I've been in counseling and on medications for three years, diagnosed with bipolar II and panic disorder & PTSD. I accept the diagnoses, as there's a clear family history. There's no doubt the meds have helped me. But often I come away from therapy sessions (with a counselor I really like) with a feeling that putting the suggested skills, according to a secular mental health view, would be in opposition to what the bible says.
For example, I seems to attract individuals who are needy, and guess I'm an easy mark. I have a tendency to take on people as "projects" when they're down & out, or I feel they are vulnerable, alone or have been taken advantage of. End result is that they become very dependent, and I soon begin to feel trapped and not liking them very much. To the world, the simple solution is to remove myself from these situations, but in my own heart that often feels like an unmerciful concept according to scripture. I get confused. I wonder if I should just pray. Thoughts?
2006-08-12
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