40 Comforting Bible Verses for Women Who Feel Emotionally Drained!

40+ Bible verses for hopeless women

[Sometimes I feel like as Christians we aren’t supposed to have feelings of hopelessness or despair.

As if we are less His children if we struggle with depression or other mental illness. But God is a God of great mercy and He knows that we struggle just like anyone else.

However, we don’t stay in a pit of despair because we have a hope from God that pulls us out of that pit.

And in today’s post, written by Karen Ellis of the Warrior Women blog she is going to share some powerful bible verses with us that we can turn to in times of hopelessness.

So if you have a broken heart or feel a complete loss of hope, pull up a chair, get comfortable and let the word of God fill you with the hope that only He can provide.]

Guest post by Karen Ellis of the Warrior Woman Blog

God is so good. He loves you more than you can comprehend and only wants what is best for you. But sometimes, this is hard to believe.

When we are going through what seems like one trial after another, we just barely weather one stressful storm when another one hits. It can cause us to feel helpless and hopeless.

Where do you turn for help when you are feeling helpless or hopeless? The Bible has a lot to say about this subject and even gives us several examples of people who felt hopeless, just like we do at times.

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13 Most Powerful Bible Verses For Women Struggling With Anxiety!

Powerful Bible Verses For Anxiety Attacks

[I’m thrilled to share today’s post with you by Sacha Rose from Clothed With Dignity! She will be talking about her experience with anxiety and the scriptures she’s used to help her get through tough times. I will also be making a few additions to her post but I will put my comments in purple so you’ll know the difference :). Now let’s get started and see what she has to share!]

Mental health, especially having issues like anxiety attacks, is a bit of a taboo subject in modern Churches.

There aren’t a lot of pastors that openly talk about Christians who have mental health issues such as anxiety disorder or depression, and what can be done in order to help them.

Oftentimes Christians will brush it under the rug and say that you are lacking faith, or need to pray to God more.

We know that Jesus died for our sins, for the sins of the whole world, and there is nothing that is impossible with Him.

There are so many testimonies throughout time of people breaking free of their mental health issues that Jesus has healed them from.

But this isn’t going to be the case for everyone. For many, including myself, there are ongoing struggles that we have to work through.

I suffer from anxiety and have done so for a very long time. Some days are harder than others, but what truly helps me get through each day is my faith in God alone.

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20+ Easy & Creative Journal Lists for ADHD Women When You’re Bored and Overstimulated

Lists To Write In Your Journal When You’re Bored

Boredom and anxiety can go hand in hand (source).

The less you occupy your mind with positive activities the more time you have to fret over things that you can’t change.

So instead of sitting around being anxious about stuff you can’t do anything about, why not let your journal come to the rescue?

Your journal can be a great place for you to jot down your daily thoughts, goals, and dreams.

Once you start writing in your journal, it will be overflowing with ideas, plans, life details, interests, and random thoughts that you no longer have to tote around in your brain. You can create lists for practically anything!

So in today’s post, I’m going to share with you 20+ creative list ideas that you can put in your journal whenever you’re feeling bored or anxious!

Some of these are fun lists to make and some are a little more serious…just pick and choose which ones work best for your life! Let’s get those creative juices flowing my friend!

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How to Start Decluttering When You Have ADHD, Are Depressed, & Just Can’t Start!

 How To Start Decluttering When You’re Overwhelmed & Depressed 

You might be dreaming of living in a house that is like a refuge from the outside craziness in the world.

But when you look around your home, it seems like the crazy has seeped in there too.

There’s clutter everywhere and you are overwhelmed and don’t even know where to start.

And if you’re depressed, the thought of going through all of those things causes you even more despair.

I truly do feel for you and hope that this post today will encourage you to get started decluttering, even if the thought panics you or makes you feel hopeless. So if you need some decluttering motivation stick around 

If you can follow the eight steps that I’ve laid out for you in this post, you can be on your way to having the haven spa-like house of your dreams!

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9 Creative Mental Health Journaling Ideas When Your Brain Needs An Outlet)

 Creative Journaling Ideas For Mental Health

I bet you think you have a lot of journals, huh?

Well, my journal collection could probably fill the New York Public Library.

And if you’re anything like me then you might be wondering what in the world can I do with all of these journals and notebooks (besides wondering, why the heck did I buy all of these things lol).

Fortunately, there are tons of creative ways you can use your journals and notebooks.

