Most people, at some point in their lives, experience periods of sadness and feeling down. However, when these feelings persist for a significant period and begin to substantially affect a person’s life, they may be dealing with depression. Experiences of grief or trauma are not in and of themselves considered to be depression, although [...]
Have you developed a habit of worrying? It’s one of those habits that most of us want to learn how to break but aren’t sure how to do it. With God’s help, you can stop worrying and trust Him more. Some people are more prone to worry than others and may worry over health, [...]
Wondering how to overcome codependency, or navigate a codependent relationship? If so, this article is for you. “I know what it’s like to lose yourself so badly that you don’t know if there’s a you or ever was one.” – Melodie Beattie What is Codependency? Many have defined the term over the years, and [...]
Resentment in relationships is one of the top things that can tear a relationship apart. Resentment is a feeling that lasts for a significant amount of time after the offense has happened. It tends to build over time when allowed to fester. It is the opposite of forgiveness; the very thing Christians are called [...]
Self-esteem (or as some call it, self-worth) is the thoughts and feelings one has toward self. Inflated self-esteem (thinking and feeling too highly of self) can be harmful in that it can produce arrogance that repels others, a narcissistic attitude that harms more than helps. A deflated self-esteem (thinking and feeling too low of [...]
We all get a little nervous waving off our child on their first day of school, leaving the house with our spouse to go on a date and leaving the kids with a new baby sitter, or putting the family pet in kennels while we travel out of town. It is normal for us [...]
Has a loved one let you down big time? Did you major in a field of study, only to find out that the career path wasn’t fulfilling? Have you believed in an institution that didn’t follow through on their promises? If so, you could be dealing with the crushing effects of feeling disillusioned. What [...]
Loneliness is at an epidemic level in American society today. Many of us deal with this painful problem, and it can get in the way of a healthy life. If you are dealing with loneliness, know that you are not alone in facing this pain. The good news is that loneliness is curable. However, [...]
“I think I have attachment issues” is a statement that’s often uttered within romantic relationships as individuals wrestle with feeling like they either get attached way too easily or struggle getting attached to other people. Attachment issues can rear up as you navigate the dating phase of a relationship all the way into marriage [...]
Losing someone close to you is one of the most devastating events you will ever experience. Even Christians who lose other believers they are close to mourn the loss of their friend, although they know through faith that they will see them again. However, some losses do not seem to heal with time. The [...]
