Psychosis with Bipolar

raggedycamel · Aug 21, 2012

Hi

I'm new here but saw this thread and it's something I'm familiar with so I thought I'd write.

I have been diagnosed with 'bipolar II with psychosis'. I was wondering if anyone else here has this variation too...?

My apologies if I've disrupted the flow of conversation. Just thought it'd be nice to talk to people who care and understand my condition.

Thank you for reading.
Your friend,
Alex

P.S. group hug :groupray:

Jer · Aug 21, 2012

Yes, there are some people on here. I'm not one (that I know of!) but I'm sure they'll be along soon,

RuthD · Aug 21, 2012

I have Bipolar II with psychosis. I am on a medicine regimen that is helping me and posting here helps too. How are you doing now?

xdunlapx · Aug 22, 2012

I don't know which bipolar type I have but I have schizoaffective disorder - bipolar subtype. It's basically bipolar AND schizophrenia. So I have bipolar with psychosis. I was diagnosed in 2006 and have been on risperdal for most of that time. Plus other meds. But I am finally stable on my medicine and am doing well. Well - I can't work for a living and live with my parents but it isn't so bad. I love my parents and they support me in every way possible.

I'm now going to college at the University of Phoenix online. I'm in my 5th week of classes. I'm handleing it pretty well so that's a good sign. I just don't know how the stress of my next pair of classes will mess with me mentally. I don't handle stress well, i tend to hallucinate when I'm stressed. So we'll see.

How are you doing?

dabro · Aug 22, 2012

Yes I have schizoaffective disorder which is the same thing. You really don't know when the episodes are going to hit but you know you have psychotis features cuz you hear voices and see shadows. atleast that my case. I would recommend sticking around here so we can help you better on your recovery.

raggedycamel · Aug 25, 2012

Wow! It's so good to see people like me here.

Well I get deja vu a lot too with the psychosis. I'm not sure but I think it's normal. Sometimes it gets so scary though, especially when you begin to realize things are repeating in a time loop.

My voices got much better - last February I was in the hospital for a change of medications and they wanted to make sure it worked okay with me. I was put on risperdal in Feb. It works so much better with me than any others they put me on. Dr. also has me on trazodone, and it helps me sleep. Gosh I had a terrible time last night though with the visuals. It scared me to see things move in the corner of my eyes. It happens a lot to me, but I get so afraid then I can't sleep. But meds help. I see an improvement since February though. The audios and visuals decreased quite a bit.

Thank you all for being here for me. It's so hard for me to make friends or talk to people sometimes. They just don't understand me at times.

My brother he's 2 years older than me. He picks on me sometimes but I know he's just joking. It's good though because he used to not care much about me.

I got frightened about a month ago though. They said my birthday and told me as if narrarating a story: "In the summer of 1984 ... blah blah (couldn't hear it clearly, then I heard..) ... he thinks he's in hell but he don't know that he's already there".

I have a giant fear of hell. I think about it a lot and I don't know why I'm so interested in it if I'm scared of it. I saw a demon in my room once and he was holding the door open when I tried to close it. Then he looked up at me and started chewing on my arm. His face was so scary. Bulging eyes and a terribly wicked grimace-grin with ugly teeth.

I want to be with God and Jesus so bad! I am very afraid of being separated from Him. I don't mean to but I worry a lot and feel I'm fighting to be and do good but I feel like I'm failing.

Gosh I'm so sorry I write a lot about myself. That's selfish of me.

Thank you all again for talking to me. I think I can really get help from you all and maybe help someone myself too.

Talk to you all later. I'll come back later and check this forum again for replies.

Take care, everyone

madison1101 · Aug 25, 2012

raggedycamel said:
Wow! It's so good to see people like me here.

I got frightened about a month ago though. They said my birthday and told me as if narrarating a story: "In the summer of 1984 ... blah blah (couldn't hear it clearly, then I heard..) ... he thinks he's in hell but he don't know that he's already there".

I have a giant fear of hell. I think about it a lot and I don't know why I'm so interested in it if I'm scared of it. I saw a demon in my room once and he was holding the door open when I tried to close it. Then he looked up at me and started chewing on my arm. His face was so scary. Bulging eyes and a terribly wicked grimace-grin with ugly teeth.

I want to be with God and Jesus so bad! I am very afraid of being separated from Him. I don't mean to but I worry a lot and feel I'm fighting to be and do good but I feel like I'm failing.

