But why is there so much mental illness today ? What is THIS Symptom of the Universe ?

Why is there so much mental illness today ?

Something is going on people

There IS a

SYMPTOM OF THE UNIVERSE

In my years of study and research into this area it had led me to an undeniable conclusion; Something is going on ! People things are not as they once were, this new wave of depression Anxiety and fear is a planned attack, a move of the tide, and symptom of the universe. If we go back in time; 50, 75, 1000 years we never come up to a place where people are taking their lives in large numbers, crippled with fear and paralyzed with depression. No something is wrong and in fact the irony is this – In all the years since the beginning of time we have never had it so easy. We have more things to do for fun, more toys to play with and less real life changing dangerous circumstances (baring places in the world where terrorism and real hardship exists. ) But I’m talking about the U.S.A for example. The year 2016 has brought us to a place of easy fun and self indulgence like we have never seen. Now compare that to say 1941 when the USA was at war, food lines, loved ones going off to war and many not coming back. There was no such thing as vacations and play time but struggling simply to survive the uncertainty of world extermination. Yet what is so perplexing is – there was very little mental illness, depression anxiety panic attacks cutting (self mutilation) or mass suicides. People just worked hard and excepted what was and just moved on. They did because they had to and there was no time for complaints and clinical depression – BUT was there something more ?

My findings and speculations

I had to diligently dig into this conundrum to find an answer and one answer at the top of the list was – People of THAT Generation and I believe it was the last of the great generation – the “Greatest Generation” because of some simple facts. #1 Is that they were a faith based generation, #2 They were a Me 2^nd generation that always put others first, #3 They were a generation that didn’t expect much from life but to simply survive. They were a hard working THANKFUL generation who didn’t think they deserved anything. BUT was that all that there was ?

The reasons why we today are falling like dominoes to metal illness, despair and fear

All character traits and moral attributes aside, I truly believe there is something much bigger going on. One is that of a spiritual nature. There is a dark spirit of fear hovering over our world and has been allowed to fall on us because we have turned from God's power and to our own desire. There simply isn’t any fear of God or a desire to honor Him.

Second is an environmental issue that may be thee reason but yet one used by God for this purpose (Judgment) or worse, used by the Dark one for His purpose. People there is a chemical nature to most mental illness. See our brains run on electrical impulses and they not unlike an engine need to fire on on cylinders. An example would be taking your computer and unplugging just one wire inside of it.. Though all the parts are there the signal isn’t working or getting through to the other component. End result is an wonderful complex computer that doesn’t work or at the least function as it should. The same with that ENGINE – unplug just one spark plug wire on an 8,10, or 12 cylinder engine and it just wont work properly- it will work but not to its full potential.

Now we know in computer talk that one virus can slowly destroy your system and so in like manner one break in communication can cause our brains ( Minds) not to function – IE Mental Illness.

But what is eating our “Brain Wiring “ ?

This is where I believe much of this comes from. Its in the foods we eat the chemicals we use the electromagnetic and radioactive components we are exposed to every single day. People its all around us and these ( super infused chemicals) we allow to get into our body has an effect. Add to that the negative programing in schools from K- University age and its the making of a perfect storm. Place on top of all that the “simple” body functioning aid medications that we take-- all in a quest to live as long as we can and the cherry on the top has been placed.

But what can we do ?

Well sadly we are the victims of our surroundings and allot of the damage has already been done. We can drop all of these chemicals and go live on some natural farm but you would have had to have done that from birth. Friends we live in a fallen broken evil world and what we really should be doing is turning to the one who is above Evil and the destroyer of it.

Turn to Christ , turn away from as much harmful chemicals and unneeded things and then get the help that I mentioned in my last blog .

I wish there was a better answer or simple switch to flip but there is not and this wave of mental illness will sadly grow worse and worse. The Bible says so and its simply the nature of the age. Ephesians 6:12 says it all.

But THERE IS always Hope !!! Hope in Him for there is no other Hope..

SR Kraniak Th,B – M.M.C.C. 

