How To Deal With A Disorder (you may not like this…)

I’m not sure I should share this, but I have a disorder.
It fueled my depression and my anxiety. I still deal with it from time to time, and there’s only one thing that’s helped me get through it.
It may help you too. Let’s go to the Deep End.
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Chapter Markers
0:00 - Introduction
1:02 - We Are Not As In Control As We Think We Are
2:02 - It All Comes Down To Wisdom
3:30 - Get The BSIDE App
4:39 - There Is Power In Relinquishing Control To God
9:41 - Contentment Is A Superpower
10:40 - Let Us Boast In Our Weakness Because We Are Not Strong
12:22 - Lecrae Shares His Experience With Depression, ADD And Anxiety
16:24 - How Lecrae's struggles Have made Him Stronger
19:00 - Lecrae Shares Some Insights On Weakness & Strength
27:08 - Accountability, Vulnerability & Submission
31:02 - Rich Or Famous, Choose Which Is More Important
32:28 - Lecrae Discusses Identity
33:11 - Come To God, Psalm 23
35:12 - Lecrae Shares On His Experience With & Opinion On Medication And Therapy

[@LecraeOfficial]

What's made it hard for you to still believe in God?

[@saintfreezy6914]

the fact he'd flood the whole population like he still does today in Haiti and other places when he said he wouldnt, making adam and eve have a dillema between the tree of knowledge of good and evil when they dont dont understand good(right) and evil(wrong) yet. talking snakes, The Gospels being stories handed down and written 40-70 years after Jesus, in highly literate greek mind you and the disciples couldnt write, Paul changed the message of Jesus, Satan was never gods enemy to the jews, the endorsement of slavery and genocide in the bible & All of this ontop of smug christians have led me away from it who say gods law is written on all mens hearts yet athiests are sinners with no morals 😂 i still love you and your music lecrae i been with you for a decade but ive done my own research and christianity aint it

[@rebekahpopulis1994]

Hmm. Interesting!!!

[@burgersbiblesaeh849]

About 10 years ago my ex cheated on me with a man twice her age. It broke me and I fell into drugs again for a couple of years. This was around the time your depression as well in 2016. She was a Christian and we were to be married. I moved from Denver to Florida to be with her. It broke me for years. I'm 7 years clean and closest to God and found an actual Godly woman and getting married this year. The fact someone that grew up in the Church hurt me so bad I didn't believe in God anymore. But He did it for a reason and now I see the bigger picture.

[@KayLovesGod]

@@burgersbiblesaeh849I’m so sorry I’ll pray for you!

[@michaeldupree3835]

That I went to the penitentiary for a crime I did not commit in a justice system nobody cares what they do Society dont care and i could care less I did find a spiritual relationship with God in prison but it seems like the more I rely on God the worst things become for me I'm not very disciplined I have my problems but I work 12 hours a day hard labor and I still have nothing and I've read the Bible nobody's perfect and life is hard thank you I pray for everybody that is going through something hard I know how it feels thank you Lecrae who won the few artists I can depend on to paint a hip hop canvas using Jesus Christ God bless

[@kirstenaxelrod]

Fam… This is an on time word! I’ve been praying for over a month on confirmation about my ADHD medication. God told me two weeks ago to watch your videos and I procrastinated but I just prayed again and God said it AGAIN for like the 5th time to watch this video and I was crying tears of relief because it’s like God is speaking directly to me THROUGH YOU. That’s the power of the Holy Spirit! This podcast message is ANOINTED. YOU are ANOINTED! I’ve been seeking answers SPECIFIC answers for months, been praying and fasting, and even went through deliverance many times including self deliverance and got demons cast out of me and God has miraculously healed me- BUT, I still struggle with severe ADHD, severe anxiety, severe depression, PTSD, just to name a few… and this video was such an on time word for me. This was a breath of fresh air. Thank you for always being so vulnerable. Your ministry is saving lives including mine. This has blessed me greatly! I’m always praying for you and your family. God bless you ❤

[@dariahannah8890]

God is the only thing getting me through this tough time I am facing right now .

[@LecraeOfficial]

God is with you!

[@jamesmelville8486]

Bless you

[@Stephanie-ws9ut]

While attending UNT, Lecrae was so humble and we lived in Clark Hall. He was so nice that when I would return for the weekend from visiting my hometown, he would take my luggage to the 3rd floor for me. True gentleman and we were also in Voices of Praise together. So happy for your success and journey. Thanks for sharing your testimony with the world! ❤

[@davidwilliamsblogs7993]

I have Autism. I Was Born with Autism and I was ashamed of have Autism for long time. but now i learn to live with. God make you who you are for a reason.God really helped me to find my purpose again. God bless!

