I am happy to share what I am taking for depression & anxiety. If you are interested in knowing please DM me on Instagram!! Here is the link @chynna_phillips It will be a one word reply with just the type of medication. Thanks for understanding.
I would love to hear what you are taking for depression & anxiety I will dm you from my husband’s account as I am not on Instagram. Thank you so very much . I will continue you to pray for you God is using you to be a voice of hope keep sharing the Truth it’s the only hope we have in this fallen world God bless you Chynna.
Its a weapon from Satan. He is a liar. Not a weakness satan uses these afflictions to stop us. I know I have been there. I asked God to deliver me.. I had it for 10 years anxiety.. I take my authority over this situation in Jesus mighty name.. I have the mind of Christ. And so do you.. And so does Chynna. This affliction will not come back a second time.. In JESUS mighty name.
I tell people who I care to discuss my mental health status with that my illness is just that, a medical condition which can be treated and perhaps cured or put into remission. Screw the stigma!
We’ve been there for YOU? YOU’VE been there for us, Chynna!! YOU!! If only you could grasp what your vlogs have meant to me. 🙏 Your Ministry has brought me closer to Christ 🙏🙏🙏 you did that for me Chynna! I am more aware, I remember to pray during the day more often. California preaching did that for me. Thank you 🙏
As a 52-year-old woman who has bipolar 2 and has been on meds since I was 16, with many med changes, I think you did a phenomenal job on this topic ( I am a regular watcher). Your innate kindness shines through in this video. Keep fighting. I am glad that Cal Preaching has helped you as much as your community has helped us. God bless you.
@@margaretgonzolez5759 Thank you so much for your kind words, Margaret. I find it incredibly helpful when celebrities are public about mental illness, helping to destigmatize. Carrie Fisher was also a favorite of mine.
Keep pushing everyday Nicole. You are never alone! I also am bipolar since age 24 and now am almost 64. After all these years I am on minimal meds and use many coping skills. The highs aren’t so high and the lows aren’t so low anymore. Take care 💕
I’ve struggled with major depression all my life. It wasn’t until I went to a functional nutritionist 5 years ago for extreme hunger late at night (gained 14 lbs in 9 months), that he found I had two genes for gluten sensitivity along with other allergies and sensitivities, malnourished from vitamin and mineral deficiencies, and a huge yeast overgrowth (brought on by antibiotics and Aleve) which caused the extreme hunger. It took about 18 months of deleting grain and gluten, and taking supplements when I realized the added benefit of being the happiest ever. As a Christian, I not only am grateful to my nutritionist and his help but for God guiding my steps to this help. I was able to get off thyroid meds, and Nasonex along with no longer having arthritic pain or prediabetic. But I’m most grateful I’m not laying on my bed with my Bible on my chest crying out to God “ where are you?” because of extreme depression. Certain foods can be a poison or medicine for people. The connection of the gut and the brain is powerfully. What I eat affects my mindset. It’s worth the expense and the hard work to find out what you could be sensitive to. Thank you for this video!
This is what I know from memory. Source - Nutrition Magazine. Take out Magazine from your library and verify facts. High Fructose Corn Syrup. (Banned in Europe) Artificial sweeteners. (except pure Stevia). Truvia has additive they don't know much about yet. Both cross the blood brain barrier. Effect ability to feel when you are full. Cause short term memory issues. Found in many common foods. ie Bread, Muffins Coca-Cola. Sugar - Causes overgrowth of yeast which in turn give off chemical to cause sugar cravings so they can continue thrive in your gut. Antibiotics - destroys normal gut health. Take two years to get back to normal. Lectins - Cause leaky gut. Poke holes in single cell layer of intestine. Substances get absorbed that mess with brain & hunger. Lectins found in night shade vegetables & beans.
Congratulations on your “Rolling Stone” cover, and also on bringing that young lady to the Lord! Also, thank you so much for blessing us with your Cal Preach messages. I love you sister! God bless you! 🙏🏼✝️💞
You have a lot of ups & downs. You are really low or really high. If you were my mom you would wear me out. Slow down, relax & enjoy your family I really like your chillys with your husband. You have a good sense of humour
You are such a blessing, Chynna. You are real and that is why people watch Cal Preach. Jesus uses our darkest times to have the opportunity to tell others how faithful our God is when we are in what seems impossible. If we didn't struggle sometimes we would not know what faith in God can do. God loves us perfectly and He wants us to know Him in a way that we have never known Him before. Sometimes we go through the dark to discover just how bright His light is in our lives. Thank you for sharing your struggles that we can all relate to.
As someone who has been battling with depression and anxiety for years I just wanted to pop on here and say how well done this was. I’m sure this is going to help many people. Maybe this is what God has planned for you. To help others.
Chynna- I'm so glad you are feeling better! I cried with you when yourdaughter's friend said because she watches your channel, she now believes in God! That's Amazing!
Mama Chy, you've been such an encouragement to so many, including myself, even in the midst of depression. The Lord is truly refining you to make something beautiful. Praying for your continued healing and strength! PS: yesssss love chatting about mental health and Jesus! I'm in grad school studying these exact things. Happy to be a support/resource for you and the community :)
Chynna- I’ve been watching your videos for a year now and what I love about you is that you show just who you are! Good days, bad days, ups and downs! Do you know how much that means to people? You proclaim Jesus through it all- you are authentic! I thank you and praise the Lord for this channel. You will be in my prayers!🙏🙏✝️
Wow, I’ve struggled with anxiety and depression (as a born again Christian) for decades and this was a REALLY great message, I got a lot out of it, thank you
Karen here. What an incredibly wonderful community here, praying for each other. Your openness, Chynna, about depression has freed everyone here to also be open. Best comment section on this channel I've ever seen. The body of Christ ministering to one another. So incredibly loving and powerful.
I too needed this video. It’s a comfort to know that God knew exactly what we needed today he is with us he is the great comforter even when we don’t understand he does. ❤️🙏🏻🙌🏻 praying for peace .
Your honesty about depression is wonderful. Your information is very factual. I’m a psych RN. I appreciate you helping spread the truth about depression
Chynna, I went through clinical depression when I was 17 years old. I lost my mom to cancer at 13, my dad remarried within 5 months of her death to an unkind person, they moved us away from the town we grew up in in the middle of a school year. Our dad was so completely engrossed in his new relationship that he ignored the needs of his children emotionally and mentally. The last straw was a boyfriend broke up with me and I spiraled into a deep depression. I had all 10 symptoms. I thought I was going to die. I went down to 82 lbs cuz I couldn’t eat. All I had was my relationship with Christ. If it weren’t for Him I would have ended my life. But I trusted that God would provide for me. He did. He built me back and cared for me but it was gradual. This was back in 81 and mental health wasn’t discussed. I didn’t even know what was wrong. Thank God there is awareness of depression. I’m ok now but it took years to heal with provision of a great man who loved me unconditionally. Married 37 years now with 3 kids and 2 grands. Peace of Christ 💕❤️✌️
Thanks for opening your heart and sharing this Chynna. I have suffered from anxiety and depression for years. It’s a very lonely walk. I would appreciate prayer from anyone willing to pray for me. Being a believer and having mental health issues brings it’s own set of difficulty and shame.
I understand where you’re coming from. I struggled with depression a few years back. I lost my mom in 2010, a brother in 2014, my dog in 2016 and my dad in 2017. People were telling me I wasn’t acting like myself- gee no wonder! I’m doing so much better now but I still have some cognitive issues. Praying and working through them. Music helps; I use to love music and after my mom passed away I drifted from songwriting and singing and even listening. Working on that - I really enjoy gospel now. Will keep praying for you Chynna!! Thank you for being boldly honest about your life and your Faith!
I remember meeting your mom in 1968. I was about 16 at the time and I remember how gorgeous she looked. I suffer from anxiety and depression and understand what you are going through. I've had several friends commit suicide over the years, so I'm so very glad for your family that you have hung in there with this problem. God bless you and your family.
