Tag: postpartum depression symptoms

• Holy Slow

  

  People who are ruled by their desires think only of themselves. Everyone who is ruled by the Holy Spirit thinks about spiritual things. If our minds are ruled by our desires, we will die. But if our minds are ruled by the Spirit, we will have life and peace. Romans 8:5-6 CEV Have you ever had…

  Bethany Roisland

  May 21, 2024

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• Rest

  

  “Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him.” Psalm 62:1 “E. E. E” the warning light on my gas gauge flashed at me again. Although it was signaling the level of fuel in my SUV was low, I knew that it was also a reminder of the frantic pace I had…

  Bethany Roisland

  November 11, 2023

  Sleep/Insomnia/Rest, Uncategorized

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• The Lie of “I’m Not Contributing”

  

  “This is your last year, Bethany.” I heard the Holy Spirit’s familiar prompting and I knew He was telling me that my season of teaching was ending. For months I had felt His nudging towards focusing on our family and staying home with our new baby. When the school year ended, out of obedience, I…

  Bethany Roisland

  October 12, 2023

  anxiety, depression, The Lies

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• Jesus Loves Me

  

  “See how very much our Father loves us, for he calls us his children, and that is what we are!.” 1 John 3:1 NLT You remember that cute little children’s song that you probably sang in Sunday School as a kid right? “Jesus loves me, this I know For the Bible tells me so Little…

  Bethany Roisland

  October 5, 2023

  depression, God’s Love For You

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• Faith > Fear: For Your Household

  

  Every choice you make as a mama affects future generations. In reading Hebrews 11 today I was struck by the number of FAITH people that saved their “households” (meaning kids, parents, siblings etc.) because of their tenacious boldness and unwillingness to surrender to fear. Let me show you what I’m talking about. By faith Noah, being…

  Bethany Roisland

  July 31, 2023

  anxiety, Overcoming Techniques

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• Not the Way I Want

  

  “But Naaman was angry and went away, saying, “Behold, I thought that he would surely come out to me and stand and call upon the name of the Lord his God, and wave his hand over the place and cure the leper.” 2 Kings 5:11 ESV I was recently playing Barbies with my two-year-old and as I…

  Bethany Roisland

  July 6, 2023

  anxiety, depression, Overcoming Techniques

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• 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

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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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• Anxiety: Calling Out The Robber

  

  “Surrender your anxiety. Be still and realize that I am God. I am God above all the nations, and I am exalted throughout the whole earth.” Psalm 46:10 TPT What is a robber? Go ahead and take a second to think about it. I’m guessing you didn’t come up with pleasant words because being robbed…

  Bethany Roisland

  April 7, 2023

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• Insomnia

  

  Many times we moms try to flaunt our lack of sleep like a badge of honor when in reality it’s a giant neon “HELP ME” sign. Don’t believe me? The CDC states these comparisons: Being awake for 17 hours is similar to having a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.05% (the level some countries use…

  Bethany Roisland

  February 21, 2023

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