Gosh I'm so sorry I write a lot about myself. That's selfish of me.

Thank you all again for talking to me. I think I can really get help from you all and maybe help someone myself too.

Talk to you all later. I'll come back later and check this forum again for replies.

Take care, everyone

If you admit that you are a sinner in need of a Savior, and if you acknowledge that sin separates you from God and heaven, then you are ready to take the next step. You need to accept that the only way to a relationship with God, and spending eternity with Him in heaven is through accepting that Christ's sacrificial death on the cross is your only way to achieve that.

So, you need to spend some time in prayer. You need to confess that you are a sinner, even though God already knows that. Then, you need to tell God that you are accepting the Lord Jesus Christ as YOUR personal Lord and Savior, thanking Him for His Son's death on the cross for your sins.

Now, you need to make a commitment to learn more about God and His Son through Bible study and attending a Bible teaching church. Prayer is our way of communicating with God. The Bible is God's way of communicating with us. A suggestion on what to read first would be the Gospel of John.

Once you do that, you will never have to be afraid of Hell again. You aren't going there if you have accepted Christ as your Savior. Stay in the Word of God, so that you can have assurance of not going to heaven. Pray and ask God to deepen your understanding of His Word, the Bible.

Also, understand that the second you say the first prayer of confession and acceptance of Jesus, God's Holy Spirit enters you. The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity. The Holy Spirit teaches us the meaning of the Bible as it's read, comforts us when we are troubled, and strengthens us to resist temptation.

I am praying that you will take this important step, and be assured of spending eternity in heaven with God, Jesus, and the millions of us past and present who have accepted Him as our personal Lord and Savior. Please let us know if you have done that, so we can celebrate your decision.

Jer · Aug 26, 2012

I guess you see what Madison says, but maybe you're already a Christian... or are not sure if you are even if you've given your life to Him.

I think this is normal for people to be unsure... just a lot of people don't admit to it at church - too many people just put on a happy face and pretend everything is ok. A lot of the time it is not.

But I also think those of us with bipolar can perhaps have it worse than others. If you're down in depression it can be hard to be bothered to do things like reading the bible. Or you feel it's all pointless, or that you're doomed anyway. Or during the mania periods it can be very hard to concentrate on God, or you forget about Him as you're so focused on whatever it is that your mind has fixated on.

I know a lot of the time I'm like this, and from what I've read it's the same for others with bipolar. I'm not really sure what the answer is, but one thing I get pointed out is that feelings are feelings, and since we're bipolar we know not to trust them some of the time.

raggedycamel · Aug 26, 2012

madison1101 said:
If you admit that you are a sinner in need of a Savior, and if you acknowledge that sin separates you from God and heaven, then you are ready to take the next step. You need to accept that the only way to a relationship with God, and spending eternity with Him in heaven is through accepting that Christ's sacrificial death on the cross is your only way to achieve that.

So, you need to spend some time in prayer. You need to confess that you are a sinner, even though God already knows that. Then, you need to tell God that you are accepting the Lord Jesus Christ as YOUR personal Lord and Savior, thanking Him for His Son's death on the cross for your sins.

Now, you need to make a commitment to learn more about God and His Son through Bible study and attending a Bible teaching church. Prayer is our way of communicating with God. The Bible is God's way of communicating with us. A suggestion on what to read first would be the Gospel of John.

Once you do that, you will never have to be afraid of Hell again. You aren't going there if you have accepted Christ as your Savior. Stay in the Word of God, so that you can have assurance of not going to heaven. Pray and ask God to deepen your understanding of His Word, the Bible.

Also, understand that the second you say the first prayer of confession and acceptance of Jesus, God's Holy Spirit enters you. The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity. The Holy Spirit teaches us the meaning of the Bible as it's read, comforts us when we are troubled, and strengthens us to resist temptation.

I am praying that you will take this important step, and be assured of spending eternity in heaven with God, Jesus, and the millions of us past and present who have accepted Him as our personal Lord and Savior. Please let us know if you have done that, so we can celebrate your decision.

HI!

Thank you for replying to me. Yes I am a sinner. Ive thought horrible things before and done things not proud of at all. I think I am really ready for the next step. I hate thinking and doing bad things and Im determined to stop whatever it takes. My conscience bothers me a lot, especially when mom tries to help me and I take it the wrong way. Ive yelled at her before and I hate doing that because I love her so much and she dont deserve it at all.

