A Christian’s Struggle With Depression And How I Overcame It. Pt. 2

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    My Struggle With Depression. And How I Overcame It. Pt. 2-
    In light of Jarrid Wilson’s suicide and a few other people connected to my life in one way or another, I felt it was time to do a part 2 video speaking out on depression, anxiety, panic attacks, suicide and any other form of mental illness.I have posted two videos in the past speaking out about my personal experience with mental illness. I struggled with severe depression, borderline personality disorder, PTSD, suicidal thoughts, severe panic attacks, and anxiety for about 5 1/2 years. I was on antidepressants for almost 7 years. Today, by the grace of God, a LOT of hard work, and making a daily CHOICE, I have been freed of every single mental illness I struggled with.
    I am here to tell you that if you believe you will have to deal with these things for the rest of you, you have believed a lie from the enemy. I pray that the Lord speaks life into you through this video. I pray that you take a step into freedom today.
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  • @PaulandMorgan
    @PaulandMorgan  5 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Hey P&M Fam! 💜
    Leave an encouraging comment below to lift up anyone struggling with this battle of depression. There is so much more to your life than the lies the enemy has whispered into your heart. We love you and are so thankful for this platform to speak truth and life on. Have Hope & Be Free!

    • @Sarahannamaria
      @Sarahannamaria 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Your story is similar to mine. What a testimony. Glory to God! Jesus loves us so much, there is so much to life! ❤

    • @cromcoffee3229
      @cromcoffee3229 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The science of depression
      th-cam.com/video/GOK1tKFFIQI/w-d-xo.html

    • @machaelaailene
      @machaelaailene 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Gods got you. Dont let the enemy tell you any different

    • @natanna437
      @natanna437 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m going through this now

    • @natanna437
      @natanna437 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jaap Jacobsen explain how? This is making me worry

  • @heatherwyatt4812
    @heatherwyatt4812 5 ปีที่แล้ว +138

    I’m a Christian, and I think that if you are struggling with depression or anxiety, seek professional help as well as go to God. God gave Doctors and Psychiatrist the ability to find a way to help you, while God can help comfort you along the way.
    Pls don’t hate, this is just what I think...

    • @ronnielee1009
      @ronnielee1009 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Thank you so much for saying this.

    • @heatherwyatt4812
      @heatherwyatt4812 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re welcome😊

    • @courageouslykristen
      @courageouslykristen 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Heather Wyatt Totally agree! ❤️ This is so important and thanks for commenting it!

    • @JasonXavier89
      @JasonXavier89 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Depression is very real and needs attention but as far as “god gave doctors the ability” hmmm no. Hours upon hours of hard work and dedication were required for them to equip themselves with the KNOWLEDGE to perform their job correctly. God had nothing to do with it believe me when I say I know a lot of doctors who don’t believe in any “god” they believe in helping people because we are our only hope.

    • @hilary1014
      @hilary1014 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Always seek professional help regardless of your religion! I sincerely hope everyone get's the help the need. Please feel free to message me if you need an unbiased ear to listen to you.

  • @annaolson4828
    @annaolson4828 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    To those coming to this video for advice:
    Morgan is only one person of millions who have experienced depression. She is not a therapist or qualified to diagnose or plan your treatment. For every person like her who was able to pray away "the enemy," there are thousands more who tried to pray harder, who only relied on their faith, and were still depressed.
    There is no shame in getting therapy. There is no shame in taking medication. There is no shame in figuring out what works best for you. You deserve to get the help you need. It's never easy, but it will be worth it. You are not alone.

  • @dancingmandy96
    @dancingmandy96 5 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Hi Morgan! I wanted to commend you for being bold and speaking out about your personal experience with depression. As a fellow believer who has also dealt with depression, I’m thankful you’re talking about something that oftentimes the church wants to ignore. My comment is meant in no way to attack, but to challenge and encourage continued learning.
    I think this is a very irresponsible message for you to put out as a role model, especially to young believers. I 100% believe that Jesus has the ability to heal us from depression, whatever form He might do that in. But as someone who is also in ministry, I would NEVER want to spread the message that depression, anxiety, mental illness in general can be fixed by simply having more faith. This kind of thinking is incredibly dangerous and based in skewed theology that isn’t Biblical.
    To be blunt, your experience is NOT universal, and many of the people you influence are on medication for mental health disorders, and that is in no way a reflection of their faith. To apply your experience to the rest of the world (as happens in many of your videos) is to completely misrepresent God’s call for our lives (1 Corinthians 13:13)
    Depression is NOT a spiritual problem. Anxiety is not a spiritual problem. Mental Health disorders are not a spiritual problem any more than diabetes or cancer is a spiritual problem. Can God heal us from these things? Yes, whether that’s through therapy, medication, or His divine healing. And let me be clear, hundreds of millions of people, (believers included) are here on this earth today and living out God’s calling for their lives because of these medications. Because of the fall, disease, sin and death entered the world, and some of us won’t know true healing from mental health disorders until we reach heaven. But if someone had told my depressed teenage self that the answer to my depression was to “resist the enemy more” or have more faith, I don’t even know what that would have done to me.
    Morgan, I truly believe that you desire to bring the hope and peace of Jesus to your audience and have no bad intentions. I just want to challenge you to keep learning and reflecting on every message you put out to these young believers.

    • @mischr13
      @mischr13 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You are doing the Lord's work, my friend

    • @dancingmandy96
      @dancingmandy96 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mischa Romo most encouraging comment ever thank you 😊

  • @cromcoffee3229
    @cromcoffee3229 5 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    Do you realize that a pastor of one of the largest churches committed about several days ago. If you choose to believe in God, so be it, but realize that depression and anxiety stems from a chemical imbalance. The brain chemistry is not working normally. It's another chemical imbalance just like diabetes is an imbalance of chemicals. Some people can work through some depression with therapy. Morgan you are wrong, depression can last a lifetime, it can go into types of remission, like waves, but the chemical type of depression comes from problems with the brain.
    Research shows that the hippocampus is smaller in some depressed people. Amygdala: The amygdala is part of the limbic system, a group of structures deep in the brain that's associated with emotions such as anger, pleasure, sorrow, fear, and sexual arousal. The amygdala is activated when a person recalls emotionally charged memories, such as a frightening situation. Activity in the amygdala is higher when a person is sad or clinically depressed. This increased activity continues even after recovery from depression.
    Thalamus: The thalamus receives most sensory information and relays it to the appropriate part of the cerebral cortex, which directs high-level functions such as speech, behavioral reactions, movement, thinking, and learning. Some research suggests that bipolar disorder may result from problems in the thalamus, which helps link sensory input to pleasant and unpleasant feelings.
    Hippocampus: The hippocampus is part of the limbic system and has a central role in processing long-term memory and recollection. Interplay between the hippocampus and the amygdala might account for the adage "once bitten, twice shy." It is this part of the brain that registers fear when you are confronted by a barking, aggressive dog, and the memory of such an experience may make you wary of dogs you come across later in life. The hippocampus is smaller in some depressed people, and research suggests that ongoing exposure to stress hormone impairs the growth of nerve cells in this part of the brain.
    It's not the feeling of depression, it's the biology of depression that doctors are treating today, because they understand much more than they did in the past. Medication isn't exact for all depressed or anxious people. Some medication works for some people, but may not work as well for others, just as any medication. There's still much to learn, but I would highly suggest that anyone who is suffering, not to blame themselves, or their faith as to the reasons for their suffering. It's not your fault and you don't need the pressure of trying to be good enough for the church of god. There is help, it may take time and patience but science and medicine know so much more! Morgan, you may want to help, but you also need to recognize that you may be hurting people by giving them wrong information and false hope. Truth is better! Churches put too much expectation on members to get better by some miraculous recovery, rather than getting the correct help. I know of two members who committed suicide after doing what you have done. They were nice people, but sadly they died trying to please God and church. I think you're riding a high right now, and am concerned that you will eventually come down. Many Christians experience this and the guilt of the returning symptoms makes them feel worse.

