My heart goes out to her Bonnie. Sounds like Satan loves playing back the
story of shame and despair into her mind... I will pray for her!
I have struggled with anxiety and depression as well... thankfully I have
not had to have any medication but having a godly counselor has been SOO
helpful!
On Tue, May 7, 2019 at 7:27 PM James Brabson <thebrabsonfamily@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
We have know Jera since she was in our youth group. She has always
struggled with low self esteem, the mentally of the my life is horrible and
no one else has problems mainly because she post everything of FB and most
people don't. She does not have any Christian friends (not for lack of
people trying). She has also fallen into the thinking I just need to better
myself, love my self more.... James and and Ih have tried many times to
reach out to her, but She is also a Sunday morning once in a while person.
She is 26 now and a single mom, was not married. She does have a lot on her
plate. She was diagnosed with PTSD and is on med. James and I both have
reached out to set something up, but She hadn't taken us up on it. She is
in counseling, but the counselor is not a Christian and most around us are
not very good. Carrie if your counselor knows if some one that would be
great. Some town names are Onaway, Petoskey, Gaylord, Alpena, Indian River,
MI. three of these towns are an hour away. Carrie, I will have to look into
getting her the book. Jera never asked me for book recommendation, She
actually just posted on her FB page looking for recommendation.
Thank you for your help.
Bonnie
On May 7, 2019, at 7:23 PM, Carrie Hub <carriehub060300@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I agree with Liz. When we got hit with scabies, I went from health both
bodily and physically to skin and bones and suicidal in a couple of weeks.
I saw first hand how the body can affect the mind (and quickly). And I saw
how hard it is to fight back. Thankfully, I had a Body of believers
fighting for me and good, godly counsel that propelled me to the Word and
to the doctor (multiple doctors until we figured out what was wrong). I had
a huge vitamin deficiency and an inner ear issue, both of which contribute
to anxiety. I also had godly women on call to deal with my PTSD attacks.
They would "talk me down" and speak truth to me and help me process what I
was seeing/experiencing. I was also secretly convinced that I had to figure
things out and take care of everyone and fix everything. Kristi sent me
Hannah Anderson's book Humble Roots. God used, and is using, that book to
turn me to Himself to remind me that I am not Him, and that is a good
thing, but it's dealing with the specific issue I have. Not sure what your
friend is fighting.
I tell you this because I think I use to believe that I was somehow above
mental health issues, and I saw quickly that no one is. We all have a
breaking point. It's God's call when and if we have to see where it is.
I guess my advice for your young lady is first to tell her that she is not
alone, then encourage her to speak with a counselor. If you want, I can
check with the guy in our church who initially helped me. He is a
biblical/neuthetic counselor, but he understands that he can't help the
mind and heart if the body is not working correctly. He may know of someone
in your area.
Then I would say, keep calling to check on her and keep praying! I would
honestly not be here if some ladies hadn't fought for me in prayer daily.
We need the Body to intercede for us, and we need to know (not just
superficially) each other. Life is a battle.
I am so thankful that the Church as a whole is getting better about
talking about this. It is very real and very destructive.
On Tue, May 7, 2019, 11:35 AM Elizabeth Lovelace <
dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I haven't read that book, but the thought of giving someone with anxiety
and depression that title sends up red flags for me. Anxiety and depression
can be real medical illnesses that need to be looked at and addressed by a
professional. My brother has been on meds for depression and anxiety for
quite some time now. It's a real thing. I'm more of the school of thought
that her overall health should be assessed (toxicity levels, nutritional
deficiencies--especially Vitamin D, identifying stressors and triggers,
exercise, etc.) Therapy and counseling can help, too. I have purchased a
video series called "The Broken Brain" that deals with some of this. If
you're interested in watching it, or passing it along, I can give you the
log-in information.
With the suicide rate these days, anxiety and depression are no joke. I
would encourage her to see someone.
On Tuesday, May 7, 2019, 9:47:57 AM CDT, James Brabson <
thebrabsonfamily@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Their is a young lady in our church that is struggling with anxiety and
depression. She has asked for any book recommendations. I really don't
have\read any books that primarily deal with these issues. I have one but
it is pretty small. Do u have any recommendations. It has been a while
since I read it, but does "Lies Women believe" deal with that.
Bonnie
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On Tue, May 7, 2019, 11:35 AM Elizabeth Lovelace <
dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I haven't read that book, but the thought of giving someone with anxiety
and depression that title sends up red flags for me. Anxiety and depression
can be real medical illnesses that need to be looked at and addressed by a
professional. My brother has been on meds for depression and anxiety for
quite some time now. It's a real thing. I'm more of the school of thought
that her overall health should be assessed (toxicity levels, nutritional
deficiencies--especially Vitamin D, identifying stressors and triggers,
exercise, etc.) Therapy and counseling can help, too. I have purchased a
video series called "The Broken Brain" that deals with some of this. If
you're interested in watching it, or passing it along, I can give you the
log-in information.
With the suicide rate these days, anxiety and depression are no joke. I
would encourage her to see someone.
On Tuesday, May 7, 2019, 9:47:57 AM CDT, James Brabson <
thebrabsonfamily@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Their is a young lady in our church that is struggling with anxiety and
depression. She has asked for any book recommendations. I really don't
have\read any books that primarily deal with these issues. I have one but
it is pretty small. Do u have any recommendations. It has been a while
since I read it, but does "Lies Women believe" deal with that.
Bonnie
