If you live with a mental illness, you’re not alone. I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety several years ago, and I still take a daily antidepressant. In addition to medication and therapy, I also turn to God. This multi-pronged approach has been a godsend (see what I did there?) for my mental health. I’ve put together a 31-day scripture writing plan on anxiety with the hope that it helps you too! Related: Confessions of a Depressed Flower Child Anxiety…Continue Reading
Mental Health
Biblical Rest: A Christian Approach To Self-Care
I have long been a proponent of self-care. Living with a chronic illness means I know exactly why it’s important to take time for myself each day. Unfortunately, self-care has been twisted to mean anything and everything, especially as a marketing buzzword used to sell stuff. As a Christian woman, I want to reclaim self-care from capitalism by sharing a different approach: biblical rest. Biblical rest is not a one-time event. It’s not something you do on your day off…Continue Reading
3 Ways to Manage Stressful Seasons of Life
Many of us probably feel some level of stress on a daily basis. For the most part, we can push through and handle ourselves. We count to ten, take a deep breath, go for a walk, or end our day with a bubble bath. These are great ways to manage stress. They can be quick and effective. Keep it up! But, what about the seasons of overwhelm that are filled with harassing waves of stress that seem to consume our…Continue Reading
Christian Books on Grief and Depression
I believe in miracles. I believe that God can cure any and all illnesses. But I also believe that God has equipped me with tools to assist in my own healing, like compassionate doctors providing my care and global scientists constantly learning more about medicine. I pray daily for God to heal my Crohn’s Disease, but I also see a gastroenterologist. I take my prescribed immunosuppressant, I undergo a variety of tests to track my progress, and I also research…Continue Reading