    • @kerryrose4870
      @kerryrose4870 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      She won't read your post but I pray others will. My childhood best friend committed suicide this week at the age of 38, after giving her illness over to God and thinking she had overcome. Mental illness, like any illness, requires medical care and to turn people to God instead of a trained medical professional is dangerous and really offensive to me right now.

    • @ehidiamenegbelehulu695
      @ehidiamenegbelehulu695 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      With God nothing shall be impossible.

    • @babiulilate4754
      @babiulilate4754 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ehidiamenegbelehulu695 HalleluYah.

    • @cromcoffee3229
      @cromcoffee3229 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. I can understand your frustration with this kind of harmful teaching.

    • @cromcoffee3229
      @cromcoffee3229 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I disagree with your opinion, which is anecdotal insubstantial at best. Your claim doesn't negate the fact that medical science works. If one were truly to believe what you're suggesting then you should be able to cut a limb off and reveal through the evidence of faith healing that it can grow back of you can put the finger on ice and rush to the hospital where trained professionals can reattach it through surgery.I doubt you believe your own harmful claim. If you have visited a doctor, dintest,, grocery store, airport, mechanic, or use electricity to power your computer this is evidence for lack of belief, because deep down you have faith in the scientific research that made these things possible. It's practical application is much better for everyone and most people would agree to using electricity over waiting for the sun to rise. Teaching people dangerous beliefs isn't loving or caring, because the motive behind this kind of teaching has more to do with the love of religious beliefs than the love of the individual. I believe most people would rush their family members to the hospital immediately in a required situation. I doubt they would let them bleed out and wait because nothing is impossible for god.

  • @angelablinne7223
    @angelablinne7223 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Hey Morgan, I'm so happy that Christ has helped you out through your depression. With that being said, I have always been a fun positive person up until about 4 years ago when I started to become extremely depressed. I talked about it with my mom and she told me about how it runs in our family and that it's the brain chemistry in us that's messed up. Ever since I went on medication, I felt more like the self that I've always been. I still feel emotions just the same, I'm just not extremely sad and angry for no reason. God is at the front of my life and I fully believe that He created intelligent people like doctors to create medicine for people with mental illnesses. Yes there are people out there who are going through a tough time and should turn to God first before trying to fix their problems with medication, but there are also people who need medication to survive. Anyway, I just wanted to put this here to let people know that there are mental illnesses out there that need God AND medication. Again, thank you for sharing your story❤️

    • @jeffa5915
      @jeffa5915 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Why would god do that to you? What an asswipe. Good thing modern medicine is helping you and is stronger than god who gave you this affliction!

  • @sara_martin
    @sara_martin 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Morgan, I'm really glad your faith has helped you overcome your depression. For me though, viewing my depression as an "attack from the enemy" was not helpful at all. I'd pray, command it away in Jesus's name, and try to take authority over it, but the depression didn't go away. Depression is not the devil trying to lie to me; it's just something my brain is biologically prone toward. I've come to accept I will likely struggle with depression for the rest of my life, but I still have hope. Accepting that it's part of my life has brought me more peace than trying to fight it away like an intruder ever has. I don't feel a sense of failure or guilt anymore because my faith "didn't work." And if, God forbid, your depression/anxiety ever comes back in the future, Morgan, I hope you never blame yourself or a lack of faith for it. Sometimes it just something we go through.

    • @allimuse4921
      @allimuse4921 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Then your faith DID work! Because you’ve made peace with it, are effectively treating it, living a better life, and you aren’t struggling to fight it alone, you’re experiencing the freedom from depression that Morgan talks about! That’s at least how I interpret that. ❤️

  • @Phoenix_7568
    @Phoenix_7568 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I personally don’t believe that Satan is responsible for disease or illness, physical or mental. But, if that’s what you believe, then I’m glad you were able to overcome your struggles. I hope you’ve found peace now; you seem like you’re doing well. Thank you for sharing with us.

    • @jeffa5915
      @jeffa5915 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      So who then? god?

  • @evangelinabalcioni9296
    @evangelinabalcioni9296 5 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    Cant wait for mr.atheist to cover this

  • @lucineboloyan866
    @lucineboloyan866 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Morgan. I had this video saved in my watch later for so long now and finally listened today. And man, I specifically needed it today. As you said, God’s words flowed through you. Thank you sister. I love you.

  • @hilary1014
    @hilary1014 5 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    She's not preaching that she is depressed because of the devil again is she?

    • @jeffa5915
      @jeffa5915 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      LOL! The devil made her do it!

    • @arandomuser9459
      @arandomuser9459 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah pretty much.

  • @madinaruth
    @madinaruth 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So powerful, thanks Morgan! This is really similar to my story and it just goes to show that there are many people who need this message.

  • @suzylovebug3164
    @suzylovebug3164 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    For me... being grateful for what I have is how I fight depression. People are born with other burdens and i am so grateful to be healthy, young, and able to accomplish anything ❤️

  • @whitneymarkley3901
    @whitneymarkley3901 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have/ am struggling so much with Anxiety and depression! I feel like this video/ this month has been put in my tracks. I am 16 year old girl, which sadly in today’s world says A LOT! You explained it so well. And as much as parents/ grandparents say they know what we are going through, if they haven’t dealt with it themselves, they don’t know what I’m dealing with. But, I am not comparing that to what other people go through at the same time! It is just soo hard in today’s world especially as a teen :(

    • @PaulandMorgan
      @PaulandMorgan  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Whitney Markley hang on tight girl and make sure you’re getting the help you need. The Lord is with you and He will be with you throughout your journey and process to healing! 💜🙏🏼

  • @MyEsperanza12
    @MyEsperanza12 5 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Mental illness is not a choice. I am disgusted to see that message here.
    There are literal changes to the brain and neurotransmitters

    • @antoinettepierre5957
      @antoinettepierre5957 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's not a choice but it is a tactic from satan. People with God in their lives don't have depression. I myself can testify that I was going through some deep deep depression..I don't even know how to describe it but it was very sad..but literally as I called upon the name of Jesus it completely vanished. Like in 2-3 minutes after my calling.

    • @MyEsperanza12
      @MyEsperanza12 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Antoinette Pierre Im glad that has worked for you. But it is absolutely not true that people with God in their lives don’t have depression. That’s like saying people who have God in their lives don’t get cancer.
      Statements like the one you just made are harmful, incorrect, and give Christians a bad rep.

