Just taking a break from writing my novel. Yep! That’s right! I’m actually doing it! I have had two different story lines in my head for years and when I saw an email for the NaNoWriMo challenge I left it in my inbox for weeks while I drummed up the courage to take the pledge …
Category: mental health
Stuck in the Mud
Looking at my backyard after 3" of rain and my son-in-law working on our retaining wall, I was reminded of a poem I posted in October of 2017. Maybe you are feeling stuck. You are not alone. I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out …
My Sanity Supplements
I know so many people who deal with depression and/or anxiety. Some who take prescribed medication, some who self medicate, and some who just try and deal. I personally have been in all of those categories at one time or another and I guess I fall into the second category now, although my medicine is …
Anxious Thoughts – Psalm 139:23-24
Psalm 139:23-24 Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life. NLT I wish I would remember to pray this prayer that David prayed, every time I began feeling anxious. It is so …
Peaceful, Cheerful, and Kind
Peaceful, cheerful, and kind; what do these three words have in common? They are feel good words, words that even just saying them make you smile. Go ahead and say them out loud. How did they make you feel? Now let's add a few more words to them: a peaceful heart, a cheerful look, and …
Comfort – Does God Really Care?
Have you ever asked, "Does God really care about what I'm going through?" Maybe you know the answer in your head, but your heart is still hurting. This week, I believe I'm supposed to write about comfort and I'll take a look at what The Bible tells us about God's desire to comfort us in …
Here With Me
You may have noticed I have been going through a rough patch. I have been doubting myself and my ability to share anything here that would matter. I've been challenged with a bout of anxiety, depression, and SAD. Yet, there is still a battle going on inside that fights to be heard, to quiet the …
Beauty For Ashes
Isaiah 61:3 The Voice (VOICE) 3 As for those who grieve over Zion, God has sent me to give them a beautiful crown in exchange for ashes, To anoint them with gladness instead of sorrow, to wrap them in victory, joy, and praise instead of depression and sadness. (The Amplified Bible reads: “instead of a heavy, burdened, and failing spirit…”) People will …
L is for …
So when life gives you Lemons you make Turmeric Ginger Lemonade. This is one of the recipes I’ve found that is supposed to help you stay healthy. Part of an everyday health habit, which I haven’t gotten in to. I do try to drink it often, though. I hear you can make it with fresh …
F is for…
I am not Feeling like writing right now but I am committed, so here goes: F is for Fluoxetine. The third or fourth prescription I tried for my depression. This is the one that is working fairly well for me. So I had to include it in my positive changes. It’s always a battle giving …
The Far Reaches of Grace 