Need Prayers and support for anxiety and depression.

Sarah - posted on 02/17/2012

Stay strong and keep praying. He will help you through this. You cannot get through this on your own. Trust that He will guide you and protect you through this difficult time.

Rebecca - posted on 01/03/2012

Father, please help Nancy today. Help her to think rightly about you and about herself. Help her to bring everything before you in prayer. Help her to know she is loved.

Carla - posted on 01/03/2012

Nancy, it's been a while since you've corresponded. Please let us know how you are.

Rebecca - posted on 01/02/2012

Father, help Nancy to be very aware of your great love for her today. May she also feel the love of her Christian family.

Cat - posted on 10/13/2011

I know how hard it is to battle anxiety, depression, and OCD (all three!) as a mom. It's definitely very isolating to feel like you only have your husband to talk to. Have you considered seeing a Christian counselor if you don't want to take meds? Seeing a counselor didn't necessarily "solve" my emotional/mental issues, but it gave me someone that I could process through these things with on a regular basis. If counseling is not an option (I know it can get expensive), hopefully you can get encouragement from other women who have been through the same thing. I'm sharing my story at http://postpartumthoughts.blogspot.com so if you ever feel alone, please feel free to stop by and know that you are not.

SAC - posted on 10/11/2011

Hi Nancy,

Pregnancy and depression are never easy...at least you know what it is. I too have suffered extreme depression at times and have had difficulty with PPD. It is never easy, no matter the cause. My prayers are with you. Stay strong...ask God to be your strength and he will be.

I would like to share with you something that I work on about depression: http://www.squidoo.com/finding-your-way-...

I hope you might find some useful tools to help you and the baby relax. When you are worried, remember that you are carrying precious cargo and it feels your emotional pain. Try to think about what a blessing that baby is and how wonderful it will be to hold it in your arms when the day comes. It always helped me to stay focused on the beauty and wonder of childbirth...it is such a miracle. My favorite story in the Bible is of the Virgin Mary and the miracle of His birth.

You are not alone sweet lady. Have Faith that things will be okay...you may not always have what you want, but what you need will always be there. God Bless

Nancy - posted on 09/22/2011

Thanks Rebecca for your prayers and love. I appreciate everybody's love and prayers!

Rebecca - posted on 09/22/2011

Help Nancy today that she is completely loved and forgiven by you.

Rebecca - posted on 09/21/2011

Thank you that nothing can separate Nancy from your love. May she rest in your love today. Thank you for what you are teaching her through this time.

Carla - posted on 09/19/2011

Hey, sweetheart, I was reading back through some of the answers given, and I was reading Anne's Scriptures. These are excellent. I would suggest you print them out, and when Satan is attacking you, READ them to him. Joshua 1:9 "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go." Do you understand what the Lord told Joshua? I have commanded you! Have faith! Isaiah 43:2 "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze." We ALL walk through the waters and the fire, but He has PROMISED we will not be hurt by it. The God of the entire universe is telling us HE is there, HE will lead, and if we give ourselves over to Him, we are safe. There's another Psalm, and I forget where it is, but we used to sing this song: 'The Name of the Lord is a strong tower, the righteous run into it and they are safe'. Picture some of these Scriptures in your mind, and see yourself walking through tall waters and the Lord there beside you. See yourself running to that High Tower, and finding safety. See when Jesus said He would gather us under his wings like a mother hen does her chicks. This one in particular I have used when I have been in distress. I tell God 'I want to be so close to You, put me in your armpit'. I know that sounds gross, but if I am tucked away under God's arm, I am safe, Satan can't get me.

Isaiah was talking about Satan and he said the nations would look at him very intently and say 'is that MAN that made the nations tremble?' (I had mentioned this Scripture in my first post, sorry) God thinks of Satan as a mere man, and if we could get this image of him, and not this bigger-than-life scary thing, we would have more faith in our God. Nothing is bigger than God, nothing is more powerful than God, and God isn't going to let anything get us if we hold to Him.

