Category: depression

• Should I Even Have Another Baby Since I Suffered from PPD & PPA?

  

  Those two glorious pink lines lit up like the warm spring sunshine. Pregnant. Instantly, I was elated! We had been trying to have Baby #2 for months and he or she was finally on their way! YAY! But then I had another thought: What If I go through another horrible season of depression again? If…

  Bethany Roisland

  May 16, 2023

  anxiety, depression

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• 4 Lies About Taking An Anti-Depressant

  

  I have never been on consistent medication. I’ve never needed to be, until now. After having a baby, I battled severe postpartum depression and ended up deciding to take an anti-depressant (SSRI) medication. Immediately, I felt judged by myself and those around me. As a person of faith I struggled with thoughts like, “I should…

  Bethany Roisland

  April 14, 2023

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• Your Tied Up Mind

  

  Are you distracted from the real problem hindering your mind? If you’ve been battling depression, anxiety, anger, fear, or any other negative thought cycle, then you’ve maybe been distracted from the real problem–the enemy. Take a look at John 10:10 below “The thief (Satan) comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I (Jesus) have…

  Bethany Roisland

  January 31, 2023

  anxiety, depression, Overcoming Techniques

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• Something Is Better Than Nothing

  

  Today was Monday and I was struggling to find the desire to yank my tired body out of bed.  Through sheer willpower, I begrudgingly drug my tired body to our local YMCA. You’ll be grateful you exercised later today. Something is better than nothing. Something is better than nothing Days filled with depressive and anxious…

  Bethany Roisland

  January 23, 2023

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• The Goodness of God

  

  Somedays I just need the reminder that God is good and that He is for me. Sounds basic, I know, but through this journey of overcoming depression & anxiety I’ve found that if I don’t continuously remind myself of His goodness, the devil will try to convince me that He’s not good.  But friend, He…

  Bethany Roisland

  January 20, 2023

  anxiety, depression, God’s Love For You

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• Is It Just Me?

  

  “Is it just me that’s feeling super overwhelmed and sad about little things?” “Is it just me feeling completely drained and empty?” “Is it just me struggling to fall asleep after having a baby?” “Is it just me that could sleep all day because I have no energy to give?” No Mama, it’s not just…

  Bethany Roisland

  January 13, 2023

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• Should I Take Medicine for Depression or Anxiety?

  

  To medicate or not to medicate? This question plagued my mind for months when I finally realized that I was suffering from postpartum depression. I knew the stigma surrounding taking an antidepressant, but I also couldn’t see the light at the end of the tunnel. I dreaded getting out of bed each day. I needed…

  Bethany Roisland

  January 11, 2023

  depression, Medication/Antidepressants

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