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I thought I might want to share my disease with you.
Rene:
Hi gudazdead,
I have a relative (female cousin) who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia for almost 30 years now. Although she has a very high IQ, and even has a Masters Degree in Economics, her life has been a constant struggle and challenge to survive. I will venture to guess that most persons on this forum know someone with some form of mental illness. Depression affects millions of people today. I also know several people who have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. I believe mental illness is a pestilence of our times. So trust me, you are not alone!
My heart goes out to you. I know you are battling a very difficult illness. Only the Lord knows why you must suffer this disease at this time. I encourage you to cling to Him and trust that this life is not the prize; the ultimate prize is yet to come. A scripture that comes to mind for encouragement is found at 1Cor. 15:19, "If in this life only we have hoped in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied."
I will keep you in my prayers.
Rene'
mari_et_pere:
Gudazdead, sorry to hear your woes man. I've known countless people with all sorts of "mental disorders". Some were just wacked out on drugs like I was, some were legitimate. Some were real bad cases and some milked them out so they could get SI and not work. BUT dude.....don't let this thing take you down! I know it's easier said than done, but really. One thing I'd strongly strongly suggest, in fact in today's world it's mandatory: DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH. Don't depend on your docs 100%, only 50. Take care of yourself. Talking to a homeopathic expert would be a good idea. See if there might be something they can suggest. I know this will sound cheesy and stupid, but there is a purpose for everything under the sun.
Matt
lilitalienboi16:
I do believe there is reference mental disease in the bible, Christ calls them 'evil spirits.'
Here is something i read a while ago that might be of interest to you;
Mar 9:25 When Jesus saw that the people came running together, he rebuked the foul spirit, saying unto him, Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I charge thee, come out of him, and enter no more into him.
We prefer to call them ailments that are the result of genetics or a chemical imbalance in the brain, or epilepsy or germs; any of the diseases caused by these conditions. But the scriptures call them all "spirits of..." whatever.
1 Kings 22:19 And he said, Hear thou therefore the word of the LORD: I saw the LORD sitting on his throne, and all the host of heaven standing by him on his right hand and on his left.
1 Kings 22:20 And the LORD said, Who shall persuade Ahab, that he may go up and fall at Ramothgilead? And one said on this manner, and another said on that manner.
Was Ahab's carnal mind schizophrenic? 'One after this manner and another after that manner?'
Christ was and is able to heal all these, and he did as we saw above, He called them deaf and dumb spirits. I believe He can heal you as well my friend. All i can do is pray, and i am deeply sorrowed to hear that you are struggling with this. I will do all i can, unfortunately it is not much, it is all in His hands, and up to Him my friend. He knows what Hes doing, and He will not do anything that you could not handle.
Love, peace and mercy in Christ.
Sincerely,
Alex
skydreamers:
Hi gudazdead,
There's not much more I can add to the wonderful and encouraging replies you've already gotten. But I wanted you to know, you will be in my prayers also.
Keep your eyes on Jesus,
Peace,
Diana
gmik:
A big Amen to what Diana said!
If nothing else, stay on board with us for fellowship! You don't have to know everything.
KNOW THIS: You are loved!
Reread & reread this thread!!!!
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