This was a powerful and well done video, Chynna. You continue to use your wisdom, humor and beautiful to disseminate truth and guide others. What a wonderful gift. Thank you.
Thank you SO much Chynna for sharing your heart like this! I’m a believing practicing Christian woman. I also struggle with Depression. We need more amazing women & men of faith such as you to shed light on this most pressing subject! Yes! Depression is not God punishing you. It’s not a moral failure. Many things like you so eloquently said, situations, brain chemistry ect. Yes we know Jesus is there! In Him there is no darkness! God bless you! Your Cal Pre has been such an encouragement and blessing to me! Bless you my sister in Christ! ✝️🙌♥️
@Violett Fem Me too. I'm Cdn., and we're way down the path to complete control. Unbelievable, but then not unbelievable. Revelations and other Books described these end times. Hold on!
I have suffered from depression, anxiety and panic attacks, and PTSD. I ended up expressing my feelings through poetry form of the many accounts of abuse. I was told no one would want to read that crap so I had a victim advocate encourage to get them published. I wanted to make the person/persons that said no one would want to read that crap eat their words. So A Voice That Has Spoken From within a survivor's feeling expressed through poetry was published. God is good. Know you are never alone. Depression is real and paralyzing. God bless you Chynna keep sharing and encouraging other's! ❤🤗
I feel for you, I.suffer from depression and have for most of my life. I always thought from a young age that your childhood experiences make you who.you are. That being so .... I am so happy you have turned a corner. I am so sorry because depression is s lonely disease. Even when everyone can't understand why your depressed. Jesus is with you,. He is healing you, it takes time....Thank you so much for bringing this subject to light. It can no longer be ignored. Praying for you and sending love and light your way 😇
You are an answer to my prayers Chynna. This is another witness for me that it’s okay to get help. I have so much pride!! “I don’t need help! I got this!” I don’t got this. Bless you girl.
I've recently admitted to myself that I have been depressed for many years. It does come on slowly and I know that I'm not the same person as I was years ago. I think mine started with my husband having cancer, then my cancer, my brother, and my brother-in-law. My husband and I survived but my brother and brother-in-law did not. Add in Covid and I was done. Thank you for this video.
best episode yet. i did not want to be insulting or pretend to know what i was talking about, but i clearly saw something that was not right with your mood/behavior and too frequent crying/unhappiness, etc...so happy to see you have turned a corner here...
I developed depression because of a surgery that i should not have had done and now i have to live with it. So i completely understand depression. Two years later and i still don't feel happy but i'm a lot more stable. It's acceptance and realizing that the only way you are going to get better is by figuring out the best way to deal with it and fix it as best you can because you have to live and move foreword. Rest and good sleep is essential. God Bless ❤️
As a person who has had chronic depression and being a Christian I can empathize with you! Speaking positivity and allowing yourself some slack is key for me having a productive life as a Christian! Your not alone Chynna!
People have no problem taking medication for their heart, blood pressure, or anything else, but when it comes to mind it’s taboo. I suffer with depression and anxiety like you. I pray and take my meds. What I’ve found to be super helpful is getting my vitamin d and iron levels checked. If they are low it will cause severe depression too. You may want to check that too if you haven’t already. God bless you, Chynna!
Chynna, you have done so much for me! You've created a place for love, acceptance, honesty and grace for all of us to celebrate God's great joy for all of us and the strength that we derive from His joy. Thank you!
Chynna, I saw you on a show years back and you talked about depression. I didn’t hear anymore about it and I wondered why the media didn’t call more attention to it. That’s kind of how I came to this channel I wondered if you were doin better.. It is terrible and paralyzing. Years ago no one talked about this. It’s more difficult to do anything when you are going thru it. The many times I have gone thru this I privately prayed that it would go away and I could be myself again. I was raised Catholic but never thought that I could talk to anyone within the church about it.
CHYNNA!!! Hey Sweetheart!!! I have struggled with clinical depression since 1990....or before. I'm soooo praying for you and ALL our Cal-Preach family who fight this chemical disorder!!! Everything you said is true!!! My opinion is that "childhood trauma" is a huge factor!!! Thank you, My Sweet Sister for sharing all this with us!!!! Such a Blessing!!! Love....Cherie
I have shed more tears in the past year or so than I ever have in my life, for many reasons. I'm in CA and work for a healthcare organization that is forcing the vaccine that I will not get, for several reasons. When you read off the list of signs of depression I said yes to at least 4 of them. You definitely have gotten me thinking Chynna. Thank you so much for this video! Congrats on your Rolling Stone article! I need to get a copy for a keepsake of my sister in Christ 💜
You’re laugh made me laugh and when you cried... I cried. You’re really awesome. ❤️Know you’re never alone with your “issues”... most of us have them but few are willing to admit them. Thank you for the video. God please bless and heal everyone here!!🤗❤️🙏🏼
Something that helped me get out of a recent bout of depression was giving God the sacrifice of praise and thankgiving! Going over everything you are thankful for, really does wonders for your psyche! It's not easy to give thanks when your depressed because the flesh is at war with the spirit which is why it's called the SACRIFICE of praise!!!
I know exactly what you are talking about Chynna I've been going thru depression now for over 5 years I'm not even able to cry anymore its so hard especially dealing with my son who is very sick with schizophrenia !!! I've put all my energy in my paintings to escape from everything that's my outlet!
Thank you for this episode. I didn't know I was depressed because God was still blessing me during my Depression. California Preachin has really helped. When I get down, I come to you channel for smiles and encouragement. I just wanted to say that. God Bless You Chyna...
It's like we suddenly face reality of existence or something and feel like our insulation is ripped off and now we are vulnerable un body mind and spirit. Anyone who isnt going through this gets annoyed with your negativity, and as a result, people avoid you on top of it.
It's a high time of life transition, your family leaves home and you start the aging process, you dont feel "right" anymore, it's scary and overwhelming
Change of life and hormones. Hormones can play a huge role in how you feel. I get irritable and moody because of my hormone imbalances. It feels terrible.
Yes, I saw the article!!!! And I thought,"I know her. She's my friend!"❤ How cool that I have a friend in Rolling Stone magazine. So glad you are on the healing path...much love and Peace of Christ.
I have anxiety and depression, an issue for most of my life. I see a therapist and take medication. The last two years have been very stressful and troubling for me. My mother has been living with me for nearly 2 years. She has stage 4 cancer. Her treatment is going well, but I've had to make a lot of adjustments and have struggled to keep the faith. Some days, Chynna, your videos are what got me through to the next day. I am so grateful for your being open and honest on your channel. We can all come together and support each other here! Hope, peace, love and blessings to all.
I totally have catastrophic thinking but never knew it was a thing, I thought it was just me and my mind over working. I totally understand where you are coming from.🙋♀️
Bless you chynna ❤️ thankyou for talking about this subject my depression started at age 17 I was in an psychiatric hospital at 25 self harming and things I'm 31 now don't think I will get any better or any worse I can control things better now and it's not weak to ask for help you are always in my prayers thankyou 🙏🙏❤️ xxxxxx
Oh Chynna. I welcome you to my world. Your words are the manuscript of the last 26 yrs of my life. I feel my depression creep up like a migraine. I sit and worry and then worry about all my worrying. We have this disease or as I call it. I am not ashamed anymore. I am tired of making excuses for my moods. Like cancer that I beat twice I will fight for happiness and hope that it to goes into remission. God Bless.
I sometimes feel depressed but you lift me up on your videos . When I feel down sometimes I hear hold on at places it makes me feel good.thank you for your channel and you.congrats on rolling stone great picture your daughter took good bless.
I am so happy you are feeling better! Praise GOD! 🙌🏻 I have suffered from anxiety and depression my entire life and it is a real struggle. I really really needed this one today! Thank you and GOD bless!
