How to help people who are going through MENTAL HEALTH conditions | Joe Bonifacio

[@xairacaparas-ventura5122]

I had the same mentality “I don’t want to be a burden to anybody else!” I decided to isolate myself to process every single emotions and thoughts on my own. But God met me during those times, and sent me the right people to help me. It is really important to journey this with someone you trust! No judgement, no condemnation. Praising God for my Christian community! Good points, Pastor Joe!

[@eleanordequina1430]

I wish pastors and churches have the same perspective about mental health. It's so traumatic for me that my church itself were invalidating my struggles and actually caused me so much damage. Thank you for this, Ptr. Joe! As much as we should bear other people's burdens, people like me who has conditions should also let other people carry my burdens too. It's a process, but I am very thankful with the support I get from my S/O and friends along the way. This is very calming and reassuring. Thank you, Ptr!

[@dianneac9138]

God loves you.. ♥️

[@ryannintia3728]

Thank you Lord for using Pastor Joe to help me understand that there is still hope for my mental health issue... God bless Pastor

[@darrylaustria1654]

Thank you, Ptr. Joe. I usually don't tell others what's going on with me because I'm afraid to be a burden, while I've always been willing to bear other's burden. I think I should be more vulnerable also.

[@reflectseantinio]

... the reason why so many people in ministry leadership crash is because they hide the human challenges that they face to show a facade that God is doing powerful things in their life all the time. Thanks for being vulnerable and genuine. Kudos!

[@worshippersojourner]

Thank you Pastor Joe,it has been very helpful. :)

[@onnaperez]

grabe, i cried.. thank you God for letting me watch this video❤️❤️❤️

[@tedsanity]

I'm having so much trouble with my mental health lately. Everything has been so overwhelming for me and I feel like my world is slowly crumbling. Thank you for making this Pastor Joe. At least it's shedding some light for me. I always pray to God that he can help me extricate from all my burdens.

[@dr_ronna]

Grabe laging on point pastor Joe! 🥺💯

[@mackyantonio8588]

Thank you pstr and everyone, I am blessed to read your stories and your journey of healing. Sharing you my verse that I keep on reading.. Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. James 1:2

[@maricongeli8844]

Praise God for this. Godbless po.💖🙏

[@AReyADay]

Really helpful not just people suffering from mental health but for us, Christians, who are prone to counselling as well.

[@bellatrixpagdanganan5444]

I remembered from one of my classes during college po that we are encouraged not to ask "Why?" to someone that is suffering or going through something because most often they can lead to that someone being defensive of what he or she is going through. Just be there to listen to them or just simply being present for them is already more than enough for some people...

[@kayefaulmino9796]

Thank you for sharing such helpful content on mental health, Ptr. Joe and Carla

[@ahbeeguatlo2203]

Thanks Pas Joe, God is good . Actually I'm in a position right now that I feel I'm in denial and trying to shrub off the challenges we have in our family

[@pole.6186]

Thank you pastor for sharing this side of the story. I have someone who gave up on me because of my mental condition. I am in the process of healing, and in touch with my faith, in fact I cling to it like never before, but this person admitted that he’s not strong enough. As much as I wanted to be resentful because he bails out when I needed him the most, I think it’s also brave of him to admit that to himself, and I know he’s hurting a lot too. I just hope that this message would reach him in case that he had to go through the same thing again, that there are other people like yourself who have someone they love going through a mental issues and how to deal with them. I know a big hug is all I need.

[@juliusem8211]

Wow! What a timely vlog. Ambassador vs Lawyer We need to kind; the world needs more kindness. I need to be kind.

[@oftheSaintsCharlizeDaiken]

Video hasn't start but i know its going to be wholesome. Golden

[@trulyali.07]

Thank you so much for sharing these warm and kind words, Pstr. Joe. This truly helped me. Just this November, i was diagnosed with major depressive disorder. When you said that the journey won't be linear, it truly helped me because i thought i was regressing and getting back to zero, but it's just the way the journey is. I just pray for the courage to really ask for help and all the resources i need to heal, for my therapy sessions and medicines if still needed. Thank you and God bless you, Pstr.

