Finding Out I Was Diagnosed With Bipolar Disorder Once I was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, my whole world in the beginning started to fall apart. I had attempted suicide when I was 24 years old. Wanting to die, I begged God to please take me. I was mad at God when I woke …
God Uses My Experience with Bipolar Disorder To Help Others Later Read More »
We are honored to share a beautiful and thought-provoking poem by community member Lisa Choudhrie, who brings a biblical perspective to the experience of anxiety and depression. In her work, Lisa explores how faith can provide comfort and strength in times of mental distress, reminding us of God’s presence and care through life’s challenges. Her …
Many times in life, we find ourselves at a crossroads, having to make huge decisions that could change our lives forever. Not knowing what to do, some of us depend on things that aren’t in our best interest. We run away from certain situations and find ways to escape our realities. To cope, some individuals …
Genesis 2:18: The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.” From the beginning of time, God desired for his creations to have companions with whom to share the world. God knew that one man alone could not take care of the …
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Taking Care of the Mind, Body and Soul It’s easy to forget to do simple tasks to improve your health. Did you drink water? Have you eaten anything? Are you being gentle with yourself? Did you talk to God today? These questions help us keep track of different parts of our health. Physical health consists …
As Christians, most of us do not know or read our Bible as much as we would like. I fall into this category. Unfortunately, when we neglect to prioritize the Word of God, we miss out on having scripture at our fingertips that can help us through life’s daily challenges. We at CMHI understand and …
Bible Verses for Self-Confidence: A Christian Perspective Read More »
I am powerful. Everything I need is within me. I deserve to feel happy, and I deserve to feel good. I let go of that which no longer serves me. Learning to love yourself and putting your own needs first, are the most empowering actions you can take in this lifetime. – words of an …
Mental Health Poems: Pieces from A Generation of Sunflowers Read More »
I stared at the packet, which held all the information about my bipolar diagnosis. I sat on the bed in the mental hospital just after the nurse handed me a thick document containing all the answers to my burning questions. While I read the packet with tears in my eyes, I wondered, “What’s wrong with …
Somewhere in the Middle of the Downward Spiral I started 2023 just like everyone else, wanting it to be a better version of the year before. But, I had also started it being in a valley that I refused to acknowledge. My mental health, which I had been trying to convince myself was fine, was …
A Reset: Waking up in a Valley and Journeying to the Mountain Top Read More »
A Day To Hope and Pray For In 1526, innocent African men, women, and children were captured by the Portuguese and West African slave traders and put on ships to America. In America, the Africans were separated from their families and forced into slavery. Once sold, the enslaved worked long hours, suffered all types of abuse, …
Juneteenth: A Day African Americans Fought To See Read More »
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