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9 Signs You Are Burnt-Out
It does not matter where I go these days I seem to find many people on the edge of burnout or breakdown. Good article to think about this topic. So how do you know if you’re heading for burnout? Here are nine things I personally experienced as I burned out. I hope...
Everything You Think You Know About Addiction Is Wrong | Johann Hari | TED Talks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PY9DcIMGxMs&feature=youtu.be What really causes addiction — to everything from cocaine to smart-phones? And how can we overcome it? Johann Hari has seen our current methods fail firsthand, as he has watched loved ones struggle to manage...
Pastors, Counseling, and Mental Health: 6 Guidelines for Pastors to Consider
Some great thoughts here. I write this blog with two things in mind: a) Help those with mental illness to receive proper treatment, and, b) Aid pastors that engage in counselling individuals with mental illness. This is not an end-all be-all formula, but provides...
It Does Not Define Me
Some great coping mechanisms posted here. Check it out! As mentioned, I’ve developed some coping mechanisms over the past few years that have helped me deal with my anxiety. 1. I avoid my triggers. I hope one day I’ll be able to drive or that I can go to the dentist...
No, Everything Does not Happen for a Reason
There is always some good discussion around this concept. This is a pretty good article on it. Enjoy. In our profound distress, this idea forces us to run down dark, twisted rabbit trails, looking for the specific part of the greater plan that this suffering all fits...
What A Semicolon Mark On Someone’s Body Really Means
Really interesting. Worth the read. Click here for the article.
A Church Service struggling with anxiety | Mental Health and the Church
It has been about 4 months since I have been able to sit in a full church service. My anxiety has been high for this last season of life. I was asked the other week what my anxiety feels like when I have to leave. Last week I decided to journal a full service. My...
One awesome thing about Eeyore …
I really like this quote. they just loved him anyway How can you love someone today who is struggling with any form of mental health.
5 Socially-Acceptable Ways Church Leaders Self-Medicate
So many Christian leaders are so busy caring for others. they've stopped caring for themselves. GREAT thoughts here for all of us. Click here for the blog.
I am proud of you for existing
What your going through is a season. Seasons change. For some of you today you need to just hold on. I know many days this past month I felt like I was just existing. There are days when my entire day is just about surviving the unceasing anxiety in my body. This...
