Expanding a note and looking a depression in Psalms 102:1-11

I have been studying and thinking about Psalm 102. In light of my own experiences with depression and anxiety, as well as dealing with post traumatic stress which all of these conditions really do affect our brains. This isn't just psychosomatic concepts, but we are learning how are brains, chemicals both in structure and function can be altered by real events.

Reeves note - versus 102:2-11 speak to a depressed state. If these fears and anxieties we're from previous stress and abuse (childhood abuse)  they would cause be physical reality of depression and anxiety which has its roots in biological response; some them may be irrational or crazy. Why would I lash out in anger over a very small matter? If the fears and anxieties we're based on real events, the biological response to depression and anxiety would be just as real. 

Since this is a Messianic Psalm, this experience happened to Jesus at the cross. The events were horrific and the physical attack out of his body were devastating. He also was taking on the sin of the world. This experience we cannot duplicate nor can we relate to. His body and mind would have reacted and that reaction would've been real. But he never lost sight of his purpose. 

For the first time from eternity past He was separated from His father. This was because He took

Painful thinking

on the sins of the world. “My God, My God, why have you forsaken Me?”.  We may feel the same in distressed, vs. 1, 2. For us depression can be very painful. Spiritually grief  and sorrow for sins may motivate us to get right with God. This can be a normal experience. But if we have fallen in a state of depression that has altered our brains and chemicals we may need medical help and support to recover. This is worth going after. Getting medical help can help us recover in weeks or a few months to recover. Progress can be seen in a short period of time.

Jesus forgave those who put him on the cross. He met the spiritual need of a sinner dying next to Him. He looked for the care of his mother. And he put his trust in God. All these things he did despite the horror that he was living through. He experienced every weakness that we do yet He was without sin. (see Hebrews 4:15)

There is recovery

Concerning us remember real stress can cause depression and anxiety. Real abuse and neglect, (betrayal) can cause post-traumatic stress. Our bodies and brains can or can't handle real biological responses. They may be in need of treatments that restore a chemical balance and normal cell response. These are not pretend things. 

It is a good thing to cry out to God even if you can’t figure it out. It takes time and care to recover if your experience bears the reality experienced in Ps. 102.

This is a horrific experience, but it is temporary, verses 12-22 take the longer view that God is in control. Also we may being changes that turn our world topsy-turvy but God himself never changes and his love and care and help us recover. Keep walking