Some great tools for breaking the cycle of pain are:
1) Take care of your self.
2) Do something.
3) Become aware of your "self talk" and and challenge the distortions.
4) Limit the depressive symptoms. Feel your feelings be aware of what is hurting you, but do not allow yourself to slide into a pit or "over focus" and obsess on the negative.
5) Refocus. Surrender your life, your relationships, your money, your possessions, your job- is a great place to start.
6) Socialize, being around others gives us hope strength and energy.
7) Sing, read psalms, pray seek the living God. (If you have faith-but maybe if you don't you should try it?)
Taken from a good little book by David Stoop PHD.
2 comments:
SAVED BY GRACE
About 3 years ago I dropped into a black hole – four months of absolute terror. I wanted to end my life, but somehow [Holy Spirit], I reached out to a friend who took me to hospital. I had three visits [hospital] in four months – I actually thought I was in hell.
I imagine I was going through some sort of metamorphosis [mental, physical & spiritual]. I had been seeing a therapist [1994] on a regular basis, up until this point in time. I actually thought I would be locked away – but the hospital staff was very supportive [I had no control over my process].
I was released from hospital 16th September 2004, but my fear, pain & shame had only subsided a little. I remember this particular morning waking up [home] & my process would start up again [fear, pain, & shame]. No one could help me, not even my therapist [I was terrified]. I asked Jesus Christ to have mercy on me & forgive me my sins.
Slowly, all my fear has dissipated & I believe Jesus delivered me from my “psychological prison.” I am a practicing Catholic & the Holy Spirit is my friend & strength; every day since then has been a joy & blessing. I deserve to go to hell for the life I have led, but Jesus through His sacrifice on the cross, delivered me from my inequities. John 3: 8, John 15: 26, are verses I can relate to, organically. He’s a real person who is with me all the time. I have so much joy & peace in my life, today, after a childhood spent in orphanages.
God LOVES me so much. Fear, pain, & shame, are no longer my constant companions. I just wanted to share my experience with you [Luke 8: 16 – 17]. I was saved, I am saved, and I am being saved. Yes, but only God knows who they are.
I, MICKY, AM A GIFT TO ALL PEOPLE
Thank you Micky for taking the time to share the details of your story (and for visiting from Down Under). So many good hearted people struggle with a sound mind, and sometimes it is too shameful to mention in church settings. Some how when I really believe in my Creator's approval of me, I can think clearly enough to approve of me too. And yes Mickey you are a gift.
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