Self-Stigma in Mental Health | Praise Podcast - Christian Podcasting Network

We know stigma exists around mental health issues. What isn't commonly discussed is self-stigma. Tune in as we explore this important topic.

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00:00:01 --> 00:00:05 We know stigma exists around mental health issues.

00:00:06 --> 00:00:09 What isn't commonly discussed is self-stigma.

00:00:10 --> 00:00:13 Tune in as we explore this important topic.

00:00:16 --> 00:00:17 Hello,

00:00:17 --> 00:00:19 and welcome to MOMO 634,

00:00:19 --> 00:00:24 the daily podcast chock full of faith-filled inspiration and motivation.

00:00:25 --> 00:00:27 Please like, share, and subscribe.

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00:00:48 --> 00:00:53 The mental health rallying cry of end the stigma wouldn't exist

00:00:53 --> 00:00:54 if there were no

00:00:54 --> 00:00:55 stigma attached to it.

00:00:57 --> 00:00:58 People living with neurodivergence,

00:00:59 --> 00:01:00 mental health issues,

00:01:01 --> 00:01:05 and mood disorders have experienced societal stigma at one time

00:01:05 --> 00:01:06 or another,

00:01:07 --> 00:01:09 whether in the form of misinformation,

00:01:09 --> 00:01:11 loss of friends or relationships,

00:01:12 --> 00:01:16 all the way up to outright discrimination in the workplace or housing.

00:01:18 --> 00:01:22 All of this is upsetting enough without the harshest critic of

00:01:22 --> 00:01:23 all making an appearance,

00:01:25 --> 00:01:25 self.

00:01:27 --> 00:01:28 Sometimes,

00:01:28 --> 00:01:32 after experiencing the stigma of others or some other negative

00:01:32 --> 00:01:33 consequence related

00:01:33 --> 00:01:35 to having a mental health diagnosis,

00:01:36 --> 00:01:38 sometimes the shame is so great,

00:01:39 --> 00:01:40 we beat up on ourselves.

00:01:42 --> 00:01:44 I'm here to tell you I've certainly done it,

00:01:45 --> 00:01:45 and am,

00:01:45 --> 00:01:46 in fact,

00:01:46 --> 00:01:48 in the midst of a bout with it.

00:01:49 --> 00:01:53 But if you hear nothing else I say today, hear this.

00:01:54 --> 00:02:02 Having a mental health condition or neurodivergence is not your fault.

00:02:03 --> 00:02:04 Hear it again.

00:02:05 --> 00:02:08 Your condition is not your fault.

00:02:10 --> 00:02:13 Because of sin entering the world in the Garden of Eden,

00:02:14 --> 00:02:17 we now live in a world with death,

00:02:17 --> 00:02:18 decay,

00:02:18 --> 00:02:19 disease,

00:02:19 --> 00:02:20 and discomfort.

00:02:21 --> 00:02:25 God loves us enough that he sent his Son to die for us.

00:02:26 --> 00:02:29 Does knowing we are not at fault for our mental health

00:02:29 --> 00:02:31 condition absolve us from

00:02:31 --> 00:02:33 heeding God's commands?

00:02:34 --> 00:02:34 No.

00:02:35 --> 00:02:39 It is not a loophole, excuse, or crutch.

00:02:40 --> 00:02:46 However, it is the impetus to work harder, given our limitations.

00:02:47 --> 00:02:50 As we learn to do better, we must.

00:02:52 --> 00:02:54 But as finite,

00:02:54 --> 00:02:55 imperfect humans,

00:02:55 --> 00:03:02 we will miss the mark and thus need to grow in the art of self-grace.

00:03:04 --> 00:03:06 If you too are struggling in this area,

00:03:07 --> 00:03:11 I found an absolute gem of a resource called Narrative

00:03:12 --> 00:03:13 Enhancement and Cognitive

00:03:14 --> 00:03:14 Therapy,

00:03:15 --> 00:03:15 NECT.

00:03:16 --> 00:03:24 I'm linking the free 57-page workbook below this episode at momo634.com.

00:03:25 --> 00:03:30 As you strive to bestow grace upon yourself, remember these verses.

00:03:31 --> 00:03:35 But he said to me, My grace is sufficient for you.

00:03:36 --> 00:03:39 My power is perfected in weakness.

00:03:40 --> 00:03:40 Therefore,

00:03:41 --> 00:03:44 I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses,

00:03:45 --> 00:03:48 so that the power of Christ may rest on me.

00:03:49 --> 00:03:50 That is why,

00:03:50 --> 00:03:52 for the sake of Christ,

00:03:53 --> 00:03:54 I delight in weaknesses,

00:03:55 --> 00:03:56 in insults,

00:03:57 --> 00:03:58 in hardships,

00:03:58 --> 00:03:59 in persecutions,

00:03:59 --> 00:04:00 in difficulties.

00:04:01 --> 00:04:06 For when I am weak, then I am strong.

00:04:06 --> 00:04:16 2 Corinthians 12, 9 and 10 If you struggle in this area, chime in below.

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