Category Archives: SAD

Hope in the Darkness

December 16, 2011 · by · in Alaska, Bible promises, bipolar disorder, darkness, depression, faith, God, Jesus Christ, light therapy, Linda Kruschke, poetry, SAD

Winter can be a particularly trying time for those who struggle with depression and bipolar disorder. The increased darkness outside can begin to reflect in our hearts and so increase the darkness within. I know Pr. Bryan has posted here before about the challenge of winters in Alaska where the days are extremely short. But [...]

Sorting Out What is Real

November 21, 2011 · by · in believer, bipolar disorder, Bryan's editorial, church life, despondancy, devotional, discipleship, heaven, Jesus Christ, mental illness, mixed states, dysphoria mania, mood swings, moods, personal comments, SAD, Serving Mentally Ill Christians, spiritual lessons, understanding, Very helpful, wisdom

It’s a terribly cold, gray day here in Alaska.  Very typical for the end of November.  Just as typical  is that I  have had a heaviness descend on me, just like when the fat kid sits on the little kid at the bus stop.  This grayness seems to be a premonition, I feel, of what I face trying [...]

24/7 Crisis Lines

January 23, 2011 · by · in alcohol and drug abuse, anorexia, autism, believer, binge eating, bipolar disorder, Borderline, BPD, bulimia, caregivers, children, counseling, crisis, crisis hotlines, cutting, depression, despair, difficulties, drug abuse, dual disorders, failure, faith, GAD, gay, mental illness, mixed states, dysphoria mania, mood swings, OCD, pain, panic attacks, paranoia, PTSD, runaways, SAD, schizophrenia, Serving Mentally Ill Christians, sexual abuse, suicide, talk therapy, teens in crisis, Very helpful

List of Hotlines–1-800 Phone Numbers In general, hotlines have three things in common: 1) they are available to call 24/7 2) they are 100% confidential 3) they are free Here’s a list of hotlines that may help you in whatever situation you find yourself in: Christian Counseling Services-General New Life Clinics 1-800-NEW-LIFE National Prayer Line [...]

It’s Time For SAD

September 28, 2010 · by · in confusion, depression, despair, difficulties, life lessons, light therapy, mood swings, outside source, SAD

Seasonal Affective Disorder  If you notice periods of depression that seem to accompany seasonal changes during the year, you may suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD). This condition is characterized by recurrent episodes of depression – usually in late fall and winter – alternating with periods of normal or high mood the rest of the [...]