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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…
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Get Outside

“Then God surveyed everything He had made, savoring its beauty and appreciating its goodness.” Genesis 1:31 VOICE “Be honest: How much time do you spend staring at a screen each day? For most Americans, that number clocks in at more than 10 hours, according to a 2016 Nielsen Total Audience Report. Our increasing reliance on…
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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…
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Keep Your Head

“But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry.” 2 Timothy 4:5 NIV Have you ever been in a fight? I have to admit that I have. I grew up with brothers and so wrestling matches followed by punches to the…
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5 Signs that Your Mama Mind Needs Mastering
Does your thought life feel like it’s spinning out of control? Do you wake up dreading the day? Please know, dear mama, that it doesn’t have to be like this. You can have good days again! Here are 5 signs that your mind may need some help: If you find yourself recognizing any of these…