My life is going great but I get periods of depression.

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My life is going great but I get periods of depression. Christanon 11/14/18 (Wed) 03:01:00 dd6a11 No.727755

I am currently a student at a university. I am of course excited to go home for Christmas break and see my family but I ALWAYS get depressed when I go back. Im good for a few days but then I get really depressed for no reason. Maybe it's the fact that i'll have to go back to the university soon since christmas break is only about 26 days.

My family situation is now awkward due to the fact that my dad divorced and ended his 8 year marriage to be with someone who is 10+ years older than him. This woman I truly feel is into him for his money and not much else. Ever since cheating on my step mom (the one who my dad has been married to for 8 years), my dad started becoming more and more of a fag when it came to buying expensive, lavish, vain, and unnecessary items such as designer brand name handbags that cost over $1000 a piece for his woman that he cheats with. My dad historically for all my life that ive known him has been a do-it-yourself and cheap person. But ever since this woman entered his life he started blowing his money on useless crap.

Because of the woman's influence over him, he is now selling his house to buy a 'million dollar home' with the woman. I will not be allowed to stay there so now I have to stay exclusively with my mom. The thing is, my step mom and step sisters will be going to puerto rico for 12 days and that is about half of my time that i will be back home before i have to go back to college. This just makes me even more sadder. I hope I don't resort to drinking pic related in excess. Last year i was able to spend new years eve sober for the first time in years.

I dont know what it is about this time of the year, but it sure hasnt been the happiest for me in years. hold me /christian/

Christanon 11/14/18 (Wed) 03:05:05 dd6a11 No.727758

In my post I meant to say that the woman he ended the marriage for by cheating is 10 years YOUNGER than him, hence why I think she's into him for the money only.

Christanon 11/14/18 (Wed) 03:32:20 655977 No.727765

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>>727758

Have Faith in the Lord, your God. Pray for comfort from the Holy Spirit. Pray that your father isn’t taken over by lust and greed. Pray for your family’s safety. Stay righteous and virtuous for our Lord Jesus Christ

Christanon 11/14/18 (Wed) 04:29:50 652002 No.727776

>>727755

In addition to this >>727765 , find ways to occupy your time during this period. Depression tends to feed on inactivity and passivity. I know it's going to be a pain in the butt, and every fiber of your being will fight you on this, but try to force yourself to do activities even if you don't want to. Whether it be going to church more often, exercising, going for a walk around the neighborhood, or a hike through your local park or wooded area, going to your local coffee house, studying your Bible and Christian books, socializing with friends or locals going for a drive, etc. Also, as cheesy as this sounds, find little ways to be good to yourself, such as a nice warm bubble bath, or an aroma that smells good and relaxing. Try it; you might be surprised.

You sadness is understandable around this time. This time of year has heavy connotations of warm family time, and your family situation is rocky right now. We'll be praying for you, and remember, you have a spiritual and heavenly family: you're never alone. God Bless You.

Christanon 11/14/18 (Wed) 12:07:56 bfab30 No.727838

>>727755

You should try sitting down with your father and just talk about how his lifestyle affects you and your family, and even his own life. Just be brutally honest with him, but in a respectful manner. And as always, pray.

Christanon 11/14/18 (Wed) 14:43:19 185544 No.727882

>>727776

>>727765

Looks like these win the thread.

Christanon 11/14/18 (Wed) 16:47:26 dd6a11 No.727910

>>727838

>>727776

>>727765

thanks all. i really appreciate it.