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despair Christanon 11/12/18 (Mon) 14:44:15 86b56a No.727229

any advice on dealing with despair?

Christanon 11/12/18 (Mon) 14:54:39 33445c No.727236

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Despair about what? Can you elaborate a bit more please? Might make it easier for us to help you or give you some advice!

Christanon 11/12/18 (Mon) 14:59:56 86b56a No.727238

>>727236

Lack of hope, being unskilled at everything, fear of the future

Christanon 11/12/18 (Mon) 15:13:54 560fdc No.727242

>>727238

place your hope in christ's salvation, learn a skill, don't fret about the future focus on what you can do now

Christanon 11/12/18 (Mon) 15:56:29 6f94d5 No.727248

>>727229

have you read much of Kierkegaard? It wont cure you of anything, its not like reading books is some magical act, but it may give you a new perspective, from which you can more clearly identify problems and improve your situation.

two books I like

>the sickness unto death

>fear and trembling

Christanon 11/12/18 (Mon) 16:08:58 33445c No.727252

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>>727238

This video might help. The first half might not seem relevant but it comes together. Basically saying being too "serious" leads us to leave the faith, because we don't trust and understand that nothing happens if the Lord doesn't permit it. Even if we suffer, we shouldn't feel that bad because we know He is in charge.

Everyone is a bit afraid of the future to an extent, but don't worry. We feel this way because we think too earthly, like we have something to accomplish here on earth otherwise our lives won't be meaningful. We're to live for God. I know it's hard to feel hope when you're feeling down, but try and pray, read the Gospels. The words of our Lord really helped me a lot and made me feel better when I feel down. And don't despair - look at all the degenerates on this board that have been helped to a immensely by God here. The fact that you're here and asking is already a sign that God shows great favor towards you. Most people are far too lost for even that. I'll say a prayer for you, we all love you here!

Christanon 11/12/18 (Mon) 16:12:12 9a2825 No.727253

>>727229

Reading good books and watching good movies kills of dread for a while.

Otherwise change your habits, what you eat, exercise.

Life is hard anon. Gotta find your place in it one step at a time.

Christanon 11/12/18 (Mon) 16:25:27 33445c No.727259

Also pray daily, rosary if you can. It's really helped me so much. I think I'm in the midst of a miracle right now. Let's see.

Christanon 11/12/18 (Mon) 19:00:32 f77c45 No.727280

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Constant prayer, meditate on the good things of life:

>Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. Philippians 4:8

Keep sinful impulses at BAY. Giving in to impulse gives us the impression that we can never leave our sin behind, which will beget despair. This is a lie – pray constantly – keep God on your mind at all times, live with industry and discipline. When you see a beautiful thing, just think "God made that" and be amazed that he's such a skillful artist. When you're having a good time, step back for a moment in silence, detach yourself from the moment and THANK GOD that he gave you such a memory, and walk with all gratitude for all that he's done.

Here is a good audiobook that might help you, the Art of Divine Contentment: https://librivox.org/the-art-of-divine-contentment-by-thomas-watson/

Exerpt from that Book which is very helpful:

>O what a sin is unthankfulness! it is an accumulative sin. What Cicero said of parricide, I may say of ingratitude: “there are many sins bound up in this one sin.” It is a voluminous wickedness; and how full of this sin is discontent? A discontented Christian, because he hath not all the world, therefore dishonours God with the mercies which he hath. God made Eve out of Adam’s rib, to be an helper, but the devil hath made an arrow of this rib, and shot Adam to the heart: so doth discontent take the rib of God’s mercy, and ungratefully shoot at him; estate, liberty shall be employed against God.

Thankfulness and gratitude for what God gave you today shall help you against despair, and then constant prayer, which should permeate every facet of your mind. Despair is pretty much the final stage before giving up, it is a lie that is beget from out of a thousand other lies.You CAN conquer your bad impulses, you CAN improve in what is noble, petition God for it, and seek him, he will give you what you really desire. Where men failed you, he will NOT.

Christanon 11/12/18 (Mon) 20:11:12 ba318b No.727295

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