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Christianity and Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar-Journey-ELC
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Does anyone else out there who is a Christian believer struggle with having a consistent relationship with Jesus during the highs and lows of life with bipolar disorder?


I've been diagnosed for 3.5 years ... had a mental breakdown nine months before that ... while overseas doing my best to serve God and His people. And in most of the time since that breakdown, I've struggled to stay connected with God--unless I'm experiencing hypomania. Which makes me really distrust my spiritual experiences.


Any input or advice for me?

MochaShell
MochaShell
Hmm, I know of people who are Christian and struggle with trusting God due to severe depression. You bring up a good point. I think it helps to make a routine of consistently praying and studying the Bible to maintain a relationship with God. Talking to a pastor or participating in a prayer group or Bible study group can also help.
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Welcome to the board Bipolar-Journey ... I am Christian and I sure hear you

When my folks were sick and they went through some miserable struggles at the end this had a huge impact on me and my relationship with God because I just didn't 'feel him'

I went and discussed it with a minister and he said to me you don't have to 'feel him... You just have to know he's there" and that helped me a great deal to this day

There are Christian groups on this site as well if you'd be interested.... Big hug.... xo
Distractedgiraffelady
Distractedgiraffelady
I am also struggling in my walk with Lord so you are definitely not alone. I'm just beginning to recover from a long depressive episode and when it was at its worst I did not read my Bible at all or pray so now the relationship feels strained from my perspective. I feel like because I've been being disobedient now I have to start all over but it's too hard. Definitely a yucky place to be.

Thank you for sharing your struggle it helps knowing I'm not the only one who feels the effects of this illness this way.. I am getting ready to start therapy with a mental health professional but he is also a believer from my church so as I learn things I'd be happy to share...
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