Depression / Mental Illness

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  Six Things I’ve Learned from Those I Love with Mental Illness I wish my loved ones didn’t suffer or struggle with mental illness, just like I wish others didn’t struggle with cancer, financial difficulties, or relationship problems. But God is so much bigger than all...
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  Prayers for Those Who Have Lost a Loved One to Suicide Father God, I am consumed with guilt. I can't help but ask myself over and over what I could have done differently. If I had said, "I love you," one more time, would it have made a difference? If I had... Beth Ann Baus Aug 10, 2022
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  The Surprise Faith-Filled Meaning Behind a Semicolon Tattoo The semicolon tattoo symbolizes hope and not giving up when life’s troubles get you down, which is a very Christian message. Jennifer Heeren Jul 13, 2022
• 3 Reasons Taking Antidepressants Doesn't Equal Spiritual Failure I now see I wasn’t spiritually broken, I am just living in a broken body that needs help to stay alive and well. Here are some lessons I’ve learned about my faith and the need for antidepressants.
• The Importance of Treating Men, Not Just Their Addictions When one of his sons began to struggle with drug addiction, Gregory decided to learn all he could about addiction and addiction treatment. What he found was a broken system. Chris Bolinger Jun 24, 2022
• How to Be Still When Anxiety Comes Knocking Prayer is another antidote to anxiety. When we pray, we acknowledge our complete dependence on God. We are also relinquishing our fears, frustrations, and worries, leaving them at the feet of Jesus. Keren Kanyago Jun 15, 2022
• 10 Tips for Coping with Social Anxiety No matter what you decide to do, be sure it brings joy to your heart, peace to your mind, comfort to your soul, and puts a smile on your face. Pace yourself in all things, and don't allow others to pressure... Liz Lampkin May 17, 2022
• What I Wish People with Mental Illness Knew She understood me. She was the first person who did. The ruminating thoughts, the downward spiral, the world of horrors that was always a mutant breath away—she understood it all. And this woman, my... Catherine Segars May 12, 2022
• How to Live with a Thorn in the Flesh I live with depression every day. It has dogged my every step for the past eighteen years. How I wish I could be rid of it and live out from under a constant cloud of melancholy. I’ve asked God to heal me... Denise Kohlmeyer Apr 28, 2022
• 20 Bible Verses to Comfort and Encourage You When Sadness Strikes Sadness can grow into compassion, opening your heart so more of God’s love can flow through your life. Here are 20 comforting Bible verses for sadness to help you whenever you’re feeling sad. Whitney Hopler Mar 30, 2022
• What I Want to Tell the Person Having Suicidal Thoughts Sometimes you feel that no one understands or even cares. I am so sorry. Now is a good time to talk with a trusted friend, counselor, or person in authority who can help. Dr. Roger Barrier Mar 25, 2022
• 5 Reflections Following a High-Profile Suicide I ponder this shocking story in the spirit of Proverbs 24:32: “Afterwards I reflected, I looked that I might receive instruction.” Said instruction is paramount to prevent further premature deaths. My... Dr. Audrey Davidheiser Feb 18, 2022