#faith and mental health

[daisyneptune]

To any other Christians (like me) who suffer from intrusive/invasive thoughts (also like me) or conditions like Tourette's syndrome:

No matter how blasphemous, no matter how profane, God knows the random things that sometimes fire off in your brain or come out of your mouth without any rhyme or reason are not you.

He knows your heart and He loves you.

[mindfulldsliving]

Scriptural Insights: Managing Worry in Daily Life

We often find ourselves tangled in a web of anxiety and worry. These feelings are nothing new and have been addressed for centuries. In Biblical teachings, specifically in 3 Nephi 13:34 and Matthew 6:34, we find profound insights into how early teachings

Anxiety and Worry: Lessons from 3 Nephi 13:34 and Matthew 6:34 Why do we often let anxiety and worry control our lives? As we navigate through daily stresses, the teachings in 3 Nephi 13:34 and Matthew 6:34 urge us to stop worrying about tomorrow. These scriptures remind us to stay focused on the present moment, an essential lesson when life’s uncertainties loom large. By embracing this wisdom,…

[alandemoss]

Join me on October 10th at 7 PM for a special World Mental Health Day livestream. I’ll be sharing my personal mental health journey and how rigid, ignorant religious dogma deeply impacted me. We’ll discuss the challenges of breaking free from harmful beliefs, finding healing, and moving forward with faith rooted in compassion. Whether you’ve faced similar struggles or want to support someone who has, this live Q&A is a safe space to ask questions and share your thoughts. Together, let’s explore mental health through the lens of faith and personal growth.

[pastorjeremynorton]

The Impact of LGBTQ+ Inclusion on Faith, Mental Health, and Identity

Let's explore how faith and mental health intersect with LGBTQ+ inclusion. Learn how we can navigate these complex issues with grace and truth. #Faith #MentalHealth #LGBTQInclusion

Why Feelings and Emotions Aren’t Enough Last week, I wrote a post titled “Navigating LGBTQ+ Inclusion in the Church” which sparked a lot of discussions. The reality is that Christians (and churches) strive to find the best path forward but struggle. This should serve as a follow-up post since similar questions kept coming up in the conversations following the post. If you missed the first post…

[girlwithrituals]

next time if you ever feel like falling back to old habits just remember this

personally, there's no better motivation than remembering that there's probably many people out there who don't want me to succeed.

[erinwantstowrite]

this is who Mysterio is beefing with. he's literally just a little guy (arachnid)

[ae-cha08]

[gay-otlc]

This is a take I've seen fairly often- that trans men & mascs only think they experience transandrophobia because they refuse to accept that what they're experiencing is misogyny.

It's also a completely ridiculous take. The fact that trans men/mascs are targeted by misogyny is a fundamental part of transandrophobia theory. Trans men/mascs, and others who regularly discuss transandrophobia, emphasize over and over again the ways in which trans men/mascs experience misogyny. For example, the idea that they are women and therefore are too stupid and brainwashed to be trusted about their genders, or the sense of entitlement to trans men/mascs' bodies (how dare you ruin your perfect breasts, how dare you transition in a way that makes you unable to carry children, how dare you not be the beautiful woman i want you to be).

In fact, the people who deny that trans men/mascs experience misogyny tend to be the same people who argue against the concept of transandrophobia. They insist that trans men receive male privilege, and in fact actually benefit from misogyny rather than suffer from it.

When trans men/mascs point the ways that they are affected by misogyny, they are accused of spreading TERF rhetoric (as though acknowledging the ways in which people who were assigned female at birth are oppressed automatically means you believe in "sex consciousness" and "afab unity" against anyone assigned male at birth"), or accused of implying that trans women aren't affected by misogyny (they absolutely are, the belief that trans men and women can't both be affected by misogyny stems from oppositional sexism)

All this to say: The people who talk about transandrophobia are well aware that trans men/mascs suffer from misogyny, and aren't denying this out of dysphoria or internalized misogyny- they aren't denying this at all. The people who deny that trans men/mascs suffer from misogyny are the people who believe transandrophobia doesn't exist.

And, transandrophobia isn't "just misogyny." Misogyny is a crucial component of transandrophobia- again, no one who talkes about transandrophobia is denying this- but not the only component.

