With the recent deaths of Andrew Koenig (80's TV star of "Growing Pains") and Michael Blosil (18 year-old son of Marie Osmond) I felt
compelled to address the sensitive issue of depression and suicide. Almost all of us have had bad days, a few lonely nights, or even a month
when it seemed like nothing would go right. Almost all of us have felt the urge to throw up our hands and just walk away from it all, just
give up. If you've ever felt that way, you're not alone. Thousands of people (including myself) have felt the same way that you do, but
I'm here to encourage us all. Even in your darkest hour, God is there with you.
". . .I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen." Matthew 28:20b
It is to that simple promise that I cling when I feel like life's situations are getting the best of me or my circumstances are too overwhelming.
No matter how dim your situation remember that God sent His Son, Jesus:
"To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace." Luke 1:79
If you ever feel like you can't talk to anyone or that no one will ever understand, just know that God hears every tear you cry as if it were a spoken request for help. He's with you when you're going through rough times. He's with you when you feel like you can't go on.
He's with you when you feel like giving up.
David wrote in Psalm 73:23 "Nevertheless I am continually with thee: thou hast holden me by my right hand."
Give God your hand to hold when you can't bear life's burdens alone. Give Him your hand to help you walk through life's storms. I
encourage you all to hold on to life, come what may, and don't give up. Joy truly does come in the morning.
Ways To Handle Depression And Anxiety
Author: Ivan Wyatt
We live in a society infused with pharmaceuticals and drugs to treat everything from depression and sleep to anxiety and indigestion.Drug companies constantly bombard the general audiences with commercials touting new prescription drugs suitable to cure or treat just about any condition or disease. As a result, many people believe that these drugs are the only option they have to ease the symptoms of their condition.But there are alternatives. Many pharmaceutical drugs are based off of naturally occurring substances and many natural supplements have been found to improve mood and memory while decreasing stress and anxiety. ThinkStraight combines these natural supplements in order to provide a balanced and effective way to naturally treat depression and anxiety.
Millions of people are diagnosed with depression every year and even more suffer from mood fluctuations and anxiety. Not only can anxiety and stress result from the frustrations of trying to treat mood swings and depression, they can also increase the symptoms of these conditions, resulting in even greater mood variations and therefore greater stress. All of these conditions stem from variations in brain chemistry and the necessity to manage the chemicals and compounds in the brain. ThinkStraight combines natural supplements that have been proven to help memory function, brain function, increase focus, and increase the ability for the body to naturally maintain the balance of brain chemistry. By increasing the body's ability to function at a more efficient level, ThinkStraight decreases the physical stress that promotes and enhances anxiety and depression.
Not only will ThinkStraight help the body to manage function, but, by increasing oxygen and nutrients to the brain, this supplement helps the brain work more efficiently through every task. The brain is responsible for every organ and chemical reaction in the body. The various parts of the brain regulate digestion, metabolism, sensory organs, and every other function within the human body. Most importantly, the brain is responsible for the hormones and chemicals that help us react to our environment and contains the cells necessary to recall memories. These hormones and chemicals are responsible for depression and stress relative to our environment. The ingredients in Think Straight have been proven to moderate these levels, bringing them back into balance and creating a more balanced environment within the brain, resulting in a healthier, more relaxed reaction to everyday life. Not only do these natural ingredients promote and manage brain function, they also promote the flow of nutrients to the brain. ThinkStraight helps the blood vessels increase the flow of oxygen to the brain, allowing the cellular functions in this organ to work at optimal efficiency. When the brain is working at its best, with the help of ThinkStraight, it can better regulate the feedback cycles necessary to manage bodily and brain functions. As a result, physical and mental stress is reduced and the brain is better able to manage the chemicals and reactions associated with depression and anxiety.
ThinkStraight helps individuals think straight. The natural compounds have been combined together and work in conjunction with one another to create a supplement that optimizes brain function. This reduces and balances the brain chemistry, reducing stress, anxiety and depression. With no risk of side effects, ThinkStraight can assist any individual.
For a National listing of Crisis and Prevention hotlines, please click here.
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