like to go deeper into the spiritual side of it. If I could sum depression up with one word, it would be "hopelessness". Hopelessness leads to feelings of loneliness and shame.  Let's talk...
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Kim Ferguson
8/6/2018 10:37:15 am

I suffer from obsessive compulsive disorder, Severe depression and anxiety and Post traumatic stress disorder. I am a Christian, I talk to God all day long, and do my devotions daily. Can you help me?

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Ursula
8/6/2018 11:01:03 am

It's ok to take medication until you have adequate therapy.

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Sarah G Altizer
8/7/2018 06:15:54 am

I agree with Ursula. I would definitely start with the physical component. We live in this fallen world where our bodies are dying, which means our brains decay as well. Are you a lyme sufferer? I have a big Lyme following as that's what I suffer with. The OCD means (I just learned) that it's very difficult for your brain to shut down activity, so I imagine it's hard for you to sleep as well. I would consider a neurologist and sleep study. I'm not a doctor, I'm just speaking from experience. Sleep is a BIG part of our health. If we aren't sleeping, then we aren't healing. The depression can be caused from lack of sleep as well. Is there something in particular with the PTSD? Please email me if you want to chat more!! altizersarah@gmail.com.

Speaking from a spiritual component: John 4:24 God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” Reading and praying is an integral part of our faith, but also walking in the spirit is what brings peace, joy, love etc. Consider a church that believes in the workings and gifts of the Holy Spirit. The disciples wanted Jesus to stay with them! OF COURSE I would to! But Jesus said,But very truly I tell you, it is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you. John 16:7. Ask the Holy Spirit to bring supernatural peace to your spirit when you pray. Also, we fight against demonic powers. So I would say out loud. Demonic spirit of depression (Jesus called them by name) get away from me In Jesus name... bc you have all authority over them.

Having a community of believers to surround you is so important. We were born as relational beings, as we are made in the image of God. That's why I say to focus on other people to help get rid of depression. Satan wants us to sit inside our own brain and make us feel like we aren't good enough to step out. Lies lies lies. God made YOU KIM for greatness!!!

Lastly, I would set up a skype appt with the healing rooms at Bethel in Redding CA. http://bethelredding.com/ministries/healing-rooms/skype

Lord I pray that you guide Kim into hope and supernatural peace. I pray that you would bring FREEDOM to her. In Jesus name!

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Maria
8/8/2018 02:40:04 pm

I would recommend to listen to the teachings of Dr Caroline Leaf on YouTube. She carries an important message, and it is her Godgiven purpose to help people like she does. I would try "How to detox your mind 1, 2, 3, and 4" for starters.
I believe this could be a part of your, and also other's journey of healing when intellectually understanding how you function, and what you are up against.

With love in Christ,
Maria

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Sarah Altizer
8/18/2018 08:37:09 am

Thank you Maria! Knowledge is power. Thanks for your insight

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Catjy
8/17/2018 04:14:11 am

Symptoms known as depression are a broken body. Help your body repair itself and get minerals, mineral drops daily. Seeking God puts you on a path to find hope, but keep seeking what is also not working in the body. Keep seeking help from a different kind of dr or practicioner. The lies in your mind of depression can be overcome by physical health and diet and thyroid function as well as God and hope. Hugs

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Sarah Altizer
8/18/2018 08:38:26 am

I totally agree ;).
That’s why I put a note at the beginning saying that I’m addressing the spiritual component, not the physical. Thank you for the advice!

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