We feel hopeless, lost, useless, and sad. I'll never forget the sadness or the tears, it was as if someone had just died. I've often explained depression by saying that I felt like one of the zombies in the movie "Night of the Living Dead". A dead person whose body has refused to lay down and die. Can you relate? Lots of people can.

If you feel depressed for more that a couple of weeks you should go to the doctors for an exam. I am a Christian and I know that God will heal you but common sense is good. You might have a chemical imbalance or some other physical reason for feeling the way you do. Once you know that you have "clinical" depression. Clinical, meaning that a doctor would say that you do have depression.

The first thing I needed to do to get rid of the depression was to study the Bible. Simple as that. I am proud to admit that I got the funniest, straight forward, strangely dressed, preacher woman to educate me - Joyce Meyers!! Her teachings saved my life. She taught me basic Bible principles that you apply to your life daily that brings your life into alignment with God's Word. When that happens no more depression, fear, panic, worry....

Like I said the first thing I did was get into the Word. Then I started taking 10 minutes of my time, by myself, to just spend time with God. Not just praying but just being in His presence.

I learned that I needed to choose good things to think about. My mindset was so negative, it just needed to change. So I worked on myself. It was hard work! It took time. I made my body do things it didn't want to do!! Like clean the house. Or make myself presentable.

That's what I want this site to do - INSPIRE - you! To live. I want this to be a place to get support, encouragement, prayer, inspiration, and comfort. Even a place where you can vent and really let us know how you feel!

I was shocked to find websites that offer info on suicide methods and even suicide encouragement on some of the sites!! Let's get real!! Suicide is a selfish act. Yes, it gets the person out of the situation but its the pain and heart break it leaves behind thats so devastating. So ok, we're not going to commit suicide. Lets decide to get well.

What I want to do today is encourage you to make it one more day, tomorrow has got to be better. Reach out to God and you will find that He is already with you. The Word says "He sticks closer than a brother". Try spending time in prayer and meditation, "think on the good things of God". I firmly believe that a strong, personal, relationship with God is essential for living in this world today, especially without depression.

God has put us here for His purpose and I believe that He has a perfect plan for our life. What we need to do is "hook-up" with God and find the path that He would have us walk. Life is a journey. Depression is a detour. Be determined to be happy while you walk the path. There is life after depression, I promise.

God is our Refuge and Strength,
a very present help in the times of trouble.
Psalms 46:1