Get word pictures in your mind to fight Satan with, honey. Before an army goes to battle, they make sure they have plenty of ammo. These Scriptures are our ammo :)

God bless, sweetheart

Nancy - posted on 09/19/2011

Hey Ladies, I really appreciate the well wishes, thoughts, and prayers as I really need them at this time especially this really difficult period in my life. I am getting closer to my due date and its getting harder. The devil is really attacking me with my thoughts making me feel like life is hard and that if my husband passes away we will be on the streets, hungry, and penniless since he is the primary breadwinner at this time. These thoughts are causing extreme unrest and anxiety for me.I have been reading my Bible and trying to pray more and the devil just fights me harder. I am trying to enjoy this pregnancy as it is my last. Please continue to pray for me and baby. Thanks everyone!

Amy - posted on 09/19/2011

God really spoke to me at my church service yesterday..... I have been struggling with anxiety following a stressful move last year, although I also struggled with post partum depression after the birth of my first child (it was during that episode that I cried out to God for the first time in my adult life.... the mind is a powerful thing!) The service yesterday was on endurance, and building endurance no matter what your obstacle in life is. Our pastor spoke about one phrase that had actually found its way into my head already within the last week (isn't God amazing?): that phrase was: I need you to not give up. The trials that you are experiencing are hard, but you already have sight that the Lord will see you through, and that is a big step. Anytime I feel like I am going to be overhwlemed by my feelings, I tell myself to "never give up." I have also recently started talking with a psychologist (who by the way, agrees that medicine has its place in some situations, but is not the "end all" to treatment), and along with having a personal statement, it's a good idea to practice self care as much as possible. All of the previous posts have said as much..... you have to focus on you, which can be hard with a child and another on the way, but any little bit of time to take care of you helps. I have been using a combination of Super B-complex vitamins, Vitamin D, and Calcium to help with energy and mood and overall health; incidentally, it was this combination of vitamins that allowed me to stop taking prescription antidepressants and get through my post partum 9 years ago!) Just keep it in your head to "not give up", to keep trying to find the balance you need, to trust in God to help see you through. I don't always love to think about this, but the scripture that has always helped me is that I can do everything through God, who gives me strength......

Rebecca - posted on 09/15/2011

Father, fill Nancy with your joy and peace today.

Rebecca - posted on 09/15/2011

Father, fill Nancy with your joy and peace today.

Julie - posted on 09/14/2011

GOOD FOR YOU! DO NOT take any meds!
Find out what herbs you can safely take...?
If I may ask - are you really excited about this baby?
Learn to sort out thoughts and then tell the devil where he can go (back to ...)
Sing - put on praise music or even good wholesome music from your High School years... it will really boost your mood -
Go for walks -
When your #1 child is napping call a friend you've nto talked to in a long time or a auntie or Grandmother - It will give you something to look forward to in your alone time.
Read good Christian parenting books or magazines -
Preoccupy yourself with baby #1 as it will never again be just the two of you ♥
YOU - precious mommie - are SUCH an important person in the lives of those children!!! ♥

Rebecca - posted on 09/10/2011

Please help Nancy to be aware of your love for her. Help your body, the members of the church to reach out to her with brotherly love, that she may know she is precious.

Carla - posted on 09/10/2011

If your husband is a believer, have him lay hands on you and pray for you and the baby. It will make him feel more a part of the whole process, and his prayers, because you two are one, will be stronger. I am a great believer of spouses praying over one another. This also brings you two closer together.

You have friends here, sweetheart. I have met some amazing women on here, some of which I have become very close with. You can message Victoria, Anne, me, and I would imagine any of the other women would be happy to talk with you privately. We are ALL here to help each other--Anne and I are older, and have raised our children and are now going through the pains of grown children with grown-up problems. Motherhood never ends ;)

God bless, sweetheart, the Lord says 'Be still and know I am God.'

Nancy - posted on 09/10/2011

Hey Ladies,
Thanks for the support, love, prayers, and kind words. I greatly appreciate it during this difficult time in my life. I really need alot of prayers as I am struggling through this depression and anxiety. Lately, its been feeling worse but I need to start fighting harder. I know this tribulation is to bring me closer to God but its so hard b/c I feel like there is no light at the end of the tunnel and I never ever felt like this before until the end of my pregnancy. I often times feel alone b/c I don't have anybody to talk to about this besides husband.

