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Will Medicine Stop the Pain? Finding God's Healing for Depression, Anxiety, and other Troubling Emotions
Will Medicine Stop the Pain? Finding God's Healing for Depression, Anxiety, and other Troubling Emotions
by Elyse Fitzpatrick, Laura Hendrickson, M.D.
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The authors, both seasoned biblical counselors, include stories from real people and practical advice on issues such as, how body and emotions affect each other; why drugs that help you feel better may end up making your emotional problems worse; how applying biblical principles can help you deal with the true sources of your pain; and why it is possible to respond to emotional pain in faith and hope; even how to talk to your doctor so as not to be misled about the type of care you need. God is with you, no matter how you feel. His promises are stronger than all your feelings.
"I urge you to read this book all the way through, with a prayerful heart and an open mind. It will likely challenge your thinking on many fronts. It will certainly give you a vision for how your suffering (and the suffering of others) can become a path to great blessing and growth and can result in the display of God's glory in this fallen world." -- from the foreword by Nancy Leigh DeMoss
"As a biblical counselor, I have never read a more practical and useable book. I anticipate giving this book to many of my counselees. While it is addressed primarily to women, many men will find great benefit in reading it." -- Jim Newheiser, Pastor, Grace Bible Church, Escondido, CA
"The authors address issues which concern many Christians: Are my emotional problems (depression, anxiety, or moodiness) a disease of the body or a problem of the soul? What can I do to feel better?
They begin by addressing the mind-body question, explaining that we are not merely physical creatures, but that we also are spiritual beings. The authors gently challenge their readers to consider the spiritual causes of their emotional problems. Spiritual issues cannot be addressed merely by material means (such as medications).
They then deal with the problem of pain, providing compassionate biblical answers. The heart of the book is devoted to practically addressing the specific issues of depression, anxiety, and moodiness. Finally, they address cognitive and perceptual problems which have physical causes, such as brain injuries and dementia. In every situation there is hope in Christ!
Testimonies of those who have found biblical help for their emotional pain are intersperced throughout the book and further enhance the authors' message.
The authors very carefully address the use of psychotropic drugs. Dr. Hendrickson speaks from the perspective of a physician as she explains how commonly prescribed medications work, and what their side effects may be. Her viewpoint is enhanced by her personal experiences about which she is refreshingly transparent. While the authors focus on addressing emotional problems through biblical/spiritual means, they do not condemn those who have used psychotropic drugs. They also repeatedly warn readers not to go off of medication without a doctor's supervision.
As a biblical counselor, I have never read a more practical and useable book. I anticipate giving this book to many of my counselees. While it is addressed primarily to women, many men will find great benefit in reading it." -- Jim Newheiser, Pastor, Grace Bible Church, Escondido, CA