As worship came to an end, I seated myself on the padded pew. I scanned the audience not expecting to find a particular person sitting there. Unknowingly to them, my heart was stirred with frustration. Thoughts pushed back for years came flooding to the forefront of my brain, and with that came anger. The anger isContinue reading “Forgiveness Is A Journey”
Author Archives: Krista Overby
Dysautonomia Awareness
October is Dysautonomia Awareness Month. I want to make one entry to share some helpful information regarding Dysautonomia, because it is something that I deal with on a daily basis. Dysautonomia Autoimmune Disorder causes autonomic dysfunctions in the body. Your autonomic nervous system is what controls heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, digestion, all the thingsContinue reading “Dysautonomia Awareness”
Depression: Looking Up From The Stubborn Darkness.
Where is God in the struggle? This book will help you to discover God while feeling trapped in depression. This book was very helpful and one I must read again to refresh myself. Allow yourself to work through the depression with God being in the center of it all. If you are dealing with depressionContinue reading “Depression: Looking Up From The Stubborn Darkness.”
The Silent Struggle
What is The Silent Struggle….mental health. At least it has been for me. Many people struggle with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and the list goes on. (1 in 5 adults and half of teenagers live with a mental health diagnosis) As a matter of fact, the DSM V-TR is approximately 1,200 pages of mental health diagnosisContinue reading “The Silent Struggle”
Anxiety
Our mind is a complex and beautiful organ. It is designed to allow us to learn and grow, but also to protect. It is the seat of our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. All three running in rhythm, and yet separate. Without thoughts, we would have no emotions and behaviors. Without behaviors,Continue reading “Anxiety”
Self-Care
September marks Self-Care Awareness Month. Before dismissing this post, as in older terms, as “New Age” when I speak on mindfulness and meditation, bear with me as I unfold that it is not only beneficial but Biblical to meditate. Self-care is the practice of taking care of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of your life toContinue reading “Self-Care”
My Personal Journey with SI
September 1st marks the start of a month of bringing awareness to two important topics. Self-Care Awareness and Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. (also, CMT Awareness month but we won’t touch that topic here, but Google it if you don’t know what it is, because my girls have it) Self-Care and Suicide, two very opposing topics. However,Continue reading “My Personal Journey with SI”
Welcome Readers!
Thank you for stopping by to check out my page. My desires is to write articles that are helpful to your mental health and your soul. I never considered myself as a creative individual. I am not a singer. I played the clarinet in school, but was always last chair. I can’t draw, and IContinue reading “Welcome Readers!”
Free To Feel
This book was written by one of the greatest. Holly Randle Spiars, is my personal counselor and she is phenomenal in the calling that God has placed on her life. I am forever changed because God saw possible for our lives to cross paths. This book reminded me of so many sessions we spent talkingContinue reading “Free To Feel”
Must Read Books
Reading is fundamental to growth and development. I have read a lot of books on my journey to spiritual and mental wholeness. I will add the list of books, potentially write a review, and add a link to purchase the book. I Love Jesus But I Want To Die Finding Hope In The Darkness OfContinue reading “Must Read Books”
Reckless Writings 