Medication, Faith and the Stigma - Can all of these work together for Good or is Medication always wrong

Of Medication, Faith , and Emotional Healing

Can the two co-exists ?

Dear fellow sufferer of the dark world of depression anxiety and all that goes with it.

Well to add to our pain is the judgmental-ism that gets placed on top of our pain by so called people who seem to care but can be so narrow minded and blind.

I speak of those of us who go to Church, believe in God or maybe just feel guilty because we have chosen to use medication. I have seen this foolish blind ignorance through the testimony of so many poor sufferers who just want to feel better but get stigmatized for even thinking of using medication. The worst people in this department are “Church” people, “Health Obsessed naturalists “, “Clergy” and even your dearest friend. The ones who say- I would never put my son or daughter on medication, I would never go on medication, You just need more faith more will power more patience s. If you have ever been there you know the guilt, the shame, the feeling of letting everyone down or the feeling of -”maybe their right , maybe I can fight this on my own “. Or maybe I do need more faith or to trust God more. Well before I delve into this subject be it briefly please understand I know this topic well. So well that I wrote not 1 but 2 books on this subject. #1 Depression Anxiety and the Child of God ( Can faith and even medication co-exist ) ? #2 Book is called – depression anxiety and the Child of God ( the Daily Devotional) – Both go head on into this taboo subject with ( ALL ) sides of the coin being looked at. Please look for them at your local book store from Tate Publication or order them on line at Amazon. Yet to the point at hand – is medication a sin ? Should medication NEVER be used by a Christian or anyone for that matter ? Well to understand the answer we must ask some questions and also point out the upsides and downsides of the issue.

The truthful downside to using medication for emotional issues.

If you get medicated through your general MD and or from the street ( self medication). Well your asking for trouble.

Some medications are very hard to get off of and sometime almost impossible.

Some medications can be addictive to the point where you need them to feel a buzz and then live for that buzz. Tranquilizers and the such are very dangerous and should be used under great supervision and even at that for a short period of time to get through some of the very hard humps.

Some can make you gain weight

Some can change your libido ( Sexual drive ) in men ID

Some can make you sleepy suicidal and cause more harm then good.

Some need to be changed every few years.

Some people just don't get the help they need from medication

Some can cause liver and kidney issues with many other complications

Some can have conflicts with other medications

So that is the down side with many more issues but not in all cases.

Now one would think – well then medication is not good and should be avoided. Well yes and no and following is the list of what they can do.

The truthful upside of medication

They can work and sometimes very well

They can give you the breather you need to see things clearer and understand what God is trying to show you.

They can keep you out of the hospital

They can make you 100% - which BTW does not mean your on a happy pill. It angers me that so many people think that antidepressants are happy pills. They do no such thing and at their best they just make it possible to live a normal balanced life.

They can be very temporary and only needed for a short time and once you are over the hump you can ( under a doctors care ) be weened off. NOTE – no one should take these type of medications for less then a year. So many try them for a few months ; feel good then stop and they fall deeper then they were before.

When should you decide to try medication

When you have tried as hard as you can to pull yourself out of your pain but it just isn’t happening

When suicide starts to become a thought that you cant stop thinking about

When daily functioning is an issue

When life no longer brings any joy at all

When a “GOOD” Psychiatrist feels they by be an option for you

When you don’t have the natural time to heal on your own as in taking a sabbatical which most of us cant afford to do.

When God seems to not be pulling you out and your faith is growing weak.

When anger becomes more apart of your life then joy

When should you avoid medications

When you have other issues that would conflict with it

When you are struggling with substance abuse and drinking

When you haven t given God and counseling enough time to work

When you want a quick fix without really trying to see if other things such a holistic treatments can help ( which they can )

When there is no one to keep and eye on your progress. ( alone too much )

Now in closing please understand that this is a VERY basic list and not applicable in all cases. Finding the right medication can happen very quickly and or sometimes you can never really get the right mix. Sometimes multiple medications are needed which tends to be a dangerous game but can work as long as a real good Doctor who knows their stuff is in control.

