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Moving Beyond the Shame Fog
[…] humiliates and embarrasses; it is painful; it generates stereotypes, fear and rejection; it leads to terrible discrimination.” At the time of my first crisis when I attempted suicide, I had been a pastor in a small Iowa town. There were people in my small town who thought my mental illness was a symptom of […]
31 days, 31 ways, 2 pray 4 families
[…] sustainable pace with opportunities to rest along the way. Pray for daily refreshment and peace. Day 26. Rest. Worry robs caregivers of sleep. Keeping vigil to watch for suicide attempts is emotionally and physically exhausting. Considering options and making difficult decisions during a crisis is a heavy weight on heart and mind. Praying without ceasing […]
Mental Health Awareness: It Is Important
[…] our veterans struggle with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or the repercussions of traumatic brain injury after being in conflict situations around the world? Are you aware that suicide is a great problem, a great temptation, and a high statistic for veterans who have come back from conflict overseas? In honor of May as Mental […]
Help From My Friends
[…] time. The pain and despair you are feeling will slowly fade and go away, Seek help from your friends to help you get thru those difficult days. Suicide is not the answer, know there's hope even in times of despair, Friends are there to help, like you, there are many who have been there. […]
My Struggle with OCD
[…] that I even questioned God and my existence. At times, the mental battle was so exhausting, and the feeling of isolation so strong, that the idea of suicide started to feel more appealing than powering through another day. Though I did seek counseling in college, the term "OCD" was not mentioned until the very […]
Hope Lost, Strength Found
[…] dimly lit room, a place where my brain would run out of material to craft intrusive thoughts. I wanted out, which bred intrusive thoughts about self-harm and suicide. Then, I found someone: the third therapist was the charm. I spilled my anguish to her in the first session. She listened and nodded, as if […]
Finding Peace and Recovery Through Fitness
[…] and over. The trauma was becoming too much for me. I didn’t know who I was anymore. I would write in my journal that I was contemplating suicide and detailed how I planned to hurt myself. I knew I didn’t want to die, but I didn’t know what else to do. I just wanted […]
Weathering the Seasons and Cycles of a Mental Health Condition
Have you ever looked out a dirty widow through which you could hardly see, then wiped it clean and enjoyed the view? That's the best way I can describe what this new regimen did for me.
Finding My Dream Career After Hospitalization
My story, like many mental health journeys, has had its ups and downs.