"Rehab & Recovery" By Chonda Pierce Part 1

[kellylj79]

Chonda, remember my wife at mothers day out group session. Everyone was GREAT no problems, etc, My wife suddenly broke down and released. Then the group went around again and the TRUTH starting coming out. I too have been commited and actually it was a great experience as obviously you are there because of something wrong. Wish church was this way! Where came I get a copy of the video? kellylj79@hotmail.com

[paulaegraham]

Most comedians suffer from depression

[nebrnana25]

That last sentence should say "on a daily basis"!!

[nebrnana25]

Thanks for speaking on the subject of depression. I hope people become less judgmental of those of us who deal with this on a dai

[junlynluc]

I was committed but once I got in there I realized I wasn't crazy and I got out and went straight to church to feel HIS presence...It was so soothing and healing in Jesus name!!

[bytegoddess]

With grace & humor, Chonda illuminates a taboo subject & makes it real; this is a message that churches especially needs to hear, I think. I am agnostic, but have a deeply Christian friend who tried to take his own life because when he turned to his pastors, they failed to realize how ill he was, telling him he just wasn't praying sincerely enough; he became convinced he was unworthy, & almost lost both his faith & his life. Luckily, his neighbors were home that day, & he is recovering.

[rubiesandgold795]

Lord bless you Chonda, i completely understand

[jhartist123]

Thanks for this video. 4 years ago I woke up one morning to a feeling that is unexplainable. I felt like I was sitting on the edge of hell. I hated everything and I wanted to die. I ended up hospitalized also. I accepted Jesus when I was a child and I've always loved him deeply but I took some flack from other Christians because unless you experience clinical depression you can't know that it is not a spiritual matter. It is a physical matter like any other.

[Qwinkly3]

HEY! Is the sound broken on this?? Please check and fix !

[HUarmyDEUCE]

haha I've been committed and I met some interesting people. My best friend in there was a heroin addict. She was a sweet girl lol. The sex/coke addict though was quite scary.

[WanonaS]

If depression is anger turned inward then I know what is wrong with me then

[cinderella1976]

no, God did not mess up. it is our own sin and the devil who messes us up

[77EmmieLou]

loved this and makes me feel better .....about my life....

[TheImaginationplus]

What a lovely honest lady.

[caroleabumoussa]

Random question: Are Chonda Pierce & Mark Lowry related? They do act alike sometimes! :D

[sonshine425]

As another Christian suffering from depression, I am SO THANKFUL to see I'm not alone and that it's OK to deal with it through laughter!  I've found humor to be a literal life-saver for me (and my drugs - great antidepressants).

[AuntPauly]

ha,ha,ha,ha,ha. I love her!!!

[Rkcold15]

Saw Chonda tonight and she was hysterical as she usually is but she was also very touching and spoke from the heart. I will never see her just as a comedian again. She has been through a horrible ordeal and has new found strength that can only come from God! She is truly amazing!

[WinsomeBulldog]

God bless Chonda. I have lived with depression for years and am on medication for it. I've also seen a therapist. While Chonda has such an incredible gift for helping us laugh, it is so comforting to see the truth in her words. If you don't suffer from depression, it is very easy to dismiss it as a phase or mere selfish self-pity. Thank you, Chonda, for sharing your struggle. Again, God bless you.

[beachandsunandsand]

Good for you Chonda for having the courage to talk about it so openly.

[krazeepreachawoman]

VIAGRA!!!!! go girl!!!! that is sooooooooooo funny!!! hahaha

[liltwin2]

I love the bravery of Chonda..to openly discuss a topic that many Christians dismiss or are embarrassed to admit. Thank you Chonda...for loving God enough to share your insight with us...& letting us know it's ok to be depressed and get help for it.

[ZackiePoo]

does anyone know what her opening song is called?

[faithnhim4]

Just saw her Friday night.. She is so funny and uses what she has been thru to minister and open up many subjects.

