How to Help a Loved One with Depression - Stephen Arterburn

[@lauritrotter2320]

Thank you for discussing this topic. Climbing a mountain in the dark with molasses pouring down on you - that creates a picture of the real struggle.

[@margrose5]

It’s such a painful, hopeless, dark, and lonely place to be.

[@nerigovender8119]

Society needs to be educated about depression

[@satyamtamrakar8744]

👍👍👍

[@lucybrindlebrownie8994]

ABSOLUTELY ....and analyze the 'STIGMA' too. One professional declared that we ought to use the term BRAIN HEALTH to label our depression, anxiety etc. Blessings Friends 😊

[@klanderkal]

Im laying in bed, i retired. I realized too late,.. it wasn't for me. I desperately tryd to return,... i have no life now. Of course, every one says i do, and i should be happy.... BUT I'M NOT!!!! I lost interest in EVERYTHING., I don't have no joy in anything. Depression is HORRIBLE. Constantly ruminating over my mistake, trying to go back in time in my mind to change this outcome. I've lost my weight, no sleep, etc. Im hurting so bad, i really couldn't express in words. Please 🙏for me everyone ....

[@amandaj6850]

My husband retired and it was a mistake too. Depression and all. He got a job as a courier for Labcorp, picking up specimens. Great benefits, free take home car, full time hours and independence on his route. Lots of older guys take these jobs after retirement, and Labcorp hires frequently for couriers. Check it out!

[@natsam1411]

Exactly most spouses who are strong or pretending to be (as a safe guard) don’t understand their better halves or those going through depression. They say in so many ways “oh just get over yourself”!

[@steph6337]

My husband and i are both very depressed. Our youngest son went to be with the Lord in March from myocarditis. Maybe we never will recover from losing him. Now our marriage is falling apart. We are both in ministry but it feels like nothing can help. The Lord is giving us grace to get through but it feels like nothing is ok anymore. Please would you pray and any advice is welcome.

[@joysamuel6318]

Have you tried mushroom and other psychedelic products. Yeah I have a sure plug that I do order from

[@joysamuel6318]

With the help of Dwayne_myco, who prescribes some mushroom required for depression, I was able to over come depression and anxiety. Yeah he is a mycologist who deals in mushroom and psychedelic products.

[@joysamuel6318]

He is on Instagram

[@Tammy-mj2rw]

🙏🙏🙏💗

[@Christianconenna22]

Oh my goodness I am so sorry for you and your family🙏❤🙏. I can’t even begin to understand what that must be like… we have a friend in our congregation who has suffered a similar situation with the loss of a child and they have found healing and reason to move on and actually played a huge role in my own son’s baptism. WouldLOVE to connect you to that person (who is also in ministry) if you are even slightly interested…. May our Lord help you make sense of this tragedy and heal you both until you see your son again in heaven…. Praying that you would dig even further into your faith and would have a radical encounter with our father in Heaven …. ❤❤❤

[@revllorlegit117]

That's awesome about the man who went to culinary school and served.....luv it!

[@ml3110]

My granddaughter is 9 and is already struggling with this, like her mother and her father's side of the family. I'm so strong so I'm having a tough time trying to teach her positivity and overcoming emotions and anxiety. Thanks for sharing this information. 🙏

[@smokyquartz5817]

You're so strong? What on earth...

[@usa2342]

Everyone need to hear Christian cognitive neuroscientist Caroline Leaf! She’ll teach you, how we can take control of our minds and what happens when we let negative thoughts in our brain.

[@hcebaby]

L theanine really helps calm the mind and it is also in chill 6 which helps when you just cant get to sleep. L theanine is very safe to use when you look it up online and along with chill 6 is over the counter. It has really helped me and my son who also suffers. Also, wounded hearts by deeper walk institute helps as well as I have been very grieved and traumatized.

[@LisaDavisBedrickangeloc]

It can be an evil spirit of heaviness. Watch Pastor Vlad talking about deliverance. Try fasting and praying to get rid of the evil spirit.

