a cure for schizophrenia?

[david2287]

I am 21 about to be 22 and have had schizo since I was 18 and I truly believe god give schizo to people for a reason and i do not believe it is curable. I was "healed" at a church and i went off the deep end because i had believe I was cured of it and stopped my medicine. i read on here all the time people have been cured of it but I am afraid they are going to go down the same path I did and end up in the hospital or mental ward. you may say "oh you don't have enough faith thats why you were not healed" but i have tried for about 2 years. and nothing has worked. if there is anyone on here that has been "healed" and off medicine for more then 2 years then please respond to this forum post.

 

[Jesus4Life777]

Finding the right prescriptions to be taking takes a long time because the adjustment process is always slow. I was diagnosed with schizophrenia when I became really paranoid around age 18-19. I have taken Seroquel ever since. There were times when I tried to take no medicine but that never worked - not to mention the withdrawal symptoms of some medicines are real annoying. It takes a long time to teeter down a medication when there are withdrawal symptoms. Even if you purposely cut all your medications down to nothing (which your doctor probably wouldn't recommend), I bet you would see that you were better off on the medicines.

Now the problem with taking medication besides the fact that finding the right combination is a long process, is that you probably will never feel 100% perfect. Mental illnesses often stick around forever, or at least a really long time. With meds and coping/accepting the illness - I feel about 90% right now (7 years after I first started taking Seroquel). Expecting a miracle cure isn't something you should count on. Just keep on working with your doctor and make sure you tell them exactly how you are feeling along with how changes in medicine make you feel. I hope this helps.

Even though I was diagnosed with Schizophrenia a long time ago (I know it was only the paranoid/delusional side of schizophrenia and not the visual hallucinating side), I certainly don't think I'm schizophrenic now. I do get a little paranoid (about nonsensical things) every once in a while but I can tune out those thoughts a whole lot better now.

 

[goldenviolet]

my healling is salvation too... it is sweet. my meds help me manage my life. no "poof" i'm healed here. lovely salvation. who could ask for more? xo dee

 

[ERice2nd]

Finding the right prescriptions to be taking takes a long time because the adjustment process is always slow. I was diagnosed with schizophrenia when I became really paranoid around age 18-19. I have taken Seroquel ever since. There were times when I tried to take no medicine but that never worked - not to mention the withdrawal symptoms of some medicines are real annoying. It takes a long time to teeter down a medication when there are withdrawal symptoms. Even if you purposely cut all your medications down to nothing (which your doctor probably wouldn't recommend), I bet you would see that you were better off on the medicines.

Now the problem with taking medication besides the fact that finding the right combination is a long process, is that you probably will never feel 100% perfect. Mental illnesses often stick around forever, or at least a really long time. With meds and coping/accepting the illness - I feel about 90% right now (7 years after I first started taking Seroquel). Expecting a miracle cure isn't something you should count on. Just keep on working with your doctor and make sure you tell them exactly how you are feeling along with how changes in medicine make you feel. I hope this helps.

Even though I was diagnosed with Schizophrenia a long time ago (I know it was only the paranoid/delusional side of schizophrenia and not the visual hallucinating side), I certainly don't think I'm schizophrenic now. I do get a little paranoid (about nonsensical things) every once in a while but I can tune out those thoughts a whole lot better now.

Sounds about how I am now . I just had a little bout with paranoia last night myself about some silly thing. My meds keep me straight most time and they are still trying to find the right mix, but my form of schizophrenia is quite mild, I only have episodes once in a blue moon and a bit of paranoia every once in awhile.

To the OP: Schizophrenia is a life long illness, there is no cure yet, at least not in man's power. So barring a miracle from God you wont be fully rid of it. the meds can help keep you straight though. The quoted post in this one shows that the symptoms of schizophrenia can be controlled to the point where they are nearly gone, but it takes time to get the right mix of meds. Keep working with your psychiatrist to get the right mix and you will be alright. Remember, God uses other people as well to do his work.

 

[Jeshu]

You know my schizophrenic friends, I always wanted to be healed, but have lost all desire for that now.

After our Heavenly Brother took me to see our Heavenly Father, I have lost all desire to be different than He has Created me.