I think what bothers me the most right now is thinking of things of the past that Ive said or done to my dad and my doggie. Dad died in 2011 of cancer. My doggie died in 2009 of having an inoperable hernia that caused him trouble where he couldnt use the bathroom and vet said he wouldnt make it through surgery and said it wouldnt work anyway. So we had him put to sleep. He was my first inside doggie.

Me and dad never really got along. I didnt see much of him because he worked a lot. He thought my bipolar 2 and psychosis was not real and all my fault. He hated me taking medicine from Dr. but he seen it did help me. I understand now he was just looking out for my health in a way. Its a long story why we didnt get along. But he was just distant from all of us even my brother. Dad has an anger problem too, like my brother has.

I feel like both dad and doggie dying was my fault, although I dont know how I could have helped them.

Anyway, sorry to get off track. Another thing I hate about myself is getting upset at God for the bad things that happen to me. I know its not His fault. He is always looking out for us and wants the best for all of us. I hate myself for getting mad at him. I really do love God and Jesus so much. I mean, Jesus was murdered so I could have a chance to be with Him and God! And God is so wonderful and has given me so many good things in life. I believe I really need to pray more often and thank Him for all these good things. I thank Him already, but not enough. He needs more acknowledgment from me for what Hes done for me.

I do bible study a lot with mom. And by myself. Ive read quite a bit of the bible, but not enough. Thank you for suggesting me to study and learn more about Him.

The Gospel of John? Ill try to get started on that. Thank you for the suggestion. Ive read a little of it but not the whole thing. I really need to buckle down and do it. Ill see if mom can study with me in the morning. I am a bit of a slow reader, and I understand better if someone reads to me (thats why I downloaded the audio bible from internet). I read along with it on Bible Gateway.com.

I appreciate you telling me this. It gives me a feeling of hope. You say itll stop my fear of Hell. I believe you and Im willing to do all I can to make it happen. I usually pray before I open my bible, for wisdom. Like you said, about understanding, I think I should have been asking for understanding *with* wisdom.

My decision is to be with the Lord and Jesus is my Savior. Im so tired of messing up and its time for me to straighten things out and obey God and do His will. Bipolar tries to argue and give me doubt, and fear, and hate people but I wont let that happen anymore. Its past time for a change.

I am excited to have met you all here. Thank you sincerely for the understanding and encouragement to have Jesus in me and let God direct my life. Ive let fear and the demons of the psychosis control way too much for way too long. That cant be anymore.

Thanks again to you all. I feel much care and love from you all and I am thankful to have come to the forums here and to have met you all.

Ill come back later. Im sorry, getting sleepy. Took very late nap last evening and wide awake at 3am. Thanks again, I love you all. Goodnight, talk to you soon.[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'][/FONT]

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raggedycamel · Aug 26, 2012

Jer said:
I guess you see what Madison says, but maybe you're already a Christian... or are not sure if you are even if you've given your life to Him.

I think this is normal for people to be unsure... just a lot of people don't admit to it at church - too many people just put on a happy face and pretend everything is ok. A lot of the time it is not.

But I also think those of us with bipolar can perhaps have it worse than others. If you're down in depression it can be hard to be bothered to do things like reading the bible. Or you feel it's all pointless, or that you're doomed anyway. Or during the mania periods it can be very hard to concentrate on God, or you forget about Him as you're so focused on whatever it is that your mind has fixated on.

I know a lot of the time I'm like this, and from what I've read it's the same for others with bipolar. I'm not really sure what the answer is, but one thing I get pointed out is that feelings are feelings, and since we're bipolar we know not to trust them some of the time.

Wanted to reply to you real quick here. Me too. I feel a lot of the time like I'm doomed anyway. The voices have told me that. Like I said before about the one saying I was in hell already. It's scary because it's so real and I heard it plain as day, them telling me that. I'm starting to think they really do want me to be doomed. I think they are, and trying to make me doomed too.

Sometimes God talks to me in strange ways. Not out loud, but through things that seem 'coincidental' or things like that. I know it's God when it tells me good things, and of hope (like you all here, God was speaking through you all to give me hope, I really feel it). When they give me scary or bad messages I know it's not from God. Because God don't hurt. But demons and devils do.

Gosh I feel like I have a lot to say about this but so sleepy. I gotta get to bed. I saw this post here and just wanted to reply real quick. This is a great subject and I am excited to talk more with you all soon as I can.