[@efg2191]

Pastor Joe, thank you for sharing this, this is so timely for me and our family as we are recently struggling on how we can better help our Dad go through his mental health issues. Indeed, God is at work in our lives as we continually trust Him in this season. 🙌😭

[@rachellequianzon2568]

Hi Pastor Joseph! I thank God indeed for how you always been brave enough to make your life an example of what you preach ( just like your Dad).. Truly gives an impact and an encouragement to be authentic despite the seemingly negative circumstances in life. I'm a mom whose daughter is battling of depression for 2 years now and I fully relate when you said " buckle up, enjoy the journey, do not dictate the pace, see every Lil progress".. Same thing God made us learn along.. Affirming indeed that God only holds and knows the future of our loved ones, so just be there while bearing each other's burden. Thank you again🤗

[@joebonifacio]

Glad to hear it. I can't imagine how it'd be to watch my child go through it. Grace grace nalang talaga.

[@jenchiegayanilo8998]

Thank you for this pastor, the part where you said “to let them wrestle with God and pray for them to Him in that struggle” resonates in me.. its very encouraging to know that “ITS OKAY, and God can handle it, he’s not offended, he can take it” I know that I can be raw and blatantly honest with my feelings without fear and inhibitions. It breaks so much wall in me. the sounds though🤣 a bit off (atleast for me)✌️😂

[@donskidarko]

Super relate because I have a sibling who has mental health issues and yes, sometimes...rather most of the time it drains me because our parents have passed on and I'm her guardian na. Thank you for this po since I'm like you thinking na I didn't need any help din but apparently kailangan pala. I was also totally engaged with that Archduke Francis Ferdinand reference because I'm a history geek too hahaha! Godbless po and stay safe...we need more pastors like you!!!

[@marygracereyes2807]

Thank you Ptr. Joe for sharing your wisdom. It gives me hope! 🙌🙌🙌

[@jelaizki1]

another learning takeaway before the weekend.. thank you God for pastor joe..

[@zenaidaparcon2935]

I can relate…….. thanks for this🤗 learning a lot!!! above all thankful kay Lord for sustenance through the vessels HE is using my Pastor here in Canada, my church family LGCC. All praise and glory to our KING.

[@jrentura]

Wow. Thank you, Lord! Thank you Pastor Joe ❤

[@pacificcrewbag]

Thank you for this. I usually just keep it to myself, because people turn away when it’s about negative things. People seems to be on positivity only these days and avoid negativity. What about people who needs support?

[@chezkaysulan9679]

I hope you'll be able to see this. Just wanted to say that I enjoy watching your vlogs and that helps me. Thank you.

[@MissCircle337]

Thank you for being an ambassador of God’s promise. God bless you and your family. May you continue to impact other people in showing your journey and walk through life without giving up hope even when we feel at a loss mentally and spiritually. Everytime i watch your vlog, its always a revelation to me that God is always just and ever faithful no matter what circumstances we’re igoing through. Shalom!

[@hesterxsolaris2529]

.. thanks pastor joe sobrang naiiyak ako ramdam ko talaga ito.. sobrang na bless at na encourage po ako.. GODBLESS po

[@edsn0124]

the music in the beginning sounds like the one in the Last of us II. Anyway, thank you for sharing this Pastor Joe. God bless you and your family.

[@sapnapbgxx2087]

Galing!✨ This is uplifting! Thank you so much. God bless to your family po! 💕

[@akoikayoutubechannel7584]

Awesome points, Pastor. God bless you more.

[@desalmo]

I feel blessed always whenever i watch your videos

[@urs-leanafiscotusi1427]

THIS IS SO TRUEEEEEEEE! PASTOR JOEEEE! LEARNED A LOT, THANK YOU SO MUCHHHHHH! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Lynventurevlog]

Thank u for this message Ptr. Continue to be a blessings i have many pulot of the day from u...

[@sophielim4165]

I like how you talk about putting blame on cancer patients. Truly, our world needs less judgment and more kindness.

[@lameneses-david4241]

Continue doing this.

[@yugioh5652]

I needed to hear this. Thank you Ptr Joe. God bless you po

[@redeemedbygod620]

This is beautiful Ps. Joe ❤

[@richrits8441]

thank you 💟

[@mariemanalo4244]

I also love Lilim

[@MelferCarbonilla]

This is very timely Joe…thank you! This is a great help😊

[@joebonifacio]

Thanks Melfer! Reunion na tayo ulit!

[@MelferCarbonilla]

@@joebonifacio uu nga, tapusin ko na nga ang historymaker video para handa na pag nagpatawag si Ria😄 Gawin nyo na series itong Mental Health. Its very helpful.