    • @antoinettepierre5957
      @antoinettepierre5957 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MyEsperanza12 ok I see and understand what you are saying. I don't mean to come of as supercilious or anything. What I'm trying to say in elaboration is that people who truly have Jesus Christ/The Holy Spirit should not have depression like that..the bible says that God did not give us the spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind(2 Timothy 1:7). I'm not saying that true followers of Christ are without pain or suffering or tribulation but I am saying that as a result of the Holy Spirit living in you, you will be fit to face those tribulations. How is a depressed person supposed to spread the word of God when they are depressed and care about nothing? How can they be a light to the world if they live in darkness? How can they show the love of Christ if they lack self love? How can they face tribulation if they are dead inside? See, it does not make sense..someone with no will to live and cares about nothing would not be able to fight the spiritual battles going on..(Check out Ephesians 6:12) the bible says: ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world(1 John 4:4). The bible also says: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me(Philippians 4:13). Jesus Christ is the way maker and the chain breaker, and he came to set the captives free. What I'm trying to say is that in Jesus Christ you would not have depression..because depression is not of God. Joy and happiness is. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying that true Christian are immune to sadness, but what I'm saying is that they should not have this weight of depression wearing them down. I totally get your point tho and I'm definitely open to correction.

    • @MyEsperanza12
      @MyEsperanza12 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Antoinette Pierre you obviously don’t get my point because you just wrote a whole paragraph saying the exact same thing you did before
      Depression is a condition just like a physical condition. Saying Christians should not have depression is completely ignorant and hurtful
      Maybe read some studies about it. People die because of this kind of rhetoric.

    • @antoinettepierre5957
      @antoinettepierre5957 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MyEsperanza12 I'm saying that Christians with the HOLY SPIRIT should not have depression..not just "Christians" cause anyone can say that they are a Christian and not be living a life according to God's word. I mean I know it's a condition..I'm not saying that it isn't I'm just saying that you can be delivered from it in Jesus name..you can look up some things about deliverance as well.

  • @Enzaaa97
    @Enzaaa97 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for posting this video, Morgan. It's so helpful! God bless you and Paul. May He keep using you to encourage other people and preach the gospel.

  • @goatgrl1987
    @goatgrl1987 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Morgan, thank you SO much for sharing this! I have struggled with depression and suicidal thoughts (and now anxiety) since I was 15 (now 32).
    God has been SO gracious and working through things with me. But this video...wow this spoke volumes to me. Thank you for reminding me of the TRUTH! That I AM a daughter of God! I am free in Him ♡.

  • @natalitodorova9918
    @natalitodorova9918 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you Morgan for having the courage to share and for being a light in this world!

  • @janalehman3368
    @janalehman3368 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Thankyou Morgan. I battled suicidal thoughts as a teen and I am so Glad Jesus showed me who I really am. I found my true identity in Christ. In the Name of Jesus everything is possible. Amen Sister. God bless.

  • @fathorse8565
    @fathorse8565 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Idk if it's the fall weather or what, but this made me feel peace. I've been having a lot of things my anxiety told me would happen, happen. I choose to persevere. God's got me and he would never do anything against me

  • @Bee-uy2cn
    @Bee-uy2cn 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    So much like being gay, they believe depression is a choice? Wow i cant believe this. How have these people not been sued for the advice they give

    • @arandomuser9459
      @arandomuser9459 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why in Merlins name would anyone choose to be depressed? As someone who had major depression and is still getting over it I cannot see how someone would choose to be depressed.

  • @bibsbunni
    @bibsbunni 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    satan has nothing to do if depression … it's a chemical imbalance, do you have any ideia how much you influence people and how damaging this can be?

    • @ninetails5594
      @ninetails5594 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ɓɩα they only influenced the weak mind. Like they are.

    • @brecrady777
      @brecrady777 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Depression can be spiritual as well. We battle not against flesh but spiritual principalities. They're are forces that are against us but Jesus is for us. Im not saying that there isnt a chemical imbalance but if someone is chemicly normal before it starts then what is the cause? All sickness and disease comes from evil.

  • @deborahdulworth191
    @deborahdulworth191 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Morgan, thanks for sharing your experience. I've been through it too. Terrible, dark times. The Lord was gracious to see me through. Blessings to you and Paul

  • @emmabrown9652
    @emmabrown9652 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Morgan, thank you for this message and YOUR testimony! I think it is powerful. Allowing God to change your heart and pour this truth into your life and into other people's life is amazing girl. “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” -Matthew 11:28-30 Depression is a heavy topic and everyone has a different story but I believe God has done a work in your life. Do not let what others say hold you back from sharing your journey.

  • @hirtzlifechristianblogs9285
    @hirtzlifechristianblogs9285 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. As someone who lost a family member to suicide, thank you for sharing that.♥️ if yall are struggling get help, your life means so much to some many people that you dont even realize. Just you existing alone has so much purpose in people's lives. Hang in there and get help.

    • @PaulandMorgan
      @PaulandMorgan  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hirtz Life: Finding Myself in God amen! 💜🙏🏼 thank you for sharing!

    • @hirtzlifechristianblogs9285
      @hirtzlifechristianblogs9285 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Paul and Morgan welcome!

    • @hirtzlifechristianblogs9285
      @hirtzlifechristianblogs9285 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Moʀɖɛռ iֆ Aʟɨʋɛ good point. Not everyone who is suicidal necessarily has life long chronic depression. While I understand in the natural that what you said about the chronic stuff maybe true, I personally believe I serve a God who is not confined by nature. I’ve prayed for people and have seen their legs grow out in my hand. I’ve seen people who can only speak gibberish start speaking plainly. I’ve seen paralyzed people move limbs that were once unmovable. I have even prayed for stoke victims who were able to move for the first time afterwards. Those are a few of the 400-500 healings I saw in one year. My God can do ANYTHING...I have seen it and been a part of it. I strongly believe that He is not defined by nature; he re-defines nature and gave us authority. So, anything is possible. I know how serious depression is and how difficult it can be. For some people, it is seasonal, some it takes years, and others it is life-long. ...but even for them I would say bring it to God...I believe there is power to heal anything in Him. If people don’t share my same beliefs, I understand. I have just experienced a lot of odd miraculous things for me not to believe for something greater for people. Never give up. Never give in. Never stop fighting for freedom y’all. Have hope and be free. Thank you for sharing your comment! 😀

    • @hirtzlifechristianblogs9285
      @hirtzlifechristianblogs9285 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ori Friskett with all do respect, a lot of people who commit suicide dont have chronic depression. I am not trying to debate this, but maybe try to assume the best in people and their comments - not the worst.
      Also, I am totally okay with you disagreeing with my comment; i am always learning and growing, but please do it in love...it is typically more effective. Thanks. 🤙🏼

    • @hirtzlifechristianblogs9285
      @hirtzlifechristianblogs9285 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Goddess 18 thanks for your comments. I DEFINITELY think people should get all the help that is possibly out there: doc, meds, therapy, counseling, etc. But I also think God should be added to that list. Thanks!🤙🏼🤙🏼

  • @diykaiya2656
    @diykaiya2656 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I totally related to you when you said “if I’m free of this, what will my life be like” I have heard and am hearing the same lies from the devil and I know that they are lies. I am working on myself and making strides. God is good and he always delivers and as children of Christ we have the authority to say no more Satan. Not today, not tomorrow, never.