I now believe that to be Schizophrenic is more design rather than illness - a bit like being down syndrome for example. I know we are supposed to be like we are and that acceptance of this fundamental truth is the first step to renewed sanity.

Please don't think I mean our suffering, which I know is horrendous at times, however other factors, especially social and religious input often cause such to explode in our lives. And careful monitoring and the medicating our symptoms can give us much more control over our episodes than otherwise.

Or at least this is how it appears for me.

For our Heavenly Father and Brother forgave me for hating myself and despising myself for my abilities as well as inabilities. He forgave me for committing years of spiritual/psychological suicide and gave me my own sense of self back and love for myself, even as the raging mad person I can become.

When I laid in prostrate ecstacy on the ground before our Heavenly Father I died to all unlovingness towards God, myself and others and found that acceptance and the right placing of all our inner realities works the best - for that is what our Heavenly Father and Brother did.

I still get times were hallucinations, voices, depression, mania and rage rule my reality, however I understand that this is how it is supposed to be, for otherwise it wouldn't be happening.

Indeed I find that just being able to accept my difference and continue to give myself grace - even if Satan accuses my up the hilt with my so called sins and shortcomings - I can survive and give God thanks and stay in charge.

So do I believe in faith healing - absolutely - the day we can say - I love myself regardless off - the miracle has happened.

to all.


Gerry

 

[ERice2nd]

You know my schizophrenic friends, I always wanted to be healed, but have lost all desire for that now.

After our Heavenly Brother took me to see our Heavenly Father, I have lost all desire to be different than He has Created me.

I now believe that to be Schizophrenic is more design rather than illness - a bit like being down syndrome for example. I know we are supposed to be like we are and that acceptance of this fundamental truth is the first step to renewed sanity.

Please don't think I mean our suffering, which I know is horrendous at times, however other factors, especially social and religious input often cause such to explode in our lives. And careful monitoring and the medicating our symptoms can give us much more control over our episodes than otherwise.

Or at least this is how it appears for me.

For our Heavenly Father and Brother forgave me for hating myself and despising myself for my abilities as well as inabilities. He forgave me for committing years of spiritual/psychological suicide and gave me my own sense of self back and love for myself, even as the raging mad person I can become.

When I laid in prostrate ecstacy on the ground before our Heavenly Father I died to all unlovingness towards God, myself and others and found that acceptance and the right placing of all our inner realities works the best - for that is what our Heavenly Father and Brother did.

I still get times were hallucinations, voices, depression, mania and rage rule my reality, however I understand that this is how it is supposed to be, for otherwise it wouldn't be happening.

Indeed I find that just being able to accept my difference and continue to give myself grace - even if Satan accuses my up the hilt with my so called sins and shortcomings - I can survive and give God thanks and stay in charge.

So do I believe in faith healing - absolutely - the day we can say - I love myself regardless off - the miracle has happened.

to all.


Gerry

That Speaks of spiritual healing to me and its something I believe is very important for anyone who suffers any form of suffering. only by accepting the "hand dealt to us" (sorry for using an American phrase, I hope there is understanding) can we truly begin to heal. I believe that this is what you are speaking of, Gerry.

I too have come to accept that God wants me to accept what I have been diagnosed with. At first I didnt believe it was the right diagnosis, I kept asking questions and kept getting the same answers, from the psychiatrist and the therapist. I have strong beliefs that God sent me to them for a reason cause it certainly wasnt something I would have normally done, I am way to shy to do things like that. But God sent me to them, maybe to ease the suffering I would endure so I can accept who I am like I have struggled with all my life. Perhaps this is the reason God allows for suffering, to heal our spirits. after all, and many people in my life has said this, life on earth is temporary.

 

[Jeshu]

That Speaks of spiritual healing to me and its something I believe is very important for anyone who suffers any form of suffering. only by accepting the "hand dealt to us" (sorry for using an American phrase, I hope there is understanding) can we truly begin to heal. I believe that this is what you are speaking of, Gerry.

I too have come to accept that God wants me to accept what I have been diagnosed with. At first I didnt believe it was the right diagnosis, I kept asking questions and kept getting the same answers, from the psychiatrist and the therapist. I have strong beliefs that God sent me to them for a reason cause it certainly wasnt something I would have normally done, I am way to shy to do things like that. But God sent me to them, maybe to ease the suffering I would endure so I can accept who I am like I have struggled with all my life. Perhaps this is the reason God allows for suffering, to heal our spirits. after all, and many people in my life has said this, life on earth is temporary.

