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Depression, Bipolar & Anxiety disorder discussion from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saint perspective. A discussion about living a purposeful, gospel filled life while struggling with mental illness specifically depression, bipolar and anxiety disorders. Anyone with questions or comments about this podcast can contact the author through email. dtsocha@gmail.com
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Send a text Enduring is one of the most misunderstood words in the scriptural cannon. To endure well means so much more than what is on the surface. And yet when understood brings a peace that few can achieve. Support the show
Send us a text Many times to obtain the truth we need we must pause our doubt. Pausing doubt can be one of the most beneficial things we can do when afflicted with mental health concerns. Support the show
Send us a text Stress is the motivational source for our symptoms. The greater the stress in our lives the more likely we are to have difficult symptoms. So what can we do? Support the show
Send us a text We are spiritual beings living a mortal life. It is important to remember that happiness is found in the journey not the destination.
Send us a text Resolutions can be tough to tackle when you suffer with mental health problems. But there exist ways that it can be done successfully. Most of all, it is important to remember that placing undo stress upon oneself is never a good method of managing our illness.
Send us a text There is much we can learn from and apply to our lives regarding the Savior's birth in Bethlehem.
Send us a text So much of the pain and heartache surrounding church membership and mental illness is the guilt we feel when we don't have the capacity to serve. Our illness limits us in so many ways and when we are limited, we don't feel whole, complete or worthy. However, if we accept our limitations and work within them through the Lord, they can provide a unique perspective and understanding of our true selves and our value to the Lord.
Send us a text Sometimes the pruning we experience in life feels too much. But the Lord knows what he is doing and knows what we need.
Send us a text Sometimes through difficult waters we must trust the processes of the Lord as he has born the same yoke that we are wearing.
Send us a text Why would the Lord allow for an illness such as depression to continue? A discussion of what it means to be healed and the process healing within the context of gospel principles. Also a recounting of the author's experiences regarding healing, the power of the priesthood and the process that it takes to be healed.
Send us a text Mental illness is more common among church members than most leadership would think and the leadership of a ward is most likely to encounter it on a regular basis. Sometimes everything about the illness is relegated to the LDS services black box. There are many good things that a leader can accomplish to aid the individual in their treatment and management of the illness. This podcast covers many of those things most important to leadership looking to better c...
Send us a text Sometimes the harder we try the more difficult it gets.
Send us a text Often our road to Emmaus is filled with perils, roadblocks, inclines and danger and like the disciples we can be traveling with the Lord and not even know it.
Send us a text Sometimes we find ourselves doubting that we can complete our foreordained mortal missions because we experience emotional and mental illness. That somehow our illness has thwarted our divine purposes. This idea is simply not true. The Lord made accommodations for our divinely instituted weaknesses and has provided everything necessary that we may accomplish our missions and do so while working with him through our weakness.
Send us a text Sometimes we find ourselves on strange roads with a yoke to heavy to bear.
Send us a text Doubt is the enemy of faith and during depressive episodes the chemistry of the body pushes the individual to doubt everything from their worthiness to their own personality. Understanding this principle of depression can help to overcome serious issues both physically and spiritually during an episode.
Send us a text A relationship with the Savior and the Father is one of the most important aspects of conversion and mental illness feels like the perfect imperfection when it comes to the development of this relationship. There are however things we can do even when we suffer to better define and develop this relationship.
Send us a text One of the more common sides of mental and emotional illness that often goes undiagnosed is Social Anxiety. It can be paralyzing to anyone who suffers but more especially to a church member who is required by commandment to be actively engaged.
Send us a text Deep spiritual reservoirs require difficult trials. Our trials are given in proportion to our spiritual nature.
Send us a text As we navigate the world of mental health, we will need significant amounts of help and aid. Three of those aids will come in the form of doctors, Mental, Physical and Spiritual.
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