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i love god but i dnt understand him..ever since i had my 3 rd child i was diagnsd with bipolar and mania and anxitey..i havent been feeling right physically or mentally. i have prayed everynight almst for god to make me feel better mentally but i still feel bad and suicidal...why wont he help me?

Answer 1

This will sound harsh but God helps those who help themselves. You seem to feel hopeless and it's not fair to blame that on God. Are you on medications? Because that's a chemical imbalance in the brain and you should take medication for bipolar disorder. Watch your diet and EXERCISE--you won't believe the positive effects light exercise has. Adopt a dog and take it out for walks with your kids. But don't keep having the attitude you do. Remember, face the sun, and your shadows will fall behind you.

Answer 2

Well. . .I don't have the answers The Great Architect of the Universe is the only one who can answer this question with the perfect answer. Go right to the source. In this day and age it seems that we all "want it now". Understanding that our time frame and God's are not the same may help you find your answers. God's plan doesn't always fit with ours. Remember that God will never give more in life than God knows you can handle. I don't understand God either. I don't really think anyone does. God is helping you on God's terms. Everything is a test to make one stronger. Just hang in there. Remember Job? I'll be praying with you.

Answer 3

The Bible does NOT say, anywhere, that God helps those who help themselves!

What it DOES say is-surrender to Him. Give Him complete control

But, you know what? It's totally ok to go get some medication to control what's going on in your body/mind right now.

I absolutely love the Lord with all my heart. This does not mean I don't wash a wound when I have it. It doesn't mean I pray for a broken bone to heal properly but I don't get a cast from a physician so it will.

There is NOTHING wrong or sinful about taking medication to help regulate your hormones or other chemicals that make you feel bad.

Let God heal you in whatever way He sees fit-medication, a vacation, a caring partner, all of the above! He loves you and wants you well.
He's given humans the tools to be healthy.

I pray right now that God extends His grace and healing out to you and that He guides you to a compassionate care-giver who will bless you with what you need to heal your depression.

God bless you!

Answer 4

God is always there, no matter what. It is OUR faith that is often weak, especially when we don't feel well.
Read the Book of Job. Look at all he suffered.
And remember, too, that God does not want us to be stupid, either, if your medication is making you feel like crap, see your Dr.
They are also helpers of God, He gave men the knowledge in this field too.
Keep praying, but do something to help yourself, even at 1st it might not seem something you want to do.
God does not want any of us to suffer unnecessarily. He loves you, and remember, when all else falls, HE is the only one who will ALWAYS be there for you.
If you are not on medication, please get some, if you are on medication, sometimes you might need a change of medication, or a new one.. I know neighbor of mine who when through a lot of trial and error, before the Dr. found the right combination for her.
With God, allllllllllll things are possible, and sometimes it really is darkest before the dawn. Get well, take care of you precious children, do your best, and let the Lord to the rest.
Commit the whole situation to Him, right now, and and BELIEVE it is done, before it is, and thank and praise him, for it, NOW, and it will be well! Amen!

Answer 5

Gen, You seem be a very caring and loving mom. One who is also beside herself with doubt, fear, frustration and dealing with a seemingly insurmountable problem. Not to worry, you are not alone. First, remember that you have bipolar disorder and that you are NOT your symptoms! It will come and it will go.

Perhaps what you need is not only some spiritual guidance, but perhaps some private counseling. That may sound weird, or it may even go against your personal or spiritual grain, but please consider it. I can tell you from my experience, it's worth it.

I'm bipolar and was diagnosed almost 3 yrs. ago, but I know it's been around FAR longer than that. The hardest part was hearing those words, and also it has been hard to keep up with my meds. I'm sick of thinking that I'll have to take them for the rest of my life, but I do it. It's still a pain in the ***. You know that. You also know what it's like if you go off them. You suddenly find yourself manic or depressed -and you don't really realilze it. It's the consequence that's waiting for us when we don't take our stupid pills. But, stick with it! It's better than the alternative. YOU CAN DO IT!

If you are having thoughts of suicide, please contact 911 immediately. "Do not pass 'Go'. Do not collect $200"! No one here on Answers will be able to help you in the way that you need, except to offer you advice.

If you are not feeling suicidal, then PLEASE find help anyway. Contact me if you need to talk.

Answer 6

Not to be rude but STOP complaining and questioning. You already know, what your meant to know. And also, you have it better than alot of people. Bi polar? Mania? Anxiety? Now I know these are serious illnesses but what about the people with cancer? HIV? ETC. Your doing the right thing by praying. Continue praying and things will get better for you. Just take it one step at a time. And by the way, how do you know that He's not already helping you? Just because its not in the way you want it to be yet, dosent mean that He's not helping you at all.
Best wishes to you, and continue praying!

Answer 7

Could you make that any tougher! Find someone to pray with, lots of people; remember we can't do this on our own. If you have a Bible handy, look at Psalm 10, 13, 22, 77. And then read something like Psalm 23. It isn't easy and even the greats (ie David) weren't always heard. Keep with it and fight the good fight. Call upon the name of the Lord and you shall be saved.

Answer 8

I believe that because of our imperfect state, we all have "bad" things to deal with... for some people its cancer, others its MS, or maybe some are born with a physical impairments. We all do the best we can to make it through the day, but in the end you can't expect a miracle to just come down to you one day. I believe that you pray to connect to God and to ask for help, but you can't expect it just to go away immediately... hold your faith. The risk of a cliche- but God does work in mysterious ways. Everyone will eventually have the hope of perfection and to have no more pain and suffering... we just aren't there yet. Best wishes to you... what you are going through can be made easier with medication, but it is still a trial in your life. I hope you see the light in your darkness soon! Take care...

Answer 9

I don't believe in God per se. I'm not going to try to tell you that you are wrong to... but perhaps you might benefit from extensive research into science, the facts about the Bible as written by both sides - those who believe and those who don't, and about other religions - including those that are no longer active.


I hope you feel better. I will give this one opinion - don't wait for prayer to make you better. Pray, by all means if you want, but get professional help and counseling.

Answer 10

I don't believe in meds try talking to someone you trust who wont judge you. there has to be something that has happened other than the birth of you child or maybe you are feeling inadequate. Just remember you children love you unconditionally focus on their love for you and your love for them that might help too. God hears you and is probably calling out to you so open your heart and the answers will come. I too suffer from depression and attempted suicide twice. I am soo glad i did not succeed. there is so much to live for. I pulled myself out and you can too. I still struggle a little bit with it but it does not take over my life anymore. I do not take ANY drugs. you don't need them. the power of positive thought is amazing!! Love yourself you are beautiful!