About a month ago I got a call from the low-income clinic. “Hello, Amanda. I would like to inform you that your therapist will have to cancel your upcoming appointments until further notice. As we move forward with your care, I may just have to reschedule you with your current therapist or reassign you toContinue reading “Starting over with a new therapist”
Category Archives: Mental Health
A classroom full of words
“Careful words make for a careful life; careless talk may ruin everything.”- Proverbs 13:3 God has once again put me in a classroom. The lesson is about words, forgiveness and setting boundaries. Let me set the scene. Late Saturday night I posted a post about people fighting cancer. I went to bed not thinking anythingContinue reading “A classroom full of words”
2020: More Courage, Self-Control and Joy-December Edition
As I sit down to write this, I feel like I am in disbelief. It just seemed like yesterday I was announcing the theme for this year. This year certainly had its ups and downs. Not just because of the pandemic, but in my personal life. December was a quiet month for me. I showedContinue reading “2020: More Courage, Self-Control and Joy-December Edition”
2020: My Mental Health Journey: I finally found the right therapist
At my first visit to my nurse, I asked her for a referral to see a mental health therapist. I have been having problems sleeping and I have been having episodes of anxiety and depression. My nurse did a quick questionnaire that confirmed that I indeed have been slightly depressed. I had to wait aContinue reading “2020: My Mental Health Journey: I finally found the right therapist”
Being Thankful in Uncertain Times
“Always be joyful. Keep on praying. No matter what happens, always be thankful, for this is God’s Will for you who belong in Christ Jesus.”-1 Thessalonians 16-18 Yesterday, as I was swiping through Facebook, I saw disappointing news of how the world is continuing to change do to the Coronavirus. As I looked around myContinue reading “Being Thankful in Uncertain Times”
How to support your loved one who has Body Dysmorphic Disorder
As you have read about my journey with my eating disorder and Body Dysmorphic Disorder you are probably wondering what you can do to help support a friend or loved one who may be struggling with this. Even though I am not a medical professional or therapist here are 5 tips that have helped meContinue reading “How to support your loved one who has Body Dysmorphic Disorder”
2020: More Courage, Self-Control and Joy-May Edition
Have you ever stopped and just listened to what God is saying to you? That is what I’ve been doing for the month of May. When it comes to courage, I had to show courage when I had to go back to my orthodontist to find out about treatment for my shifted teeth. I foundContinue reading “2020: More Courage, Self-Control and Joy-May Edition”
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