    • @PaulandMorgan
      @PaulandMorgan  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      DIYKaiya amen! Yes, lean on the Father. Get the help you need. And believe in your power and authority as a child of God. 💜🙏🏼

    • @arandomuser9459
      @arandomuser9459 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You people confuse me. Honestly.

  • @ms.frizzle
    @ms.frizzle 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    You should already be contemplating an apologetic video to this. I’ve never seen something so archaic and disturbing . Disgusting .

  • @elizabethjohnson3804
    @elizabethjohnson3804 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Powerful sis. Amen to freedom in Christ!

  • @elliotfilipiak5389
    @elliotfilipiak5389 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for this! It was really encouraging.

  • @clares-b98
    @clares-b98 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love love love how you speak about this! Thanks for sharing your heart. I may have not struggled with this but so many people do and they need to hear this!

  • @marybrown7078
    @marybrown7078 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for the encouragement and Truth. ♡ I am encouraged God is working in me to overcome the strongholds in my life. I must be patient in his timing, and bring my faith into action.

  • @simonduran9376
    @simonduran9376 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Morgan, mental disorders are not 'lies from the Enemy' that try to hold you from the saviour figure you believe in, they remain with you for a long time, if not your whole life., if you don't treat them, no matter how much you delude yourself into believing the opposite.
    If you truly value your life, get the real treatment instead of false hopes provided by your beliefs. Depression is not a boogeyman/lie created by some antagonistic figure of the Abrahamic religions, it's a disorder that affects many aspects of your life, and will continue to affect them, unless you'll do something about it.
    Please, seek a proper treatment and counseling. There are professionals that can and will help you.

    • @babiulilate4754
      @babiulilate4754 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      With all due and warranted respect my brother, from where do you find the authority to speak into our lives with such certainty?
      Because doctors get their authority from the knowledge they attained in school and one of them saw it fit for her to discontinue the use of untested and falsehood drugs, so where do you find the audacity to oppose and invalidate her testimony of healing?
      You call our hope in Christ false?
      I rebuke you brother.
      You ought take that unsolicited demonic report and send it right back to hell where it came from, that way it can perish with the liar who sent it through you so you could deliver it to us because he knows he's been defeated and that he holds no authority to impose his lies about us, by lying to others and planting seeds of negativity and discouragement where God sees fit to plant hope and positivity.
      We are who God says we are and if He says we are no longer victims of mental illnesses, then it is so.
      You, my good brother, can hold no power over us and your words are rejected in the blood of Christ.
      You, beloved, cannot and will not put the chains of infirmity back on us BECAUSE you hold no real power to do so nor do you possess the authority to assert that; so maybe you should sit with that and allow it to dissolve the notion that you have the authority to speak death into the lives of Gods children.
      Speak life into your own existence. You need it.

    • @simonduran9376
      @simonduran9376 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@babiulilate4754 First of all, please, do not call me a 'brother', I find it weird and it makes me uncomfortable, since you are not my brother by any means.
      Second of all, I am not putting any kind of chains on anyone, you are, of course, free to believe and do whatever you want, as long as it does not harm anyone, which can't be said about Morgan's message.
      I am really sorry for her struggles, and I hope she gets better, but that does not mean I'll stand silent as she spreads her harmful message. Calling mental disorders 'Satan's lies' is ignorant, the same goes for her message of stopping therapy because some deity, supposedly, has certain magical and supernatural healing powers.
      Prayers and beliefs won't treat chemical imbalance in the brain. They may offer some hope for the believers, but they haven't been proven outside of their respected religions and belief systems to really work at all, except for Placebo effect, which, again, will not work on chemical imbalance.
      Also, it would be really nice if someone would prove that the concept of 'higher power' in religious context really exists, though I think we all have our own answers to this question.

    • @babiulilate4754
      @babiulilate4754 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@simonduran9376 Okay Simon. I can respect your request. I'm sorry for making you uncomfortable in that way.
      You didnt really answer my question though? Where do you find the authority to speak in the manner that you do into our lives as formally mentally ill individuals?
      Also I'd like for you to research the reality of the drugs sold for mental illnesses, for bipolar for instance, since I am a victor over bipolar and was once afflicted and medicated for it many years ago, I want you to know that the doctors themselves have no understanding of how the medicines prescribed are actually helpful, basically they just assume it helps because of symptoms varying with administration of the drugs, theres no factual proof that the medications given work and they dont know how they "work".
      I've had fewer psychosis' than the average medicated bipolar individual.
      So prayer and drugs are now on an equal playing field which means you cant base your opinions on a self righteous notion. Ive proved that psychiatric drugs can be harmful to my own psychiatrists and they've willingly left me alone because they didnt want to deal with the facts- the drugs are poisonous placebos themselves, at least in the case of bipolar.
      On proving God heres a theory:
      Could a book write itself and a song create itself and a painting paint itself??
      Never, your proof of the writers existence is in the book, your proof of a singer is your song and your proof of an artist is the art work.
      Gods proof of existence is mankind.

    • @cromcoffee3229
      @cromcoffee3229 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Barbi, do you know what Prader-Willi Syndrome is, and how it causes problems for people effected by it? I know yo you don't. It is another brain disorder, like mental disorders are disorders of the brain. The hypothalamus controls hunger, but children born with Prader-Willi Syndrome are never satiated, they are forever and always hungry and will eat themselves to death. People who suffer from major depression disorder are at great risk of committing suicide. In both instances the brain chemistry is abnormal. It's absolutely essential for people to seek medical treatment, and you cannot claim that medicine is wrong based on belief or anecdotal evidence. There are absolutes that we know today, and evidence to support this. No I am not going to list every scientific research and development. Common knowledge that most people observe suggests it works. If you have visited a dentist or an eye doctor, taken antibiotics, used a computer and electricity, you support the scientific research community, and it's evident by your usage.

  • @juless5682
    @juless5682 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Stay strong everyone. Talking to someone really helps with depression and anxiety even if you’re just talking about random things. I love you so much and I care about you. Depression is a BATTLE and you can overcome it!
    If you’re in high school I have a lot of tips for making friends and battling anxiety/depression

  • @grace.b.cleveland
    @grace.b.cleveland 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    When you mentioned that you had the choice to let go of the depression and anxiety I think your 100% correct! It's such a hard battle! Thank you for speaking light to us! I love your channel Morgan and I will continue to pray for your mental health and you and Paul's marriage to continue to thrive!

    • @PaulandMorgan
      @PaulandMorgan  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Grace Cleveland 💜🙏🏼💜 thank you!

  • @rilestheunicorn_rg4211
    @rilestheunicorn_rg4211 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I am so glad to see this video here on this channel.

  • @rosalynho6202
    @rosalynho6202 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such great sharing! Thanks for your insight about subconsciously not letting go of depression

  • @bridget8687
    @bridget8687 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is the kind of mindset that drove me into a mental breakdown. I kept feeling anxious and depressed and was obsessed with the devil and thinking it was him and it was just 100% fear. Once I stopped buying into this shit I saw how crazy it fucking is. How fearful to tell people that depression and anxiety they can’t control is the devil PERSONALLY attacking them cause they’re a dirty sinner. This is sooo harmful its crazy

    • @sasquatsch2769
      @sasquatsch2769 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you are not believing that anymore. I hope you are good or at least better now.