[@ashantiii1178]

I agree with you ! I have schizoaffective depressive type and God Is still teaching me how to live with it. Medications definitely do help me a lot and have me stable but who gets me through the day is God and I know This will be testimony to help others. God bless you brother in Christ.

[@BeKindAllTheTime]

Same for me, but I have sensory processing disorder. God bless you! ❤

[@kristenbazellabrown]

I was told I will never walk again, I am 41 and have been in a nursing home for three years. My aunt has.my two younger children, my senior is in foster care and my 21 year old is 2k miles away in Job corps. My husband died three years ago and my dad died 2 years ago. I still give God praise. I survived a suicide attempt and I àm thankful. That was 3 years ago.

[@theccc8318]

God bless you Kristen, lovely daughter through adoption. I'm praying for you.

[@pat4592]

May the Lord continue to sustain you and bless you, in Jesus mighty name! Thank you for sharing. Will be praying for you. Please pray for me.

[@Brian-ep9mj]

Your ability to love is proportional to your ability to humble yourself.

[@zinhlemkhize2332]

Wow

[@JazmynRain23]

🔥 I needed this today! Thank you. Confirmation.

[@PhazonGamer90]

I was never satisfied following conventional wisdom. I was always chasing something. God helped me find my purpose again. Praise God.

[@CLINTONJOHNSONIII]

I was diagnosed with ADD last year and literally EVERYTHING made sense as to why life has been difficult. Thank God His strength is made perfect in my weakness. 🕊🖤🎶

[@EvangelistAidan]

How did you get diagnosed?

[@CLINTONJOHNSONIII]

@EvangelistAidan I did an assessment with my primary care doctor and my counselor after I shared with them the difficulties that I've had since I was a child and the difficulties that I still have today.

[@asiasongbyrdjamal1983]

I am coming out of a very tough time of my life. I became very sick while working a well paying job and I was performing with some of the most famous gospel artists. I couldn't function the way I needed to in order to perform in both situations and I felt abandoned. I lost my job and so many stopped reaching out to me. I praise God that I still had my loving and faith filled family to help me. My family lacked for nothing during this period. It was still depressing for me. I felt worthless. I finally surrendered and asked God for healing. I also believe in therapy. Thankfully, my parents are therapists. God worked through them. I didn't even realized how blessed I was in the midst of this storm. The only thing keeping me from wanting to end my life was knowing this would hurt my family. I thank God for people like Levee because it helps us to see we are not alone. May God continue to bless him and all of you here.

[@sondrasmith9338]

Totally in the same boat with you! I’m ADD, OCD, have a brain injury, depression, anxiety! Could not get through without doctors, a counselor, my parents and family! To function better for the kingdom than without it!

[@victorcarter5690]

This speaks so much volumes to my soul. I have a 7 year old autistic son and it's been hard since he's been born. Also being the head of my family for so long I've been like I have to be strong. Until one day GOD spoke to my spirit saying I am your strength not you. Reach out to therapist, spiritual leaders. We were not meant for isolation or to fight on our own. I thank GOD for the medications my son is on it has helped him so much! I agree Lecrae. Seeing my son able to function better with medicine is GOD!

[@nicolewallace450]

Dude I can't even relate more to you, we are strong, we will get through this, and it's ok to cry and feel weak, as long as we get back up with Jesus holding us ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@brownparkproductions3488]

Thank you so much, Lecrae, for being so transparent and sharing your story. It’s so important that mental health is addressed, especially in the Church.

[@jerrysnyder5663]

I was recently diagnosed with PTSD from some prior traumas in my life. I also suffer from anxiety and depression and i will say this GOD is the only reason i make it through each day. This was an amazing message to listen to first thing today. God's blessings to you Lecrae!

[@KurtWillems]

Bro. Diagnosed w ADHD at 38. 40 now. Thanks for sharing.

[@des5359]

Thank you for using your platform and being transparent with your mental health. I am a hairstylist that considers my chair as my platform… I have had severe anxiety since I was 15 and I just turned 44. Best said when you said the brain is not the spirit. Take the medicine if you need it.

[@breannamcfarland1080]

Thank you for sharing - I'm a believer and also a late-diagnosed autistic and ADHD-er. I've struggled with postpartum depression and wished for so long that I could be the mother my son deserves. But then I hear truths like these and it's a comfort straight from God. It's not easy, but it's less difficult.

