I Quit

HelenAnxiety, Encouragement, peace, Reflection

The past month has been rough. This wasn’t the post I was planning. But, as I started to write, I found myself journaling to God, “I quit.” If you find yourself in a place where life is tough, I pray that these words will encourage you. Dear God, I quit. I quit from this path that you’ve given me. This …

God Cares About Your Mental Health

HelenAnxiety, Encouragement, Fear, Mental Health

Like our physical health, we often take mental health for granted until it’s not good. Did you know in the United States, almost half of adults will experience mental illness during their lifetime? Maybe you, yourself, have experienced depression, anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, eating disorders, etc. If so, you’re not alone. Like physical illnesses, mental health doesn’t always affect people …

Why am I anxious?

HelenAnxiety, Encouragement, Fear

Yesterday morning I woke suddenly. My heart thumped rapidly and before I even sat up, I felt overwhelmed. After throwing back the duvet, I walked downstairs and started through my usual routine. As I did, the feelings of irritability, dread, and worry intensified. And I had no idea why.  I’ve experienced anxiety enough in the past to know that it’s …