In my years of practice I have seen great success and I have also seen some people who never really find that “right med”.

NOTE: There is no better med only a med that works well with you.

Some are depression only oriented and some anxiety oriented and some are crossovers which handle both. A WARNING here is - being diagnosed for depression when you really have an issue with anxiety can be a dangerous problem which I see all too often and can set you back greatly. Many doctors really mess this up but it should be Psychology 101. Allot of this problem is from the patient not giving definitive info to the Doctor. See Depression and Anxiety are confusing and knowing which ONE came first is paramount to treating them.

Also on a last note is this – Before ANYONE comes down on you for thinking of using medications remind them of this. ( Until you walk a mile in my shoes dont tell me to just deal with it and be happy ). Most people have no idea what a day of real clinical depression or Anxiety is like. They think its just a down day a sad day or just being a little nervous. That is NOT what we are talking about and God forbid their child is ever in the grips of this pain- Would they let their child suffer UN-endingly if proper medication could save their life.

Friends – I know this all to be true for many reasons. I know that I would be dead today if I didn’t swallow my pride and go against the tide and take medication. I COULD NOT beat my depression and anxiety and I thank GOD for the meds that pulled me out of that deep dark hole. In my case it worked amazingly and over time my humbled soul was able to be lifted up. Could I have beaten it without the med ? Maybe if I could have went away into the wilderness and medicated with God with no responsibilities for about a year. See thats why people of past days and distant history could get by.. they could commune and go off into the wilderness to find their peace but sometimes you just cant today. I am truly glad God made people who came up with meds for blood pressure and heart issues and so many other things. And when people say just have faith – well tell them next time they have a headache , tooth ache or whatever to just pray and tough it out.

So should we all be running to take meds > NO NO NO but we should never say never or we might just be telling God - ( I will do this my way and because of my pride I will never take the help you maybe have for me).

People – diet, exercise and a great relationship with Jesus Christ is a must. Good counseling from a Bible based counselor should be the next step. Prayer being number one. All of these things must be tried first and in most cases its all you will ever need. Vitamins , staying away from SO MANY chemicals in our foods and cleaning products which BTW are probably causing much of this epidemic of emotional disorder.. All of these are very important BUT if you still are falling and getting into a very dark place- Dont ever discount the RIGHT medication.

S.R. Kraniak Th,B – M.M.C.C

Email be for comments or questions

depressionanxietygod@gmail.com and please get my two books.. they will open your eyes the the fact of real healing. With or without medications

I saw a "New Church" today - A True Story

I Saw a “New Church” Today

By

Pastor Scott R. Kraniak

( A True story based on what I observed on May 23rd 2016 Long Island NY )

