Speaking Up About Depression Can Save A Life
Did you know that speaking up about depression can save a life? Battling in silence is one of the many reasons why those suffering from depression choose to end their pain with suicide.
Digital Art and Creativity Are Good For Mental Health
At the lowest point in my battle with depression, and contemplating ending my pain, I discovered this thing called digital art. Thankfully I quickly realized that an outlet was needed to continue this battle. This week I want to write about how I believe digital art can be good for mental health. “But Jackie, I …
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Being Bullied as a Child Can Cause Depression in Adults
Studies show being bullied as a child can cause depression in adults — I can attest to this statement. I was bullied as a child in elementary school and all the way through middle school (we called it Jr. High). Thinking back today on those times and a cringe. A frightening concern is that bullies …
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Part 5 – Psalm 27:1-14
Wrapping up my series on 5 Bible Passages for Times of Crisis with Psalm 27, I wanted to thank those who have been following along. My prayer today is that something I have written has been beneficial to you. As a person with poor mental health, the last thing I want to hear from someone …
Difficult and Challenging Week — Taking a Break
As the saying goes, bad things come in threes. Well, this has been a difficult and challenging week. We are in the loft of our house, hiding and waiting for the third thing to break. First Broken “Thing” My poor mental health has been challenging this week. Where do I begin? We returned home from …
Part 4 – Psalm 23
Feeling Alone with Nowhere to Turn? The Book of Psalms is a great place to look for comforting words in times of crisis. Continuing on my series, 5 Bible Passages for Times of Crisis, let’s dive into Part 4 and see what God has for us in Psalm 23. Introduction The majority of the book …
Part 3 – John 14:27-31
Part 3 of my series on 5 Bible Passages for Times of Crisis takes us to John 14. Jesus is speaking to His disciples at the Passover Seder concerning the upcoming events which will occur later in the week. The disciples are upset and concerned. Let’s take a look at John 14 starting with verse …
Part 2 – Matthew 11:28-30
At some point in our lives, all of us have been in a situation where we are tired and bogged down with life. Perhaps you have a large project coming due at school or your place of work. Or you have a huge and potentially life-changing decision that needs to be made. Stresses such as …
Part 1 – Philippians 4
Dealing with Anxiety My form of anxiety is separation, which was brought on by a traumatic event in my early childhood. I fought this secret for many years until recently when I came out about my mental health problems. In the first part of the series, we will be looking at Philippians 4:4-9. Introduction The …
Bible Passages for Times of Crisis
It has been nearly three years since I faced the most challenging moment of my life when I was grappling with depression. The experience was overwhelming, and I was struggling with suicidal thoughts. In case you missed my previous post where I shared my struggles, I encourage you to read it to understand the depth …