[@susanwilliams7814]

ADHD is a disorder that can be brought into order. I have Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. There's no cure. Therapy for me is multifaceted. You're awesome Lecrae. Blessings always Shoshanna from South Africa

[@eleorabonsu]

This is so touching I have Adhd it’s really horrible and make’s everything 10times harder

[@bethprather9241]

I do too and what is so hard that most people with adhd also have at least another mental issue.. I need prayer too

[@taylorthenatural5509]

I have ADHD too, among other disorders and I feel impacted by your words and your story.

[@jaydengwinnup5147]

I don't know if anyone will ever see this, but admitting I need help is one of the hardest things for me. A teenage boy who has lived a good chunk of my life believing I need to live hardcore, lone wolf, without anyone to depend on, and me distancing myself from people to try to be strong was the greatest mistakes of my short life. But hearing Lecrae, someone who I've followed loosely, but looked up to throughout my life talk about these things, feels like God nudging me again to accept some help from the people around me, not let my heart get hard because I'm scared whether or not people will accept me but to allow family and friends to see my struggles so that they can not only pray for me but so that maybe they'll begin to open up and maybe I can help them. Anyways I don't usually leave comments, especially not novels like this, but I felt led to. So if you see this God bless you and know that I'm praying for you.

[@placefeature5329]

The truth about time You want what you don’t have anymore. You think about what you don’t have not realizing one day you will do anything to be in the moment you’re living in now. All days feel the same but for some reason you think holding onto the past is going to do something. You know what you have to do to make your life not feel repetitive but you still won’t do it. We all live isolated live now and are too scared to talk to people because of fear of what they think not knowing they are feeling the same way about us. We’ve all sinned and need forgiveness only God can give it to us. We look inward for help because that’s what society says, then we feel depressed and self conscious about every problem we have so we turn to things to “fix” ourselves. We then realize we will never be the best and even if we are we would still feel worried about the future. (Feel free to send this to anyone)

[@kiahjones8785]

This was grand. Thank you. And thank you Lecrae To you both and others, 🤩💓🏵️

[@placefeature5329]

@kiahjones8785 Your welcome and thanks!! Have a nice weekend!

[@LornaNjosh-cc8ns]

This podcast has been a much, much needed breathe of fresh air to me. And I just love how you bring these Bible truths in context in a way I have not heard before. I am learning so much. Thankyou for the gift of your vulnerability. Truly appreciate you❤

[@ModupeWilliams-zb5pt]

Thank you for having this conversation because the doctors told me I have schizoaffective

[@lilygarcia5525]

I’ve been a fan of yours for so many years and saw you in concert many years ago. Your music has blessed me so much. It’s awesome to hear your maturity and confidence in your walk with the Lord. Don’t stop pouring into others and walking in your purpose! May God bless you, your family and everything that you do for his glory. ❤

[@AlVanFit]

Your podcast is crazy powerful, keep at it. Easy to watch, engaging and wise

[@ethom518]

I LOVE YOU LECREA PRAYING FOR YOU AND THE FAMILY ❤

[@aliciarushing4707]

This was a right on time word! I was just talking to my cousin about why I need my meds for adhd. Like fasting is great, praying is amazing but there’s some things that I need assistance with. ADHD causes impulsiveness and that impulsiveness has me eating things I know I shouldn’t and I want control over it but I’m not doing a good job on my own. And that’s just one example out of many as to why I need meds.

[@dylanpringle4314]

So happy I found your channel,I have ADHD and anxiety , ❤ god helped me threw/ now going threw it all over again , after getting threw it ten years ago thank you 🙏🏼 very much for being humble was feeling alone in this situation god bless you

[@srishtisingh761]

Lecrae brother you gave words to my thoughts quite literally

[@Aye_cutie24]

This is so edifying! Thank you, Lecrae, for being obedient and showing up authentically.

[@cherylfox2149]

"A means of grace" and "relying on the Lord" ❤ I heard that..I needed to hear that.Thank you for talking about this💯

[@maelynn3401]

As someone who's been taking medication for epilepsy since I was 8 You saying it was God's means of grace has helped I have been seizure free for a while now but still take the medication as a precaution And it's just been tiring Along with being on the high functioning spectrum It feels like a lot So I just wanted to say thank you

[@troymillerpgh]

Thank you so much for this Lecrae. I was diagnosed at 34 just this past October and it's been both a revelation AND a period of grieving and struggle for me. I'm starting meds in a few days. I'm praying we allow space for more theological conversations around mental health and am sensing God leading me to speak into this area once I get a bit more down the road. Thank you for your vulnerability. Also 38:45 "The brain is not the soul." Preach against that Christian gnosticism brother. So good!

