How can I get through this: depression, anxiety, and feelings of loneliness
I discuss the issues of being isolated, depression, anxiety, panic disorder and ways we can overcome them.
“Mental health challenges can impact anyone, regardless of education, geography, faith, calling or family. They are nothing to be ashamed of and should be met with love. ”
“Depression alters perception, making it difficult to feel peace, love , joy and any of the fruits of the spirit. It becomes easy to misinterpret sorrow as condemnation by God, thus causing spiritual struggles and sometimes inactivity in the church. This may cause further distress for individuals and families facing this challenge.”
Fight
Or
Flight
There has only been one perfect person that walked this earth
What to do:
Acknowledge the problem
Positive thought process
Disengage from unhelpful thinking
Accept that at times you will feel discomfort
Twisted Thinking
Negatively labeling yourself
Discounting the positives
Minimization
Demandiosity
Black and white thinking
Blaming
Awfulizing
Jumping to conclusions
Magnification
Emotional Reasoning
Low frustration tolerance
If you need more help: get professional help: get in touch with a therapist, your doctor and/or friend that has experienced mental health.
Other things to do
Exercise
Meditation
Eat healthy
Vitamins: D3, B’s, calcium, multi, and magnesium
Get sleep
Write down 3-5 positive things about you everyday
Show gratitude: make a gratitude journal
Love yourself
Matt 22:37–39 “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.“This is the first and great commandment.“And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself”
““Our Father knows that when we are surrounded by uncertainty and fear, what will help us the very most is to hear His Son.””
““My dear friends, our Heavenly Father and His Son Jesus Christ know us, love us, and are watching over us. Of that we can be certain. These unique challenges will pass in due time. I remain optimistic for the future. I know the great and marvelous blessings that God has in store for those who love Him and serve Him. I see evidence of His hand in this holy work in so many ways. So, during these uncertain times, be comforted by this promise from the Savior. He said, “I the Lord am bound when ye do what I say.” I promise you that joy is always within the reach of everyone who will hear Him and obey His laws. I love you. I pray for you. And I promise that you will receive comfort and peace as you continue to hear Him.””
““Until next week May the light of the savior shine in your relationships and bring you joy each and every day.””