  • @gabrielfranciscorichardson9557
    @gabrielfranciscorichardson9557 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you so much for this video! The Lord was moving with your words. I don't struggle with depression or anxiety, but I do struggle with same-sex attraction, pornography, and masterbation and it's the same message about Freedom! Gotta say "No!" to your enemies and crush them! Declare "I am Free in Jesus' Name! Amen!"
    God bless you Morgan! Freedom is Here!

  • @ashleighblom923
    @ashleighblom923 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for sharing this!!!! I’ve been struggling with this a lot and this video really really encouraged me. Freedom through Christ ❤️

  • @livingunashamed4869
    @livingunashamed4869 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Loved this! You guys give great biblical advice and share personal relatable stuff. I can relate to all of this. As a guy who has suffered with mental illness since birth this hit home. I can remember a time where I didn't want to get better because I didn't know what I had to offer other than being a sufferer of mental issues. I labeled myself and doctors did too, I thought this was my life. Meds never helped and doctors didn't either. God has so been the biggest factor to the betterment of my life. I'm doing stuff now that I never would of done in this past. I was bed ridden with fear, self harmed nightly, mental hospital stay, and had two suicide plans. God changes everything.
    The one thing I did hate was when people said oh you must not trust God enough if you're still suffering. Like your less of a christian because you have mental issues. God heals yeah but sometime He will let you suffer for a little for His glory and thats ok. The big thing is resting in His presence and letting your identity be found in Him.

    • @PaulandMorgan
      @PaulandMorgan  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Kevin B 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼💜💜

  • @mckenanbundy3578
    @mckenanbundy3578 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I appreciate that you are so open about your story and that your experience doesn’t invalidate others experiences. I just wish you’d apply that desire of empathy to those who are LGBTQIA+

  • @Hellothere23344
    @Hellothere23344 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thank you for being honest and real with us!

    • @PaulandMorgan
      @PaulandMorgan  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Onice Matos 💜🙏🏼 thank you girl. Really appreciate you!

  • @docmadi96
    @docmadi96 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Except when Church and God is the reason why you hate yourself. While you find comfort in your religion, I find nothing but hate and a lack of empathy. Leaving the church was the best thing I could’ve done, and whenever I look back into it, there’s always something like you guys that pop up and remind why I left.

    • @Kerenscardi
      @Kerenscardi 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      MadMadi I’m sorry that happened to you maybe find people that won’t represent God in the wrong way or read The Bible because that will give you the right perspective :) God bless

    • @arandomuser9459
      @arandomuser9459 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Finally someone who I can relate to. Since I stopped going to church or believing God will help me ive been much happier.

    • @docmadi96
      @docmadi96 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Keren Cardoza nah, I’ve read it. There is no right.

    • @docmadi96
      @docmadi96 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      KitsWorld yes! They say there’s freedom but it’s nothing but chains. The monotony and conforming is pivotal in religion. And if being promised something in return for food behavior is the only thing keeping people in check... there’s something wrong

    • @Kerenscardi
      @Kerenscardi 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      MadMadi well I’m sorry to hear I Pray that God will help you see Him differently :)

  • @earinggirls
    @earinggirls 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow thank you so much for being brave enough to share this part of yourself although it is a controversial opinion to have on this topic.. I won't share too much because this really isn't the place to put it all out there but I have had a similar experience, not all at once but little by little. I especially identified with what you said when you said that the enemy will continue to tempt you back into depression.. After you get out it really is a conscious daily choice to maintain authority over the enemy in that regard.
    That being said, I also identified with holding on to the depression , but not for the same reason as you felt you needed to hold on. I felt bad letting go of it because of other people I related with when I was struggling with it, that I would feel that they would feel that I was faking my depression the entire time. Also that if I let go of it I would end up going back and people would think it was for attention..
    Thank you so much for sharing, really, this was brave and helpful to me.

  • @divreenable
    @divreenable 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m still struggling a lot with anxiety and I feel like I’ve given it too much power maybe but at the same time I’ve tried so hard working on it and it doesn’t work, even tho I know I should let it go it just doesn’t because I have physical symptoms that remind me of it, when will things get better😢 I need a prayer 🙏 please let me know if anyone else struggles with physical pain from anxiety and depression???

  • @lindseystein9676
    @lindseystein9676 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hm, an encouraging comment... don’t be afraid of an antidepressant if that’s what you need. To take the guinea pig feeling out of antidepressants, you can ask your doctor/psych dr for a cheek swab test that lets you know which kinds are best for your body. I did it and found out I was on the wrong type, so no wonder they didn’t do much the 5 years I was on them. I switched and it was like night and day difference. Then I was able to function normally and went off of them (with the advice from my dr) within a year and a half. I’ve felt normal again for the past 5 years. Don’t be afraid of meds if you really need them!

    • @lindseystein9676
      @lindseystein9676 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And some people need to be on medication for depression for their whole lives. That’s okay. Some people take medication for heart problems their whole lives and no one bats an eye, so don’t feel pressure to get off an antidepressant if you need it. Don’t feel pressure to “stop being depressed” as quick as you can. It’s not a switch you can flip, but you can make it more manageable with therapy and medication if you need it.

  • @yesvember11
    @yesvember11 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This message is incredibly dangerous. Mental illness is not a choice, it is an illness.

  • @SarahA314
    @SarahA314 5 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Please do not spread awful misinformation that mental illness is a choice/from the devil. Putting that out there is so so awful. There is a chemical imbalance in the brain, something NO ONE has control over. You cannot just stop those feelings. I'm glad you said for people to seek out professional help if they are feeling that way. Please think about what you are putting out there.

    • @brighitfire
      @brighitfire 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thank you!
      I'm glad she said seek help, but I am EXTREMELY upset that she is reinforcing views that people who are Christian might already have that they are bad Christians for needing mental health services -- that they aren't fighting the Devil hard enough if they need pills, or that somehow battling the disease without pills and just God is "better" than needing pills too.
      My psychiatrist is Christian, and he partners with a Christian therapist. He said he has to deal with that often enough -- that people come to him vs others because he promotes that he is Christian, then they talk about how they are failures in God's eyes because they need help, or that they are weak Christians because they couldn't manage bipolar disorder through prayer alone.
      We don't need more people on TH-cam promoting the lie that mental illness is a failure to fight Satan hard enough.

    • @katwoman203
      @katwoman203 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I want to preface my response here by saying I used to struggle DEEPLY with crippling anxiety and depression, and the Lord healed me of it over time and growing in relationship with Him.
      The TRUTH sets us free. We are repeatedly told in the Word of God not to accept feelings of fear (anxiety) or hopelessness (depression). These ARE mental illnesses. But the Bible is clear that God can heal anything. GOD IS NOT THE ONE WHO MAKES PEOPLE MENTALLY ILL. The enemy is the one who prowls around seeking whom he may devour. Rarely have I ever seen anyone say someone is a bad Christian for experiencing these feelings. That is not what is being said here. Coming out of these struggles is a process of renewal of the mind and healing. Going through that process with God is what the Christian life is. Giving up and accepting the mental illness as truth though is not what God's word says. It's not a matter of opinion or experience. It's simply a matter of opening the Word of the One we claim to follow and believing what He says. God loves the one who is struggling and brings us through it when we choose not to accept it.

    • @larevival4074
      @larevival4074 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      katwoman203 well said!!! Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil!