[@PaullyG1991]

You don't need pills Just be a man and get through it

[@troymillerpgh]

@@PaullyG1991 not how it works man. Trust me, I've been manning up and pushing through my whole life and have accomplished a lot along the way, trust me. But thanks.

[@theccc8318]

I think it's because of faith, faith is not a work, but it is a choice to let go of works, and trust in something we have never seen, never heard, never touched. There has been nights where I could not sleep, I was up all night last night, dealing with temptation and lust, and I'm still dealing with it right now.

[@ModupeWilliams-zb5pt]

I think i will go see a doctor again after hearing this message. Thank you lecrea. I also want you all to know that i am not a Christian

[@jennifermorton1456]

I would love to talk to him one on one about this especially as a woman with ADHD trying to navigate my faith walk with God. Im sure a lot of ADHD ppl can relate we get low lows and high highs and its hard to even find middle ground. People expect us to perform at the 50% or higher and sometimes the best we can give you 25% for maybe a few hours depending on whether we’re medicated or not

[@chrisbryan876]

Brotha I been listening to your for awhile now , and you have had me out man just listening to you . But this episode I had to go talk to about about . Because my adhd is the exact way , with the depression and anxiety same way brotha . It feels good to not feel be alone in this because this shit will make you feels crazy. Peace and love

[@abenezeryasin8707]

I feel like God is using you to address a lot of issues in our life. Specially I am touched by the things you raised about mental health. Keep doing the God work! Bless you.!

[@Bildade]

I swear being a Christian fighting through a mental health disorder is a crucible like no other and the stakes are DANGEROUS. I too have ADHD and didn’t get diagnosed until I was 38 years of age after having a terrible panic attack at work in front of more people than I could count. The worst day of my life saved my life…praise God.

[@modupewilliams2806]

This was a very helpful message for me. Please keep praying for me

[@kayla1196]

This has helped me so much, thank you!

[@denjay777]

this almost made me cry bro. I needed to hear this. thank you.

[@Boltzter]

Thank you for sharing!

[@BarsAndBeatsEntertainment]

Thank you for being honest about prayer alongside what is practical

[@eddiewaynick3rd]

Thank you for sharing this.

[@jordanpierce854]

Thank you Lecrae! Hope to meet you one day!

[@RTJr.]

Well articulated. Great word.

[@ctbearfan54]

Appreciate you more than words can speak

[@TheTedbear777]

I can not express to you how much your message resonates with me. Thank you!

[@marklines5816]

Thank you Brother, I needed this word!

[@sinsabeauty4171]

Thank you for preaching these words. Amen 🙏🏽 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@icican1]

I truly love and appreciate your transparency Lecrae. Keep sharing the truth! Blessings! 🙏🏾💯

[@nanettewise517]

Thank you for speaking this truth into us.

[@JAYDOG615]

thanks for this message lecrae I really needed this message

[@atjatj2309]

AMEN...speaking the truths of God so clearly❤

[@raedbeautifulmusic215]

THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR TESTIMONY. I APPRECIATE ALL THE WORK THAT YOU DO!!!

[@seekeroftruth19]

Truth!❤❤

[@cameronjackson4148]

Thank you for being so transparent in your videos. I try watching everything you post. You tell it how it is and I appreciate it 🤝💯

[@winstinpitt5179]

Thank you for this video! Great words and inspiration! Blessings to you!

[@Duffield_World89]

Classic interview fasho Lecrae salute to you brother 🙏✊

[@salvagequin2934]

How could i love this content a million times❤🎉❤❤

[@3brentouttashape]

Thank you for the podcast! and love your new song I still Believe!

[@krissyheartlovingwood126]

This is podcast is absolutely amazing and very much needed 🪴 Thank you 💐

[@Hon3yFactory]

OMG Lecrae...this message came just when I needed it. Thank you Lord for always speaking to me.

[@go2yourself]

No specific time codes here... Entire episode is a take away for me!! Thank you Sir 👊🏾✌🏾😂

[@kijagotdatfire]

Thanks brotha

[@Lisa-cx6yb]

Yes to everything you said about medication and therapy and God!!

[@nicoler4583]

The goal is health. Love it, thank you!