So I was driving down the road and noticed a “new Church“. The Building was massive and had the latest of technologies. Nothing wrong with that but what surprised me was that the massive parking lot was full and on a Monday? In fact when I dug deeper I found that this “new church” was open seven days a week and for the most part all day. I thought wow what a devoted people who are there all hours of the day and cant wait to go back for more. I was excited to learn also that the ministers there really pushed the people to go beyond their limits and not back down. Even more exciting was that the people loved it and always came back for more. In fact again they would bring more people with them each time they came. And the Church services were amazing- loud pumping music and wide awake attendee’s ( no pew sleeping here). The Energy level was over the top and when the people walked out of the doors they has such a sense of pride and a glow of a accomplishment. They all even had stickers on their cars that proudly showed their affiliation with their “church“. Even more was that their church activities were proudly spoken about  around the water coolers at work and excepted to. The unbelievers at work were so moved by the results of this “New Church” that they decided to check it out and ended up quickly joining to. But the story doesn’t end there as these “New Churches” are popping up all over the place. They are full and getting fuller. On one Sunday morning about 7:00am the people were there all pumped and worshiping “god” no matter how busy their day was or how nice or bad the weather was. Even when these people went on vacation they always found time for a quick “New Church” service. I have never seen such a devoted people -so devoted to their “god“, ministers, and facility. And talk about giving- well they are so excited about their “New Church” That they would pay their tithes a year in advance without even batting an eye. I tell you these people were and are deeply impacted by this “New Church” because their lives (outwardly) clearly showed the results of their involvement there. So what’s the point you might ask- well the point is this; I also saw an “old Church”. Only open on Sundays and very small next to them. The parking lot half full at best and the people well, they seemed like they didn’t want to be there. They fell asleep in their pews and couldn’t wait to get out. Even their lives seemed to have no change from going to this “old Church”. Also when the minister would push them to change and when he would point out their faults- well they became very angry and would leave that “old church” as fast as they could. They were lethargic uninspired and really didn’t excite their co workers and friend‘s. In fact they rarely spoke about their “old church” at work or with friends because they seemed to be ashamed of it. As to attendance well they only went when they needed something but for the most part they always put their “old church” attendance at the bottom of the priority list. By the way - These “Old Churches’” are places of Religion which we all know is dead and can only produce dead people. I see these “old churches” closing down more and more  which is a good thing and replacing them are these “new Churches”. I guess it’s a sign of the times, a sign that we are moving in a new direction. Now you might ask what the name of this “New Church” was- well it was called - (World Fitness or something like that). The driving force and message of this “Self church ” as I like to call them -is clear as they do work on self and Yes they do get results. Old people look younger brighter and fresher. Full of perk and passion. Friend in case you have not figured it out yet- this “New Church” - (Self Church) is a Gym. it’s the quickest growing personal place of passion in the entire country. Now we know it’s a “self church” because I saw mirrors all around so you could see how much better you are getting. I know this because the “god” they worship is the “god” of self.

In closing - some might say; so what, what’s the big deal ? So people like to stay in shape and look their best.  Well I guess your right if looking good outwardly is all that matters, but what I also found out about these “New Church” people is that- in an attempt to look good outwardly their insides are a mess and neglected. Their lives are crumbling and their desire to live as long as they can and not grow old has tricked them into believing that- THIS LIFE is all there is. Yet again its just my opinion but what of God’s Word ? What does God say about Gyms ? Does He say anything about this phenomenon ? Well you will be shocked to know that He does and in fact states that- When you see this change of pleasing self more then pleasing God, well- know that His return is near and Judgment is near .  Now people- God doesn’t mind that you stay in shape and in fact reminds us to not indulge in anything in access. He does call our bodies (for those IN- CHRIST ) Temples of the Holy Spirit and so we should take care of them-
BUT He also says this -

2 Timothy 3:1  This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.
2  For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,
3  Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,
4  Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;
5  Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.

And of Bodily exercise- well God says something about that also.
1 Timothy 4:8  For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.
9  This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation.

Again you may say - So what ? Who Cares ? And I guess if you feel that way then you do not know God nor care about His Word and so that’s your call- but know this…GOD CARES and He mourns and weeps over a people who worship themselves more then God. It hurts Him deeply and even more so that He knows - those who only love self more then God will perish without Him and be banished forever from Him.

Romans 1:21  Yes, they knew God, but they wouldn’t worship him as God or even give him thanks. And they began to think up foolish ideas of what God was like. The result was that their minds became dark and confused. 22Claiming to be wise, they became utter fools instead. 23And instead of worshiping the glorious, ever-living God, they worshiped idols made to look like mere people, or birds and animals and snakes.
24So God let them go ahead and do whatever shameful things their hearts desired. As a result, they did vile and degrading things with each other’s bodies. 25Instead of believing what they knew was the truth about God, they deliberately chose to believe lies. So they worshiped the things God made but not the Creator himself, who is to be praised forever. Amen.

Dear friends: Please understand what this all means and what it means to you personally. This is no little matter and one that MUST be addressed right now. Please - call out to God and beg Him for forgiveness for hurting Him so. Confess your sins and except His forgiveness for your sins through Jesus Christ death and resurrection at the cross. Then find a Bible Church and go there and put at least as much passion on your inside as you do on your outside.
See  the truth is -God doesn’t really care about your outside which can look amazing but your inside which the Bible says is “ filled with dead men’s bones”.  The Bible also says that- Our outward body is dying every day but “In Christ” our inward person can be renewing day by day.

