Monday Coffee Talk

Good LATE Monday morning everyone!  It is past time to rise and shine.  I've been up since 4 a.m., but I have been busy studying and doing school work to finish up the rest of the Summer session at Lee before I transfer to University of Alabama.  I've also done laundry and cleaned out my closet getting rid of about 40 shirts.  LOL 

Our challenge today is to not give in to depression.  Depression is REAL and it does destroy.  WE can beat depression.  For the last 3 years, I've had a mild case of it, but when we moved, it hit me hard.  I wasn't at church doing the things I use to do.  I wasn't "needed" or so I thought.  This is a lie and so are all the other lies depression speaks to you and tells you.  There are so many that have to deal with this subject.  I know this challenge was for more people than just myself.  I have NO DOUBT that you can BEAT depression.  I'm praying for you!  Get up!  Snap yourself out of this!  Go see a Dr.  Get the help you need.  There are so many support groups, prayer groups, churches, qualified counselors and others that are there for you.  Reach out to your family and to anyone else you feel comfortable with.  Don't let depression keep you in your box!  BEAT THIS THING!!  I KNOW YOU CAN!

So, who's sippin' this morning?  What are you enjoying?  I'm loving me some Boca Java Chocolate coffee this a.m.  I sent Lucy off with a good cup and a kiss! HA!  Just had to through that in.

Y'all have the best DEPRESSION FREE Monday you have ever had!  I AM FREE FROM DEPRESSION!!  I'm so happy this morning!! 

Good morning my dear brother!!!!!  This is awesome!!!!!  God is ... well... you know...really we don't have a clue how awesome He is.  There are no words to describe Him.  Depression is real and from one person who has had depression....I can tell you....it is an awful, lonely and sad way to live (or that is how I felt).  However, we serve a King who can take it away in an instant.  I thank God that you are FREE!!!!!  I love y'all!!!!

Good morning Randall.  I am having a couple of cups of my "Home made Starbucks Mocha latte with Matrix protein powder.  It sure is good.

This is a great and timely post.  Without going into my history with depression, my comment is-- if you are depressed or have someone in your family who is depressed--GET PROFESSIONAL HELP--before it is too late!

Did you know that serotonin is a key factor in depression and a high protein diet can block the brain's ability to absorb it? Carbs on the other hand allow the brain to absorb serotonin and thus reduces depression.

Just a little tidbit I learned recently and thought I'd share.