Re: Digest Number 26

November 18, 1998

Dear Eve,

Never, never feel that you can't to talk to us. After all, most of us have

gone through depression. When I was 35, I had a nervous breakdown. I

spent 5 weeks in the mental wards of the hospital. I went through a very

low and hopeless time. If it hadn't been for my husbands prayers and

support, I don't know what would have happened. My faith was too weak at

the time, but it got me on my knees. Now I look back on it and feel it was

the best thing that ever happened to me, and there is always a reason for

what happens to us. My husband and I wouldn't be where we are today

spiritually if it hadn't happen. I guess I'm the type that God has to hit

between the eyes with a baseball bat to get my attention. But I'm glad he

did. We can't see the whole picture, but " All things work together for

good for those who love the Lord " Romans 8:28 . How we handle our problems

shows how much faith we have. So don't give up, you'll come out a pearl (

and you know how much grinding away that speck of sand had to go through).

Trials and tribulations are part of perfecting us.

By the way, when I had the breakdown, I was taking Elavil. Later on

after, I was put on Triville, which I blame partly on my RLS, or at least

making it worse because when I first started it, the next day I was in my

car waiting for the vet. to open, and I thought I was going to climb the

walls if I didn't get out of that car, almost like claustrophobia. That was

the first really bad RLS episode I can remember. The doctor said not to

worry, it would go away and that I had to get use to it. I did get use to

it, and I stayed on it for about 10 years. I wish I hadn't, but back then

I was afraid not to.

Eve, what I'm saying is, most of us have gone through similar things, and

if we can't talk to each other knowing that the others care and are praying

for us, then support groups wouldn't be necessary. So if you thought you

got off the subject a little, just remember that we believe the 2 subjects

are related. God Bless You,

June 65, Dover

> Subject: Digest Number 26

> Date: Wednesday, November 18, 1998 4:55 AM

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