what are some Bible passages that would help battle depression?
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Rather than focus on depression, focus on the opposite - JOY! And you have the promise of a "sound mind".  If you can get a hold of a thesaurus, look up the word joy and read the verses you find.  Here are a few to get you started.\n2 Tim 1:7\n7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. (KJV)\nPs 16:11\n11 Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. (KJV)\nPs 27:6\n6 And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD. (KJV)\n\nThe Psalmist David sang praises to the Lord when he was depressed as a sacrifice.  The hardest thing to do when we are down is to praise the Lord, but if you can accomplish this, then you will find that He will lift you up out of it.  Start each day with words of praise.  Tell Him how much you love Him.  Thank Him for the blessings in your life.  If you are too down to think of anything, try to sing a praise song.  \n\nI have suffered with depression for many years and this is the only thing that works for me - PRAISE THE LORD!\nNO DRUGS COULD HELP ME, BUT WORDS OF PRAISE HAVE WORKED WONDERS.  \n\nFather God, I thank you and I praise you for you are a great and mighty God.  You are worthy of praise, honor and glory.  I magnify your name for you are great and greatly to be praised.  I thank you Jesus for dieing for me.  I thank you for loving me.  You are wonderful and I love you!\n\nSomething so simple can do so much.  Try it and let me know how it makes you feel.
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Past medication, I am going to recite here what I found in Kathy Cronkite's book regarding depression: Liz Carpenter, former White House press secretary uses these techniques to keep "the wolves" at bay..........\n1. Do something for someone-a child, a friend, a mate. 2. Do something for yourself-a new hairdo, a new dress, a massage. 3. Do something for your home-garden, plant a tree, clean a drawer or closet while listening to music. 4. Have eight people to dinner with your good china and best recipes. 5. Take three upbeat friends to lunch. 6. PLan a vacation. 7. Exercise-swim, dance, jog, walk. 8. Volunteer to work in a soup line. 9. Follow the AA formula of HALT-take positive steps to avoid being Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or Tired. 10. Confess your depression to a sensible friend or physician. 11. Join something-a cooking club, tennis club, church or all three. 12. Sing-even if you think you can't. \n\nKathy Cronkite wrote "On the Edge of Darkness", Conversations About Conquering Depression". Buy it. I sent it to my Aunt and never thought I'd need it for myself. It helped me immensely along with my doctor and his kindness in understanding. I have a prescription now, whereas, all I wanted to do was just lay down and die. God Bless.
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I do, and I try to find something that I can relate to, not just reading any chapter & verse. God works in mysterious ways. Ask him to guide your eyes and fingers to what He wants you to know. Ask Him to speak to you through this devotion time. AND HE WILL...God Bless
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Go Get This Homeopathic Remedy AURUM MET 30 and take three drops in a sip of water thrice a day and let me know how much did it improve your moods and help you overcome depression !
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This may help.\n\ngood luck; Righteousness for rightness.
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realanswers.net is the place to learn how to beat depression. They have lots of materials to read & listen to. The Pastor's name is Bob George, and he is an amazing Minister of the Gospel.
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http://www.exodusglobalalliance.org/findinghelps5.php\n\n God knows your brokenness  and will heal you on the inside , then outside
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learn some relaxation techniques\ntake deep breath ten to fifteen times imaging that all the positive energy is coming with the breathe you take in  and all the negative enrgy is going out as you breathe out.\ngo for good books it may include story of successful person\nexercise \ntry to solve crosswords, sudoku, any number game\ntalk to those people who are positive toward the life \nmake friends who can support you but avoid those person who always critise you\nlisten toyour favourite music\nstart writing in a diary what you are feeling at the time of depression and after depression.\nremember those moments when you were confident, happy, \ntry to say positively "I can do it"\ntry these these things and soon you can overcome your depression
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Stop worrying about whatever you're thinking about.  "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  And the peace of God, which trancends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."  (Philippians 4:6-7)\n\nI like to read, which helps me to fall asleep.  Nothing heavy, just some light fiction to help me take my mind off whatever problems I've been working on that day.\n\n\nWarm milk before bed also helps.  My son really likes that.
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what about going to your church and if they cant help maybe they can lead you in the right direction to get help. I understand the hard times as I have had my share but some how it always worked out.  Good Luck
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I've gone through spells of depression that have lasted months.  The only thing that got me through was prayer and friendship.  I'm not one who goes to church every week nor do I talk continuously about my spirituality but I can say that when I have been struggling with dark thoughts I pray and talk to friends and somehow I get past it.  In your new city, make yourself get up early each morning and get fixed up.  When you get out of the house you will immediately feel a little bit better.  Look your best and that will help you to feel more confident.  Call on a friend from home, maybe a sibling or close family member when you feel your lowest.  One of my closest friends lives miles away and her friendship still gives me a great deal of support.  Just talk to someone and tell them the truth about what is going on inside.  It will be a great release and you will not be going through it alone.  Remember to pray for yourself, ask for courage and strength of heart..I promise that you will be better before you know it.