[tsisaprincess]

WOW!!!! I know how she feels, She describes it to clearly, I am shocked. But I am Thankful she is sharing it. So many people do not. God Bless everyone

[ThatRockWasChrist]

I've been where she was at; but psychiatric meds just created a fog that kept me (and those in my life) from dealing with our issues. As long as the focus was on me taking my meds, no one had to work on healing what was wrong between us. I do agree there are some medical problems (like thyroid malfunction) that affect one's emotions - but unfortunately there is no biological test to show a chemical imbalance in the brain causes depression (or any other "mental" illness)

[hello2cute01]

If you go into a fog with a medication for depression, then you're on the wrong one. If the doctor disagrees, get a new doctor. The right antidepressant will help you feel like you have a new lease on life, amazing energy, and wondering why you didn't get help earlier.

[Mosessgyrl]

I'm glad they left the "viagra" part in!

[agrl20]

"One doctor said it might be menopose...I slapped him" LOLOLOL Hoover....which video is this one?

[hoover4000]

its a chonda pierce video "stayin alive...laughing"

[agrl20]

Oh, because I have the stayin alive laughing dvd and don't remember this part.

[sustersusanna]

Wow, Chonda! I fully agree with you......

[golf7272]

Chonda is precious!

[What3verz]

Ha, what she said about wondering if there's a sin deep down... That used to bug me. Jumping into the Pentacostal movement right after rebirth was a huge mistake.

[jessicaraneehaggy]

this is amazing...i love her realness...

[jaye8005]

Wow,I loved this I laughed, I cried, I related and I Praised God!

[amazinglynae]

"theyll yank this right of this video but that was funny!!"

[amazinglynae]

she is amazing :)

[bigboy10131969]

I too have been "committed" and it is quite a trip. Holy Smokes. And they do literally take everything away from you.

[hoover4000]

i've been "committed" too and your right they do take everything. I thought it was stupid the wouldn't let me have my picture frames, and they wouldn't let me have my makeup or shower products I had to go to the front and ask for my stuff everyday cause they locked it up. i guess so i wouldn't try to poison myself with my shampoo?

[NGE2008CJ]

right on sister!!!!!LOLROFL

[eastcstgrl66]

what a blessing, to hear such transparency and humility. I've been committed as well, multiple time. You find out who your true friends are. The church needs to hear honesty like this more often! Thank you Chonda! God bless you!

[AbBiluvsJESUS]

she is so cute in glasses

[caszr]

Hilarious as usual and honest as usual. Thank the Lord people like Chonda can laugh at themselves during the dark times.

[ASUMedic]

She is sooooo funny, and so inspirational...I LOVE HER!!!!

[kyky418]

I just love her... I think she is so inspirational : )

[museandmuser]

Well said!

[finchie58]

I really appreciate Chonda's honesty on depression and also about how the church does not know how to respond to those who are hunrting and wounded.

[narleypig]

Thank you for being so honest, there are a lot of us out there suffering from depression, i think you are right about the anger turned inward, I too love group

[joebrueske]

it's hilarious when she laughs at her own jokes or makes them up and tells you that she just did. lol

[amazinglynae]

"one doctor said it was menopouse, i slapped him!" wow her story is amazing

[samanthacolors]

I know what your saying kellyjustus. I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia also. So i know what you are saying. Jesus understands our suffering, whether it be mental or physical.

[oceanbrze]

I was diagnosed with major depression as well, but Chonda keeps me lauging! She is a great blessing.

[kellyjustus]

I have Fibromyalgia. The number one cause death in people is suide. The pain and other things just get to them. Without Jesus I might not be able to handle this. Meication is a good thing sometimes, for your brain body whatever. Jesus understands suffering. He has been there and done that and He holds out His hand for us to take.

Chonda I am glad you are still here. KellyGal2:20

[joesph150]

I appreciate you posting these. She is so funny but has great messages. This is the first i have seen of her.

[tuckergrl11]

she's hilarious!

[ghostgal30e]

Funny. kEEP SMILING.