    • @brighitfire
      @brighitfire 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Taking medication is not "giving up and accepting the mental illness as truth." It is fighting Satan with the tools that God gave us!
      I don't know what devils are speaking through you to tell people simply "opening the Word" of God and "believing what He says" will cure people of their depression -- but I do know the fruit that comes of telling people they should not take their medication.
      And that fruit is all too often death, either of the person who has a mental illness, the people around them, or both. Such fruit is not good, and therefore I judge the advice as not good. As His Word tells me to.

    • @babiulilate4754
      @babiulilate4754 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@katwoman203 Thank you for this Sis. It is true in His infallible word it declares we are more than conquerors.

  • @jaykat98
    @jaykat98 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've struggled with depression ever since before I could remember. I was diagnosed as a child, and started to notice symptoms in my teens. I'm 21 now and still struggle with it. As of lately, without medicine, I can get into some dark and dangerous places. I've tried different meds, gone on and off meds, prayed for myself when I was christian. My mom to this day probably still prays for me, especially after I came to her telling her I felt like a danger to myself and needed help. Yet a few months later I'm still here, still struggling on a daily basis. This is something I hate, I want it out of my life, but as badly as I want and crave that it's not gonna go away, ever. It can be treated, but not cured by prayer, by being good enough to God that he takes it away. It's something that I and many others struggling will deal with for the rest of our life. It's hard, it's painful, even on an antidepressant and anti psychotic that was added a few months ago to help suicidal thoughts. It's still hard, I still get to points where I'm not at my lowest, but I just can't get up or get out and do anything. I just want to sit in my room, in the darkness, sleep, and try to get out some stored up emotions. Nothing is even triggering this. I've been just as bad before and after I left christianity. Most of the time now it's just there, lingering over my head. This isn't a thing that gets better or worse because of some "enemy" because of "Satan". It's a chemical imbalance in the brain, it's serotonin not being picked up properly the way it's supposed to by little receptors in your brain. Meds fix that, not prayer. Morgan, I hope your journey with depression improves, I hope you continue to stay in a good place because no one deserves to feel the numbness and what not it brings onto someone. But this is a science thing. That's not even the atheist in me speaking, this is a scientific thing that has to be dealt with by science. Therapists, medication, meditation, other calming mechanisms. This is a norm for so many people, and it will continue to be a norm for me that I've had to work around on a daily basis to keep myself going.

  • @briannau.9492
    @briannau.9492 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I completely agree with you Morgan the Bible saids we don’t war against flesh and blood but against spirits !!! The weapons of our warfare are not. Carnal but mighty in god !... I really don’t understand why these haters comment ❤️❤️❤️

    • @KLee1028
      @KLee1028 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Many are trying to address the misinformation rampant throughout this video

  • @nicolecortes777
    @nicolecortes777 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you for sharing Morgan. I really appreciate it. Jesus is the only one who can heal. Doctors and medical professionals are great and are there to assist the process and through them God heals. Cling to Jesus!!

    • @jeffa5915
      @jeffa5915 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      YES! ALL mental illness is caused by DEMONS! Nicole Cortes and I cast off the chains of SCIENCE and we vow to take our sick children with cancer to prayer centers ONLY! Hospitals only show our lack of faith in GOD! If God chooses, then our children's death will only GLORIFY him and Jesus Christ! It is better that our children DIE than to live and to be tools for Satan!

    • @taequiero7520
      @taequiero7520 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Science disagrees.

    • @jeffa5915
      @jeffa5915 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@taequiero7520 SCIENCE IS OF SATAN! Trust GOD's word over man's!

    • @arandomuser9459
      @arandomuser9459 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jesus aint the only one who can heal. Im getting over depression without Jesus and God. Its going pretty good so far. And the comment about science disagreeing below is right. Dont cling to Jesus it does nothing good.

  • @lydiameriana3154
    @lydiameriana3154 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    HEY! thank you so much Morgan - actually your video really healed me in and out - we'll have to see how goes along these few days but im truly comforted in gods words, it was hard for me to be able to unburden myself as not everyone can understand as they don't go through the same as what you have, which I can relate about lies sown into our minds. Lydia

    • @lydiameriana3154
      @lydiameriana3154 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      or even some counselling sites, they attributed it to my personality, os they just didn't under what was going on in ME! thanks for sharing n allowing yourself to be the testimony of truth and life and a vessel :)

  • @chrismathgenius
    @chrismathgenius 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Guys, Morgan isn't saying that anyone who struggles with depression intentionally chooses it. She was just sharing her story, and even mentioned that others have different experiences. Obviously mental illnesses don't just disappear, which I don't think Morgan was saying. We may not be able to control when mental illnesses are triggered, but we can try to fight back whether it's through prayer, talking to a friend or family, or seeking therapy. I found the video to be encouraging, but that's just my opinion.

  • @abbyhershberger6368
    @abbyhershberger6368 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Morgan, this video was very much needed. Thank you so much. These things need to be said, and I agree with you 100%. I know that I deal with the question of, "If I'm healed from my grief, then who would I be?" I feel as if my grief is a part of my core, who I am. When you said, "I'm so sorry," it just felt like someone actually understood me. I've never heard someone address the problem of wanting to hold on to our pain.

  • @biancahiestermann784
    @biancahiestermann784 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much Morgan, this video helped me a lot

  • @abbiedressler1226
    @abbiedressler1226 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Also Morgan if you and Paul have children they will be more likely to get anxiety disorders and depression so you need to learn to handle this so you can help your child becuase i inherited my anxiety disorder from my mom and she has been my rock since day 1 because she knows what I'm going through because she is still going through it

    • @jeffa5915
      @jeffa5915 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      BS. you have demons in you, you need to BLEED them out.

    • @samanthajayewardene4523
      @samanthajayewardene4523 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jeffa5915 Yes. You need leeches to bleed those demons out. A good old fashioned exorcism might be the best course of action :))

  • @kristennnnn0902
    @kristennnnn0902 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for sharing Morgan!

  • @dualscreengrant
    @dualscreengrant 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If you have a mental health professional who tells you that you're always going to suffer or that there's no hope for your future, they are completely wrong. You should find a new therapist who is more encouraging. I'm not going to get into the theological aspects of this topic because mental illness isn't something I wish on anybody. I'm genuinely sympathetic to Morgan and anyone else who has experienced mental illness. I don't necessarily agree with the views that are promoted on this channel, but I hope that we can all be supportive when another person is suffering from a physical or mental health problem. I hope Christians won't generalize all therapists as being unhelpful. And I hope mentally ill people will not generalize Christians as being dismissive of mental health professionals.

  • @jada7267
    @jada7267 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That is just what it was, it was the enemy taking ahold of your life. So thankful that you’ve been set free!! Praise the Lord. Great job Morgan, and thank you for speaking truth. You are doing great things.

  • @cass5951
    @cass5951 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The self deprecation in this video is so relatable. I've been there so many times with my depression. "There is nothing special about me other than I am a child of God." I just hope you know there is more to you than that.
    I felt like I needed to break free of those chains as well, just to be rid of my mental illnesses, and what makes me different. It is really difficult because being free, for me, meant accepting myself, problems and all, and believing God as accepts me as well.

