Hi, this is Jade, and I'm a producer for God Here's Her. The following conversation is about

intrusive thoughts, depression, and suicidal desires, and could be triggering for some listeners.

Please know that no one in the following conversation is a trained counselor, therapist, or medical

professional. The show is not

intended to offer medical advice. If you or someone you know struggles with anything discussed on

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But many people don't realize how physical mental illnesses actually are.

It's really a misnomer to say mental illness because we think it's in our head and our thoughts and our feelings.

But most people, many people, get their initial

mental health diagnosis because they're having digestive issues, because they're having

sleep problems, the vast majority of people with depression, either sleep too much or not

enough. Many people show up at the emergency room thinking

they're having a heart attack because they're having heart palpitations from anxiety.

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Welcome to God Hears Her. I'm Elisa Morgan. And I'm Aaron Eddy. I want to know how many of us deal with depression, anxiety, or

intrusive thoughts, but don't ever talk about it. In places where we should feel safe,

we often fear judgment or diagnosing where our thoughts may be coming from, not to mention

the stigma that comes when we begin discussing

mental health.

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