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HELP MESSAGE TOPICS

1. Anorexia nervosa is a disorder characterized by marked loss of weight, an abnormal sense of body image, marked fear of obesity and, in women, amenorrhea. When it's severe or lasts for a long time it can be a real threat to health and even life itself.
2. Bulimia nervosa "is characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating during which the patient experiences a loss of control over eating and engages in either self-induced vomiting, use of laxatives and/or diuretics, or rigorous dieting or fasting to overcome the effects of the binges. Patients show a persistent overconcern with body shape and weight" (The Merck Manual, 16th edition, p. 2280). Like anorexia, it can also cause serious health problems.
3. Break the denial. Admit you have a serious problem.
4. Be honest and ask yourself why you are acting this way. Get in touch with your feelings. Do you feel loved and secure? Are you trying to live up to someone else's standards? Are you trying to feel worthy of their love?
5. God loves you with no strings attached (John 3:16). You don't have to try to be somebody else in order for him to love you. Pray to him and ask that he will bless your efforts to get well (Psalm 4:1).
6. When you feel the urge to binge, ask yourself what feelings are causing you to do this.
7. See your physician. You must get medical help.
8. Get into counseling with someone who's an expert in the area of eating disorders. You can also call the following number which is a treatment center specializing in this area: (800) 255-1818.
   
   
   

DEPRESSION

1. Tell God exactly how you feel. He cares about you (Matthew 10:29,30). He feels what you feel and He will bring you through (Isaiah 63:9).
2. Nurture relationships with those who are the most important in your life. There are people who care about you. Tell them how you feel and listen to what they have to tell you.
3. Choose to have hope. Look for what is positive. Make a list. Read it every day. Spend some time every day praising the Lord for all His blessings (Psalm 34:1-3).
4. Get professional help, preferably from someone who understands Bible principles. There are many possible causes of depression. Some of these may date back to negative childhood experiences. It is important to get to the root of the problem. There may also be physical causes. A doctor or therapist can be of invaluable help.
5. Ask God to give you the strength to take steps which will lead you out of your depression, then trust that He will help you (Psalm 42). Meditate on God's love as revealed in Scripture (Romans 8:28-39).
   
   
   

1. If you are the victim of domestic violence (or threats of violence), get help immediately.
2. You may call the police. Also you may call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at (800) 333-SAFE.
3. Seek professional counseling.
4. Remember, the perpetrator of violence has gone beyond his/her rights (Colossians 3:19; Psalm 11:5; Proverbs 3:31). You have a right to be safe.
5. God loves you (1 John 4:19; John 3:16) and you can go to Him in prayer to find wisdom and help in your time of need (James 1:5, 6; Hebrews 4:16).
   
   
   

1. We care about you.
2. Allow yourself to grieve. It's a healthy response to the loss of someone you love.
3. Accept the reality of death, or the reality of the divorce or breakup you have experienced. Say good-bye to the relationship as you knew it -- not to the memories.
4. Talk to those who care. Don't bottle up your pain. Hold tight to your significant relationships.
5. Sometimes it helps to bring healthy closure to your relationship with your lost loved one by writing your thoughts in a letter, or in journal form.
6. Be patient with yourself. Give yourself time to heal.
7. Get into a grief support group and share your feelings.
8. Look to God and His Word for strength and comfort (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; John 11:25).
   
   
   
   

1. If you have wronged anyone, do your best to make things right. In many places the Bible teaches the principle of making restitution (Numbers 5:5-7; Ezekiel 33:15; Luke 19:8).
2. Confess to the person you have sinned against (James 5:16); if you are the one sinned against, be forgiving (Matthew 6:14,15; Ephesians 4:32).
3. If you have sinned against God confess your sin to Him in prayer and you will find forgiveness. That's a promise (1 John 1:9; Psalm 32:5). Remember, God's laws protect the rights of everyone (Exodus 20:3-17; Matthew 22:34-40), therefore whenever you sin against anyone you are breaking His commands and are also sinning against Him.
4. Having followed the Bible principles for dealing with the guilt of sin, quit feeling guilty. Enjoy the certainty that your sins are forgiven and removed from you as far as the east is from the west (Psalm 32:1-7; Psalm 103:11, 12).
5. We would like you to receive a pamphlet entitled But I Can't Forgive Myself. If you have a U.S. zip code or a Canadian postal code, you may request a free copy. The address is Voice of Prophecy, Box 55, Los Angeles, CA 90053. If you would like to send your request by e-mail, just keep the pamphlet's title in mind and click here.
   