I found using Appreciation to replace Depression. Replacing the negative thinking with the Power of Positive thinking. Replacing Me thoughts to "You thoughts" (What can I do for you). Taking that time to smell ........... the Rose's. I'm glad you feel relief 😌 being able to share your thoughts with us. We all need to share with each other, we are not alone. Let's Live Life together! 🤼 People Helping People.
My mother and son deal with serious mental health issues and it is so hard for them and the whole family. It's so hard to watch your son struggle and meds just are so hard to figure out. But you look so good and you do look more vibrant!
If anyone has a prayer need, please comment with as much or as little as you would like to share. Know that you are being prayed for. If you’re not a Christian and would like to know more, I’d love to share with you. I totally get depression. It looks different for every person. So don’t compare yourself to someone else. Medication has been a huge help to me. If you’d like prayer for depression, please leave a comment.
@Christina Part 5 Prayed for you, Christina. “For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith-that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.” Ephesians 3:14-19 ESV
God bless you. Please pray for me … for strength, so I can help others as well. I cannot serve if I am weak and I think that’s my calling. Help me lord be well so I can help others. This channel has been such a blessing to me. Thank you Chynna and all the Bible babes out here. God bless
So proud of your candor on this subject. we have a broken leg we go to the doctor to have it fixed but when we have a mental problem it brings a lot of shame. We don't want to be labeled. Thank you for shedding light on this very common debilitating malady. You are going to help so many people.
You said "It's not happening to you, it's happening for you". That is great, what a perspective. I just heard Elizabeth Elliot say that last night in one of her talks on a youtube video. What confirmation!
I continuously feel like you can look into my soul in your videos. You keep on talking about the very things I'm going through. Thank you Chyna for having the courage to stand up and bear your soul to us....You will never know in this life time how much our Lord God is using you through your videos. Thank you for that! 😊💛
Thought you were beautiful in the early 90’s but you are far more beautiful now. Thanks for your words and good humor. It’s very important for people to hear.
Had to stop the video after you called out the elephant in the parlor: "chemical imbalance." Totally described my journey since I was 19 and I did recognize some of the same symptoms in you too. But how you have been able to bravely live that out in front of an audience is a gift from God. There are many of us who need to be encouraged and you have done that with transparency and grace. Your holy boldness is inspirational!
I think it's wonderful how you take the time to not only share your story but to also make sure that others feel they are not alone in their struggles. Thank you for posting this video Chynna it will help a lot of people.
I had panic attacks from 18 to 28 years . I suffered in silence because I was ashamed and embarrassed . I finally reached out to my minister and he lent me a 14 week program ( on tape and written assignments ) by Lucinda Bassett from The Midwest Center for Anxiety . It was the best thing I ever did , my attacks completely stopped . When my parents died I went on short term anti depressants , they worked within a day to stop my nonstop weeping .I don't hide that part of my life or feel embarrassed about it anymore .I'm so glad you're starting to feel better . Of all the TH-cam channels out there yours is my favorite . Fame and fortune don't prevent people from experiencing the same difficulties and heartaches that we all do . You are such a funny , sweet, genuine sister in Christ and YOU have encouraged us so much especially this past year . When I read your RS article the other day it was amazing to know that God is using you even more . You've been through a lot and I pray that you continue to feel better 🙏💕💕💕🇨🇦
Beautiful presentation, Dear Chynna! God Bless You!!! Missing my Dad like crazy since losing him before my birthday last year. Still struggling but fighting hard. I've learned how to help fix the water heater, how to run the well, and how to run the tractor to cut for fire prevention. Yes. All has a meaning. I am sad as heck but I just keep trying. YES, it is hard to crawl out of bed some mornings. Yes, it is sometimes impossible to eat. Thank God in Heaven for his love. I also thank him for my two dogs who give me unconditional love. Lots of love to you, Chynna. I remember listening to HOLD ON back in the 1990s when my favorite teacher (4th grade) who taught me about Japan passed away. I was at university at the time studying Japanese. You are special and beloved. You go GIRL !!! :) GOD BLESS !!!
Chynna, you have helped us too! All through this covid season you have made us laugh(yay chilli) gave us hope, but most important shared God’s word and love for us! So glad you are starting to feel better❤️
I had clinical depression in the early 80's when my son was 2, and the medications they had then didn't help. ECT treatments did, and I thank God for them. Definitely not a fun time, but the sun does come out again, from one who knows. Thanks for your message on this very important subject, to seek help because you don't need to suffer. So glad for your perspective and healing!
PTL & yay for your daughter's friend! I can relate to your story so much Chynna. I came out of a very dark time over coming PTSD after a near death experience (car accident) the Lord helped me to have compassion on myself it broke chains and I immediately felt compassion for others like I never have before it opened my heart and changed my walk. I'm praying the same happens for you! Let the love of the Father fill your heart and lift you up 🤍🙏 Thank you for Cal Preach it's been a blessing to me I've been watching for over a year now. Peace of our Lord Jesus Christ
I'm so pleased you have found a drug to suit you. There is definitely a time for the use of some chemical assistance. I fully believe my father would not have taken his own life if these marvellous drugs were available in the early 70''s and they helped my best friend from driving her car over a bridge following bankruptcy. As a trained psychiatric nurse I believe I have some insight into these problems. Just don't cease a drug suddenly if you ever decide to stop or change and tell your doctor.....but you know that. X.
I was depressed my whole childhood, I thank God for Zoloft, I've been taking it since the early 90s, the difference between living and barely existing!!! So thankful that you are on your way out of the blackness, love your wonderful messages 💝
Oh Chynna, I NEEDED THIS VIDEO. I have had severe anxiety/depression on and off for the past 24 years, it went away and came back 2 years ago. This video is helping so much bc I am making an appt with my doctor to go over my medication. I have been on the same SSRI for the past 15 years and other meds. YOUR video has helped me a hundred fold. God has helped me so much already and I know he brought me to you a few months ago. I feel so shameful not being able to think past depression and anxiety. and I have get over that :( please share more to encourage people like me :)
Thank you for sharing your experience of depression. So painful, So accurate, So hard! I appreciate your honesty, your vulnerability & your beautiful heart. What a gift to know we are not alone in this difficult journey. Peace Be With You! ❤️✝️❤️
I had no idea you were struggling at all. Your videos seemed so happy. I would watch your videos and say I wish I could be that happy. Now I see we’re all struggling. Thanks for sharing.
I’m sorry you’ve been going through this and I’m praying for you Chynna💕🙏🏻 I love watching your videos because you’re so REAL, down to earth and your sense of humor is so refreshing 🙌🏻 even through your difficult times, you’ve made me laugh! God bless you!!💕🙏🏻
Chynna! Thank you! I so appreciate your honesty. I have suffered from depression for years. I don’t know if I have ever spoken about it as frankly as you have.
I have the same depression Chyna and take meds, but it helps me just a little and I'm 51 yrs and struggled for the past 25 yrs. I love Jesus and been a believer for 21 yrs, and God hasn't healed me from it, and I get so discouraged, thinking I'm not being obedient and/or I don't want it or whatever. Medicine actually saved me now going through peri menupausal stage, I'm just a mess. I don't remember things at all it scares me. Please pray for me ya'll.
Depression is a real tough mind trip. I used to tell myself to keep going "Well, you're not the healthy happy person you'd like to be but at least you can still walk and talk and you have the strength of your mind, so hang in there it's gotta someway get better". ❤️
Try reading the Psalms. They’re so relatable and always point us back to God as our source. I, too, suffer from bouts of deep depression and anxiety too. I take my meds and pray. Speaking of meds, get your iron and vitamin d checked. Low levels will cause depression. My doc put me on a course of high dose vitamin d and it made a world of difference.
You described everything I feel/felt. Part of my family abandoned me and the pain and darkness is absolutely horrible. I'm on prayer and an NDRI. Life is better, there is light after the darkness. Hugs and love to you
I understand depression, but I also understand the power of your mind. When I get depress, I quickly think of all my blessings, keep myself busy so that I have no room to focus on my depression. Keep trying, and I wish you luck!!! Stay positive and fight it!!
