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How can we 'hear ' god's voice when we have to take our medicine?

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I read in the moment CHASING THE DRAGON by Jackie Pullinger, and I am fascinated by this story. She describes how people talk in tongues, which I can't.

How can we hear the 'voice' of God when we have to take anti-psychotic tablets? I hear something very seldom, or I get a sudden thought out of the blue,
but not often. Being a Christian is nice to feel close to God, but because we are on anti-psychotic meds, this is not so possible.

I was once off the meds for 4 weeks and I could clearly hear him say something. Since I don't want to miss out. With Apipriole 15mg, I take and anti-depressant 20mg, my life and feelings are peaceful. Where, my symptoms without them, is that I get the flu and a strong depression.

I used to go to classical ballet classes as a child and was very good. But since I have taken the tablet, I can't dance anymore. Same with singing. I used to take Risperidon, and I could not sing, now with the Apipriole it is better. And I talk less, especially since I have the antidepressant. I worry sometimes that it becomes worse.

Is weird, that with these anti-psychotics I wish to stop them, it happens not with the other medicine I have to take.
 

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Just remember, God is greater and more powerful than any man-made drug. If he wants to talk to you, it doesn't matter what medication you take, he can get through it all. But due what you're struggling with, I would say discernment is needed more.
 
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Yes, I just noticed the difference between normal people and how much they can hear and us. But yes I need to be responsible to me and the people around me. And oh yes as well know the difference between good and bad messages. Of course we never will know hundred percent what comes from God, but that is part of learning.
 
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Those drugs treat symptoms, hallucinations, and delusions that originate from your mind.

God does not originate from you, and neither does His voice.

I have been treated for psychosis, but it didn't stop the Holy Spirit from interacting with me.

I don't hear God in the same way I have heard voices and other noises. When I hear from the Lord, I feel it in my chest, my heart. Words are revealed to me, but not as something that I hear. I feel peace with it, even if it is only a moment. Also, the Holy Spirit will not say things that go against Scripture and sound teachings or guidance from reputable and experienced believers and church leaders.
 
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