[@stefthomas204]

YES ❤❤❤

[@tenishastairpraisegod7648]

Happy blessed Tuesday! 🙏🏾🖤

[@jakedewees2]

Thinking I know better then Him because of the things I go through and the bad emotions that they cause me to have. Thinking if there was a God He would’ve done things my way or made things happen how I wanted them to so I wouldn’t have to be going through this stress, anxiety, depression, etc.

[@brownpersonALWAYS]

Thanks lecrae, ur music helped me thru my teen years n keep christ close to me

[@krystalchavez1010]

This was so impactful & loaded with Godly wisdom. Thanks for sharing & being vulnerable!

[@user-cu2fo9dw6r]

Thank you! He sent you in the right time. In "crossroads". Think I am on the other side already, the right side, a "B" side, where I need to go. You pushed another go for it button. Really good Lecrae and I liked it! Transparency, awesome!

[@lorireynolds568]

Amen!!.. Jesus+nothing=everything.. Thank you Lecrae for the B side.. a blessing!

[@felixriveragomez5690]

Wow! Just... Wow. Powerful message. I love it. It deeply spoke to heart. God bless you Lecrae and thank you for sharing this message. Definitely sharing 🙏💪🙌

[@Lax_dell1]

Am always intrigued when i listen to you!! 🙇‍♂️ God be praised, thank you for this serie 🙏✝️

[@DAANBRO]

I think I like ‘crae talks more than his music… until I play his music Thank you for your transparency Paul boasted on weakness the most after coming back from visions/revelations so what does that say?! Yep…

[@markglenn3794]

Just seen you tonight at WinterJam 2024! You brought the house down! Thank you for an amazing show!

[@rodneygriffin5501]

thank you for sharing this what us . love you and my God be what all you and your family

[@user-tf4xs8de9w]

💜 This is without question.One of the most powerful podcast you will probably ever create. I am a God fearing woman. I also come from a long line of mental illness & addiction in my family. After. There many years of Self Medicating and not seeking God's word, Not Submitting myself to A healthy way of life I Found myself In a very dark place. BUT GOD With the help. Of a therapist, the right ✅️ medication, NO drinking or Marijuana, and beginning to live in the word of God I 🙏🏽 am feeling a freedom that Truly surpasses all understanding. God bless you Lecrae For making this video. When we decrease ourselves, we increase God supernatural strength in us. Grateful ~Amber MA

[@ShepherdPropheTRey]

Needed this GOD speaks at the right time through his people ✊🏾 !

[@abigailorr2832]

Lecrae, thank you for starting this podcast. Literally changing so many of my perspectives, the church needs it. Thank you!!

[@meleafu114]

Amen ❤

[@josephinetumba2252]

Glory be to God, so glad to listen to this may Lord bless you

[@albertjohnson433]

Amen Brodie

[@thessalymeteora3789]

Thank you for sharing this. So many people will be helped by this. I think about Stephen Twitch Boss who ended his life. I wish he had reached out for help and talked to someone about his issues and I wish he was still here today. The more people who talk about their struggles the more we can heal as a community and prevent more su*cides. ❤

[@PeaceMaker-gq3xt]

Yes!

[@reallifeanswers9764]

Thank you for sharing. I have ADHD and take meds.

[@PaullyG1991]

Gotta just be a man and toughen up I used to have panic attacks and all that. In time it went away. It was through my divorce. Now I got my daughter full time, better life and I pushed through it. Thorn in the flesh is real.

[@jennt111]

So thankful for you, Lecrae!!

[@LecraeOfficial]

Thank you so much.

[@aridcmp-ef9mh]

This video probably is going to save my life.. after i was homeless and lost in the world wandering i started listening to you, LeCrae and i started believing again and praying. I started writing music about God, i ran all over detroit.. i didnt even know where i was most times (diassoisiated) rapping about God and praying for people... If LeCrae likes or replies, i will definitely get back into music and ministry.. even though i already probably will.. however, if he does, rhats major motivation!! Thanks so much LeCrae and I love you, you saved me!!❤

[@queenchel8244]

You got this, sending prayers to you 🙏

[@phavorgaming8696]

Thank you Crae, i am in my third year of my Clinical Psychology program and as a black man entering this field, these conversations are needed in this world. You are truly leading with your platform. Thank you.

[@ChristIsKingofKings7]

Bro this was a sermon thank you I needed it and Holy Spirit led

[@Brock-nw3ld]

Nice app, B-Side!

[@innocentkumwenda8139]

His grace is sufficient - Paul with his condition

[@signe2553]

Thank you so much for your openness! I have bipolar II disorder, and just when I was about to give up on everything, I was led to the Brain Energy theory Dr Chris Palmer. I truly believe it came from God.