232 episodes
DEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDS Damon Socha
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4.8 • 18 Ratings
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Depression, Bipolar & Anxiety disorder discussion from the Latter-Day Saint perspective. Living the gospel of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints within the borders and walls of mental illness. A discussion about living the gospel while struggling with mental illness specifically depression, bipolar and anxiety disorders. Anyone with questions or comments about this podcast can contact the author through email. dtsocha@gmail.com
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Episode #232 - The Second Mile
Send us a Text Message.So often in life the answer to our problems in life or when we are seeking blessings is do more, serve more, be more. The difficulty with this approach is that our personal spiritual efforts are only part of the equation.
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Episode #231 - Simon Peter
Send us a Text Message.Sometimes we find ourselves doubting that we can complete our foreordained mortal missions because we experience emotional and mental illness. That somehow our illness has thwarted our divine purposes. This idea is simply not true. The Lord made accommodations for our divinely instituted weaknesses and has provided everything necessary that we may accomplish our missions and do so while working with him through our weakness.
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Episode #230 - Faith and Fear
Send us a Text Message.Faith can be a troubling subject when you suffer with mental illness. It is important to understand what faith is, what fear is and how we can work through the difficulties we face.
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Episode #229 - Job
Send us a Text Message.Faith that brings forth miracles is certainly a foundational faith but remaining faithful without seeing the miracle and even in the face of severe trials is the faith that builds the temple.
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Episode #228 - Pornography, Addiction and Mental Health
Send us a Text Message.Phonography addiction is a sensitive subject, and it is one of the least understood from the perspective of mental health. Individuals who suffer with mental health concerns are prone to addiction due to the nature of the illness and pornography is one of the most accessible drugs within our current societies. However, you cannot address pornography addiction without addressing the underlying mental health issues. If you do this you will fail. Wh...
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Episode #227 - Intrusive Thoughts
Send us a Text Message.Intrusive thoughts and emotions are a significant problem within mental and emotional illness. This is especially true for members of the Church of Jesus Christ and other Christians. Thoughts of death, sexuality and worthlessness are just a portion of what we battle as we attempt to manage a difficult illness. However, the Lord is infinitely merciful and kind to those who suffer.
Customer Reviews
Finally...a fellow traveler on a similar path.
Thank you for this podcast. It had brought hope and grab air back into my life. My first thought after listening to my first episode...finally, someone else on the same path really gets it! Thank you for helping me to keep traveling the covenant path and learning it doesn't have to be filled with guilt and doubt.
There’s a lot of meat here
I’ve been listening to Damon’s podcast off and on for a year maybe. I listen to most new episodes and have gone back to prior ones that sound appealing to my current life status. I’ve never met Damon, this podcast was simply a suggestion and I’ve listened to 3-4 dozen episodes now. My spouse struggles with these issues at a higher level than me and this podcast often fills the gaps in my understanding or provides appreciation for where my partner is coming from. Mental illness is not clear and easy. It requires help, assistance, increased understanding, etc. Damon does a great job! If I met him in person I’d spend 4-5 mins just listing off specific compliments for his work here.
The content here is free. I don’t recall him ever pitching a paid product, he seems to do this out of a true love for his fellow man that may be on a similar journey and he feels he can help and add understanding, and he does it very well!
This podcast has more than meets the eye and I think the author invests more time than we could appreciate, both in his written word and getting in the right headspace to offer insights on so many challenging topics. Definitely give 3-4 episodes a listen and do so while alone and allowing yourself time to think and ponder. And thank you Damon for sharing your gift and insights with me and others, so freely and purposefully. One day I may meet you and I’ll get a chance to thank you in person.