You said it Chynna…the start of depression can be so subtle…we see it when we’re on our way out…I am so thankful that you’re sharing this! Often the church struggles with how to deal with depression, this is really important to discuss. Thank you once again ♥️
I found you about two months ago, and I've enjoyed it all so much. The information today was awesome, and it was focused and clear. Thank you so much for sharing....very well put together!
Your authentic self is a breath of fresh air! You really are a joy and encouragement....precious sister in Christ! Whatever you are feeling...your faith is tangible! Keep on rolling...!
I've never been the same since 9/11. A month later my Dad died and I drank constantly for 1.5-2 years. Now I've covered up my grief with eating. I absorb so much energy around me, and it makes me very sad. I yearn for my younger days when I spent a LOT of time at my Grandparent's camp in the Finger Lakes. Times were so much simpler then :/
Chynna, I could have checked off every symptom on the list you read. I've been so low the past few years. We are fearfully and wonderfully made, and every part of our being affects everything else. I've been trying two different things in the past month that have helped. One is wearing biomagnetic jewelry to better help my body cope with all electro magnetic fields that just keep increasing all around us. Wasn't expecting it to help my mood, but it is. Glad you are feeling better!
I am greatful that you are able to share this. I have always been happy, no matter what was going on in my life. I took simple pleasure in everything. I couldn't understand unhappy people. But around mid 50's I fell into deep depression that has lasted many years, probably 8 to 10. I did try a few meds and nothing was quiet right. So I've been going it alone. I just decided to have my hormones checked, and I'm kinda hoping the answers might be there somewhere. I've had everything checked. Not hormones because I wasn't menopausal. I'm in good physical health, some arthritis etc, but no biggies. This is my last chance at finding the source of my constant depression. I've been enjoying your channel since I found it a few months back. Thank You for everything your doing, for all of us. Much Love
What a God ! He knows every single battle we are facing he knew that so many of us are battling Depression and Anxiety he knew that this video was going to comfort and encourage so many of us , He does not waste anything . Thank you For always being so transparent it’s such a breath of fresh air ! I am praying for BREAKTHROUGH 🙌🏻🙏🏻❤️for everyone suffering. God is with us never lose hope. ❤️
That was so beautiful, caring and full of love….I am sure you have touched close to home for so many people, including myself…I cannot take SSRI’s due to Restless leg syndrome, but maybe there is hope medically for me too….thank you so much! You bring such peace, love and joy to us all…
Good share. Thank you~ I respect what each of us who struggle's with depression, need's to do. I won't take western drugs for mine but wishing you all the best in your healing journey. It is certainly no joke. It is not talked about enough and it's wonderful you were open and brave enough to speak up. Herbs that help me. Motherwort, Holy Basil, Lemon Balm, hawthorne syrup.
Thank you so much! I'm so thankful I found your channel. I've been a follower of Christ for many, many years and it is so heartwarming to watch your channel. Depression is no joke!! Thank you for sharing!
So, so happy to hear you are doing well, Chynna.♥️ I have been praying for you ever since I left that very "direct"😬 comment on 1 of your videos (maybe it was the hospital bathroom video, I don't remember). As a fellow Christian with decades of mental health struggles, I'm finally at a stage where I don"t stay silent about the topic. Whether it's enabling a fellow sufferer or listening to others' prejudiced opinions, I don't sit silent. I know I offended you with my comment, but, I see too many Christians white-knuckling their way through their suffering. The cloud of shame around mental illness is only leading good people to be afraid of going to church. Jesus came for the lost. Perfect people don't need Jesus. Real humans do! Love you, Chynna and Jesus loves you more. You and I...we are cracked, not broken. As the great poet, Leonard Cohen says, "there is a crack, a crack in everything. That's how the light gets in." Amen? 😘♥️🇨🇦
I denied my diagnosis of depression for a few years and did not do medicine or treatment. I didn't feel that was the right method for me. I felt it had more to do with mental stability and reprogramming the thought fight when dealing with it. God literally is my cape when I'm a superhero of the day. Defeating Depresso the messo!
Fighting depression now. I’ve fought with God‘s strength, suicidal depression over a decade ago. What sucks is now it seems easier to find myself in that dark place. My mentality is different today in a a better way. But still fighting depression and ignoring the “end everything” voice. God’s in control. Chynna, thank you for what you do and your willingness to be so open and only care what God thinks for the most part. You’re a blessing to a lot of folks.
Hi Chynna, I have struggled with depression since I was 10 years old. I am on medication that helps, but the depression is always there. Like you I was high functioning until a few months ago when I became the primary caregiver for my 91 year old father. He requires assistance with everything & has some dementia. So now I am a completely exhausted, overwhelmed, depressed caregiver facing the extremely difficult decision of having my father placed in a skilked nursing facility and figuring out how to pay for it. I am also a believer in the throws of a very long & frustrating dry season in my walk with the Lord. I could have never imagined I would find myself in this position. I pray all day every day and wait hear or feel something. Anything that might help me to feel better or comforted or heard. I know the Lord's promises to me. I know I am not forsaken. I know He has a purpose & a plan for me. But this season has been so long that I've lost myself in all of the responsibility & stress & fear of it all. I've shared all of this with you in order for you to understand how much I identify with this particular post and how much it encourages me to keep going.
Praying for you for provisions for the skilled nursing facility that you are looking to place your father in , God is faithful even when we don’t see him working, he knows every battle you are facing praying for strength and comfort dear sister . Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. Hebrews10:23
God I love watching you Chynna. Thanks for sharing your VERY self. You made me cry today as I felt your heart reach out to mine. Been in a bit of a frump myself...in a different way, but am having a lot of similar symptoms. Sooooo I’m going to hold on for another day. Love looking out your garden window...too. Gives me hope of the beauty that can be and that is within you and me through the grace of God. 🙏🌟🤍
I am happy to share what I am taking for depression & anxiety. If you are interested in knowing please DM me on Instagram!!
Here is the link
@chynna_phillips
It will be a one word reply with just the type of medication. Thanks for understanding.
I would love to hear what you are taking for depression & anxiety I will dm you from my husband’s account as I am not on Instagram. Thank you so very much . I will continue you to pray for you God is using you to be a voice of hope keep sharing the Truth it’s the only hope we have in this fallen world God bless you Chynna.
So proud of you 👏 it's going to be alright
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I don’t have Instagram, but would be interested to know what med. is helping you. ❤️🙏❤️ God Bless.
Your makeup looks so good. I ordered beauty bar foundation and concealer based on your recommendation.
I love when you said it was a medical condition not spiritual weakness. Many believers needed to hear that.
Its a weapon from Satan. He is a liar. Not a weakness satan uses these afflictions to stop us. I know I have been there. I asked God to deliver me.. I had it for 10 years anxiety.. I take my authority over this situation in Jesus mighty name.. I have the mind of Christ. And so do you.. And so does Chynna. This affliction will not come back a second time.. In JESUS mighty name.
TRULY STATED!
Agree so very much. The information and honesty in this video is really important Chynna. Very glad you are feeling better.
Yes definitely is a medical condition that needs proper treatment from a medical Dr. You need the right one for the right persons problems.
I tell people who I care to discuss my mental health status with that my illness is just that, a medical condition which can be treated and perhaps cured or put into remission. Screw the stigma!
We’ve been there for YOU?
YOU’VE been there for us, Chynna!! YOU!!
If only you could grasp what your vlogs have meant to me.
🙏 Your Ministry has brought me closer to Christ 🙏🙏🙏 you did that for me Chynna!
I am more aware, I remember to pray during the day more often. California preaching did that for me.
Thank you 🙏
How all she talks about is herself
As a 52-year-old woman who has bipolar 2 and has been on meds since I was 16, with many med changes, I think you did a phenomenal job on this topic ( I am a regular watcher). Your innate kindness shines through in this video. Keep fighting. I am glad that Cal Preaching has helped you as much as your community has helped us. God bless you.
