Runtu, I've withheld comment on your story so far since I'm really, really bad with this sort of thing. I never know what to say to make it better.
But I will say that I'm VERY glad that you've been able to pull yourself out of the state you were in. I'm feally REALLY depressed right now, too, so with just a little taste of what you went through, I am SO GLAD that you're now out of the danger zone!
Carry on, Runtu! I know it may be cliché, but live long and prosper!
"Finally, for your rather strange idea that miracles are somehow linked to the amount of gay sexual gratification that is taking place would require that primitive Christianity was launched by gay sex, would it not?"
Dr. Shades wrote:Runtu, I've withheld comment on your story so far since I'm really, really bad with this sort of thing. I never know what to say to make it better.
But I will say that I'm VERY glad that you've been able to pull yourself out of the state you were in. I'm feally REALLY depressed right now, too, so with just a little taste of what you went through, I am SO GLAD that you're now out of the danger zone!
Carry on, Runtu! I know it may be cliché, but live long and prosper!
Dr. Shades wrote:Runtu, I've withheld comment on your story so far since I'm really, really bad with this sort of thing. I never know what to say to make it better.
But I will say that I'm VERY glad that you've been able to pull yourself out of the state you were in. I'm feally REALLY depressed right now, too, so with just a little taste of what you went through, I am SO GLAD that you're now out of the danger zone!
Carry on, Runtu! I know it may be cliché, but live long and prosper!
There's not much anyone can say to make things better, is there? I hope you're OK. I'm surviving. I'm glad you let me talk about this here. I've been told on MAD that the next time I mention anything about it over there I'll be banned forthwith.
I'm not sure I've pulled myself out. The days I spent in the hospital sort of helped me to will myself to get out of that funk, but it wasn't until I started the new drugs that I really felt better. I hope you only get a small taste of that. Depression really sucks, you know?
We need to have lunch or something. Of course, I'm not sure I'm a good cure for depression.
I hope this doesn't offend either you (Runtu) nor Shades, but did depression contribute to your loss of belief? On MA&D I mentioned a friend who has struggled with depression and then possibly with answers to prayers because of it. She feels bad about all decisions and has a hard time reconciling that with how she was taught that God answers prayers. The death of her father and polygamy seem like nothing compared to that.
That's General Leo. He could be my friend if he weren't my enemy. eritis sicut dii I support NCMO
asbestosman wrote:I hope this doesn't offend either you (Runtu) nor Shades, but did depression contribute to your loss of belief? On MA&D I mentioned a friend who has struggled with depression and then possibly with answers to prayers because of it. She feels bad about all decisions and has a hard time reconciling that with how she was taught that God answers prayers. The death of her father and polygamy seem like nothing compared to that.
No offense taken. I don't think it did have much more than maybe a tangential effect on my belief. I had known for some time that I was dealing with depression, but it wasn't until my bishop agreed with me that my wife took it seriously. My loss of belief came from finally absorbing the "rest of the story" and refusing to shelve things. Once I realized what exactly I was defending and why, the shelf collapsed.
Dr. Shades wrote:But I will say that I'm VERY glad that you've been able to pull yourself out of the state you were in. I'm really REALLY depressed right now, too...
My guess is that enough people on this board have had sufficient exposure to depression, that there would be an outpouring of support if anyone ever wanted it here.