How can I get over my discouragement and bitterness because of a physical disability?

Answer 1

Remember that everything happens for a reason, and God is in control no matter what. My 8 year old daughter was diagnosed with Juvenile/Type I Diabetes this past summer. It is hard when I am not feeling well, but it broke my heart that my little girl would have to live with this for the rest of her life, unless they come up with a cure. She has to prick her finger "at least" 4 times a day, usually more. And, she has at least 4 shots a day, sometimes more. Shortly after she was diagnosed, she asked "why do I have to have diabetes?", then a few minutes later, she looked at me and said, "I guess God gave me diabetes for a reason." I was in tears, but not so she could see me. As frustrating as this whole ordeal has been, learning how to control her sugars and what not, I know that God is in control - and take it step by step, day by day, one day at a time.

Answer 2

I have ceberal Palsy ( Physical disability)

truth is a disability is something you will never get over, the reason being is because you will always have it till the day you die. So it is not a matter of getting over it, It is a matter of controlling your anger and frustration that you have towards it.
the goal is to not let it control you, otherwise you will pay for it in the long run. Also you cant really listen to people who do not have a physical disability because theyu frankly dont have a clue, All they can do is base their oppinion on what they see. but as Jesus said about the blind man, that he is blind so that Gods work may be shown through him it is the same with any person with a disabiluty, anything that ios not your way is just a challenge that you must overcome., but also If you realize people with disabilitys usualy have extrodinary gifts and incredible insight and understanding odf the world around them that is a gift my friend., You just dont realize it.
simple fact every gift from God is also a burden. Dont feel that God hates you, Because he dont. God loves you more then you know,

Answer 3

Hi....I used to be a therapist and social worker for people with disabilities. There just are no easy answers. Accept what you feel as perfectly natural. Realize that every person on the planet has things they could be discouraged and bitter about. Try to make it into a spiritual lesson if you can. Take Care.

Answer 4

PLEASE.....understand that if there are not people knocking at your door offering to help, that DOES NOT mean that people don't understand and want nothing to do with you.
Don't be afraid to share your feelings with someone qualified to help you. If it's not a shrink, please, please get into a local pain/disability support group. They will probably wonder how THEY got along without YOU! There

Church is a great place to find people who are great at encouragement and won't judge you for your inability to do some things. If it's not that, volunteer to help at a children's hospital or something within your means.

You need a reason to wake up every day. Find something that interests you. Getting over the fear of a new experience is much easier than getting out of a rut of depression and isolation.

Medical doctors are great but they are not your friends. Family can only do so much. You have to take advantage of the things you can do in order to overcome the sadness of not being able to do the things you cannot.

God speed. Much Love.

Answer 5

You can stay bitter and discouraged your entire life, and it won't make your situation any better.
Accept the fact that life's not fair; God never said it would be, in fact He promised that it wouldn't.
What He has promised though is a way and method to grow beyond you physical abilities, (or disabilities as it were) and into a mature and lovely creation of spirit and truth.

Answer 6

You may have a disability but otherwise you are just like everyone else. We all have our "disabilities" whether it's in our looks, our personality, our attitude, our welfare, etc. We are all on a train headed to our destination. We can't stop the train and get off but we can prepare ourselves for when it does stop. The ones of us who are blessed now will not be as blessed when God rewards us. Those who have little will have much and those who have much will have little. If you will humble yourself to God and ask him to get you over your discouragement and bitterness He will. When you ask you must believe without a doubt that He will answer your prayers. The answer you get may not be the one you expect but it will be the one which is the best for you. Always give God praise in all things and give Him all the glory. I will pray that your prayers will be answered. God bless you, in Jesus name.

Answer 7

Physical disabilities can easily lead to discouragement and bitterness. There are certainly no easy answers to such problems. However, you can be sure that God, in His ultimate purpose, desires to bring about in you the greatest good, including the cultivation of love, patience, and faith (Romans 8:28).

Faith in God will give you courage, hope, and the ability to accept your circumstances with a greater peace of mind than you have ever experienced before. The Bible says, "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you" (1 Peter 5:7). Helen Keller, who was both blind and deaf from an early age, is a classic example of handling life's handicaps. She said, "I thank God for my handicaps, for through them I have found myself, my work and my God." Some people with less serious handicaps give in to self-pity and limit their usefulness and service to people and God. The Bible teaches that physical affliction, if not misunderstood, can work for our strengthening and good; read 2 Corinthians 4:16-18.

Afflictions can lead us to see our need to accept Christ as our Savior by faith, or discipline us into a closer walk with him. The Bible says, "A righteous man may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all" (Psalm 34:19). Some of God's most faithful followers have suffered great pain and limitations, but they learned to use their affliction constructively.

Granny

Answer 8

There comes a time when you will just have to remember that all things work together for good and go one, I personally have had many tragedies in my life but I know that Jesus is still in control, there is a reason for it, I believe the Bible clearly teaches that. The Apostle Paul was going blind remember, and the Lord told him that His Grace was sufficient, because the weaker in the flesh we are, the stronger in the Spirit we are, so the Apostle Paul said to take glory in your infirmities because it makes you a stronger person spiritually and mentally. In the end you can't blame God, the Bible says He is always the same, we are the ones who change, I just read 90 minutes in Heaven, its a great book, I highly recommend it, it will lift you up. Anytime you want to talk send me an email, I have menieres disease and it is slowly progressing along, but I am hanging in there, God Bless You and have a great Christmas season.

Answer 9

I remember when I was ill and I was so discouraged and mad at everyone, even God, because I knew He could heal me. I suffered for a long time. I think He used that time to really clean me up, because I have changed so much. He did finally heal me and now I can have compassion and understanding for those that are suffering. Just pray alot and read your Bible and try to be around people that encourage and love you.

Answer 10

I'm not really sure the best way for you to get passed your pain but I know that prayer helps, as well as getting together with people who also have issues similar to your own. You can help others and by doing so, help yourself. Keep your faith. Enya<3