Nicole, I actually had the pleasure of meeting Patty Duke. She told me it was Lithium which controlled her bi-polar.
@@margaretgonzolez5759 Thank you so much for your kind words, Margaret. I find it incredibly helpful when celebrities are public about mental illness, helping to destigmatize. Carrie Fisher was also a favorite of mine.
Keep pushing everyday Nicole. You are never alone! I also am bipolar since age 24 and now am almost 64. After all these years I am on minimal meds and use many coping skills. The highs aren’t so high and the lows aren’t so low anymore. Take care 💕
I’ve struggled with major depression all my life. It wasn’t until I went to a functional nutritionist 5 years ago for extreme hunger late at night (gained 14 lbs in 9 months), that he found I had two genes for gluten sensitivity along with other allergies and sensitivities, malnourished from vitamin and mineral deficiencies, and a huge yeast overgrowth (brought on by antibiotics and Aleve) which caused the extreme hunger. It took about 18 months of deleting grain and gluten, and taking supplements when I realized the added benefit of being the happiest ever. As a Christian, I not only am grateful to my nutritionist and his help but for God guiding my steps to this help. I was able to get off thyroid meds, and Nasonex along with no longer having arthritic pain or prediabetic. But I’m most grateful I’m not laying on my bed with my Bible on my chest crying out to God “ where are you?” because of extreme depression.
Certain foods can be a poison or medicine for people. The connection of the gut and the brain is powerfully. What I eat affects my mindset. It’s worth the expense and the hard work to find out what you could be sensitive to. Thank you for this video!
This is what I know from memory. Source - Nutrition Magazine. Take out Magazine from your library and verify facts.
High Fructose Corn Syrup.
(Banned in Europe)
Artificial sweeteners. (except pure Stevia). Truvia has additive they don't know much about yet.
Both cross the blood brain barrier. Effect ability to feel when you are full. Cause short term memory issues. Found in many common foods. ie Bread, Muffins Coca-Cola.
Sugar - Causes overgrowth of yeast which in turn give off chemical to cause sugar cravings so they can continue thrive in your gut.
Antibiotics - destroys normal gut health. Take two years to get back to normal.
Lectins - Cause leaky gut. Poke holes in single cell layer of intestine. Substances get absorbed that mess with brain & hunger. Lectins found in night shade vegetables & beans.
Congratulations on your “Rolling Stone” cover, and also on bringing that young lady to the Lord! Also, thank you so much for blessing us with your Cal Preach messages. I love you sister! God bless you! 🙏🏼✝️💞
You have a lot of ups & downs. You are really low or really high. If you were my mom you would wear me out. Slow down, relax & enjoy your family
I really like your chillys with your husband. You have a good sense of humour
You are such a blessing, Chynna. You are real and that is why people watch Cal Preach. Jesus uses our darkest times to have the opportunity to tell others how faithful our God is when we are in what seems impossible. If we didn't struggle sometimes we would not know what faith in God can do. God loves us perfectly and He wants us to know Him in a way that we have never known Him before. Sometimes we go through the dark to discover just how bright His light is in our lives. Thank you for sharing your struggles that we can all relate to.
Please pray for me. That the health problem that is causing the depression would be healed.,
As someone who has been battling with depression and anxiety for years I just wanted to pop on here and say how well done this was. I’m sure this is going to help many people. Maybe this is what God has planned for you. To help others.
Chynna- I'm so glad you are feeling better! I cried with you when yourdaughter's friend said because she watches your channel, she now believes in God! That's Amazing!
Mama Chy, you've been such an encouragement to so many, including myself, even in the midst of depression. The Lord is truly refining you to make something beautiful. Praying for your continued healing and strength!
PS: yesssss love chatting about mental health and Jesus! I'm in grad school studying these exact things. Happy to be a support/resource for you and the community :)
God bless you ❤️
Chynna- I’ve been watching your videos for a year now and what I love about you is that you show just who you are! Good days, bad days, ups and downs! Do you know how much that means to people? You proclaim Jesus through it all- you are authentic! I thank you and praise the Lord for this channel. You will be in my prayers!🙏🙏✝️
Clinical depression is indescribable. It's an everyday battle! Onwards and upwards. 😘
same here.
Wow, I’ve struggled with anxiety and depression (as a born again Christian) for decades and this was a REALLY great message, I got a lot out of it, thank you
Karen here. What an incredibly wonderful community here, praying for each other. Your openness, Chynna, about depression has freed everyone here to also be open. Best comment section on this channel I've ever seen. The body of Christ ministering to one another. So incredibly loving and powerful.
I really needed this video today, been going through it big time, I need a lot of prayers right now, thank you, Chynna!
In same boat... will pray for you
I too needed this video. It’s a comfort to know that God knew exactly what we needed today he is with us he is the great comforter even when we don’t understand he does. ❤️🙏🏻🙌🏻 praying for peace .
You are loved, and you are not alone...me too. God will bless and keep you--
Me too sending prayers 🤗🙏
Your honesty about depression is wonderful. Your information is very factual. I’m a psych RN. I appreciate you helping spread the truth about depression
Chynna, I went through clinical depression when I was 17 years old. I lost my mom to cancer at 13, my dad remarried within 5 months of her death to an unkind person, they moved us away from the town we grew up in in the middle of a school year. Our dad was so completely engrossed in his new relationship that he ignored the needs of his children emotionally and mentally.
The last straw was a boyfriend broke up with me and I spiraled into a deep depression. I had all 10 symptoms. I thought I was going to die. I went down to 82 lbs cuz I couldn’t eat. All I had was my relationship with Christ. If it weren’t for Him I would have ended my life. But I trusted that God would provide for me. He did. He built me back and cared for me but it was gradual. This was back in 81 and mental health wasn’t discussed. I didn’t even know what was wrong. Thank God there is awareness of depression. I’m ok now but it took years to heal with provision of a great man who loved me unconditionally. Married 37 years now with 3 kids and 2 grands. Peace of Christ 💕❤️✌️
This testimony is evidence of his faithfulness. 🙏🏻 God continue to bless you and keep you and your family. ❤️
@@Ck-jn9um thank you for that! I never really realized it but looking back now it’s obvious He had me in His arms and I love Him so much 🥲
Thanks for opening your heart and sharing this Chynna. I have suffered from anxiety and depression for years. It’s a very lonely walk. I would appreciate prayer from anyone willing to pray for me. Being a believer and having mental health issues brings it’s own set of difficulty and shame.
I understand where you’re coming from. I struggled with depression a few years back. I lost my mom in 2010, a brother in 2014, my dog in 2016 and my dad in 2017. People were telling me I wasn’t acting like myself- gee no wonder! I’m doing so much better now but I still have some cognitive issues. Praying and working through them. Music helps; I use to love music and after my mom passed away I drifted from songwriting and singing and even listening. Working on that - I really enjoy gospel now. Will keep praying for you Chynna!! Thank you for being boldly honest about your life and your Faith!
God bless you! Keep going! God is with you, keep the faith!
I remember meeting your mom in 1968. I was about 16 at the time and I remember how gorgeous she looked. I suffer from anxiety and depression and understand what you are going through. I've had several friends commit suicide over the years, so I'm so very glad for your family that you have hung in there with this problem. God bless you and your family.
This was a powerful and well done video, Chynna. You continue to use your wisdom, humor and beautiful to disseminate truth and guide others. What a wonderful gift. Thank you.
Thank you SO much Chynna for sharing your heart like this! I’m a believing practicing Christian woman. I also struggle with Depression. We need more amazing women & men of faith such as you to shed light on this most pressing subject! Yes! Depression is not God punishing you. It’s not a moral failure. Many things like you so eloquently said, situations, brain chemistry ect. Yes we know Jesus is there! In Him there is no darkness! God bless you! Your Cal Pre has been such an encouragement and blessing to me! Bless you my sister in Christ! ✝️🙌♥️
I'm a Christian and take medication for anxiety and depression. It has changed my life for the better so much.