Anne - posted on 09/10/2011

Yes Nancy I will be Praying for you. I have added a list of Scriptures for when you are stressed compiled by one of our former Admin. team for Christian Mommies. i know she would not mild my sharing them with you.

I know when I have had stressful things happen in my life these Scriptures have really helped. One thing that was also suggested from this mom was to paste these or some of the verses that speak to you in several places thru out your home.

I will be keeping you in my Prayers. In Christ's Love a Sister in Christ, Anne


Scriptures for when you are stressed

2 Corinthians 4:16-18
Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

Ecclesiastes 7:14
When times are good, be happy; but when times are bad, consider: God has made the one as well as the other.

Psalm 51:10
Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.

Philippians 4:4-7
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Colossians 3:2
Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.

Job 2:10
He replied, "You are talking like a foolish woman. Shall we accept good from God, and not trouble?"

2 Chronicles 15:4
But in their distress they turned to the LORD, the God of Israel, and sought him, and he was found by them.

Deuteronomy 8:5
Know then in your heart that as a man disciplines his son, so the LORD your God disciplines you.

Galatians 1:10
Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.

Lamentations 3:25
The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him;

Isaiah 12:2
Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The LORD, the LORD, is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation."

Hebrews 13:6
So we say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?"

Psalm 56:3
When I am afraid, I will trust in you.

Psalm 57:1
Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me, for in you my soul takes refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed.

Psalm 23:4
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

Isaiah 30:18
Yet the LORD longs to be gracious to you; he rises to show you compassion. For the LORD is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him!

Matthew 19:26
Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."

Psalm 46:1
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.

Psalm 62:1-2
My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.

1 Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

1 Peter 5:6
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.

Isaiah 43:2
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.

Psalm 121:7-8
The LORD will keep you from all harm— he will watch over your life; the LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.

Ecclesiastes 3:1
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven:

James 3:17
But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.

Galatians 6:9
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

Ecclesiastes 7:8-9
The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride. Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools.

2 chronicles 20:12
“…We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon you."

Joshua 1:9
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go."

Jeremiah 29:12-13
Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.

James 4:10
Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.

Philippians 4:13
I can do everything through him who gives me strength.

Lamentations 3:57
You came near when I called you, and you said, "Do not fear."

Isaiah 41:10
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Isaiah 58:9
Then you will call, and the LORD will answer; you will cry for help, and he will say: Here am I.

Proverbs 3:5
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;

Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

John 16:33
"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."

1 Peter 5:7
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

Mark 9:23
" 'If you can'?" said Jesus. "Everything is possible for him who believes."

Isaiah 40:31
but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

Matthew 8:26
He replied, "You of little faith, why are you so afraid?" Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm.

Jeremiah 31:16
This is what the LORD says: "Restrain your voice from weeping and your eyes from tears, for your work will be rewarded," declares the LORD.

James 1:2-3
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.

Romans 8:28
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose

Isaiah 33:2
O LORD, be gracious to us; we long for you. Be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of distress.

Nancy - posted on 09/07/2011

How much Omega-3 is needed. Also, has anybody tried B-12 vitamins? I hear those help too with anxiety and depression.

Nancy - posted on 09/07/2011

Thanks so much ladies for the support and prayers. I really appreciate it alot and am so thankful that I have a community of supportive and prayerful women who can help me get through this difficult period. It has been a very difficult month and a half. I've been trying so hard to believe God's promises and words but the devil doesn't like us close to God. It's been a rough journey and there are times where I just feel like I want to go on the meds b/c its too hard to bare but I need to trust and have faith in God that this tribulation is to bring me closer to him.

Heather - posted on 09/07/2011

Nancy, I don't want to oversimplify this at all, but try to take some walks in the sun and fresh air. Also, try supplementing with Vitamin D3 and EFAs (Omega 3s). I was worried about PPD myself b/c I have a history of intermittent depression. Exercise and some supplements really do help you make the neurotransmitters you need. Praying you get some relief soon!

Stephanie - posted on 09/07/2011

Nancy, I am praying tonight that you are able to lay this burden down and be free from these struggles and that your faith increas through this trial. God bless!

