@Tom1721
As whom believes it’s always good to check yourself to keep from sinning.
One must remember not to beat oneself up over it though. ( I’ve certainly been guilty of that)
I set my standards not to sin so high there was no earthly way I could possibly reach them. The only thing I accomplished was being more depressed. And staying in confession.

Then it came to the point where I thought I was such a sinner I didn’t believe I deserved Gods Grace and mercy so I no longer went to Mass nor confession.
Then I really became depressed since I missed my quality time with The Lord.

(Wow I hadn’t realized all of this until I reread what I wrote!
I always wondered why I stopped going to Mass)

Lol you helped me !

Now.... oh I’m so much more healthier. My faith is stronger , my moods are more stable and I certainly talk more! Lol

((( Huggz ))) and 🙏!

@A MyDepressionTeam Member
Oh please don’t misunderstand me. My depression has definitely made my faith stronger. I couldn’t have survived, lived all these w/o my faith w/o God.
He is my life!
At my darkest moments I know He carried me. At my weakest moments I know He still carries me and walks with me.
I don’t blame Him at all. In fact He must know I have the strength to carry this cross.
( if God will lead you to it He will carry you through it)

I’m so sorry for your loss. I know nor does the grief make your depression worse.
But missing your loved ones and having to regroup your life is difficult too. Thank Goodness for your granddaughter she’s your saving grace! Through tragedy comes blessings at times!

Please know you’re both in my prayers. 🙏
((( Huggz)))

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@A MyDepressionTeam Member That would be a universal negative. Simply stated, a person would have to be omniscient and omnipresent to be able to say "there is no God" from his own pool of knowledge. One would have to be capable of being in all places at the same time. WITH perfect knowledge of everything in the universe - based upon facts before making such a statement. In other words, a person would have to be God to say there is no God. Hence, the assertion is logically indefensible.

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God doesn't exist!!! Just saying

I don't blame God for this mental illness I have and just think how much worse we would feel if we didn't have medication to help us deal with this ugly illness I lost my brother and my husband from this illness they took their lives. There's times I just want to give up but then I think about my granddaughter I love so much she keeps me going.