Can u say what ??great news 🤗🤗❤️
It is really hard to stay positive in this crazy world we are living in right now. Luke 21:28 keeps me going!!!❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@Violett Fem Me too. I'm Cdn., and we're way down the path to complete control. Unbelievable, but then not unbelievable. Revelations and other Books described these end times. Hold on!
I have suffered from depression, anxiety and panic attacks, and PTSD.
I ended up expressing my feelings through poetry form of the many accounts of abuse. I was told no one would want to read that crap so I had a victim advocate encourage to get them published. I wanted to make the person/persons that said no one would want to read that crap eat their words. So A Voice That Has Spoken From within a survivor's feeling expressed through poetry was published. God is good.
Know you are never alone. Depression is real and paralyzing.
God bless you Chynna keep sharing and encouraging other's! ❤🤗
I feel for you, I.suffer from depression and have for most of my life. I always thought from a young age that your childhood experiences make you who.you are. That being so ....
I am so happy you have turned a corner. I am so sorry because depression is s lonely disease. Even when everyone can't understand why your depressed. Jesus is with you,. He is healing you, it takes time....Thank you so much for bringing this subject to light. It can no longer be ignored. Praying for you and sending love and light your way 😇
You are an answer to my prayers Chynna. This is another witness for me that it’s okay to get help. I have so much pride!! “I don’t need help! I got this!”
I don’t got this. Bless you girl.
Yes Ruth.. Please give yourself GRACE & seek the help you need. Big hugs 🤗
With God, you Do have this my friend! God bless you!
Yes, Chynna, we are great at putting on a front for the world while we are falling apart inside! 🙏❤️🇺🇸😊
I've recently admitted to myself that I have been depressed for many years. It does come on slowly and I know that I'm not the same person as I was years ago. I think mine started with my husband having cancer, then my cancer, my brother, and my brother-in-law. My husband and I survived but my brother and brother-in-law did not. Add in Covid and I was done. Thank you for this video.
best episode yet. i did not want to be insulting or pretend to know what i was talking about, but i clearly saw something that was not right with your mood/behavior and too frequent crying/unhappiness, etc...so happy to see you have turned a corner here...
I developed depression because of a surgery that i should not have had done and now i have to live with it. So i completely understand depression. Two years later and i still don't feel happy but i'm a lot more stable. It's acceptance and realizing that the only way you are going to get better is by figuring out the best way to deal with it and fix it as best you can because you have to live and move foreword. Rest and good sleep is essential. God Bless ❤️
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As a person who has had chronic depression and being a Christian I can empathize with you! Speaking positivity and allowing yourself some slack is key for me having a productive life as a Christian! Your not alone Chynna!
People have no problem taking medication for their heart, blood pressure, or anything else, but when it comes to mind it’s taboo. I suffer with depression and anxiety like you. I pray and take my meds. What I’ve found to be super helpful is getting my vitamin d and iron levels checked. If they are low it will cause severe depression too. You may want to check that too if you haven’t already. God bless you, Chynna!
Chynna, you have done so much for me! You've created a place for love, acceptance, honesty and grace for all of us to celebrate God's great joy for all of us and the strength that we derive from His joy. Thank you!
There's such an unwarranted stigma to depression so unfair 😢
Chynna, I saw you on a show years back and you talked about depression. I didn’t hear anymore about it and I wondered why the media didn’t call more attention to it. That’s kind of how I came to this channel I wondered if you were doin better.. It is terrible and paralyzing. Years ago no one talked about this. It’s more difficult to do anything when you are going thru it. The many times I have gone thru this I privately prayed that it would go away and I could be myself again. I was raised Catholic but never thought that I could talk to anyone within the church about it.
CHYNNA!!! Hey Sweetheart!!! I have struggled with clinical depression since 1990....or before. I'm soooo praying for you and ALL our Cal-Preach family who fight this chemical disorder!!! Everything you said is true!!! My opinion is that "childhood trauma" is a huge factor!!! Thank you, My Sweet Sister for sharing all this with us!!!! Such a Blessing!!! Love....Cherie
I have shed more tears in the past year or so than I ever have in my life, for many reasons. I'm in CA and work for a healthcare organization that is forcing the vaccine that I will not get, for several reasons. When you read off the list of signs of depression I said yes to at least 4 of them. You definitely have gotten me thinking Chynna. Thank you so much for this video! Congrats on your Rolling Stone article! I need to get a copy for a keepsake of my sister in Christ 💜
" I can't tell you exactly when the lights started to dim" this is a song.....love you Chynna...you are healing so fast! Beautiful you. xo Susan
You’re laugh made me laugh and when you cried... I cried. You’re really awesome. ❤️Know you’re never alone with your “issues”... most of us have them but few are willing to admit them. Thank you for the video. God please bless and heal everyone here!!🤗❤️🙏🏼
Something that helped me get out of a recent bout of depression was giving God the sacrifice of praise and thankgiving! Going over everything you are thankful for, really does wonders for your psyche! It's not easy to give thanks when your depressed because the flesh is at war with the spirit which is why it's called the SACRIFICE of praise!!!
I know exactly what you are talking about Chynna I've been going thru depression now for over 5 years I'm not even able to cry anymore its so hard especially dealing with my son who is very sick with schizophrenia !!!
I've put all my energy in my paintings to escape from everything that's my outlet!
Thank you for this episode. I didn't know I was depressed because God was still blessing me during my Depression. California Preachin has really helped. When I get down, I come to you channel for smiles and encouragement. I just wanted to say that. God Bless You Chyna...
I think when people reach their 50’s, me as well as my friends are going thru some sort of depression. I think it’s normal.
It's like we suddenly face reality of existence or something and feel like our insulation is ripped off and now we are vulnerable un body mind and spirit. Anyone who isnt going through this gets annoyed with your negativity, and as a result, people avoid you on top of it.
Yes - especially late 50’s
@@bethlemmon Have your vitamin B12 and vitamin D levels checked, if low causes depression
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It's a high time of life transition, your family leaves home and you start the aging process, you dont feel "right" anymore, it's scary and overwhelming
Change of life and hormones. Hormones can play a huge role in how you feel. I get irritable and moody because of my hormone imbalances. It feels terrible.
Yes, I saw the article!!!! And I thought,"I know her. She's my friend!"❤ How cool that I have a friend in Rolling Stone magazine. So glad you are on the healing path...much love and Peace of Christ.
I have anxiety and depression, an issue for most of my life. I see a therapist and take medication. The last two years have been very stressful and troubling for me. My mother has been living with me for nearly 2 years. She has stage 4 cancer. Her treatment is going well, but I've had to make a lot of adjustments and have struggled to keep the faith. Some days, Chynna, your videos are what got me through to the next day. I am so grateful for your being open and honest on your channel. We can all come together and support each other here! Hope, peace, love and blessings to all.
I totally have catastrophic thinking but never knew it was a thing, I thought it was just me and my mind over working. I totally understand where you are coming from.🙋♀️
Bless you chynna ❤️ thankyou for talking about this subject my depression started at age 17 I was in an psychiatric hospital at 25 self harming and things I'm 31 now don't think I will get any better or any worse I can control things better now and it's not weak to ask for help you are always in my prayers thankyou 🙏🙏❤️ xxxxxx
A couple of years ago I had to ask my best friend what I was like in college. I’m still working on an updated version of the ‘old me’ ☺️
Oh Chynna. I welcome you to my world. Your words are the manuscript of the last 26 yrs of my life. I feel my depression creep up like a migraine. I sit and worry and then worry about all my worrying. We have this disease or as I call it. I am not ashamed anymore. I am tired of making excuses for my moods. Like cancer that I beat twice I will fight for happiness and hope that it to goes into remission. God Bless.
I sometimes feel depressed but you lift me up on your videos . When I feel down sometimes I hear hold on at places it makes me feel good.thank you for your channel and you.congrats on rolling stone great picture your daughter took good bless.
