Are You Really Okay? with Therapist Deb Fileta

Are you really okay? In this episode, therapist Deb Fileta shares the warning signs of anxiety and depression and how to step into healing.

So Good Moments: 

• Ways to calm your body down when you’re feeling anxious.
• What you may need before you reach for the Bible verse. 
• A statement of truth to remember when your trauma feels overwhelming. 
• The truth about counseling and medication when it comes to depression.
• How to get our minds and bodies on a pathway toward healing.
• How to assess the severity of depression. 
• What’s helpful (and not helpful) when walking alongside someone who is struggling.

Discussion Questions: 

1. What stood out to you the most about Deb's story? How can you relate?
2. What are some of the myths Deb exposed about what it means to be a Christian and struggle with mental health?
3. What do you do when something triggers you? And what did you learn from Deb that might be a better approach?
4. Have you ever struggled with depression or anxiety—or have you known someone who struggled? What was the level of severity (as Deb described)? 
5. Deb shared a list of what is helpful and not helpful for someone struggling with depression. Is there anything you would add to the list?

Resources: 

Sisterhood Night

Are You Really Okay? Book

Debra’s Website 

Learn more about Sisterhood | https://christfellowship.church/groups/sisterhood 

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