Overcoming Depression, Living with Joy
(A Biblical View)
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Endorsements
Dr Nkiru’s book is one that makes a dream come true—a sincere, truthful book that proves that our creator wants us whole mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually because, for a moment in time, God forsook His only begotten Son that we may be made whole. It is the love that God has for us that delivered Dr Nkiru from mental and emotional distress that plagued her for years in the form of clinical depression. This is an experience that everyone suffering from mental, emotional, physical, or spiritual distress should desire. Dr Nkiru, a medical practitioner, proves that God’s life-changing love is effective in bringing wholeness. We know that scriptures, which are spirit and life with the ability to bring themselves to pass, are not the product of scientific investigation or human reasoning, but we can scientifically apply scriptures to bring about healing emotionally, behaviourally, and mentally. Dr Nkiru, like many others, including myself, is living proof. Read and study this book, meditate, and experience wholeness.
Dr Christina Browne, consultant psychiatrist
The book Overcoming Depression, Living with Joy is a must-read for anyone who has ever felt depressed or down in spirit and wants to overcome depression and have a heart that is filled with joy at all times. The words of this book are real and captivating. They ministered to my spirit, letting me know that as a child of my heavenly Father, He is for me, in me, and on my side to help me overcome all of life’s hurdles. This book is inspired by the Holy Spirit and is not only for those who fight depression but also for those who want to successfully win those battles in their minds and make being victorious a lifestyle. As we know, the Devil goes about like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour, and this starts from the mind. But praise God, he’s already a defeated foe. Overcoming Depression, Living with Joy goes in-depth and teaches the reader about the human make-up and how we are created in the image and likeness of God. The reality of this makes one stand tall, victorious, and complete in God, without any condemnation. With this book, you will learn how to overcome negative thoughts and silence the Devil when he tries to sneak in. You will begin to see yourself in the image of God, as God’s own offspring, created in His image and likeness, and then you will begin to live like it.
Faith Ihongbe
CONTENTS
Acknowledgements......................................................................ix
Foreword ..................................................................................... xi
Preface ....................................................................................... xv
Chapter 1 My Story ..................................................................1
Chapter 2 Writing Your Own Story ....................................... 15
Chapter 3 What Depression Really Is .....................................20
Chapter 4 Freedom from a Poor Self-Image ............................28
Chapter 5 Freedom from Fear, Anxiety, and Worry ................33
Chapter 6 Freedom from Failure ............................................40
Chapter 7 Freedom from Disappointment ..............................44
Chapter 8 Freedom from Guilt ...............................................48
Chapter 9 Freedom from Regret .............................................52
Chapter 10 Freedom from Indecision and Confusion ...............57
Chapter 11 Freedom from Hurts ..............................................62
Chapter 12 Freedom from Grief ...............................................68
Chapter 13 Living With Joy: Abiding In Love .......................... 74
Chapter 14 Living With Joy: Knowing Your Identity ...............80
Chapter 15 Living with Joy: The Power of Praise and
Thanksgiving .........................................................84
Chapter 16 Living with Joy: The Power of Thoughts ...............89
Chapter 17 Living with Joy: The Power of Words ....................93
Chapter 18 Living with Joy: The Power of Vision ..................100
Chapter 19 Living with Joy: Light Up Your World ................. 105
Chapter 20 Living with Joy: Enjoying Your Days ...................108
Chapter 21 Overcoming Depression and Living with
Joy: A Medical Perspective ................................... 113
Chapter 22 Living with Joy: Knowing You Are Not Alone .....127
PREFACE
My name is Nkiru Oluwatosin. I am a God lover, a wife, a mum,
and a doctor.
I wrote this book because I want to see people all over the world free
from depression, living their lives with joy daily.
This book has come from a place of winning the battle against
depression in my life with God’s help and wanting to see so many
more people win.
I have written this book with the Christian struggling with depression
in mind, but I know this book will help anyone who doesn’t know
Jesus yet but is willing to come to Him and be taught by Him.
As I share what I have learnt from my personal journey and those of
many people I have encountered, I pray that you will find hope and
be encouraged not to give up, but to be expectant for all that God
still has ahead for you.
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About the Book
You do not have to live the rest of your life battling depression. You can be free and live with joy! In this book, I share the story of my personal experience and battle with severe clinical depression. I share from my walk with God through the years and my experience as a medical professional. I am confident that as you read this book you will clearly see how you can be totally free from the pit of depression and live your life with joy.
About the Author
Dr Nkiru Oluwatosin is a primary care physician in England, where she attends to patients of all ages and spectrums of illness. She is certified by Harvard University in the fundamentals of neuroscience. She is a mental health first aider trained by Mental Health First Aid England. She is currently running a leadership-focused fellowship in mental health under Health Education England.
She is the founder of Heirmindset, a UK-based charity (www.heirmindset.org). The charity runs a Christian faith-based mind clinic which she hosts. It is an interactive virtual platform with which she helps people win in their minds with God’s Word.
Dr Nkiru is a teacher of God’s Word. She is a member of the teaching team at her local church. She is happily married and blessed with a lovely son.
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