People will sometimes ask me, "What its like to be a Christian and to have a mental illness?" I'm not entirely sure I can really answer, but I do try. It seems almost always there are misconceptions or a stigma need to satisfy their curiosity. But here goes. It's like I'm a 'giraffe on roller … Continue reading A Giraffe On Roller Skates
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Surviving the Daily Grind
"I am reckoned among those who go down to the pit; I have become like a man without strength," Psalm 88:4 In May 2011, this is what I wrote-- "I feel like I am going through a meat grinder. Pushed against my will (and desire) I'm finding myself in a place I'd rather not be. My … Continue reading Surviving the Daily Grind
How Does Your Church See Mental Illness?
This should supply direction and dialogue on the issues faced by every church member. It is a great opportunity we have been given--- to minister to every person in the Body of Christ. ---Bryan by Ken Camp, Associated Baptist Press — Living with depression — or any other form of mental illness — is like … Continue reading How Does Your Church See Mental Illness?
Tigger Meets With a Therapist
from the Internet-- A Therapists Consultation: TIGGER (Winnie the Pooh's Irrepressible Friend.) Diagnosis: Attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD): Tigger’s continual bouncing, hyperactivity and irresponsible attitude cause problems for him and those with whom he lives, as well as those he interacts with in the wider community. Physical presentation: Rarely sits still. He’s always running, … Continue reading Tigger Meets With a Therapist
