By: A.B. Timothy
Mental health is something I think creatives often struggle with. If that isn’t you, do me a favor and thank God. I struggle with self-shame, depression, and a few other debuffs upstairs. That won’t stop me, however! It has stopped me in the past, it has made day-to-day life almost unbearable for weeks at a time, but I refused to just go quietly into that goodnight this time.
Yesterday I did not post; that was due, in part, to my struggle with mental health and an overwhelming desire to just give up, but then I went to church. I was reminded that oftentimes the devil does not go after those who are doing nothing worthwhile, but rather goes after those who are doing mighty things for God. I was reminded that if I am struggling, to call out to God and seek His deliverance, because He is the only one powerful enough to give it.
What kind of things do you struggle with? Does depression often try its best to throw you off the wagon? How do you combat it? Do you contend with it? Let’s chat either in the comments below or on social media, which is also below.
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