Dear suffering friend,

Great to hear you have also seen God in your suffering, such took me many years to realise! Such suffering in God, it is horrendous!!!

Evil wrong has, is, and will try and fry us for who we are - children of God Almighty - wrong has, is and will burn us with its evil suffering. Yet our Heavenly Brother knew this, and has incredible ability - suspended in peaceful rest - awaiting those who in faith ask for this and await His coming patiently enduring doubt, and unbelief through all our senses both psychotic and non-psychotic, until He comes. (Behold I coming soon - Jesus says!!!)

His Spirit of loving truth brings unspeakable goodness alive within and willingness and endurance to be trailed to the max.

His Seed growing within - this is what truly matters - and so He brings True Life both spiritually and physically renewing our lives!

Let's all praise Him, for sinful wrong brought us in sickness about, indeed our Heavenly Father told me that our suffering should have never been, but that sinful wrong brought this about!

To be Schizophrenic carries the tag beautifully made yet victimised innocence!

How much will He not reward us for holding on to Loving Truth for survival, giving us in Christ ALL we need to 'find' Him and 'Keep' Him - where not my children becomes my children, where no good becomes beloved, and sin dies out of our hearts and minds, every day again?

How great is His love???

Immense!



Psalms 119:25-32 (NIV)

[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif]Daleth[/FONT]

I am laid low in the dust; preserve my life according to your word.
I recounted my ways and you answered me; teach me your decrees.
Let me understand the teaching of your precepts; then I will meditate on your wonders.
My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word.
Keep me from deceitful ways; be gracious to me through your law.
I have chosen the way of truth; I have set my heart on your laws.
I hold fast to your statutes, O Lord; do not let me be put to shame.
I run in the path of your commands, for you have set my heart free.
​

 

[yeshuaslavejeff]

Sounds about how I am now . I just had a little bout with paranoia last night myself about some silly thing. My meds keep me straight most time and they are still trying to find the right mix, but my form of schizophrenia is quite mild, I only have episodes once in a blue moon and a bit of paranoia every once in awhile.

To the OP: Schizophrenia is a life long illness, there is no cure yet, at least not in man's power. So barring a miracle from God you wont be fully rid of it. the meds can help keep you straight though. The quoted post in this one shows that the symptoms of schizophrenia can be controlled to the point where they are nearly gone, but it takes time to get the right mix of meds. Keep working with your psychiatrist to get the right mix and you will be alright. Remember, God uses other people as well to do his work.

you mite want to look into treatment available by doctors in the united states before 1950. (it worked in 2 to 12 weeks). Subsequently, more expensive things(that don't cure) were manufactured and the inexpensive ones were made illegal for the pros to talk about. (it is even not legal to name what the doctrs used on some public podiums)

 

[maybenotcrazy]

I think if you totally ignore everything that schizo does to you you can be "cured" but that's pretty hard! I sometimes wonder whether what I got is or isn't schizophrenia in fact always do.... I wonder because it is accompanied by "real" things. I never cried in years until I got it. I complained to God that I have no emotions now I cry about everything. I especially tear up when I praise god and when I confess my sins to him. I really think he is involved in the good end of things that are happening to me (I actually like it, I thought I was so macho before this happened to me, now I'm quite happy to cry after seeing some natural phenomenon and praising god about it). The bad stuff? Maybe that's punishment for my truly sinful life which I did shamelessly live and am getting over now, I hope... I don't get much in the way of negative things anymore, schizophrenia wise, I don't get harassed, have no delusion of persecution or grandeur etc. Another thing, do you think it is schizo when someone else notices what I notice? In fact what I don't notice? I think I can be said to be crazy too on this but I really don't want to be called crazy anymore I kind of wish I could be proof of God's existence and power. On holy thursday I left church and there was this immense powerful fragrance of myrrh about me that only my mother could smell as I entered the car. I smelled it only after she did. I didn't touch anything but my right hand indeed smelled quite beautifully. I think it was for her, she waited for me to finish a three hour service and was praying very strongly for me while I was there.

