One thing I get asked is, “How do you get through?” I’ve given the answer lots of years of practice. Here are five things I do when I am battling my mind. They are in no certain order–as ALL of them, combined–gave me light in a dark place…
- Christian Counseling. I’m not talking a one-hour-on-the-couch-thank-you-for-your-time-I’m-healed session. I’m talking a relentless resolve to go, every week to every appointment for the entire hour, UNTIL, You + God + Counselor are in agreement that your time is done. In 2000-2001, I went 52 weeks in a row.
- Kneel to pray. This was a powerful step for two reasons. One, it forced me to get out of bed every morning. To pray on my knees, I had to rise from my pillow. It’s that simple. Two, it gave me a chance to release my tears, anxiety, and “crazy” unto the Lord before taking on the day.
- Journaling. “Oh, Heather, you’re a writer, that comes easy to you.” Nope, that’s not why I journaled in my darkness. I journaled because I was lonely. I didn’t have anyone who could handle all my darkness. And I didn’t want it in me. So I
dumped…journaled…to God. If I write it out, I’m not holding it in. Period. - Prescription Meds. I know, I know…its controversial because Christians shouldn’t need to depend on this. I know, I know, it’s a crutch. I know, I know, there are side effects. I know, I know, not all insurance companies cover it. Putting all the dogma aside, here’s what I know, and believe for me: My brain gets sick and there are prescriptions that can help it get better. When my body got sick with a cold, I took antibiotics. When my body was recovering from surgery, I took antibiotics to avoid infection. If I had diabetes, I would take insulin. The brain is a part of the body that gets sick too. That’s all I can say.
- Read. And then Read. I think people get sick of me saying this, but I read like a maniac when I’m walking through a mental affliction. For two reasons: one, reading forces me to sit, quietly, and get my mind off my mind. I can’t go crazy, I can’t freak out if I am quietly reading. It’s been a safe recreation in my dark hours. Two, there are experts who God has allowed their stories and their knowledge to be put out there for our gain. I have a vast collection of books that have been huge in helping me heal. (If you would like to know my list, email me at heather@wondHerful.com)
I hope this encourages someone today. I’m not an expert. Just a client. Thanks for stopping by. Remember: it is always too soon to give up.
Great list – so many good points. Especially how you handled meds. Hello – I need them too!
And so simple but so powerful – kneeling – yes, actually getting on my knees to pray. It gets and keeps me right sized. And is the outward and visible sign of an inward reality.
Would you mind sending your reading list to me?
Thanks much and thanks for sharing –
Great list – so many good points. Especially how you handled meds. Hello – I need them too!
And so simple but so powerful – kneeling – yes, actually getting on my knees to pray. It gets and keeps me right sized. And is the outward and visible sign of an inward reality.
Would you mind sending your reading list to me?
Thanks much and thanks for sharing –
Thank you for saying it’s ok to take prescription Meds . I work at a church and have been told that I should just rely on God more
Thank you for saying it’s ok to take prescription Meds . I work at a church and have been told that I should just rely on God more
Thank you for your honesty. I would love to have alist of books you have found helpful. I have tried several times (without success) to discontinue my medicine. So thankful God doesn’t condemned me for needing it.
Thank you for your honesty. I would love to have alist of books you have found helpful. I have tried several times (without success) to discontinue my medicine. So thankful God doesn’t condemned me for needing it.
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