Trans men/mascs being denied access to gynecological healthcare (that cis women are able to access) because they appear to be men, or have their gender legally changed to male isn't "just misogyny."

Trans men/mascs to losing their friends, support, and abuse and mental health resources when they come out and transition, or reach a point of being "too masculine," isn't "just misogyny".

The belief that going on testosterone will make trans men/mascs dangerous and violent, and the negative rhetoric about bottom surgery, isn't "just misogyny."

Being called a gender traitor and accused siding with the enemy and only transitioning to gain male privilege isn't "just misogyny."

Trans men/mascs being impregnated specifically as a method of forcing them to detransition isn't "just misogyny."

Choosing to use a women's bathroom (either due to safety concerns or transphobic laws) and being kicked out or assaulted for looking male isn't "just misogyny."

Trans men/mascs getting violently attacked because "if you want to be a man so bad, I'll beat you up like one" isn't "just misogyny."

People who talk about transandrophobia very much recognize that trans men/mascs experience misogyny (and are trying to get people who deny transandrophobia to recognize this as well), and there are aspects of transandrophobia that go beyond "just misogyny." Neither of these things contradict each other. In conclusion, "'transandrophobia' is just misogyny but transmascs don't want to admit it" is completely false all around, so I wish it wasn't such a commonly held belief.

[histhoughtslately]

Sometimes a person needs no words; just a hug.

That action in itself can go a very long way.

[mental-health-and-jesus]

8-08-2024 | #Bible - Verse of the Day | Proverbs 8:11

[this-smile-is-real]

Hi, I’m Hannah.

I am trying to build my life after 49 hospital admissions in 8 years. After 20+ years of trauma, an eating disorder etc. I have diagnoses of cPTSD, Anorexia, Fibromyalgia, Functional Neurological Disorder and my large bowel no longer works. I have been on the disability pension since 2019 but have increasing medical costs, increase in rent, more and more specialists and appointments weekly, fortnightly and monthly. I currently have 11 people on my team but can only afford to see 2 regularly.

I am needing help financially that I can’t find elsewhere. I am doing all that I can and am also currently studying at university but have become so overwhelmed, in thousands of dollars debt and am always behind in bills. I would be so grateful for any donations. Thank you

[ofsanction]

♱ Holy NPD｡ 

A flag for beings whose NPD [ Narcissistic Personality Disorder ] is directly connected to the concept of holiness & divinity. This can mean that one's NPD makes them feel like or believe that they are a holy, divine being.

Made by : 💫🧸．

[alandemoss]

Come As You Are: Embracing Grace in a Judgmental World

Are You Tired of Feeling Unworthy? In a world where the weight of judgment often feels unbearable, many of us long for a place to belong. What if I told you that Jesus invites us to come just as we are? This invitation to authenticity resonates deeply with the angst expressed in the grunge music I grew up on. As a fan of Pearl Jam and Nirvana, I understand the struggle against societal…

[allthecanadianpolitics]

Close to 250 faith leaders from across Ontario are pleading with the provincial government to reconsider its “deadly decision” to shutter 10 of its 17 supervised drug consumption sites (SCS) by March 2025 and create legislation that would prevent any new locations from opening. On Tuesday, several members of the faith community delivered a letter to Premier Doug Ford and Ontario’s Minister of Health Sylvia Jones that urged them to reconsider this plan, which also includes limiting other harm reduction measures like safe supply and drug decriminalization. “We urge you, Premier Ford and Minister Jones, to reverse this decision, and to follow the advice of the expert reports which you yourselves commissioned,” the signatories wrote in their letter.

Continue Reading

Tagging: @newsfromstolenland

[prfctemi]

Bible Study- Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 ♡

"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens:

a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance, a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them, a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing, a time to search and a time to give up, a time to keep and a time to throw away, a time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak, a time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peace."

In a time like now filled with many distractions, it is easy to be tempted by procrastination. As a college student, I tend to be very harsh on myself when I am not as productive as I would like to me or if I spend too much time doing things other than studying or work. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 reminds me that there is a time for all things to take place.

Be kind to yourself when you fall short of your expectations because every season has its purpose, and it's okay to have periods of rest and downtime <3