As for God healing you. I have numerous things about myself I wish god would just heal. When I was baptized I lost faith for a little time because I never got what I wanted. I don't think I'm really cured of schizo either. Like I said things are still happening to me. Sorry tobe pessimistic but loearning to accept it in a positive wayfor me is all I hope to achieve... I hope you get better where it counts though.

 

[KatyAD]

I was diagnosed when I was 22. I went totaly crazy. I hate lving with it. The medications make me feel funny and cause me to have memory loss.

I am believeing for a healing from God. I have been healed of other thigns...Like one time the voices got to me so bad i thought my brain was going to explode....I layed down and said the name JESUS and it was gone, just like that. Also when I was younger I had serious stomach ach. I couldnt walk up right because I was in so much pain. I think I was about 11 or so. I slowly walked out on my back portch and sat down in a chair. I looked up the sky and said..."God if you are real, can you make my stomach stop hurting?" Just then I felt like there was a rope coming out of me. I disregarded it and thought it was a quincidence, until i thought about it when I was much older.

Another one happend, and this is kind of scary. I heard voices constantly for at least 6 months. One morning I woke up and went downstairs. I was watching tv and I can't remember what I said, or if i was talking to myself or the Lord or the tv but I said...just for an example...."Hello, my name is Katy, and then I'd automaticly repeat it. I started to cry....I called to Jesus and said "Jesus help me, Jesus help me. I stated crying and said "I use to be smart, I use to be smart." Then the Lord spoke to me. "I had heard so many voices I did not know it was him at the time but later found out. He said "this will pass". And I went to sleep and woke up and I said 'hello" and I did not repeat myself anymore.

I was also healed at church. My head again was filled with voices and sometimes I would hear stuff like...glasses or dishes being broken. They had an alter call for people who had had too much on their minds....I went down and we prayed, and I got healed that night. Not from the schitz but from having those voiceses or that demon constantly talking.

I do believe that skitz can be cast out. Its just a stupid little creature lieing and pretending he is big when he is not.

my advice to you is to read your bible, or look up online scriptures of salvation and healing. Then when you find one that fits your need, meditate on it and speak it. You have to get it down in your heart.

Don't ever give up hope or settle for living a life that is less than what God died for you to have. He died so you could have a good life filled with abundance and Joy. He died so we wouldn't have to live life like we are now. If you trust in God, he will help you.

-Katy
-Katy

 

[LoveAndMercy]

David and all, while I have not yet been totally healed of paranoid schizophrenia/schizoaffective disorder, my very good psychiatrist who publishes articles in psychiatric magazines that other psychiatrists read, has stated that my illness is in partial remission after about 13 years of excruciating delusion, paranoia, and a cruel voice that I know to be a demon who has oppressed me all those years. My thoughts are becoming more orderly, I feel my emotions and can now cry wet tears, my psychosis has abated, I am on a low dose of antipsychotic that works well, after years of painful struggle with medication. My healing is a process that is happening with time, and one day I expect my illness to be in full remission and not to need the medicine.

God has chosen to heal me with time. He always has greater good in his precious mind, and he will bring a greater good from what the enemy intends for evil. For instance, I am learning to socialize, to be social with people, whereas before I was totally withdrawn; and this, I believe, has come from me undertanding my illness, but more importantly, undertanding what Jesus teaches. So there is a reason why God permits my partial illness, BUT, I believe, it is not his will for me to be ill. He wants me to be healed.

I take my low dose of medicine, and I take one day at a time. God is in my days. Jesus said that we will be known as his disciples when we love one another, and our enemies, too. My proof, among other proofs, that God is responsible for my healing, is that I love. I love Jehovah God with all my being, and I love my fellow man. God has put a new spirit with right desires inside of me, just as he promised he would. Thank you, God.

 

[ut-nashpishtm]

There is no "cure" for schizophrenia this side of heaven. We aren't even sure what causes this disease, though the most accepted hypothesis is irregular dopamine pathways (ie, a chemical in your brain going places it shouldn't).

You may very well have this disease all your life, but with medication and counseling, most schizophrenics can successfully deal with their disorder and live happy, fulfilling lives.