Rebecca - posted on 09/07/2011

Father please help Nancy. Help her mind to be set on things that are true. Help her to reject all wrong thinking.

Shaela - posted on 09/07/2011

Nancy i'm sorry you are going thru this. I know how you feel. I dealt with it thru my 3rd pregnancy but didn't want meds after. So i asked a midwife friend what to do. Her suggestion was an Omega3, 15 min of diresct sunlight (no sunblock), and 30 min of excercise (just walking will help). You can also add a vitaminD. I notice a difference if i don't take an omega3. And its great for your skin. It won't harm the baby either. Remember to pray and get into your Bible everyday. You will get thru this.

Carla - posted on 09/06/2011

Abba, Your child needs the sweet peace of the Holy Spirit to envelop her and carry her through this difficult time. I pray You strengthen her spirit and bring her to the realization that the GOD of the Universe holds her! We all agree with her that Satan has no hold on her, that she belongs to You, and Satan is NO match for You! In Jesus' Name, amen



Sweetheart, read Ephesians 6, where it talks about 'finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might----' Put on your spiritual armor, every day. We do this every morning. Most importantly, taking your shield of faith, wherewith we shall be able to quench ALL the fiery darts of the wicked. I mentally picture myself with this big shield and I hear a dart coming swish! and my shield goes up and catches that arrow, then whoosh! here comes another one, and I catch that one, as well. It helps me to make mental pictures of the Word, it makes it alive to me. Here's another Scripture that will help put Satan in his proper perspective: Isaiah 14:12-16: 'How art thou fallen from Heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations! For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into Heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God; I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north: I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the Most High. Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit! They that see thee shall narrowly look upon thee, and consider thee, saying, Is THIS the man that made the earth to tremble, that did shake kingdoms?' Hear what the Spirit is saying--He calls Satan 'the man'. We will look on him, and he isn't big or scary, he's just a man compared to what our God is. Keep this in your mind, and when Satan tries to fill your head with stuff, just give him that look and say to yourself 'is this the man that made me tremble?' Ha!



Praying strength and faith overtake you, sweetheart. God bless.

Kelsey - posted on 09/06/2011

Pray, pray, pray, pray and pray some more. I know it feels rough right now, but there is light and the end of the tunnel! Keep the faith and make sure you are reading the Word daily. Remember Jesus looks at you and says "YOU ARE MINE" He will take of care of you and He will not let Satan have you, he might try to make you stumble, but you can't make you fall because you belong to GOD!
Pslam 37:23-24
The Lord directs the steps of the godly.
He delights in every detail of their lives.
Though they stumble, they will never fall,
for the Lord holds them by the hand.

Felissa - posted on 09/05/2011

Nancy,
I too have struggled with depression and anxiety issues before.
First off don't beat yourself up about having these issues. It's a chemical imbalance that is causing it. I personally feel it's no different than a diabetic having a need for insulin due to the body's lack of insulin production. With pregnancy comes about change and hormones can go haywire. I would suggest you find a support system, whether it be family and friends, co-workers etc. Talk to someone you can trust about the way you are feeling and see what they might suggest or ideas they might have.
Set aside time for yourself if you can, be it a bubble bath and relaxing music, a short nap or reading your Bible. If you aren't taking a little time for yourself, you won't be good for anybody.
The devil is good at conning us into thinking that there is no hope and no light at the end of the tunnel. We know though that God is there with us no matter what and he sent his only son to die for us. I had to lay my anxiety issue at the feet of Jesus. Literally, I knelt down and asked God to take control and for me to let go. I practiced deep breathing (the kind you do in birthing class, without the whohwhowho lol) just cleansing breathes and prayed as I was doing this. It doesn't magically go away. It does take time and practice.Praying for you. Heavenly Father we ask that you show Nancy your healing grace lord, we ask that you touch her from the tip of her head to the tip of her toes Lord and heal the anxiety, depression and OCD that she has been struggling with. Lord we ask that you comfort Nancy as she goes through this difficult time and know that there are believers praying for her in Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
I hope that you get to feeling better soon and God bless.
Felissa