Living with Major Depression and Anxiety, Part 2 [Episode 52]




Real Connections show

Summary: Caris talks about how she has been able to cope with her anxiety and depression by talking to a counselor, finding a support group of women who she can just be real with. She also addresses how medication has been helpful for her. <br> <br> <br> <br> She shares how often times you won't know someone is dealing with depression or anxiety because they are some of the happiest and funny people you will ever meet and why that is the case.<br> <br> <br> <br> She talks about how unedited journaling was so helpful for her. She needed to just get them out of her head but she also needed scriptures that she would put in her mind to replace it and constantly re-read those scriptures to battle the negative thoughts. <br> <br> <br> <br> Caris shares how God has used her experiences not only for her own good, but also how He inspired her to write a devotional about anxiety and depression to share with others that has already helped so many people. <br> <br> <br> <br> She talks about being honest and vulnerable in her interactions and in admitting that she isn't ok when she's not. <br> <br> <br> <br> She's learned that help isn't bad, community is important, and God wants to use those who are willing.