04/13/2024
Many times I've seen post here concerning people who have difficulties that are not readily apparent and asking for prayers. I sually that start out with something about doing an experiment to see how many people will read a post with no pictures. Well, I'm here to tell you about my personal experience with such a debilitating illness.
You see, I've been dealing with chronic depression since the turn of the new century. And, for the most part, you wouldn't know it by looking at me. And I've got news for you, you don' wake up and decide that you're going to be depressed. And for some people, depression has nothing to do with what life is dealing you on a particular day. It's simply a way of life. You have good days and bad days and you take one day at a time.
Now I have some bad news for you. This has not been a good year for me. My good days are getting farther and farther apart. And the last time I went to my Mental Health specialist she asked me if I've even been admitted to a mental health hospital, which I have not. But I'm praying that I never will because even the sound of it is depressing to me.
Lately my biggest problem of the day is getting to sleep and then the second biggest problem is getting out of bed in the morning, or to be more precise, the afternoon. My saving grace is my dog. I know that he needs to get outside to take care of things. And he makes sure we go out three or four times a day. Praise God. Even now once I'm up I can go shopping and you wouldn't know by looking at me how difficult that is.
Now more than ever, I need each and every one of you to pray for me, and not just once but every day. And not only for me but for every one who is having difficulty that no one knows about. Another unseen problem I have is keeping my glucose under control, and I know there are thousands of people just like me. Thank you for your time and effort. I'll be praying for you, as well.
