What do you think-counsaler or antidepressants?

What I am about to say may not be the best thing you need to hear. That is because God only knows you through and through and knows the exact thing you need to hear for your individual background, circumstances, and personality. If I were you I would take most of what people say here and put it on a shelf. You need to seek God on the matter for his direction and understanding. Yes, I do believe that God speaks to our hearts and spirits today, if we are listening.

Here's my two cents:

For one, we need new thinking patterns. People engage in harmful thought processes such as belittling themselves, condemning themselves, believing lies, believing fantasies (which causes more disappointment later). Some people have more of these negative thinking patterns than others and go into a downward spiral when tragedy happens. We need Biblical thinking patterns. Paul said to think on things that are noble, praiseworthy, and of good report. It takes God's power to develop new thinking patterns. It cannot happen over night. Our brains must learn by training to process events and information the right way. We need to process them according to God's perspective. We need to get a new operating system, one that doesn't have all these viruses in it.

We need to learn to tap into God's power for us for overcoming things in a healthy way. We cannot in our own power overcome everything that is thrown our way, and even if we survive something, we may be crippled emotionally along the way if the healing process is done wrong.

Consider that there are tormenting spirits that are from the devil that attack people or train them to think in destructive ways. Learn how to fight them.

Go to an assembly of God church or a Vineyard church and get prayer and counsel from the ministry team. You may need to try a few before you find the right one.

Years ago I dealt with depression and asked God if I should take antidpressants. I clearly heard him speak to my spirit and say, "Laugher is the best medicine."

We need to learn to grieve our wounds, yet let them go at times and laugh.

There is so much to say and consider. Pray and obey. God knows the answer that's right for you.

Be blessed.

Both. The meds help you get control of your symptoms while you can work on the issues. Until you see the truth of your problem you will be a slave to it and the meds. So you need to do some honest work and introspection with a counselor, but get a little help to keep your mind from going overboard. It's a conditioned response gone very bad that needs a fixing.

Counseling first; if your health care provider thinks a prescription is necessary they will do that for you.

If you are depressed over a particular event, they call that "situational depression" and there are things you can do to make it easier.

Clinical depression is different; lifelong and requires long-term treatment.

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Surround your arms around Jesus and hold tight !! If you are Christian remeber we don't take counsoul from the un-godly...Sometimes, low self esteem is just plain good common sense :) I know, i have been there myself.. so I tell you with love and from expereince. We need to stay humble, you just need to pick some better guys.. but by the sounds of it, maybe the Lord is perhaps bringing that person in your life

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Kepp your head up !! The bible promises that those who draw closer to Him, He in turn will draw nearer to us !!

My best advice is to go see a counselor first. They will talk to you and discuss the best treatment options. Sometimes medication is recommended, but not for every case.

I would suggest seeimg a mental health professional. They can tell you if counseling is enough, or if medication is indicated.

God bless.

i would suggest spell check. and you need to be happy with yourself before you try and be happy with anyone else. stop looking for happiness in a relationship because youll just find yourself being used again and again.