Love you guys. Thank you for the understanding. I feel very blessed to be able to talk to you all.

:groupray:

(I hug you all).

Jer · Aug 26, 2012

Satan is called the accuser in the bible - so it makes sense he wants to accuse us and make us want to give up, or be so hopeless we don't believe the good things God wants for us. I know it is sometimes so hard to see any hope in things, or to understand why we are like what we are. I don't have any answers. But I wonder if there is a silver lining where it makes it easier for us to understand that this world is not everything... perhaps we understand more than "normal" people that heaven will be so much better?

Coincidence is the way I find God speaks to me too... for example providing the exact amount of money when I needed it a few times. It doesn't happen a lot, but I have seen it.

Something that might help was something I was reading in Job the other day. One of his friends says "You who tear yourself to pieces in your anger..." (Job 18:4). I wonder if it was just a verbal way, or if he was hurting himself physically too? It helps me sometimes to know God loved this guy even though he was like that. And to know how bad things went for him (wanting to die etc.), yet God appeared later on. It gives a little hope to us I think.

madison1101 · Aug 26, 2012

Jer said:
I guess you see what Madison says, but maybe you're already a Christian... or are not sure if you are even if you've given your life to Him.

I think this is normal for people to be unsure... just a lot of people don't admit to it at church - too many people just put on a happy face and pretend everything is ok. A lot of the time it is not.

But I also think those of us with bipolar can perhaps have it worse than others. If you're down in depression it can be hard to be bothered to do things like reading the bible. Or you feel it's all pointless, or that you're doomed anyway. Or during the mania periods it can be very hard to concentrate on God, or you forget about Him as you're so focused on whatever it is that your mind has fixated on.

I know a lot of the time I'm like this, and from what I've read it's the same for others with bipolar. I'm not really sure what the answer is, but one thing I get pointed out is that feelings are feelings, and since we're bipolar we know not to trust them some of the time.

I totally remember one time when I was in a pretty bad depression. The pastor we had at that time suggested I read a Psalm and a Proverb a day, starting with Psalm 1 and Proverbs 1:1. I did it and before I each reading I'd pray for God to help me with the depression as I read it. What I learned was that David went through a lot of rough emotional times, and felt abandoned by God many times. There are many Psalms that start with David crying out to God because he felt that God was not there. Yet, he would close that Psalm with words that praise God for His faithfulness.

A friend who has been discipling me for a long time always told me how to discern the lies I was believing for God's Truth. That always helped me feel more secure in my Spiritual life, which helped me in my emotional life.

Remember that God's Holy Spirit indwells us. Jesus referred to Him as the Comforter. If we have accepted Christ means we are indwelled by Him, and God is living in us, comforting us.

I also believe we need to talk about our symptoms with our psychiatrists, and therapists, is they can't help us if we aren't totally honest with them.

Jer · Aug 27, 2012

madison1101 said:
I totally remember one time when I was in a pretty bad depression. The pastor we had at that time suggested I read a Psalm and a Proverb a day, starting with Psalm 1 and Proverbs 1:1. I did it and before I each reading I'd pray for God to help me with the depression as I read it. What I learned was that David went through a lot of rough emotional times, and felt abandoned by God many times. There are many Psalms that start with David crying out to God because he felt that God was not there. Yet, he would close that Psalm with words that praise God for His faithfulness.

A friend who has been discipling me for a long time always told me how to discern the lies I was believing for God's Truth. That always helped me feel more secure in my Spiritual life, which helped me in my emotional life.

Remember that God's Holy Spirit indwells us. Jesus referred to Him as the Comforter. If we have accepted Christ means we are indwelled by Him, and God is living in us, comforting us.

I also believe we need to talk about our symptoms with our psychiatrists, and therapists, is they can't help us if we aren't totally honest with them.

For me sometimes Job is more relevant... although there's not so much changing to praise God in the short term - unless you read the whole thing at once! I find a lot of David's stuff a bit harder for me - as often he seems to be saying he's good - but other people are attacking him. I find it's the opposite for me - I'm bad and don't deserve it! But it can help - and it's good when he says he'll trust God anyway. I find that can help.