  • @dakotahoeppner605
    @dakotahoeppner605 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Along with everything everyone else has said, I don't think this dichotomy of you vs "THE ENEMY" is healthy either. This could make people feel even worse about an extremely normal thing that lots of people deal with. Also, what's the deal with Christians and using vocabulary/imagery of war? "The enemy," "punched it out of me," "battlefield," etc.

  • @sarahjoyluzon5845
    @sarahjoyluzon5845 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Took this from an fb post of page ‘The Imperial Patriarch’:
    “As Christians, we should stop treating depression and anxiety as merely and EXCLUSIVELY as mental health imbalance because it is hard to imagine that you trust in an all-powerful Creator yet you treat Him as not powerful enough to fix just one small problem of His creation. When we sing "Break every chain" by Jesus Culture, does it not include this spiritual chain of depression?”
    🙌☺️

  • @kateimm919
    @kateimm919 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much Morgan ❤ This video really encouraged me and challenged me to be more honest about my struggle.

  • @godsdaughter_1234
    @godsdaughter_1234 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hey Morgan! Great video! I think it takes a lot of courage to talk about this topic that affects so many people. I'm so proud of you for doing it and sharing your story. Keep up the great work. Whom the Son sets free is free indeed!

  • @rachelleyland5376
    @rachelleyland5376 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    why are you all badgering her and bringing her down for sharing HER story? is this not HER own personal testimony? Who are you to say what is true and what is not true? Morgan, you rock. You have SUCH strength for stepping out in boldness to share the Truth with everyone. Be blessed sister!

    • @RHG-pittsburgh2023
      @RHG-pittsburgh2023 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      yeah she's good. i love this channel and this is one video that shouldn't even have any dislike. in this case the dislike says more then disagreeing with her. this video really touched me

    • @evysy9253
      @evysy9253 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes!!! She rocks. Keep going Morgan!❤

    • @brighitfire
      @brighitfire 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Look, I'm happy that Morgan has found happiness.
      I do believe it is highly dangerous, however, to go on TH-cam and say that doctors are wrong and it's the "lie of the Enemy" when they tell a patient they need lifelong treatment. I'm not saying the suffering is life-long, but the management of the disorder to mitigate that suffering may be.

    • @rachelleyland5376
      @rachelleyland5376 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      weren't the doctors ACTUALLY wrong though? because she now is free from all of that? isn't that WHY Morgan was TELLING everyone to get help? "He who has ears let him hear"

    • @brighitfire
      @brighitfire 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@rachelleyland5376 She said that applied to everyone, not just her. That it was an absolute lie, from Satan, that any mental illness could require life-long treatment. And that is DANGEROUS.

  • @freedbyfaith487
    @freedbyfaith487 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amen! This is truth! Thank you for this video. ❤️✝️ This spoke to me!

  • @Elsanna7
    @Elsanna7 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Ditch your doctrine. Plain and simple.

  • @smalltittycowgirl
    @smalltittycowgirl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Here’s the only advice you should take: SEEK PROFESSIONAL HELP. That’s all!
    This video is not medically sound advice. Adding the suicide hotline and mentioning “this is not a self help video” does not make the bold claims you state any safer to consume. “God & the salvation from Jesus” will not heal your chemical imbalances and childhood trauma, PTSD, etc. YOU can heal you, with professional help. Also, “the enemy” or society that you speak of.. is much more helpful and transparent when speaking about mental illness.

  • @spadadelsignore
    @spadadelsignore 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for sharing your testimony and what Our Lord has done for you sister. I love the true passion you have for the Lord! He will never give us more than we can handle! Don’t let the negative comments get to you, you’re speaking the truth. May God Bless You and your family!

  • @Brianna-yh7iy
    @Brianna-yh7iy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thanks for sharing. Powerful message. Proud of you for sharing. That’s a brave thing to do! God will use you in big ways!! Praise God!!! ❤️😁

    • @PaulandMorgan
      @PaulandMorgan  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Brianna thank you, lady! Really appreciate your support! 💜

  • @bigboyrenki
    @bigboyrenki 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I subbed to your channel just so I could dislike your videos every time you upload

    • @samanthajayewardene4523
      @samanthajayewardene4523 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me too, Me too :))) You don't have to be subscribed to dislike videos though.
      I hate these two crackheads as well as the Transformed Wife. I'm going to dislike every single one of her videos.

    • @bigboyrenki
      @bigboyrenki 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Samantha Jayewardene Yeah I just want to hit them with the dislike as soon as they upload so I also clicked the notification bell

    • @arandomuser9459
      @arandomuser9459 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thats a good reason.

  • @Kitty4u
    @Kitty4u 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think people are kinds misinterpreting Morgan. I don't think she's saying you choose to be depressed but that you have the choice to battle it and strive for better mental health.

  • @sophiaford9582
    @sophiaford9582 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Morgan! You should show us how you do your daily bible study! ❤️ Love you guys ❤️

  • @cybercab
    @cybercab ปีที่แล้ว

    I’d be interested in hearing your take on BPD.

  • @machaelaailene
    @machaelaailene 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I may know the pastor your talking about. He committed suicide around a year ago. I loved this video. Super good and a lot of truth

  • @tabbyrh978
    @tabbyrh978 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was talking to one of my best friends the other day and she was reminding me how her pastor said that so often many or even all of our sins and wrong mindsets come from low or flawed views of the Most High and I didn't realize how true that is!! Like even with this, even with depression etc, I think so many people believe they won't be set free because they have low views of the Most High...like they don't really believe He can set them free, they don't really believe He's all-powerful like He says He is so a part of them choses to hold on. I have a dear dear friend who has struggled with an eating disorder and other mental health issues and she was telling me recently that that was one of the things that contributed to her darkness: she didn't believe the Most High was who He said He is, a redeemer, saviour, healer, and father. Like she knew it in her mind but she didn't believe it in her heart. At the end of the day, it's about whether or not you believe the Most High is stronger than your mental illness or you believe your very real mental illness is too much for Him to handle....Deep Truth here, Morgan!! Thanks muchly for sharing your story and what He has done in your life in order to help others and be a light and an encouragement!! Takes bravery, courage, and a strong faith in the King. Love you guys and keep shining

  • @coffeeh0lic696
    @coffeeh0lic696 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you

  • @larevival4074
    @larevival4074 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome and powerful testimony! This video will save lives🙏

  • @sar983
    @sar983 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    😊🕊✝️👍🙏THERE IS NO WORD CALLED THAT YOU CANNOT DO IN THE DICTIONARY OF CHRISTIAN FAITH

  • @SSilvaFilms
    @SSilvaFilms 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Morgan! Thanks for making this video. It's so nice hearing your testimony. I see many people on here are against your statement about your experience not being the enemy but a true illness in the human brain. May the scales be removed from their eyes that they will see the spiritual warfare that's going on in this world. I know countless people who struggled with even more extreme depression, suicidal thoughts, addictions, behaviors, etc and their lives have been changed because of the good news of the gospel. Jesus Christ changed them! The journey is not easy and does not happen over night. But if you trust in Him, He will show you the way out. You cannot lean on your own understanding. Trust on God! He is VERY real and wants you to know how loved you are and how happy you can be if you say NO to the enemy.