I am so happy you are feeling better! Praise GOD! 🙌🏻 I have suffered from anxiety and depression my entire life and it is a real struggle. I really really needed this one today! Thank you and GOD bless!
I found using Appreciation to replace Depression. Replacing the negative thinking with the Power of Positive thinking. Replacing Me thoughts to "You thoughts" (What can I do for you). Taking that time to smell ........... the Rose's. I'm glad you feel relief 😌 being able to share your thoughts with us. We all need to share with each other, we are not alone. Let's Live Life together! 🤼 People Helping People.
That helps when someone’s just feeling down, actual depression is a chemical issue as well, and needs something more.
Easier said then done
My mother and son deal with serious mental health issues and it is so hard for them and the whole family. It's so hard to watch your son struggle and meds just are so hard to figure out. But you look so good and you do look more vibrant!
If anyone has a prayer need, please comment with as much or as little as you would like to share. Know that you are being prayed for. If you’re not a Christian and would like to know more, I’d love to share with you.
I totally get depression. It looks different for every person. So don’t compare yourself to someone else. Medication has been a huge help to me. If you’d like prayer for depression, please leave a comment.
@Christina Part 5 Prayed for you, Christina. “For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith-that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.”
Ephesians 3:14-19 ESV
This is a video & discussion every family & classroom should consider. I’m grateful for prayers. AMDG💕
I could use prayer. My total knee replacement has not been 100% successful and the pain is unbearable
Thank you. Prayers do help and just knowing people will take time out to pray for a stranger helps the heart feel lighter somehow.
God bless you. Please pray for me … for strength, so I can help others as well. I cannot serve if I am weak and I think that’s my calling. Help me lord be well so I can help others. This channel has been such a blessing to me. Thank you Chynna and all the Bible babes out here. God bless
So proud of your candor on this subject. we have a broken leg we go to the doctor to have it fixed but when we have a mental problem it brings a lot of shame. We don't want to be labeled. Thank you for shedding light on this very common debilitating malady. You are going to help so many people.
You said "It's not happening to you, it's happening for you". That is great, what a perspective. I just heard Elizabeth Elliot say that last night in one of her talks on a youtube video. What confirmation!
I continuously feel like you can look into my soul in your videos. You keep on talking about the very things I'm going through. Thank you Chyna for having the courage to stand up and bear your soul to us....You will never know in this life time how much our Lord God is using you through your videos. Thank you for that! 😊💛
Thank you 🙏 much love ❤️
Thought you were beautiful in the early 90’s but you are far more beautiful now. Thanks for your words and good humor. It’s very important for people to hear.
Had to stop the video after you called out the elephant in the parlor: "chemical imbalance." Totally described my journey since I was 19 and I did recognize some of the same symptoms in you too.
But how you have been able to bravely live that out in front of an audience is a gift from God. There are many of us who need to be encouraged and you have done that with transparency and grace. Your holy boldness is inspirational!
I think it's wonderful how you take the time to not only share your story but to also make sure that others feel they are not alone in their struggles. Thank you for posting this video Chynna it will help a lot of people.
I had panic attacks from 18 to 28 years . I suffered in silence because I was ashamed and embarrassed . I finally reached out to my minister and he lent me a 14 week program ( on tape and written assignments ) by Lucinda Bassett from The Midwest Center for Anxiety . It was the best thing I ever did , my attacks completely stopped .
When my parents died I went on short term anti depressants , they worked within a day to stop my nonstop weeping .I don't hide that part of my life or feel embarrassed about it anymore .I'm so glad you're starting to feel better . Of all the TH-cam channels out there yours is my favorite . Fame and fortune don't prevent people from experiencing the same difficulties and heartaches that we all do . You are such a funny , sweet, genuine sister in Christ and YOU have encouraged us so much especially this past year . When I read your RS article the other day it was amazing to know that God is using you even more . You've been through a lot and I pray that you continue to feel better 🙏💕💕💕🇨🇦
Thank you for your honesty and God bless you, I love your ministry. This has been so helpful.
Beautiful presentation, Dear Chynna! God Bless You!!! Missing my Dad like crazy since losing him before my birthday last year. Still struggling but fighting hard. I've learned how to help fix the water heater, how to run the well, and how to run the tractor to cut for fire prevention. Yes. All has a meaning. I am sad as heck but I just keep trying. YES, it is hard to crawl out of bed some mornings. Yes, it is sometimes impossible to eat. Thank God in Heaven for his love. I also thank him for my two dogs who give me unconditional love.
Lots of love to you, Chynna. I remember listening to HOLD ON back in the 1990s when my favorite teacher (4th grade) who taught me about Japan passed away. I was at university at the time studying Japanese. You are special and beloved. You go GIRL !!! :) GOD BLESS !!!
Chynna, you have helped us too! All through this covid season you have made us laugh(yay chilli) gave us hope, but most important shared God’s word and love for us! So glad you are starting to feel better❤️
I had clinical depression in the early 80's when my son was 2, and the medications they had then didn't help. ECT treatments did, and I thank God for them. Definitely not a fun time, but the sun does come out again, from one who knows. Thanks for your message on this very important subject, to seek help because you don't need to suffer. So glad for your perspective and healing!
PTL & yay for your daughter's friend! I can relate to your story so much Chynna. I came out of a very dark time over coming PTSD after a near death experience (car accident) the Lord helped me to have compassion on myself it broke chains and I immediately felt compassion for others like I never have before it opened my heart and changed my walk. I'm praying the same happens for you! Let the love of the Father fill your heart and lift you up 🤍🙏 Thank you for Cal Preach it's been a blessing to me I've been watching for over a year now. Peace of our Lord Jesus Christ
Chynna you have been such a blessing to me and I guarantee for many others. Thank you for sharing your struggles. ❤🙏🏻❤🙏🏻
I'm so pleased you have found a drug to suit you. There is definitely a time for the use of some chemical assistance. I fully believe my father would not have taken his own life if these marvellous drugs were available in the early 70''s and they helped my best friend from driving her car over a bridge following bankruptcy. As a trained psychiatric nurse I believe I have some insight into these problems. Just don't cease a drug suddenly if you ever decide to stop or change and tell your doctor.....but you know that. X.
Your a blessing … thanks for being real. Abba father loves you😘
One step at a time.. praying for you ❤️🙏 I hope Billy too, has some support for himself. The effect depression has on a family..can be devistating.
I was depressed my whole childhood, I thank God for Zoloft, I've been taking it since the early 90s, the difference between living and barely existing!!!
So thankful that you are on your way out of the blackness, love your wonderful messages 💝
Oh Chynna, I NEEDED THIS VIDEO. I have had severe anxiety/depression on and off for the past 24 years, it went away and came back 2 years ago. This video is helping so much bc I am making an appt with my doctor to go over my medication. I have been on the same SSRI for the past 15 years and other meds. YOUR video has helped me a hundred fold. God has helped me so much already and I know he brought me to you a few months ago. I feel so shameful not being able to think past depression and anxiety. and I have get over that :( please share more to encourage people like me :)
Thank you for sharing your experience of depression. So painful, So accurate, So hard! I appreciate your honesty, your vulnerability & your beautiful heart. What a gift to know we are not alone in this difficult journey. Peace Be With You! ❤️✝️❤️
This life is not easy, that is for sure, but with the Lord, he doesn’t waste anything. He can make the ugliest situation beautiful.
Amen, amen! 🤗👼🏻❤️
She is describing me perfectly...The past few years. 🤗 Feeling joyful tonight, not sure why, praising God!
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Leslie thank you for this comment! I love it!! Awesome
@Living Soul Many people agree with you.
@@tanarhodes6314 Hallelujah! God bless you!
I had no idea you were struggling at all. Your videos seemed so happy. I would watch your videos and say I wish I could be that happy. Now I see we’re all struggling. Thanks for sharing.
