Mental Health

Today, I Embraced My Inner Child

Today, I Embraced My Inner Child

There is a trend in psychology going around about understanding and healing your inner child. I have never understood it until today. I think a reason seasonal depression hits me, is it brings back feelings and memories that were uncomfortable or negative for younger me. I sat on social media and observed the “memories” that it had for me for today. That only exacerbated my mood. Lost friends, past failures, broken relationships, etc. Nothing changes if nothing changes, so I took action.

Today, I chose to listen to my inner child. I chose to serve my inner child. I chose to embrace my inner child.

Stages of Change for Leaving A Sinful Lifestyle

Stages of Change for Leaving A Sinful Lifestyle

The Stages of Change Model is a key tool in addiction counseling and recovery. We can see the Stages of Change model active in more than just recovery from substances, but instead in any type of change we are endeavoring to make. This model even describes when the Holy Spirit starts convicting us for things in our life that are not of God.

Why I Left Recovery/Support Groups

Why I Left Recovery/Support Groups

First of all, I think recovery groups work miracles for many people. I have seen many people achieve and maintain sobriety in groups like NA and AA. I have no problem with the recovery groups and I often use the principles I learned in them in ministry and counseling. It is a great tool. That is what recovery groups are; they are a tool. Just like any tool, they do not work in every situation. In other words, what works for one person may not work for another. It is important to have several tools in your toolbelt, especially in sobriety.

I Am Medication Free

I Am Medication Free

It took me 4 years to find a medication combination that worked for my depression/bipolar/adhd/anxiety. After being on the medication (sometimes inconsistently), I can say I am medication free. I know God can heal, but just because he can does not mean that He will. Ultimately, it is for his glory. I always viewed my healing story as one where I would have to take medication for the rest of my life. Every time I tried stopping my medication, I got really sick and my depression got really bad.