Art by Madeline DuvallSeeking help for feelings of depression and anxiety is highly recommended for individuals who feel they are fighting an uphill battle, but sometimes Christians who struggle with depression may feel they can’t, or shouldn’t, need professional or medical help. However, mental illness such as depression is not an indicator of a lack of faith, nor … [Read more...] about Get Help Beyond Prayer
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Unexpected Side Effects of Study Drug Abuse
Art by Jessica RagsdaleI was diagnosed with ADHD right before my 20th birthday during my sophomore year at Pepperdine. Since then, I have been adjusting my life, trying to accommodate for the things I now realize are not my personality but a part of a deficit in my brain. I keep my planner updated religiously, I set reminders in my phone and I drink a lot of caffeine to stay … [Read more...] about Unexpected Side Effects of Study Drug Abuse
A Tale Of Chronic Illness And Friendship – Currents Magazine Spring 2015
Photos by Lauren Chu As I regained consciousness on my bathroom floor one evening, after getting out of bed and passing out for the nth time that month, I sat up in a panic, not because passing out was new to me, but because I was completely alone with an aching head. In that moment, I realized the fantasy I had created — the wellness fantasy — was shattering. I started, … [Read more...] about A Tale Of Chronic Illness And Friendship – Currents Magazine Spring 2015
