Restore Your Joyful Heart-A Reflection for Women of Faith

I sat across the table, not knowing what to expect, eagerly awaiting the results. The doctor pulled up my test results and asked, “Brittany, have you ever been to therapy?”

A staggered response, “Yeah, it wasn’t really my thing…"

What a weird way to start a doctor's consult.

She continued, “Tell me what you do for you.”

Silence.

“Brittany, you have to make some changes. And if you don’t make them quickly, you will literally have a stroke.”

Trigger word.

Stroke.

Possibly death, possibly permanent disability, if I continued to ignore my need for peace.

How to Change Your Eating Habits While Struggling with Mental Health

I think by now most of us know that how we eat is connected to our health…both physical and mental. BUT have you ever tried drastically changing the way you eat when you’re physically and mentally exhausted, stressed, anxious, and living in survival mode? It’s not easy! When you’re trying to make big life changes to improve your mental health while you’re struggling, it’s like there’s a disconnect between your knowledge and your willpower. You know what you have to do, and you WANT to do it. However, life circumstances make it hard.

Now Seeking Guest Blog Posts!

Are you a writer? Do you have a story to tell? I am currently looking for guest blog posts about personal experiences with mental health and recovery from a Christian perspective. Whether you have a message or a testimony to share, I’d like to hear it! Fill out the form below or contact Megan for more details: meganjean@jordancrossings.org