In regards to spiritual healing, I believe that it happens... rarely. I frankly wouldn't bank on it. Unless one is suffering from demonic oppression mistaken for schizophrenia, going a spiritual route is usually unnecessary.

 

[Jenafer]

I read all your post and feel humble to know of your faith. I only wish that I had half as much faith as some of you.. it would be such a comfort to me.

As you know, I am a carer to my dear son and he is more or less stable at the moment.

I did read in the paper about a poor woman who was off her meds.. and hurt her baby. I hope they don't deal with her too harshly.. better to MAKE her take some meds than lock her up forever and a day..

Always remember the rule people.. the rule I tell my son: don't hurt yourself or other people.

I know how hard this sickness is.. best wishes from Jenny

 

[Echetus]

Well, I from experience, need to take my meds. I have a condition, an illness, which needs to be treated. I wasnt sure about Schizophrenia, some people say its a matter of will; But I know that when I stop taking my meds I am a Madman. Now granted, Meds didnt work untill I became a Christian. God doesnt do miracles that often these days, being healed completely and wholey is a miracle. Now he works in "mysterious ways", so itd be better to pray for your meds to treat your condition then to ask God to completely heal you.
Not to mention, all this "just believe" stuff is ludicris, where does it say that by concentrating you can boss around God?

 

[God's Salvation]

God wants to heal all who are opressed by the devil - this is His will. Seek God's mercy and never give up on Him. He will make a way for you and heal you. Don't let the enemy convince you that God doesn't want to heal you. Trust God with all your being, even when you don't understand!

 

[healingrainbow]

I remember that one time at red lobster I just felt normal. I was comfortable with myself and there was no worries no fear. I wasn't afraid of what people think of me even if they looked at me funny, it just didn't bother me. But then the next day the skitzo came back. I must've made a mistake the next day, maybe something made me feel uncomfortable with myself.

 

[Kristin E]

There is no REAL cure for schiz...
There is only medicine and hope.

 

[nautical999]

It is sad to hear the same old thing i have heard so many times before. " If you had enough faith" Someone needs to tell those who say this that if they had enough faith they would not need to buy gas any more. There car would just run.
My heart goes out to all of you who are suffering. This is what the maniac of gadera went through and you see Jesus healed him. Healing is possible. I have seen it myself. Don't give up on Jesus guys stay strong even when you get so weak.

 

[streetevangelist]

I am 21 about to be 22 and have had schizo since I was 18 and I truly believe god give schizo to people for a reason and i do not believe it is curable. I was "healed" at a church and i went off the deep end because i had believe I was cured of it and stopped my medicine. i read on here all the time people have been cured of it but I am afraid they are going to go down the same path I did and end up in the hospital or mental ward. you may say "oh you don't have enough faith thats why you were not healed" but i have tried for about 2 years. and nothing has worked. if there is anyone on here that has been "healed" and off medicine for more then 2 years then please respond to this forum post.

It's not about having a lot of faith . It sounds like you have a lot of faith in God. Mark 16: 17 Jesus gave the Believer the authority to cast out demons . It's the name of Jesus Christ and removing the legal ground from demons that rids you of Schizo because it is caused by demons...I have a website with all the info that will help you DeliveranceMinister.com enjoy

 

[Jeshu]

streetevangelsi

You are so right. However in cases that i have seen there is dissociation as well. This is what makes it so much harder to minister deliverance. The discerning between what is the person and parts of the person and the demonic takes the anointing from the Holy Spirit.

Friends I have had evil voices since I was little - especially after my sexual assault but Jesus healed me from my evil voices - and now my head has grown very quiet.

However I do still get voices at times - good ones - like angels from heaven encouraging me in battle - or from people - but not from Satan or his mates and almost always good stuff - not bad.

Also my psychotic episode have been reduced to almost zero - though I do still get a little of that at times in my worst downs not otherwise.

I filled my heart and mind with God's Word and listen to psalms when sick. This drove evil from me.

It is The Word speaking in love for God, myself and others I hear mostly now - I simply adore Him for living in me and teaching me to worship and praise our Heavenly Father.

Healing is possible - but I think being as we are is God's design - it is The Wicked with their lies who stuff it up for us.

Peace to those near and far