UN/Broken - Day 5
on September 14th, 2023
For roughly 6-8 months of my own diagnosis, I could only think about surviving the next hour ahead of me. It was all I could do to get through a day, and it was exhausting. But after time and with a lot of hard work with all my care professionals, I realized that my anxiety no longer controlled every moment of every day. I started to find a healthier rhythm to life, and for the first time in a ... Read More
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UN/Broken - Day 4
on September 13th, 2023
Several years ago, I was talking to a member of my faith community who had been stuck in a pattern of thinking for quite some time. Years ago, she had hurt another person and was struggling to forgive herself for what she had done. After years of beating yourself up, it’s hard to start thinking differently. You likely need a mental health professional to help you identify your negative thi... Read More
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UN/Broken - Day 3
on September 12th, 2023
“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then, you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4: 6-7…verse of the week) The most common response I received from people when I was diagnosed was to pra... Read More
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UN/Broken - Day 2
on September 11th, 2023
As I exited the church I worked for one Saturday, I saw a woman sitting at the back of the sanctuary. She looked like something was weighing on her, so I stopped, introduced myself, and asked her if everything was okay. She said, “Yeah, I don’t think I can return to this church.” Worried that someone had said or done something to her that led her to that conclusion, I kindly asked, “Why, wh... Read More
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UN/Broken - Day 1
on September 10th, 2023
First, thank you to my wife, Tricia McCoy, for her contribution to this week’s thoughts. Tricia is a licensed social worker who serves as a mental health facility counselor. Secondly, I write about what I know, as you’ll see unfold as I contribute to the first week of this series guide. About 17 years ago, I was diagnosed with a mental health challenge that threatened to take my life. By t... Read More
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Introduction
on September 9th, 2023
According to the National Association of Mental Health, 1 in 5 Americans will report suffering from a mental health illness. In truth, it’s likely a higher number because people often underreport when it comes to mental health for a variety of reasons like shame, fear, or embarrassment.One might think the numbers can’t be as high for church-going Christians. The assumption is that those wi... Read More
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