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Triton:
Dear Jackie, Frecklegirl, Matt and Bradigans


Thank you so much for your replies. I've taken the time to think them over.

Just being able to post here, and getting responses from people far away who I've never met, is so uplifting.

Thank you All!

Paul

Jackie Lee:
Still praying for you Triton. :)

Robin:
Hi Paul,

Have you had your thyroid tested?
I thought I was suffering from depression and it turned out to be my thyroid.
It got so bad I could hardly move and I am just borderline low. I was depressed, but the cause was physical.

When I go through normal depression it is usually after long periods of stress when I have to cope with a lot for a long time. I've taken anti-depressants short term when I couldn't pull myself out of it. It sounds like you are doing pretty good if you are still eating well, exercising, and sleeping well.

I would talk to your doctor and get some blood tests if you haven't done so already.

Heidi:
Hi Paul,

I agree with M.G. regarding a visit to your GP. 

Cheers
Heidi

ailish:

--- Quote from: Bradigans on May 11, 2008, 10:31:08 PM ---Are you a believer, because you know God is a jealous God.

 - Exodus 34:14 - For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God:

i had that same problem years ago of putting my trust in physical health, fitness, and nutrition. Look at what Jesus says.

 - John 6:63 - It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.

It's amazing how much of a regimented slave i was. I started exhibiting the same signs you're exhibiting. i couldn't understand.

anyway, i stayed in THE WORD, and finally got delivered. It was a long weening process, i might add. I think i know exactly what you're talking about as far as the physical tiredness. I remember those physical exertions. They're something out of hell. You're in my prayers. This is a hard idol of the heart to overcome. But, with God's grace, made applicable by staying in THE WORD, nothing is too hard.

IN HIS LOVE 

--- End quote ---

i dont believe depression is an idol.  it is an illness
i suffer with it.  i certainly dont consider it an idol. 
depression can happen for any number of reasons and unfortunately you can disagree but sickness is not idolatory.  when you said about idolatory i wonder if you meant self pity, which is definitely a different ball game altogether.

being fed up with life is a lot different than depression.

depression robs people of their life, and yes causes tiredness, you can sleep for hours and still wake up like you havent had an ounce of sleep.  it takes away ability to think, be motivated never mind idolize.  depression is a very real illness and needs treatment just as much as cancer, malaria or anything other sickness.

those who suffer depression struggle to get through each moment or their life and it can be a horrendous battle to find out why the sickness has started and even finding out the cause doesnt necessarily guarantee healing.  but god holds me in the palm of his hand because i know for certain that he has taken me through a lot of stuff that i couldnt wish on anyone.

maybe i have misunderstood your words "idol of the heart"
 

god bless

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