Depression in Men: Signs, Symptoms, and How to Help
Men have grown up with statements like “men don’t cry” and “man up” being drilled down to them whenever they faced difficult situations. The general belief is that men are supposed to be strong, unbreakable, and able to deal with whatever storms life throws at them. Women on the other hand are allowed to cry, express their feelings, vent, or break down while men are treated like superheroes that need to have it all together. This perpetuates a harmful belief that being a [...]
How to Pray for Your Teen Using Scripture
Prayer is one of the best tools a parent has for protecting, caring for, and loving their teens. Although it may seem like prayer is a last resort, you can use prayer any time to help your kids, and it doesn’t need to be complicated. Why your teen needs your prayer. Teens face what feels like an endless barrage of issues. Pair these with the continued brain development of the teen years and hormone fluctuations, and it’s clear to see that teens need [...]
How to Take Every Thought Captive
Are you struggling with unwanted thoughts? Let’s look at a Bible verse with the concept of how to take every thought captive. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. – 2 Corinthians 10:5, NIV But what does this mean, and how do we do it? The context. This verse from 2 Corinthians is part of a larger passage in which the apostle Paul is answering [...]
Signs of OCD: How Can I Tell if I Have It?
OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) is a chronic mental health condition characterized by a cycle of recurring uncontrollable unwanted thoughts (obsessions) that invade your mind and drive you to repeatedly perform certain ritualistic behaviors (compulsions) to make them go away. This cycle is a distressing, time-consuming process that tends to hurt your ability to carry out your normal day-to-day functions, and significantly interferes with your performance at work and your social interactions. Carlsbad Christian Counseling can help you break this cycle, providing support and guidance [...]
How to Notice ADHD in Children
You have likely heard of ADHD, but what does it mean and how is it relevant to you? Someone with the medical condition of ADHD has differences in brain development and activity – particularly in the areas that affect attention. It can be seen by difficulty in sitting still or practicing self-control. ADHD in children is often obviously displayed in their behavior – whether at home, school, or among friends. If you are yet to see a child who will naturally sit still, [...]
What Depression Feels Like: How to Help a Depressed Loved One
Loving someone will make you sensitive to what they’re feeling, and it will move you to draw close to them in their times of need. When a loved one is suffering from depression, it can be difficult to understand what depression feels like. Sometimes all you can do is be present and come alongside them on their journey of healing. As Samwise Gamgee said to his friend Frodo in the Lord of the Rings, “I can’t carry it for you, Mr. Frodo; but [...]