As a Christian, struggling with overthinking can feel like a double burden. You deal with the exhaustion of a racing mind, followed by the immense guilt of feeling like you are constantly falling short in every aspect of life. You pray for peace. You memorize verses. You try to force yourself to "trust more." Yet the loop continues. American Association of Christian Counselors You might find yourself replaying conversations from three years ago. You might lie awake at night inventing...

"I feel like I am doing everything right." The client looked down at the stale hospital tile flooring beneath them, avoiding eye contact with me. "I've tried the diets. The exercise. The grounding exercises." They looked back up at me for only a moment, until the shame slipped back in and they were back to staring at the cold tiles. "I feel like my brain is against me. But I also don't think I should be on any substances as a Christian. I need to rely on God." The client's stoic expression...

We’ve all heard it before. You finally work up the courage to tell someone you’re struggling, and they respond with a quick, “Well, you know God tells us not to be anxious.” Read Philippians 4:6-7 here. Most of the time, people mean well when they say this. They want to encourage you. But when you’re the one in the middle of a panic attack or a sleepless night, that sentence can feel more like a lecture than a comfort. It’s hard to stay vulnerable when the response makes you feel like you’re...