[@nerigovender8119]

Thank u so much

[@nerigovender8119]

People aroun us family and friends till today cannot understand what u going thru they do and say the wrong things

[@jenicy777]

Prayers for the sick

[@freddavidson286]

I've struggled with depression my wife of 43 years left me and 2 months later found my son past away been very hard it's a battle every day 😢

[@yi4733]

99% of pastors are not counselors I learned this from being a support group facilitator and lay counselor so when you have a problem you need to have someone that has or is working on or has got healing with the problem you're having, I believe someone can't help you if they haven't been there of course every two people are not exactly the same but you need somebody that basically has experienced what you are or have, and I learn the hard way starting a long time ago pastors are called to see the sheep are called to lead, not counsel, I know it would be hard for a pastor to say let me find a counselor that can help you cuz it sounds like they don't want to help you but in fact that's not the gift most of the time that's not a pastor's calling they have enough on them already and if they try to take on counseling that's going to add a job they're not called to, most of the time. So in my training and experience I was told seek out a counselor that has experience with the same situation or problem you have.

[@marilynannmanes5953]

NEIGHBOR !! WHAT NEIGHBOR !?!?!?? People go in and out of their garage and you never see them !!!!!!!

[@carolinemorrison7599]

Be my neighbor .

[@marilynannmanes5953]

Message To Caroline Morrison : where are you located ? what state ?

[@daphnekivinen9482]

Depression is a real medical issue. You probably caused a lot of negativity toward the healing of a depressed person by saying it is a spiritual issue. Broad statements like that are harmful.

[@jsshay01]

Are you a born-again Christian though? If one isn’t a Christian it is entirely different than one who has saving faith and the life changing Holy Spirit. Not that it’s not bad in any regard!

[@daphnekivinen9482]

@@jsshay01 Yes, I am a born again Christian and I still am depressed at times. My healing comes not only from the Lord, but also the wisdom that He has given to doctors to help me through life with medication. My comment is that depression is not just a spiritual issue. If it was, I would think I was being punished by our Lord. How do you know it is entirely different?

[@namwenaural]

Could you turn on closed captioning for the deaf community? It should be pretty’s simple.

[@focusonthefamily]

Hello, Laura. Thanks for asking about closed captions. Unfortunately, we don’t have the resources to add captions to most videos at this time, but our digital team has received your feedback. Meanwhile, written transcripts of most of our programs are posted at www.focusonthefamily.com/shows. Blessings!

[@gabba5423]

I suffer from depression. I don't like it one bit.

[@focusonthefamily]

Hi Angie, we are sorry to hear about your struggle with depression. If you’d like to talk with one of our counselors (at no cost to you), call 855-771-HELP (4357) weekdays between 6 A.M. and 8 P.M. (MT). Just give your number to the Family Help Center staff member who answers the phone. They will pass along your phone number to one of our professional counselors, who will return your call just as soon as they’re able. We hope to hear from you soon. God bless you!

[@dianaturnbull56]

Amen

[@chincha4576]

Technology issue. No one wants to interact. People wanna deal with peoples face expressions, we don't wanna feel hurt.

[@ladyj5682]

Jeremiah 6:14

[@Sam-fp8zm]

Eat 300g beef or lamb meat, 80g lamb liver, and 125g beef or lamb fat a day.

[@ramonabettencourt7285]

Hi My Name Is Ramona I have a son his name is me Michael Hacker he is in the service army. He is in Alaska. She is going through a lot of the pressure she don’t want to talk to no one. Can you please help me I need to know what to do?

[@natsam1411]

No wonder marriages aren’t fulfilling for most couples. Lack of support.

[@rochellecaffee1417]

Would you just effing leave your dear depressed loved one alone…? “There is a time for everything, under the sun…”

[@interworld75]

I love focus in the family, New life institute... not so much.

[@kellyhilliard3579]

New life is a wonderful resource for folks who need biblical guidance 💜

[@lisasalinas-gruver160]

New life live is awesome.

[@interworld75]

@@kellyhilliard3579 I’ve been listening to NLL for years. After a while I realized it is all business. Their helpful, but it’s all business at the end.

[@kellyhilliard3579]

@@interworld75 I have also listened for years and have been talked off a ledge more than once.. Also I have received amazing resources for very little or free.. some of our unsolicited comments should be filtered friend💜

[@interworld75]

@@kellyhilliard3579 it’s just my opinion. I’m not trying to sway you either way. I started listening 1992 when NLL WAS CALLED SOMETHING ELSE. (Oops my apologies about the caps) I’m 45 now and have filtered a bunch. I understand NLL has to pay bills and such. I just Focus on the Family I love and NLL I’m more indifferent (especially Steve I feel he’s very progressive for my consciousness).

[@milkhoney1631]

"We're the lonelynest" that's where i got my first hint, then he went "it's a spiritual issue" ok byebye