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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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1Send 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.
Send us a text Patience, while difficult to learn and apply, is the precursor to all other celestial attributes and is one of the pillars of celestial life. Celestial patience is the key to all other blessings that the Lord has for us in the eternities.
Send us a text While we often speak of the Savior and his healing methods it is important to recognize the methods of the Adversary and the Lies He Tells Us. This episode discusses those lies and how to recognize them for what they are.
Send us a text Personality disorders will not deemed mental or emotional illness tend to run high in individuals with mental and emotional illness. They are terribly difficult to eradicate in our lives and can be the source of deep divides and relationship problems especially within the church social circles.
Send us a text While I often talk about how the doctrine and principles of the gospel apply to our lives and our illness, the practical application can be somewhat messy.
Send us a text I hope that you enjoy this episode. It has always been one of my favorites and perhaps one of the more relevant ones to my life.
Send us a text What is functional capacity and what does it have to do with our illness?
Send us a text This podcast is an introduction to living with depression as a Latter-day Saint and an introduction to the author of the podcast. The entire series is a personal look at living the gospel from the perspective of the author who has living with Bipolar Disorder throughout his life from teenage years through a mission, marriage and eight children. The first podcast is meant only to give an introduction to the subject and a brief intro to the author. The remaining...
Send us a text We are not sure why exactly Lot's wife was told not to look back or why she did but the command to not look back has been part of the gospel for a very long time. And for good reason.
Send us a text Have you ever thought of anger as an addiction? It is a terrible vice that can destroy your life and others. And we who suffer with mental illness have deep tendencies to find our way into this addiction very easily.
Send us a text This is the first episode in our mid-week series highlighting individuals who suffer with mental and emotion illness and are working to live the gospel. The interview is raw and uncut and you will even notice a solar flare problem during the episode. We hope you will find something inside of his story that helps you.
Send us a text Have you ever thought that there might be a celestial benefit to your mental and emotional illness?
Send us a text Have you ever wondered if God truly knows everything. Omniscience can be a difficult concept alongside agency but the two can live together. And when they do, the impossible becomes possible and the Atonement of the Savior demonstrates its divine power.
Send us a text What does it mean to be healed? In my experience with healing and mental illness, healing is far more about the process than the destination.
Send us a text Can one be happy and suffer with mental and emotional illness? The answer to that question depends upon you.
Send us a text When the Lord is silent is when I most listen in my life. I have found that silence brings blessings given time and effort.
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