I’m sorry you’ve been going through this and I’m praying for you Chynna💕🙏🏻 I love watching your videos because you’re so REAL, down to earth and your sense of humor is so refreshing 🙌🏻 even through your difficult times, you’ve made me laugh! God bless you!!💕🙏🏻
Chynna! Thank you! I so appreciate your honesty. I have suffered from depression for years. I don’t know if I have ever spoken about it as frankly as you have.
I have the same depression Chyna and take meds, but it helps me just a little and I'm 51 yrs and struggled for the past 25 yrs. I love Jesus and been a believer for 21 yrs, and God hasn't healed me from it, and I get so discouraged, thinking I'm not being obedient and/or I don't want it or whatever. Medicine actually saved me now going through peri menupausal stage, I'm just a mess. I don't remember things at all it scares me. Please pray for me ya'll.
Depression is a real tough mind trip. I used to tell myself to keep going "Well, you're not the healthy happy person you'd like to be but at least you can still walk and talk and you have the strength of your mind, so hang in there it's gotta someway get better". ❤️
Try reading the Psalms. They’re so relatable and always point us back to God as our source. I, too, suffer from bouts of deep depression and anxiety too. I take my meds and pray. Speaking of meds, get your iron and vitamin d checked. Low levels will cause depression. My doc put me on a course of high dose vitamin d and it made a world of difference.
You described everything I feel/felt. Part of my family abandoned me and the pain and darkness is absolutely horrible. I'm on prayer and an NDRI. Life is better, there is light after the darkness. Hugs and love to you
Thank you Chynna for your channel. You are a true blessing to all of us. You lift us up with your words of faith.
I understand depression, but I also understand the power of your mind. When I get depress, I quickly think of all my blessings, keep myself busy so that I have no room to focus on my depression. Keep trying, and I wish you luck!!! Stay positive and fight it!!
You look so much better! Keep doing you and fighting forward. Peace of Christ
You said it Chynna…the start of depression can be so subtle…we see it when we’re on our way out…I am so thankful that you’re sharing this! Often the church struggles with how to deal with depression, this is really important to discuss. Thank you once again ♥️
I found you about two months ago, and I've enjoyed it all so much. The information today was awesome, and it was focused and clear. Thank you so much for sharing....very well put together!
Your authentic self is a breath of fresh air! You really are a joy and encouragement....precious sister in Christ! Whatever you are feeling...your faith is tangible! Keep on rolling...!
Wow, I needed this today! Thank you for sharing. Congratulations on Rolling Stone! 💕
I've never been the same since 9/11. A month later my Dad died and I drank constantly for 1.5-2 years. Now I've covered up my grief with eating. I absorb so much energy around me, and it makes me very sad. I yearn for my younger days when I spent a LOT of time at my Grandparent's camp in the Finger Lakes. Times were so much simpler then :/
Chynna, I could have checked off every symptom on the list you read. I've been so low the past few years. We are fearfully and wonderfully made, and every part of our being affects everything else. I've been trying two different things in the past month that have helped. One is wearing biomagnetic jewelry to better help my body cope with all electro magnetic fields that just keep increasing all around us. Wasn't expecting it to help my mood, but it is. Glad you are feeling better!
I am greatful that you are able to share this. I have always been happy, no matter what was going on in my life. I took simple pleasure in everything. I couldn't understand unhappy people. But around mid 50's I fell into deep depression that has lasted many years, probably 8 to 10. I did try a few meds and nothing was quiet right. So I've been going it alone. I just decided to have my hormones checked, and I'm kinda hoping the answers might be there somewhere. I've had everything checked. Not hormones because I wasn't menopausal. I'm in good physical health, some arthritis etc, but no biggies. This is my last chance at finding the source of my constant depression. I've been enjoying your channel since I found it a few months back. Thank You for everything your doing, for all of us. Much Love
What a God ! He knows every single battle we are facing he knew that so many of us are battling Depression and Anxiety he knew that this video was going to comfort and encourage so many of us , He does not waste anything . Thank you For always being so transparent it’s such a breath of fresh air ! I am praying for BREAKTHROUGH 🙌🏻🙏🏻❤️for everyone suffering. God is with us never lose hope. ❤️
God Bless you Cheryl. Thank you 🙏
That was so beautiful, caring and full of love….I am sure you have touched close to home for so many people, including myself…I cannot take SSRI’s due to Restless leg syndrome, but maybe there is hope medically for me too….thank you so much! You bring such peace, love and joy to us all…
DM me on Instagram and I will share what I’m taking with you. ♥️
Good share. Thank you~ I respect what each of us who struggle's with depression, need's to do. I won't take western drugs for mine but wishing you all the best in your healing journey. It is certainly no joke. It is not talked about enough and it's wonderful you were open and brave enough to speak up. Herbs that help me. Motherwort, Holy Basil, Lemon Balm, hawthorne syrup.
Thank you so much! I'm so thankful I found your channel. I've been a follower of Christ for many, many years and it is so heartwarming to watch your channel. Depression is no joke!! Thank you for sharing!
So, so happy to hear you are doing well, Chynna.♥️ I have been praying for you ever since I left that very "direct"😬 comment on 1 of your videos (maybe it was the hospital bathroom video, I don't remember).
As a fellow Christian with decades of mental health struggles, I'm finally at a stage where I don"t stay silent about the topic. Whether it's enabling a fellow sufferer or listening to others' prejudiced opinions, I don't sit silent. I know I offended you with my comment, but, I see too many Christians white-knuckling their way through their suffering. The cloud of shame around mental illness is only leading good people to be afraid of going to church. Jesus came for the lost. Perfect people don't need Jesus. Real humans do! Love you, Chynna and Jesus loves you more. You and I...we are cracked, not broken. As the great poet, Leonard Cohen says, "there is a crack, a crack in everything. That's how the light gets in." Amen?
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I have a little of depression but mine is anxiety. I really understand but you are really loved.
I denied my diagnosis of depression for a few years and did not do medicine or treatment. I didn't feel that was the right method for me. I felt it had more to do with mental stability and reprogramming the thought fight when dealing with it. God literally is my cape when I'm a superhero of the day. Defeating Depresso the messo!
Fighting depression now. I’ve fought with God‘s strength, suicidal depression over a decade ago. What sucks is now it seems easier to find myself in that dark place. My mentality is different today in a a better way. But still fighting depression and ignoring the “end everything” voice. God’s in control. Chynna, thank you for what you do and your willingness to be so open and only care what God thinks for the most part. You’re a blessing to a lot of folks.
Hi Chynna,
I have struggled with depression since I was 10 years old. I am on medication that helps, but the depression is always there. Like you I was high functioning until a few months ago when I became the primary caregiver for my 91 year old father. He requires assistance with everything & has some dementia. So now I am a completely exhausted, overwhelmed, depressed caregiver facing the extremely difficult decision of having my father placed in a skilked nursing facility and figuring out how to pay for it. I am also a believer in the throws of a very long & frustrating dry season in my walk with the Lord. I could have never imagined I would find myself in this position. I pray all day every day and wait hear or feel something. Anything that might help me to feel better or comforted or heard. I know the Lord's promises to me. I know I am not forsaken. I know He has a purpose & a plan for me. But this season has been so long that I've lost myself in all of the responsibility & stress & fear of it all. I've shared all of this with you in order for you to understand how much I identify with this particular post and how much it encourages me to keep going.
Praying for you for provisions for the skilled nursing facility that you are looking to place your father in , God is faithful even when we don’t see him working, he knows every battle you are facing praying for strength and comfort dear sister . Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. Hebrews10:23
God I love watching you Chynna. Thanks for sharing your VERY self. You made me cry today as I felt your heart reach out to mine. Been in a bit of a frump myself...in a different way, but am having a lot of similar symptoms. Sooooo I’m going to hold on for another day. Love looking out your garden window...too. Gives me hope of the beauty that can be and that is within you and me through the grace of God. 🙏🌟🤍