Tag: symptoms of depression

• 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

  Sleep/Insomnia/Rest, Uncategorized

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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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• Rest

  

  “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 NIV I think this is a verse written especially for MAMA’s! Whew! If you are nodding your head thinking, “Yep! I’m in that weary and burdened category,” know that you are in good company! God knew that…

  Bethany Roisland

  February 11, 2023

  Sleep/Insomnia/Rest

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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…

  Bethany Roisland

  February 6, 2023

  Overcoming Techniques, Uncategorized

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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

  anxiety, depression, Overcoming Techniques

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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

  depression

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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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• 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…

  Bethany Roisland

  January 9, 2023

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