Hi Katy, I'm sorry that friendship didn't work out. :( I've been pretty fortunate myself and haven't had really anyone in the church reject me. It must be hard. :(
Praying for you Chris. :) As well as everyone struggling with treatment.
I was on abilify for a bit and that was really, really painful for me, so I know how nasty medications can be and the lingering effects and damage. But I've been blessed with few side effects on other medications, though...
God willing, circumstances can change. A competent psychiatrist just wants to see their patients back in life and stable again, and that can be a struggle, and when you're in that struggle they may seem overwhelming. Don't give up. :wave: