Christians-what would you do if you had a mental illness and someone was condeming you?

Question

Would you pray for them or what would you do? would you want it sorted out? I am in this deliema I have been diagnosed with bi-polour and I do not like it, yet people condem you becasue of that. What do I do, christians any advise. By the way I grew up in an abusive home that I should not be alieve today. Help

Answer 1

I am also bi-polar and still do what I can in the Ministry although I have given up doing marriages.

Email me if you would like to and we can talk.

Answer 2

As our blood gets more and more diluted by the effects of sin we will see many more genetic problems arise. This does not mean that the person who has the illness is sinning 'more' than someone who doesn't it just means that the person who has it was unfortunate enough to get a bit more 'bad' blood than others.
People generally condemn mentally ill people and people with genetic problems because they don't understand the problem.
Remember friend that your mental illness does not define who you are any more than the flu defines who I am. We are all sinners who need to repent before the Lord Jesus and accept Him into our lives.
I would pray for them, speak to my pastor about it, and also actively encourage/engage in educational programs in your community/local church so that people become more aware of what a mental illness really is. Jesus loves you and there is no amount of condemnation that will EVER change that.
I would also encourage some counselling to help you deal with your childhood (especially since this may help stabilise your thinking and mood swings, but this is my opinion).

Answer 3

Mental illness is a problem which can stem from many scenarios. It does not matter who condems you. The Ilness does not go away by itself. It may stem from deprivations as well as physical problems. Ignore those who put you down and be responsible to make your own decisions. Medical Help may solve the problem.

Answer 4

Just remember , It's not about what they say about you . It was never between you and them . It's between you and God . If you survived an abusive home , you WILL survive this . Do not care what others say , Only care what Jesus says . Do what you need to do too take care of this problem .
If you're being condemned for something that isn't your fault . Screw them ........ As I said before , You don't need those that condem . All you need is your God and your bible .

Answer 5

In the days of the early Church, it was a common belief that what we now call "mental illness" was actually "demon possession." Some Christians still haven't "seen the light" on this issue. My advice is to stay on your meds (so your symptoms will subside) and find a more intelligent crowd to associate with.

Answer 6

Unfortunately, in today's society there are many who need help and do not find it. Most Churches and Synagogues have outreach programs to help the community. You may always find someone suggesting that there really is no problem and people fake illnesses, but you need to try and look beyond them and find people that will give you the encouragement you need while you get the help you need to treat your condition.
God be with you.

Answer 7

I'm bipolar. You can take treatment for it. I've successfully been on Lamictal for about three years now and haven't had a manic episode in over two.
Don't let people get to you. Not too many people will understand you. They all see the Hollywood version of what bipolar is. You just have to know this is you in all its glory, stupid decisions and all. I strongly recommend meds and therapy. Once you get in control of your mind, its totally worth it.

Answer 8

It never hurts to pray for them. Have you considered confronting them on the matter? Just because you are bipolar doesn't mean that you are brain-dead or unable to live a normal life. I'm assuming you're on medication. You should be able to do anything anyone else can do. God bless.

Answer 9

People always treat those with mental illness very harshly. While I am not bi-polar, I do take meds for the chemical imbalance in the brain.

Take your meds very, very faithfully.....you'll love the (eventual) new you! I come from a painful past as well....being on meds has helped me to put things into perspective. I can COPE much better.

Learn to envision your abusers as having been abused at a young age themselves. I had learned to picture my Dad as a poor little kid with no mother at age 3 (she died from a ruptured appendix) and then shoved around from home to home because his dad couldn't care for him. Once I realized that he knew no other way, it became easier to forgive BUT forgiveness is seldom instantaneous and takes time. It is a deliberate choice to forgive....but healing does come more quickly.

Sit quietly in an isolated spot on the beach, in the woods or even in your own car and, when you are ready, allow yourself to re-live those abusive moments BUT this time, picture Jesus with you and let him protect you. I found relief in isolating myself and screaming out my rage. It took years of this self-therapy but I am now far more out-going, more prayerful (I had to learn to separate the way God the Father treated me and the way Dad treated me).

By the way, we Catholics believe that God can use all of that pain that we suffer. I like to think that my suffering has prevented a few hundred babies from being aborted. It is when we suffer that we most resemble the Crucified Christ.

SET YOURSELF FREE and set your feet onto the path of healing WITH Jesus as your guide! I'm praying for you!

Answer 10

Of course you should be alive today, you are here. Pray for relief from your affliction pray for those you say condemn you and take the medication that God has made available.