But some of the best ways to use them is to boost your mental health. I have lots of journaling ideas for mental health that I’m going to share with you!

There is something so therapeutic about blank pieces of paper bound together with wire.

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How to Recognize Anxiety Triggers Before They Spiral Out Of Control!

How To Identify Your Fears & Anxiety Triggers

A bad break-up.

A sick child.

Medical bills piling up with no idea of how you’re going to pay for it.

The truth is there are so many potential fears & anxiety triggers that it can be hard to know how to get to the root of your anxiety and figure out what in the world is causing those knots to tighten in your stomach.

I know everyone experiences anxiety from time to time.

There are unexpected circumstances that come up in life that leave us feeling more worried, scared, or anxious than usual.

Experiencing anxiety every now and then is normal.

But I’m talking about the kind of fear that hovers over you to the point where you can’t enjoy activities that you used to love.

The kind of anxiety that debilitates you.

If that’s the kind of fear you have and you want to know the root cause of it then please stick around.

Why?

Because digging deep and learning the root of your anxiety issues can help you stop an anxiety attack from happening in the future.

So let’s dive right in so you can start to get the help you need.

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13 Practical Mental Health Activities I Rely On When I’m Burned Out!

13 Fun Activities To Improve Your Mental Health

With everything going on in the world, it is not surprising that you would be searching for fun activities to improve your mental health.

That’s why I am going to share with you 13 fun ways you can find relief from your anxious and intrusive thoughts without ever leaving your house.

These are coping techniques that have worked for me when I’ve dealt with anxiety.

Here is what we will cover is very simple:

• Why you shouldn’t have shame when seeking help with anxiety
• 13 Fun Mental Health Activities You Can Try Today 

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5 Reasons To Choose Online Therapy When You Have ADHD and Feel Overwhelmed!

Should I try online therapy is the same question I asked myself over 10 years ago when I was suffering from depression and anxiety.

Not only was I depressed and anxious but I also had unrecognized ADHD. which explained why everything felt so hard, overwhelming, and exhausting—even things that were “supposed” to help me.

I knew I needed help escaping the dark prison that was my brain but the thought of talking to someone face to face was not an option for me at that time.

This may be the same situation you see yourself in at the moment and so I’m going to tell you upfront:

Yes, you should get online therapy and in today’s post, I’m going to tell you why and where you can get it.

This is what we’ll cover:

• What online therapy is
• How online therapy works
• 5 ways to know if it’s right for you and your current struggles
• Which online therapy platform I used and recommend and the different mental health struggles they address to see if they cover your specific issue.

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Grief Journal Printable To Help You Heal In A Healthy Way

I can’t lie…

I got emotional while I was creating this grief journal printable and I’m not even grieving the loss of a loved one.

That’s how powerful these grief writing prompts are.

I looked them over and it tore me up thinking about how I might need these prompts one day when I experience the pain of loss.

If you or someone you know is grieving, I truly believe that journaling is an activity that will help them heal.

That is why I created this printable grief journal…to help people heal in a healthy way.

You see what many of us want to do when we are wheeling from losing a loved one is bury the pain.

Maybe then the pain will go away.

Maybe then you won’t hurt so bad.

But let me tell you.

That don’t work.

When you are confronted with the pain of a searing loss you will deal with that pain one way or another.

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7 Unique Stress-Relieving Hobbies for ADHD Brains That Never Slow Down!

Top 7 Calming & Stress-Relieving Hobbies To Help Combat Anxiety

Have you ever lived with something so long that you begin to think it’s normal?

Then you get a clue and you’re like wait I’m not meant to live like this!

I had that realization this week about anxiety.

Although I’ve overcome depression completely and given anxiety more than a few punches, I still am not completely free and I’m guessing you’re not either.

I guess I thought hey as long as my anxiety isn’t paralyzing like it was before then it’s ok to have some anxiety.

But why though?

The goal should be to beat anxiety in the face and win the fight, not settle for being less anxious.

There’s a reason why Jesus said don’t worry over and over again.

He doesn’t want us to use precious brain cells and time worrying when we could be praying to the Father and getting real results.

So in today’s post, I’m going to talk about some stress-reducing hobbies and tips to start beating stress for good.

These are some of the ways that I’ve used to help me at least get a strong grip on anxiety.

But first I’m going to tell you HOW to use these tips because that’s equally as important. 

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