Therapy

There has been a lot written about mental health recently and it is great that finally people are being made aware that there are silent, hidden illnesses that we should know about and sympathise with the people who suffer with them. It has been very helpful to hear from people who are going through a bad time with their mental health; they are sharing how they feel and helping others who have been feeling the same way; they know that they are not alone.

When I was at secondary school I began to suffer with panic attacks. I was so ashamed that there may be something wrong with me that made me different that I didn’t tell anyone. I would never have gone to a doctor with this as I was totally in the dark and scared about what would happen if I did. I don’t remember anyone talking about this kind of thing and possibly people just got on with it and tried to cope as I did. It wasn’t until I was a lot older and after a lot of prayer that I was healed from this. It is such a blessing and I am very grateful that I am now able to lead my life free from fear.

This is what I wanted to say today – therapy is good and it is always great to talk about your feelings and what has happened to you with someone who is not involved in your life and help you to understand why you feel and behave the way that you do. However, there is an added dimension to this to really assist you to recover and lead a full, happy life as God intended us to do. You really need to consider seeking christian counselling because this will bring the healing you need so that you aren’t retaining any of the pain and negative feelings that are bringing you down. Christian counsellors not only listen but they pray with you and over you and ask God to release you from the damage that has been done to you.

I wish that I had received this counselling when I was younger. I ran away from so many situations and jobs because I couldn’t cope. Don’t let your pain rule your lives: ask God for freedom and healing now.

God bless you and my thoughts and prayers are with you all,