Should I just go on medication? Is medication wrong for a Christian? I feel like I am struggling with my mental health, is medication going to help cure me? These are common questions that arise when people find their mood, their thought-life and emotions out of control or challenging to manage. In a world where there are so many opinions and perspectives, how can we make decisions about medication and mental health in a way that is fruitful and grounded for our journey?
As Christians, I believe that God has a way for us to experience healing and freedom in mental health: which involves healing how we think, how we process emotions and how we connect in relationships. Along the way, the subject of medication comes up as a possible way to help.
I want to address this subject in a way that is compassionate, gracious, but also illuminating and helpful. It is my deep convictions that we need to be discerning, not in fear, not in spiraling, but in sobriety, to understand the helpful paths for our journey. And this includes mental health and medication.
Keep in mind that what I am sharing is to add value to your journey. It's not meant to replace any professional help you are getting. Allow me to speak to you from a pastor's heart, from my personal experience, my own research and learning, as well as my work interacting with thousands of people on their mental health journey.
Links Mentioned in Broadcast:
[ Ссылка ] Gene Sight - genetic testing to see which medications you may respond to better.
[ Ссылка ] How We Cured/Treated Suicidal Akathisia - Mikhaila Peterson
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The Withdrawal Project - [ Ссылка ]
RXISK - side effects of drugs [ Ссылка ]
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Disclaimer: The content published is for informational purposes. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read in our material.
The resources given are not designed to practice medicine or give professional medical advice, including, without limitation, medical direction concerning someone's medical and mental health. Any resources given are not to be considered complete and does not cover all issues related to mental and physical health. In addition, any information given should not replace consultation with your doctor or any other mental health providers and/or specialists.
0:00 Overview of Teaching
3:14 The Challenges in Addressing This Subject
11:50 About Me
20:35 Brief History of Medications
34:40 The Body Keeps The Score
46:30 Sober Understanding of Mental Health Medication
1:26:45 Emails I Received about Medication use
1:30:17 Psychiatric Medication Is Meant To be Used For Short Term Use
1:33:00 Email I Received about Medication use
1:48:20 Does Being On Medication Mean You Don't Have Faith?
1:51:10 What About Pharmakeia?
2:04:05 be A Student of Your Journey
2:06:25 My Ten Cents - Email Question
2:17:00 Practices We Can All Apply
2:32:30 Further Resources
