When I get manic,I lose myslef in spiritualism and I accept that I consider too much about angels,God and religion I addmitt.But when I'm fine,I am still not allowed to learn about God.Do you think it's fair?Do you think I should keep searching for God when I'm healthy or directly obey this doctor and quit dealing with belief things???I'm confused:(and sad)
2007-08-08 05:01:03 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Wow, this has to be one of the craziest things I've ever heard! Yes, DEFINITELY keep seeking the Lord as you are capable. Pray that He will completely deliver and heal you from this disorder in Jesus' name. And, I recommend finding a NEW doctor!! Find a Chrisitan one if you can.
Sending prayers your way...God bless you!
2007-08-08 05:08:33 · answer #1 · answered by blessed1 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I was diagnosed manic depressive 45 years ago (at age 16), now they call it bipolar. At the time I believed what they said, believed I had malfunctioned. But later I found out that the world is insane and I was just unable to assimilate. Unable to be brainwashed forever. The world is nuts and some of us can't deal with it, can't just 'adapt' and are unable to keep our subconcious closed. And our stashes of anger and frustration bubble up into consciousness and either get turned outward (manic) or inward (depression). Once this became clear to me, my manic episodes ended, now I'm just depressed most of the time, haha. But I understand it which makes it possible to transcend it much of the time. The key to everything and I do mean everything is understanding.
2007-08-08 12:12:41 · answer #2 · answered by Jameskan Video 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I suspect you're not giving us the whole picture here, but...
You are free to do whatever you want. However, you must accept the consequences. If the consequences are that bad when you interact with the supernatural (which apparently they are), then perhaps it's not such a bad idea to at least consider the perspective of someone wiser than you.
2007-08-08 12:09:48 · answer #3 · answered by Peter D 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My brother is bipolar with a tendency to be obsessed with religion when he is manic. However, as long as he's taking meds and is fine, he can explore religion without any boundary issues.
I don't think I've ever heard of an MD or therapist forbidding anyone to do anything.
2007-08-08 12:08:27 · answer #4 · answered by Buttercup 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I don't know if I even believe you. Most doctors in the mental health field realize the benefits of religion on the psyche and actually would encourage it if the patient were disposed to it.
2007-08-08 12:08:00 · answer #5 · answered by Prof Fruitcake 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you can't look at beliefs safely, then it's not safe to look at beliefs.
You need to get yourself to a world of safety. By not giving us the full story, and you haven't, you're building a world of spun sugar and glass, and when the sands shift, that world will BREAK.
You need to focus, 100%, on getting your symptoms under control.
2007-08-08 12:14:43 · answer #6 · answered by LabGrrl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm bipolar and I'm religious.
BUT if you are trying to control the mania then yes you play by a different set of rules. I don't carry credit cards because I go on shopping sprees when I'm manic. If you want to live with the disorder, then you have to live with the rules.
Once you find meds tht work, it helps alot.
2007-08-08 12:04:55 · answer #7 · answered by ~Heathen Princess~ 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
I think that you should stay as far away from immersing yourself in religion as you can, because it obviously creates problems for your psyche. Do not overdo it and listen to your doctor, but do not lose your faith just because you are not learning about it every second.
2007-08-08 12:06:23 · answer #8 · answered by SomeWIdude 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think you should continue to connect with God. Part of your spiritual path will have to do with always getting treatment for your mental health issues and always pushing yourself to find objectivity and balance in your emotions. Your Dr. is looking out for your best interests, but may not be objective himself. Understand that he is human and has his own expereinces to draw wisdom from, but they are not absolute. Tell your Dr. that you feel a connection with God would help you and ask him to help you have that in the perimeters of your illness. It will be a challenge, but we all have uniques challenges...
2007-08-08 12:10:03 · answer #9 · answered by NONAME 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
my brother is bipolar and he is starting to learn the word of God. the Dr. he has told him to find a way to have peace of mind. ANY way. i don't think a Dr. a can dictate whom you can or can not serve. i think he is shoving his personal beliefs down your throat.
2007-08-08 12:08:24 · answer #10 · answered by Ms. Lady 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