I agree it's very good to talk about all our problems with the professional people. My dad, who as far as I know was not diagnosed, but likely had bipolar 1, never did. I think I sometimes have the oppsite problem. I've not gone into alcohol or drugs to run away from my problems. Instead I think I am completely honest and "dump" all of it on people around me, which helps me. The problem is it's unfair on them, and destroys the friendships in the long term as it's too much for them to deal with.

I've started talking to one of the pyschologists about it, and today was a very helpful day. I'm very lucky though, the health service is very good here and there's been lots of people to talk to. This has helped as different people have been good at different things - some have been very good at listening, but don't offer much practical advice. Some are good at concentrating on the future (e.g. big picture like sleep and routine) but not on my short term issues now (how do I deal with emotions in a better way).

I think I might try and find a christian psycologist soon though, as not got anyone addressing that part of things.

madison1101 · Aug 27, 2012

Jer said:
For me sometimes Job is more relevant... although there's not so much changing to praise God in the short term - unless you read the whole thing at once! I find a lot of David's stuff a bit harder for me - as often he seems to be saying he's good - but other people are attacking him. I find it's the opposite for me - I'm bad and don't deserve it! But it can help - and it's good when he says he'll trust God anyway. I find that can help.

I agree it's very good to talk about all our problems with the professional people. My dad, who as far as I know was not diagnosed, but likely had bipolar 1, never did. I think I sometimes have the oppsite problem. I've not gone into alcohol or drugs to run away from my problems. Instead I think I am completely honest and "dump" all of it on people around me, which helps me. The problem is it's unfair on them, and destroys the friendships in the long term as it's too much for them to deal with.

I've started talking to one of the pyschologists about it, and today was a very helpful day. I'm very lucky though, the health service is very good here and there's been lots of people to talk to. This has helped as different people have been good at different things - some have been very good at listening, but don't offer much practical advice. Some are good at concentrating on the future (e.g. big picture like sleep and routine) but not on my short term issues now (how do I deal with emotions in a better way).

I think I might try and find a christian psycologist soon though, as not got anyone addressing that part of things.

My therapist is a regular psychologist, as I can't afford the Christians. In order to be better able to apply Scripture to what I was learning about myself, I asked a close, more mature Christian friend to mentor me, and hold me accountable to reading God's Word. She helped me reframe my thinking about things. She always pointed me to the Truth of God's Word, when she saw I was believing lies about myself, or others. She would consistently pray for my therapist as well.

I suggest you find an older man, one who is mature and accepting and know's God's Word. Ask him to mentor you, and help you grow in your faith.

looking4joy · Aug 29, 2012

Alex,
I too have schizoaffective bipolar type. I understand that schizoaffective, like a subtype of schizophrenia, is a thought disorder, and bipolar is the mood disorder. Different parts of the brain.

I have been searching for God since I was 20, and I'm 41 now. I still struggle with the simple things - faith, believing, grace, what is true repentance, etc.. But deep in my core being I don't think God would trade me for anything. We who struggle in mental illness have thought struggles. There aren't the right kind nor enough of the neurotransmitters to complete thoughts. And our intentions are to seek God, but we can't grasp simplicity very easily. At least I can't.

I want to encourage you or anyone else who struggles this way. I hope you do well.

Jer · Aug 30, 2012

madison1101 said:
I suggest you find an older man, one who is mature and accepting and know's God's Word. Ask him to mentor you, and help you grow in your faith.

It's been something I've tried to do, but it just doesn't seem to last... I think when I get the depression I pull back, and the other person hasn't "come after me" and so it's just drifted apart. I guess I should try again though.

quietpraiyze · Sep 8, 2012

looking4joy said:
Alex,
I too have schizoaffective bipolar type. I understand that schizoaffective, like a subtype of schizophrenia, is a thought disorder, and bipolar is the mood disorder. Different parts of the brain.

I have been searching for God since I was 20, and I'm 41 now. I still struggle with the simple things - faith, believing, grace, what is true repentance, etc.. But deep in my core being I don't think God would trade me for anything. We who struggle in mental illness have thought struggles. There aren't the right kind nor enough of the neurotransmitters to complete thoughts. And our intentions are to seek God, but we can't grasp simplicity very easily. At least I can't.

I want to encourage you or anyone else who struggles this way. I hope you do well.

I believe this too. Beautiful!

raggedycamel · Sep 10, 2012

Hi people. So sorry for late response. We've had a death in the family. My mom's uncle passed on the 6th of September this year. He fell and broke his hip. Saw his mother before surgery (she's been gone for many years) and he come out okay but ended up with pnemonia and just couldn't fight it off. He was 86 though, and I believe he had a pretty nice life too. He used to be a preacher at one time. He was very smart.

