I think I am somewhat of a fear junkie. It's not because I like it. Trust me on that. Rather, I am simply used to it. I have lived life from the baseline of fear for a long time. And no matter how many times I taste freedom, I always seem revert back to the … Continue reading When fear dominates
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What if it’s not OCD?
If you have OCD, this question is nothing new. Already, your theme is barking at the top of its lungs looks for a way to climb back into your mental frame. I have dealt with this question for a little less than a decade and I can tell you it was the hardest barrier to … Continue reading What if it’s not OCD?
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Be anxious for…
My friend showed me a paper that had spoken to him a few years ago. The topic was about four different types of mental strain. They were: 1. A sense of inadequacy 2. A sense of anxiety 3. A sense of fear 4. Comparison with others I have struggled with all of these at some … Continue reading Be anxious for…
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It’s time to be Honest
It doesn't take a rocket scientist to deduce that there is a stigma with mental health. I went to school (dropped out and went back) to study child and youth development, and I can figure it out. My question is why? When I was in the stranglehold of OCD, I never really felt shame in … Continue reading It’s time to be Honest
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Compassion for the afflicted
The word compassion has always brought me so much relief. I rode the mental struggle bus for the better part of a decade. Relief was rarely one of the stops. When I did find relief, it was typically from the word compassion. Compassion is seeing the deep seated need of another and being moved in … Continue reading Compassion for the afflicted
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The Dark Night of the Soul
Pain is inevitable. If you go through life trying to avoid it, you will only invent a new kind of pain. Pain is only possible because joy is possible. Pain is the longing for the rest and stability we were designed to experience. Joy is the realization of it. But, there are seasons where pain … Continue reading The Dark Night of the Soul
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