Bipolar and having trouble keeping my faith...?!
Question: I have bi-polar 1 with psychosis, and I am a Christian but each time I get depressed I lose my faith, and when I go into mania I get angry at God, and now I feel so desperate because this has happened so often that I feel like God has given up on me and I won't ever get my faith back. I know, in theory, that God doesn't give up. But thats not how it feels for me.
I am keen to hear from other Christians that have mental heath issues. How do you keep believing and trusting in God?
Any help would be greatly appreciated as I feel like I am at the end of my journey in life and that scares me. I feel like I have nothing left and now I don't even have my faith to keep me strong!
Answers: I have bi-polar 1 with psychosis, and I am a Christian but each time I get depressed I lose my faith, and when I go into mania I get angry at God, and now I feel so desperate because this has happened so often that I feel like God has given up on me and I won't ever get my faith back. I know, in theory, that God doesn't give up. But thats not how it feels for me.
I am keen to hear from other Christians that have mental heath issues. How do you keep believing and trusting in God?
Any help would be greatly appreciated as I feel like I am at the end of my journey in life and that scares me. I feel like I have nothing left and now I don't even have my faith to keep me strong!
I know exactly how you feel. I have bi-polar too and often find it hard to feel any kind of love, human or divine, when I am feeling that low.
One story I do find some kind of comfort in is the story of the Gadarene demon or "Legion" story in the new testament(Mark 5:9 and Luke 8:30).
I've always read that as a story about somebody with a mental illness like bi-polar (because he is cured and later found to be "in his right mind") and so it gives me some hope that Jesus *can* help the mentally ill, but I still haven't figured out exactly how or what I should be doing to receive that kind of help.
Sorry I can't be of more help to you -- but I did want to let you know that you are not alone with this struggle.
dont feel like that as god is forgiving and understanding and realizes ur issues. stay strong and dont give up on ur faith if it really helps you. ur just going through a low which we all get but know this will pass
stay strong, keep taking your meds and believe in yourself
good luck x
don't let let the bad times get ya down,
god IS truth
I've never been in your situation but there have been times where I don't know what to do..........
I know times may seem tough but don't give in to the lies that tell you to lose faith
GOD's unconditional love is always there
hope that helps...............much luv
I have Anxiety with panic attacks and I know what you are talking about. I Have prayed for 8 years and now my faith is so weak because of no answers. I live each day with so much anxiety I can't be the wife I want to be or the mom I would love to be. I have 8 grand kids and I can't play with anymore. I still now that God is really and cares for us. I may not understand why me or why you. But I keep thinks About all the people I hear that god just heals and I think how about me. There is on thing I do know I have lived in hell on earth and sure don't want to live in hell for ever.SO I keep on praying no matter how I feel. I don't know what else to do. Keep on ask for help from your doctors and Have people help you pray. Please know I am here and if I can help you at all Just email. I will pray with you and for you. Some things come with fasting and prayer. I wish nothing more than to see you be able to tell about the things God has done to help you out of this. Let me know if I can Help. God Bless you and keep you in his hands.
I know how your feeling! I have panic disorder/with panic attacks and Obssessive compulsive disorder! Can you say messed up! That's how I feel. I get very angry with God but then I start to think and I'm really angry at myself! Don't lose your faith! God is listening and has a plan for all of us! He will get you through this! I didn't think I would ever get better and now I'm off all my medicines trying to get pregnant! Just my opinion, but I attempted suicide about 2 years ago! Don't do it! I almost lost everything b/c I wasn't thinking clearly! Talk to someone! I see a thearpist regularly and it helps alot! It took me along time to find one that worked for me but I found one! You will too! Good Luck Hon! I'll be praying for you! Hugs