Jesus Himself says this -
Matt 23:27  Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead men's bones, and of all uncleanness.
28  Even so ye also outwardly appear righteous unto men, but within ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity.


John 3:14  And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up:
15  That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
16  For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
17  For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
18  He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
19  And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
20  For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.
21  But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.


Eph 4:23 Instead, there must be a spiritual renewal of your thoughts and attitudes. 24You must display a new nature because you are a new person, created in God’s likeness—righteous, holy, and true.
25So put away all falsehood and “tell your neighbor the truth”£ because we belong to each other. 26And “don’t sin by letting anger gain control over you.”£ Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27for anger gives a mighty foothold to the Devil.
28If you are a thief, stop stealing. Begin using your hands for honest work, and then give generously to others in need. 29Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.
30And do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit by the way you live. Remember, he is the one who has identified you as his own, guaranteeing that you will be saved on the day of redemption.
31Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of malicious behavior. 32Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.

May the Church of CHRIST rise again
Before the Church of Self destroys us to the point where-
What we look like outside really doesn’t matter anymore.

Friends
Something to consider
Even the people with the best bodies and healthiest lifestyles
Well
They ALL DIE !

At that day God will not care about your six-pack abs and perky biceps
But
Your inward man.

Please ponder this at least for a moment

Its time to share...Let the world know your greatest Fear and Pain

Dear fellow Sufferer 

I wish to collect a list of your greatest Fears and Pain.

Please share them with us (no names needed )

Then once the list is collected we will take each on and give real answers and ideas to combat the silent scream that is

Mental Illness and Emotional agony 

S.R. Kraniak

please leave them in comment section or email them to

depressionanxietygod@gmail.com 

The Answer to EVERYTHING in this life - a Video Presentation

If you have 28 minutes to spare

watch this cheaply made yet simple answer

 to

 ALL OF LIFE'S Struggles

Click on Video Link below

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When you have had it with God, Life , and people telling you to have faith..

Ever just get angry at God, Life, and people telling you to just 

have faith. 

Yet feeling like God has no idea what your going through ? 

Are you tired of hearing that Jesus loves you when your life is a living Hell?

Do you feel like God has NO CLUE what the real world is like

and that

He expects too much from you ?

Check out this study.

MS - I'm tired of all the Bible talk - I NEED REAL ANSWERS PLEASE ! (Isaiah 33) 

May 8, 2016 (Click on Podcast below to listen )

https://app.box.com/files/0/f/34912928/1/f_64482513489

Greetings to all

Its been a blessing to see my blog reaching all over the world.
Reaching 10 countries- like Poland, China, Russia , France and many more.
To know so many are reading real life accounts and even those thinking of taking their lives.
To reach into those lost souls with REAL hope..

To know people are holding on a little longer.
To hear people say - YOU UNDERSTAND WHAT I FEEL !

Its been great to hear how my two books have been helping so many through this silent scream of Depression and Anxiety.

Please if you have not picked up the (Book) part 1

and

The Devotional (part 2)

Please do and spread the word around.

Remember the (book) Part one is the nuts and bolts the why and how and all the real truth about this dark pain that no one shares because they haven't lived it like you and I.

Then there is (the Daily  Devotional) Part 2. 

This book takes you through every single day of your life.

365 days

Every morning you read it before you start your day.

It is designed by my own life struggles  and successes  with just facing each day.

Why wait any longer..??

Get yours at Amazon or place your order at any book store

DEPRESSION ANXIETY AND THE CHILD OF GOD (PART 1)

DEPRESSION ANXIETY AND THE CHILD OF GOD (PART 2) THE  DAILY DEVOTIONAL

BY SCOTT R. KRANIAK TH,B -M.M.C.C.

TATE PUBLISHING

SR Kraniak is a member if the New York State Mental Health Counselors association and has been counseling for over 17 years.

Contact The Author at

depressionanxietygod@gmail.com