   
   

1. Talk to God about it. He understands what it's like to be alone (Isaiah 53:3). He will never forsake you (Hebrews 13:5).
2. Don't let your loneliness paralyze you. Continue normal activities.
3. People are not drawn to one who indulges in self-pity. But a positive attitude attracts potential friends. So instead of feeling sorry for yourself try reading, hobbies, improvement projects, reaching out helpfully to others who may be lonely, hurting, sick, or overwhelmed.
   
   
   

1. Ask God for guidance (Hebrews 4:16).
2. Talk over your problems . . . communicate. Avoid accusing your mate with demeaning phrases and direct accusations. Rather, speak of how you feel when your mate does or does not do certain things, or when he/she reveals certain attitudes. And listen to your mate. Be willing to examine yourself . . . your own attitudes and actions.
3. Don't expect your mate to be perfect.
4. Pray for each other and (if possible) with each other.
5. Do your best to treat your spouse respectfully and lovingly.
6. Keep yourself for your spouse alone (Exodus 20:14, 17).
7. Get help from a professional marriage counselor who understands biblical principles.
   
   
   

1. If you eat too much, admit it.
2. Surrender your eating problem to God. Ask Him to break the overeating cycle. Ask Him to show you the root of it, whether emotional or spiritual or physiological.
3. Think of the negative side of your addiction to food -- how it has caused your life to be either unmanageable or difficult. Then think of how wonderful it would be if you could eliminate or control the problem. The positive side is more important to think about than the negative.
4. Talk to someone you can trust. A support group can be a real help. It will break your isolation and can give you encouragement in the right direction.
5. Get professional help from your physician. Talk to him/her about diet and an exercise regimen. Get plenty of rest and remember to drink the amount of water your physician or nutritionist recommends.
6. A nutritionist can be especially helpful in the matter of diet. He/she can teach you what to look for when you read food labels. Ask about the connection between a vegetarian diet and normal weight.
7. As far as possible, eliminate stress in your life.
   
   
   

1. Be aware of the signs (see number 9 below).
2. Believe the child when he/she reports incest or other serious abuse. Children are usually telling the truth in such circumstances.
3. Keep in mind that the child is not responsible for the abuse.
4. Encourage the child to talk.
5. If you have good reason to suspect incest or other abuse:
   1. Separate the child from the perpetrator.
   2. Assure the child you're on his/her side.
   3. Contact either the Child Protective Services or the police, or call (800) 4-A-CHILD.
6. Consult your physician.
7. Get professional counseling for your child and the family.
8. Take your pain and the pain of the child to Jesus. He came to "heal the brokenhearted, . . . to set at liberty those that are bruised" (Luke 4:18).
   
   

1. Talk to God about your problem. Let Him carry your burden of anxiety (1 Peter 5:7) and ask for His guidance (Psalm 73:24).
2. Tell your family about your unemployment; lend an ear to their helpful ideas; keep them updated on your progress in finding work.
3. Go to the library and find a good book or two on how to survive unemployment and find (or create) a paying job (for example: Surviving Unemployment: A Family Handbook for Weathering Hard Times by Cathy Beyer, Doris Pike and Loretta McGovern). Such books are full of great ideas that range from meeting medical and housing expenses to resumes, job interviews and starting your own business for next to nothing.
4. Consult your health care professional on how to maintain your health. If you haven't been exercising, now might be a great time to do a little almost every day. Staying healthy will help you job hunt with more enthusiasm. It will help you maintain a positive attitude which improves family relationships and even job interviews. If you're depressed right now, see our section on depression.
5. Let your friends know that you are looking for work. Tell your pastor or other religious leader. Find ways to spread the word that you have experience, talent and motivation to serve (business cards, bulletin boards, ads, flyers, letters, job applications and interviews, etc.).