Depression and Divorce

It does take time for antidepressants to work, and time to find the right meds and dosage levels.

I agree w/ the PP-a group would be great. I think it's harder on Christians b/c we put extra guilt on ourselves knowing that God hates divorce, just MO, though.

I'll be praying for you sister.

Also, there is going to be the normal grieving process to deal with-again, the group would help.

Praying can be hard during times of depression. She may want to look up (or you could look up and print out) some Scriptures for her to read/memorize when she can.

My favorite is Rom. 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him so that you may be filled with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Blessings and prayers~C.

Many churches have divorce support groups....my church has one, DivorceCare. She needs to get involved with one immediately. Most of the people that attend ours don't even go to our church. It's very discreet and they do provide childcare.

I was going to say the same thing as the PP before me. I understand she could be in this 'funk' for as much as a year or until she is able to 'bounce' back.

I feel for your sister. You are a good sister to be looking out for her. I would say to keep her busy with every day life...don't let her isolate herself even though it may be the only thing she wants to do right now.

Try getting a good book from a Christian store like Corban, they have lots of books on marriages and families, etc... including divorce.

Good luck.

I second Lorie. I went to her church for DivorceCare and It helped me so much. I believe it's a 6-8 wk course that meets once a week. I wouldn't have gotten to where I am if it wasn't for DivorceCare, family and friends. I exercised to keep myself busy. I was REALLY depressed. It took me awhile. It will be 2 yrs in April and I feel Great.

God Bless your sister.
M.