Anyway I'll communicate with you all more soon. You are all so sweet to welcome me here with warm hearts. I appreciate you all.

Talk to you all soon. By the way I've began reading in Matthew and got to Mark chapter 4 so far. So exciting! I look forward to reading John as someone here had suggested.

*Hugs everyone* you all take care. TTYL

tripletiger1200 · Sep 11, 2012

I have bipolar I, whcih means that I got hospitalized due to psychosis, so I feel your pain. It's so hard to know what's real sometimes, even with the risperdol they give me. I don't know why God allowd bipolar to exist, but I do know he will work all things together for the good of those who love him and are called according to his purpose, and that includes you. stay strong

raggedycamel · Sep 12, 2012

tripletiger1200 said:
I have bipolar I, whcih means that I got hospitalized due to psychosis, so I feel your pain. It's so hard to know what's real sometimes, even with the risperdol they give me. I don't know why God allowd bipolar to exist, but I do know he will work all things together for the good of those who love him and are called according to his purpose, and that includes you. stay strong

Hello

Oh gosh. I have heard, though I don't know if it's true, that Bipolar 1 is worse than 2.

I've been hospitalized only 3 times I think. First time I was forced.. about age 19 I think, mostly because of my stupid self harm problem (haven't harmed in about 3 years though, except a couple of very minor times). I wasn't hospitalized for the injury itself, but for Dr. to watch me for a week and see how I responded to the therapy and new medications.

Then when I was about 22-23 years old I was in again because of a silly breakup (that's why I avoid relationships now, I am happier alone anyway).

My last time was in February 2012. It was 2 days after the one year anniversary of the passing of my dad. He had cancer and it was so tough to see him leave so quickly (Diagnosed in Nov. 2010, died in Feb. 2011).

I had a psychosis episode during a personal counseling session so Carrie my counselor called the Dr. and told him what was happening. He sent me there and changed me from some strange seizure med (I don't have them often, they're petit mals) called Lamictal (I was already on Klonopin for both seizure and mental illness). I broke out in a huge rash from Lamictal anyway and he put me on Risperdal. It works very well with me and I feel so much better with it. Also helps my sleep. Trazodone is good for sleep too, I have that now. I used to be on Seroquel and it worked good too but due to my insurance it forced them to change it.

I totally understand how it's hard to tell what's real even with the Risperdal. I heard the voices a few days ago when I was getting depressed and man, it was too real. It seriously felt and sounded like I was walking through a huge crowd of people.. mumbles and hearing bits and pieces of conversations as I floated through the crowd. Sometimes it gets scary.

They used to have so much control over me that I felt I had to obey them. I had to leave my apartment because I was starting to go outside at night and I sleepwalk anyway so that didn't help. I was on the top apartment floor too and they wouldn't give me a lower apartment so I came home with mom.

I knew it had to stop the time I got sick from drinking dirty kool aid. They said I would see the future if I put old dirty coins in the kool aid and drank it. When I got home the other episode I had, they sorta commanded me to swallow 3 colored hoops I had on a necklace. I even was told to eat my dog's antibiotic medication.

Mom helped me a lot through all this. It gets so real at times and that makes it so hard to get back into real life reality.

I think that although we have these episodes and psychosis, we don't have to be a slave to it. Carrie once told me that I don't have to be known as Alex, the guy with bipolar and a green beard (sometimes I get wacky with colors), but that I can be Alex, the writer, the son who loves his mom... Alex the guy who cares about animals.. etc.

And with God, this is a great truth. What seems so impossible, be it illnesses or other challenges in life, God can help us through it ALL to the very end.

I read in the bible just a few minutes ago about casting your cares upon God because He cares for you:

1 Peter 5:6-7 (KJV)

6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

(I copied and pasted it from Bible Gateway).

I believe God allows bipolar and other illnesses to exist in our lives because it's all part of the test / challenge He has set up for us individually, to help us grow in all aspects. I think of it like this - if we never were wrong, never had any challenges or hardships in our lives, what would we really be learning?

You all take care and I'll be back later. Gosh I love talking to you guys. I really do feel like I'm family here.

You all are wonderful, never stop! Being wonderful is a blessing.

And I see each of you as one of those too!

(HUGS) :groupray:

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