From the ages of six to 26, Ashley Broderick has persevered through chronic panic disorder without the guidance of any healthcare professional or the assistance of antidepressants.  Now the mother of two (one high schooler) with more knowledge and coping skills,  and now also incorporating the help of the mental health profession, she has acquired great strength and made great strides of health.  Without an act of God, however, this will always be a part of her battle.  We’ll call it “Ashley’s Thorn” (cool band name, you’re welcome). 

Panic attacks are brutal, but listeners may not know the extent of how intense they can be, how long the effects can be intrusive, and how violent the anxiety can become.  During the pandemic, Ashley witnessed the many anxiety flare ups in others, due to all the employment/economy and health uncertainties; and realized they were all  experiencing [in 2020] what her day to day feels like all the time. 

From thinking her baby is being kidnapped in the room next door to turning the car around so she can help a child she accidentally hit (that she knows she didn’t accidentally hit), Ashley also shares the culprit of childhood trauma that is a major contributing factor to why she struggles like this.  She is an example of one who seeks out help from the mental health profession, but also can't make it through all of this without faith in her Maker.   Pastor WIth No Answers (and Friends) Podcast is supported by Betterhelp!  Go get some betterhelp!

Special thanks to Ashley Broderick for sharing your story and offering solidarity to those who suffer with mental illness.  -- PWNA Team

My Story of Mental Health Crisis (Part 1 of 5)

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