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When you're troubled, worried, & sick at heart, & your plans are upset and your world falls apart, Remember God's ready and waiting to share. The burden you find too heavy to bear, So with faith, let go and let god lead the way Into a Brighter and less-troubled way. \n\n\nBy Anonymous, age 15
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Reading my Bible and praying to Him...\nSometimes, listening to preachers helped...  Sometimes, not...
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Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression,\n But a good word makes it glad.  Proverbs 12:25\n\nMy grandfather believed that anything could be solved with the scriptures.  I can see what he meant, but I'm not so sure they should work alone.\n\nDepression is emotion (like anger, guilt, or anxiety) turned inward.  Some people rage at every little thing, and it's obvious they need to do some growth work.  Depression is insidious - especially in religious circles - because it is rewarded.  If you are angry and can effectively keep yourself from showing it, you're a good girl.   \n\nThe problem is that the anger isn't really dealt with in a more righteous way than if one flew into a rage.  Less people may be affected by it, but trying to control the rage and appear calm makes you live a lie.  Lies are not good.  They destroy our peace of mind and our health.\n\nIn that sense, sure, the Bible can help someone deal with depression.  If the depression is about dealing with emotions, a good Christian counselor should be able to guide someone to passages that deal specifically with thoughts and behaviors or attitudes or heart that need to be changed.  When we are at peace with God and ourselves, there is no depression.\n\nThe problem is that when my grandfather was alive and studying these things, depression was predominantly about thinking and feeling.  Now, it is also hormonal and chemical.  (I'm not saying that NEVER happened in the past, but I don't think it was a prevalent as it is today.)\n\nWe have so many new chemicals introduced everyday.  We are getting xenoestrogens in our food, water and product packaging.  We have all sorts of substances we are exposed to that may not kill us immediately, but pose a danger to us that most of us are blissfully unaware of.  Chemical estrogens can interfere with the way our natural estrogens work in the body.  Our hormones need to be kept in delicate balance or we start feeling unwell.\n\nBirth control pills are one example.  Premarin makes me cry uncontrollably, and it makes my hair fall out.  I don't want to be in the same room with it.  It alters my personality, and yes, it depressed me.  When I got it out of my system, I was no longer depressed.  If you're taking birth control pills or using patches, think back - how long have you been taking them?  Does your depression coincide with a change in prescription?  Have your cycles changed at all?\n\nGet a Basal Body Temperature thermometer (BBT), take your temp every morning before getting out of bed, and chart it on a calendar along with your cycle and any mood changes you have.  This will be useful information to take to your doctor.  \n\nDon't wait to see a doctor till you have charted yourself a while, but I think this is something every woman should do for herself.  It gives your doctor a good indication of how your hormones are affecting you.  It's useful for your long-term care.\n\nI'm not opposed to anxiety/depression medications, but I don't think they were ever meant to be used alone.  Be wary of any doctor who just wants to medicate you without getting you some counseling.  The meds are supposed to help you work with behavior modification and other therapies.  \n\nI think the drugs are amazing and I'm glad we have that resource for people, but I worry that we as a society are using them at times to avoid the growth work we need to do.  They numb us from the pain we need to come to terms with.  They enable us to continue unproductive behavior because we are too chilled out to care that our lives are unmanageable.\n\nLife is sad, sometimes.  And that's okay.  If we never felt the pain or sadness, something would be seriously wrong with us.  Even so, seek counseling.  Tell your doctor.\n\nStudy what your teachings say about anxiety, anger, guilt, and depression.  Pray for God to show you what you need to see and to do differently.  \n\nDo all of these things in balance and conj
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John 14:27-- "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you, not as the world gives, do I give to you, let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid" When I was in high school I had debilitating panic attacks and senior year I found this verse to get me through, God gave me HIS peace, his holy spirit that was infinately greater than what the world had to offer me, I would recite it over and over in an attack and it would make me feel a lot better-- this verse reminds me of God's divine "there-ness" and keeps me strong when I am fearful or when I am tempted to give into the world's perception of what I, as a young woman, ought to be, let us know what yours is!
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Try Matthew 18:22...\n\nPeace be with you.
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Continue being in the Word daily. Focus on Jesus. Pray daily. Plug in daily bc the Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 1Peter5:8\n\nWhen you give your burdens to Jesus, leave them there. Don't take them back and start worrying.\n1Peter5:7\nCast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. \n\nPhil 4:4\nRejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! \n\nIn addition, a good book that has helped me is "Power of a Praying Woman"\nby Stormie Omartian.\n\nI pray all goes well...\n\nGod Bless!