[@anita.1010]

My sister is diagnosed bipolar/narcissist, refusing to take medications or go to therapy or counseling. It's terribly exhausting and draining to deal with the bouts of anger and toxic rage, specially if she gets abusive to our parents. We're always tiptoeing, careful not to trigger her. Very intense. I wish it was easy to carry the burden, or face it with grace, but it's not. I feel it's breaking our family apart.

[@lisalin4859]

Grabe ung we are not called to be God's lawyers but to be His ambassadors.

[@noreendelosreyes5814]

But what if I do not have someone with me to help me? This feeing is so overwhelming already, it felt so dark around me and I can’t see light. Please help.

[@rebeccamom7798]

hugs hugs hugs

[@bloodymary0606]

Please seek professional help, this will help you a lot. Families and friends can support you but professionals can help your process whatever it is you are dealing with, they can ask you right questions and give you recommendations.

[@GEORGINA1013]

❤️❤️❤️

[@rebeccamom7798]

What if the spouse is not supportive?

[@kawhileonard1185]

Pastor Joe, can you please share to me the link of the podcast that your wife shared to you? My wife has depression and I can relate to you, and I need help also. I feel that I'm not helping my wife with her condition. I feel that I'm adding up to it instead of helping her. Most of the time I get frustrated and triggered because of her actions and words, which I know that she's acting that way because of her condition. I am aware that her condition CAN alter her reality where she cannot see things clearly, but sometimes I'm telling my self "Sumusobra na eto ah!" and I tell to God, "Lord, I cannot take this anymore. I am hurting too. Saan po ba ako lulugar?". I know that I need to sacrifice, to forgive, to serve, to be gracious, patience and understanding to my wife, that's my role as her husband, but sometimes nauubos din ako. And when that happen, I snap back. Then I feel guilty and feel so bad about my self. Then I tell God, "I'm sorry, I failed you. I fell again into the trap". I know that I can always run to God and read his word when I needed comfort, peace, strength and security. I'm not saying that God's word is not enough. I believe that God is enough! Almost everyday I am declaring James 1:19-20 in my life. But at times I need someone who can I talk to. Someone who can relate to my situation -with a spouse with depression.

[@vyn4147]

What will you do if you are burdened by people/friends who always vents out to you and always asks you for prayers? Sad thing is it's burdening because even if you are down and out, those people don't even ask how you are. It seems that its all about them and they only go to you when they need comfort or they need prayers. How do you deal with those people?

[@lisalin4859]

Sinabi din po sya ni Pastor Joe. Kailangan nyo din po ng counselor kung kayo ung laging nilalabasan ng burden ng iba. Pero siguro kung hindi nyo na rin kaya na laging kayo yung nilalabasan nila ng problema, aminin mo na lang po sa kanila at sabihin mo na apektado ka na rin at kung ok lang ba na maghanap sila ng totoong counselor.

[@vyn4147]

@@lisalin4859 awww thanks sis sa pagreply! God Bless sis!

[@anita.1010]

I understand you. Same here. Isipin mo na lang that God is using you as an instrument to bless others.

[@vyn4147]

@@anita.1010 hi sis! True. Hnd naman talaga ako yung bida. Si Lord. Instrument lang tayo ni Lord sa buhay ng loved ones and friends natin. Huugs sis!

[@applepalaspas3104]

🙏🙏🙏❣❣❣

[@romualdoboyadjian3705]

Ptr. medyo malakas po yung background music.haha.

[@edwardaquino1325]

Same comment. Di ako maka-concentrate sa message. Huhu.

[@renzpogi400]

Bat naka off ung comments sa politics? Ask ko lng kung in favor ba kayo sa pag papalit ng consti natin to parliament?

[@joebonifacio]

Inexplain ko agad sa video kung bakit naka off yung comments.

[@terminusadquem6981]

Legally, you may be absolve by placing a disclaimer, but ethically, you are not a mental health professional and people will still take your advices as if. This however, is in no way saying your advices are wrong. Just a thing I needed to point out because you could be wrong. 🙂

[@joebonifacio]

You’re right. I could be wrong. Thanks for making an anonymous KZbin account and pointing that out. That’s why it’s a risk to make any kind of public statement. The best one can do is do a heart check, prepare well, make the claim as excellently as one can, then put your name beside it for accountability.

[@susmaniwalaka3536]

Kelangan pba pumunta sa ibang hideout, kumain at pumorma para sabihin lahat nito? Nagmagaling na naman $ila lol

[@a7sy]

I couldn’t hear or understand what God words are to me sometimes. But everytime I listen to your preaching, I can clearly hear and understand. May God bless your soul pastor.