  • @sarahd1706
    @sarahd1706 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for being open about your experience. We need more people to open up about mental illness.
    Just to balance what has been said, faith in Christ means trusting Him. Trusting that if it is His will to heal me in this life, He will in His perfect way & time, "but if not" (Daniel 3:17-18), then He will wait until the next life & for now use it as refiners fire to shape my eternal soul & He will help me carry it like Paul with the thorn in His flesh (2 Cor 12:8-9) who the Lord wouldn't heal because His grace was sufficient & to keep Paul humble/reliant on God. We're in a fallen world w/ fallen experiences meant to refine us & prove our faith. Faith is believing that yes, Christ can heal instantly, but that either way (if He chooses to wait/teach you lessons through it), Christ's wisdom, power, love, timing plays out perfectly, & He will make up the difference in the future with a better reward than what we want right now. Isaiah 55:8-9. Our society doesn't seem to understand the importance of "delayed gratification" (a term I learned in human development at BYU), but the Lord is teaching us whether in waiting for healing (if it isn't instant), chastity, & so many ways. I love His perfect, all-knowing educational plan He has for each of us to shape us to be like Him & be joint heirs with Him Romans 8:16-18.

  • @Chihuahuawrath
    @Chihuahuawrath 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Morgan, I appreciate your willingness to be vulnerable about your struggles with mental illness. You're going to hate me for saying this, but it would seem that you are "coping with your depression" by finding truth through your faith, challenging the lies that have caused you harm, and being honest with the loved ones in your life. That's powerful. I disagree and think it can be dangerous to believe that mental illness is the work of Satan, rather than a serious medical condition, but think your advice is solid otherwise. You are claiming to speak Jesus's truth but it also sounds like you took a series of steps and put in a lot of your own hard work to get to a point where you could manage your mental health without medication. Give yourself some credit too :)

  • @cyanide_lollipop3264
    @cyanide_lollipop3264 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Often times people hold onto their mental issues because that's the life they understand. They've learned to live on misery. I've battled depression/anxiety for 35yrs, and I'm just now making some progress. Self awareness helps immensely.

    • @jeffa5915
      @jeffa5915 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      nay, it is the demons!

    • @cyanide_lollipop3264
      @cyanide_lollipop3264 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jeffa5915 Hmmm...that could explain why crosses burn my skin...

    • @jeffa5915
      @jeffa5915 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cyanide_lollipop3264 lol, crosses they are exfoliating

    • @cyanide_lollipop3264
      @cyanide_lollipop3264 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jeffa5915 Well, shit, bring on the burn then! I ain't gettin' any younger. LMAO🥵👵

  • @Yen486
    @Yen486 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    How surprising, you looked so bright and happy from the other video so I thought you were very healthy mentally. We never ever know somebody’s life..

  • @alicecossar5526
    @alicecossar5526 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video, Morgan! Thank you so much for your courage, for following your heart, and trusting God as you step out to say this. I have not yet kicked depression but I totally agree with all you said. You are speaking Truth so there will be a lot of 'anti' comments. You have encouraged me to take a new step, a new stance. I totally agree with all you said about letting God lead you - everyone's journey is different, and Jesus will lead each of us re timing, steps along the way, and the way out for us personally - if we will take time to listen to Him. He will NEVER tire of us, NEVER give up on us and is ALWAYS there, right by our side to comfort, encourage or carry us - He knows what we need. Hang in there with Him, brothers and sisters, and press in to His love for you.

  • @angelhelton9098
    @angelhelton9098 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hey y'all! I love you guys so much. I too still struggle with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, suicidal thoughts, and self harm. Please do a video specifically adressing self- harm and how to overcome it and what the Bible says about it. Thanks for all you do and never being afraid to adress the awkward. 😏😋😜

  • @nobody-og5tl
    @nobody-og5tl 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm a Christian suffering with clinical depression, social anxiety, severe anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, ADHD, and autism. Depression is a real mental illness. You can't just pray it away and this is coming from a Christian herself. Please think twice before you post.

  • @ajluci
    @ajluci 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    God bless you Morgan! Keep on speaking God’s truth!
    Many people are being critical and even rude to you about this, but don’t let this discourage you, for those who do hear you clearly, know you speak with love and truth.
    May all be free of the chains that bind them, and with that freedom may they submit themselves to the Lord. Peace be upon you all.

    • @AliceRoche-ii2ke
      @AliceRoche-ii2ke 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      The truth is that this women is delusional and very dangerous. Mental health is a serious topic and is not caused by something as fraudulent and crazy as demons... Its caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain, due to trauma.

  • @everybodylovessnoopy
    @everybodylovessnoopy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing this video! God bless you. I just found your channel after watching the video you two did with Melissa Dougherty.
    Anyway, I think there's a lot of great information here. Sorry if this is too personal, but I was wondering that apart from the spiritual warfare you did, did you actually get any demons cast out? Either by you commanding them out in Jesus' name or another believer commanding them out? Just wondering if that was also part of your journey to freedom.

  • @vincebeyer6786
    @vincebeyer6786 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    We offer support to those that struggle The Victory Tips Program.

  • @Fashionbykileyblog
    @Fashionbykileyblog 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    as much as I don't necessarily agree with her personal methods, she did say in the beginning of her video that everybody has different ways to get help and that if you choose to be on medication that's your personal choice. So I don't think she's saying everyone everywhere needs to stop taking medication

  • @celinererekura7116
    @celinererekura7116 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    what an encouragement! Praise God for His work through you.

  • @angeliconda123
    @angeliconda123 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Also, she's much much less condescending when Paul isn't around. This version of Morgan is more likable by far.

  • @danielnilson6115
    @danielnilson6115 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey love the video! While I'm not personally struggling with depression, I do have friends whom I care deeply about. I was wondering if you could make a video on how to help/encourage them. Or maybe something from Paul's view about loving someone who struggles with depression. A video or two like that would help me so much this season.

    • @danielnilson6115
      @danielnilson6115 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Goddess 18 Thanks for the wise words friend, but spreading the word of God is my mission in life so I will continue to talk about God the same amount as I normally do with friends struggling with depression. I like what you said about listening and I will apply that for sure :)

  • @sarahhandler3937
    @sarahhandler3937 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I needed to see exactly this right now.. thank you for your openness and transparency on this channel! You guys are great examples of people vividly pursuing the Lord!

  • @catherinemoyer4377
    @catherinemoyer4377 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really needed to hear this. Thank you, Morgan❤️

  • @joylackey9448
    @joylackey9448 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much Morgan. Depression and suicide is everywhere right now and we need people who have been through it to show light and hope from the other side. Have you read the book Switch On Your Brain by Dr. Caroline Leaf? She’s a scientist who is also a Christian and has lots of amazing new research about the human brain. It’s a really great book

  • @divreenable
    @divreenable 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    When did you tell Paul you wanted to end your life ? Was that before or after you got married ?

  • @KKISCRAZYFUL
    @KKISCRAZYFUL 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Paul and Morgan, if I'm an atheist but I want to believe in God what advice do you have?
    For example, I can live by scripture and whatnot but how can I believe it in my heart? I feel like I'm lying to myself when I try to believe. Any advice?

    • @Katie-uh4vt
      @Katie-uh4vt 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Don’t force yourself to believe anything. Just try praying. Talk to God like he’s right next to you. Experiencing His presence is where faith begins.

  • @Itsmariaalfaro
    @Itsmariaalfaro 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing ❤️