{"product_id":"faith-vs-antidepressants-ian-henley-9781838126209","title":"Faith vs Antidepressants: The Christian's Dilemma in overcoming Stress, Anxiety and Depression","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eMental illnesses caused by stress, anxiety and depression have real power. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePower to confuse; power to make us ineffective in many, if not all aspects of our lives; power to steal our joy, happiness and peace; and ultimately, power to destroy. \u003cstrong\u003eBurnout\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ebreakdown\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003edepression \u003c\/strong\u003eare typically misunderstood by many Christians and church leaderships, so that effective support and assistance from people we would count as our friends, is very uniformed and unhelpful.The \u003cstrong\u003edilemma \u003c\/strong\u003ethat Christians face when the stress under which they live their lives in this modern world lead to anxiety and depression, actually leads to further issues. When such sufferers are prescribed therapy and - 'God forbid' - \u003cstrong\u003eantidepressants\u003c\/strong\u003e, the feelings of \u003cstrong\u003efailure \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003eguilt\u003c\/strong\u003e come flooding in to make matters even worse.Stress, anxiety and depression are often frowned upon and are met with disdain by other Christians. Comments and scriptures are thrown around by people who probably have good intentions, but fail to appreciate and understand the issues of an already confused mind.Faith and trust in God is questioned. This is most unhelpful.It seems to me that something strange happens when stress, anxiety and depression are at issue as opposed to physical illness and diseases. No one - I hope - would agree to pray for someone to be healed from diabetes and them recommend them to stop taking penicillin! So, why oh, why, is it suggested that 'You don't need antidepressants\u003cem\u003e. You need more faith!'\u003c\/em\u003e?This needs to be understood by the whole church but especially its leaderships, so that loving, effectual support and help can be part of the church' response to the likes of anxiety depression. Whether or not outside help from professional practitioners is involved is not for the church to decide. Our wonderful medical staff are good, and all good gifts come from God.\u003cp\u003eThe author has experienced a breakdown that came unexpectedly but should have been foreseen by someone, if not himself! It's not a creeping paralysis, but it does creep upon you so that eventual mental failure of some kind becomes inevitable, if not recognised, assessed and treated properly.\u003c\/p\u003eSo, this is a book that I trust will help anyone going through any form of depression, despair, dejection, or general and consistent downheartedness. It also seeks to help many to avoid burnout and\/or breakdown - \u003cem\u003eif\u003c\/em\u003e there is a difference! \u003cbr\u003eIf any of these descriptions are familiar to you, you should probably read this book: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The slightest thing sets you off on a downward spiral of anxiety or despair?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Your main feelings are often of helplessness and hopelessness?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e You repeatedly get irritable or even angry?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e You regularly engage in escapist behaviour?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e There is a lack of joy in your life?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e You seem to have no control of your life?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Everyone wants a piece of you and there's not enough of you to go round?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e When they've all had their piece of you, there's nothing left for yourself?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e You have given up trying to accomplish anything for yourself?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ian Henley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1838126201\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781838126209\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Greater Things Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/25\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 382\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.12lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.79d","brand":"Ian Henley","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48437099266303,"sku":"9781838126209","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ffe29f32-50f3-41c1-9fff-69fc3d1e6c30.jpg?v=1777159854","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/faith-vs-antidepressants-ian-henley-9781838126209","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}