I am not a psychiatrist, nor am I a replacement for one. What I describe here is my own experience and what has helped me. It may not work for you. Mental health conditions such as bipolar disorder are complex, and professional medical care matters. When I was diagnosed with
My whole life I was taught that money is the most important treasure. Work hard, go to school, study it (accounting), work to control it (be a controller) and then I could achieve the American dream of happiness. Except, that’s not what happened. Getting there was quite miserable. When
I recently joined a new Bible study at my church, and one thing that has really stood out to me is its emphasis on daily disciplines. When life feels out of control, it's easy to spend the day... just freaking out. But what if, instead of freaking out,
Why am I telling you all of this? Because there's a point, and I promise I'm getting to it. When I was first diagnosed, I thought, "I found Jesus. I don't need my doctors anymore." Wrong. Then I thought, "I have
I remember sitting in my doctor's office after being diagnosed with major depression. She explained that there was likely a problem with the chemicals in my brain that would require medication. There wasn't a cure—only management. Therapy. Medication. Prayer. Exercise. Then she said something that
In my battle with depression, I've learned a lot about my brain. The brain is an organ just like any other organ in the body. It can be healthy, and it can become unhealthy. Like our heart or our lungs, it requires care. Most of us already know
I was driving Uber yesterday and had one of my favorite rides in a long time. A couple got into my car, and for whatever reason, the woman and I instantly started talking about God. Whenever that happens, it's incredibly interesting. We spent nearly the entire hour talking
Over the past few years, I've had to pay much closer attention to my health—especially my mental health. I live with depression and anxiety. Living with these challenges can be exhausting. Some days are good, while others feel like a roller coaster. In my case, there is
This weekend was Father’s Day weekend. It turned out to be a beautiful weekend—one I didn’t plan myself. My father took care of everything. He picked out a beautiful house on a lake and even drove the entire way there and back. We spent time outdoors, hiked
As America approaches its 250th birthday, it seems our biggest political question is: Are you a Republican or a Democrat? It's worth remembering that even George Washington warned that political parties could eventually undermine what the Founders had worked so hard to create. The reason is surprisingly simple.
Jesus wasn’t on my list when He found me. On my list was: Dream house ✔️ Financial security ✔️ Family ✔️ Golden Retriever ✔️ I thought I had finally reached solid ground. My firm foundation. I was wrong. That’s when the rug got pulled out from under me. Finances. Family. House. Gone.
A few years ago, I found out that my ex-wife was in love with another guy that I knew. There had been so many warning signs when we were married. Everything felt off. We had become roommates, and not happy ones. I was made to feel like I was