Medications and How to Get a Prescription
There are several ways you can go about getting a prescription, and each have slightly different processes: going to your regular doctor, working through your therapist/psychologist, and seeing a psychiatrist. Whichever route you take, a chat with a pharmacist is a good idea, as well.
Mental Illness, Medications, and Hezekiah
God uses medications to bring about supernatural recoveries. The proof? Hezekiah and the fig poultice.
Prescriptions and Their Purpose
Prescriptions. Scrips. Meds. Pills. Whatever you call them, medicine plays a real role in helping us get to a place of emotional stability. While they aren’t a magic bullet erasing all the symptoms of our mental illness, we should never underestimate the benefits we can derive from taking a medication.
The White Pill: My Journey to Bipolar Disorder
“Before we can determine what else is going on, we need to address your depression.” The blood drained out of my face. Depression? Of all the outcomes I expected from this appointment, a diagnosis of “depression” wasn’t even on the list. It’s just not how I thought of myself. Maybe at other times of my life, but not now.”
Sympathy, Empathy, and Compassion
Sympathy, empathy, compassion. Simple ideas with complex meanings, teasing out the differences between them can be a challenge.
Saying No Strengthens Relationships
Saying no or denying a request often causes anxiety and feels scary. Yet, being clear on what we can and can’t do is key to strong relationships.
Managing Finances While Bipolar: A Guide
I recently read a post by Glenna Gill (a fantastic writer; you should check out her work) in which she revealed the stress and devastation she wrought on her marriage and family due to financial overspending. Managing finances is something she really struggles with. I...
Sugar Addiction – Its Impact and Breaking Free
As part of our series on nutrition, we've partnered with Sweetdefeat to share information on sugar addiction. This article first appeared on Sweetdefeat. For more information on how nutrition impacts our mental health, check out this article on gut health and Ruth's...
Three Christian Myths on Mental Illness
The Christian community has much to offer those of us living with a mental illness. Unfortunately, three common Christian myths often hold us back.
Overcoming Social Anxiety During the Holidays
The holidays can be a lot of fun and they can be very stressful. I’ve compiled a list of tips for handling social anxiety at holiday parties.