Mental Health

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What Not To Say To Someone Struggling With Mental Illness

Jun 11, 2018

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Their eyebrows rose when I told them what I was writing about. I was grabbing lunch at a Christian Writer’s conference, and somehow ended up explaining to two other women that I was writing about my faith journey in light of a bipolar diagnosis.

I Have Anxiety But I’m Not Alone

May 18, 2018

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Walking out of the metro station, I was suddenly met by foreign smells and swarms of people. The ground was covered in what appeared to be soot, and as I pushed through the crowds, I felt my own thoughts being drowned out by the overwhelming noises and sounds

Why Am I Depressed?

May 16, 2018

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On May 3, 2012, I was in a near-fatal car accident and suffered a severe traumatic brain injury as a result. God miraculously saved my life that day, and also went on to orchestrate a recovery only He is capable of.

Letter to A Depressed Christian

May 10, 2018

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Dear Depressed Christian, I know about the scars on your wrists. I know you spend your sleepless nights crying

A Counselor’s Journey to the Border of Depression

May 7, 2018

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2014 was the worst year of my life. I consider that year to be my deepest pit. I was going through complicated grief, emotional abuse at work, burnout, and I experienced so much hurt and rejection from the ministries where I served as a leader.

Is Anxiety A Sin?

May 3, 2018

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Your hands turn sweaty when you think about going to school. Your heart pounds like a drum when you’re almost at the counter but still can’t decide what to eat for lunch.

Coming Clean On My Dirty Little Secret

Mar 15, 2018

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I stood there with a razor in my hand. It was the first time I’d ever seriously contemplated ending my life. I had been in the shower for almost an hour, and I could hear the voices of my mother and sister pleading with me to get out.

How God Liberated Me From My Mental Battles

Dec 1, 2017

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Depression and anxiety are no strangers to me. Panic attacks are routine, followed closely by waves of doubt and unbelief. I’ve experienced different traumas, toxic relationships, and being knocked down many times.