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Hi. I don't know what else to say other than Hi.
Um, I'm a Christian, Just a Christian, I have a Serious Mental Illness of Manic Depressive Insanity with Psychotic Features, Which is now called Bipolar 1 with Psychotic Features. I prefer being referred to as Manic Depressive.
I have been a Christian through most of my life honestly and can not remember a time where I wasn't introduced to Him. My household does engage in secularism entertainment, Against my wishes in all honest y, But it's kind of a necessary so my mom can keep up with how to advocate for me in the system.
I like Veggie Tales, and Mustard Pancakes, And wholesome shows and music such as this, But it's not what my parents tend to watch. They are Christians, though.
I'm 37, So I'm not a child, Though I have always wanted a big family like the Duggars, and am very attracted to people and men and women who support big families. I like both men and women who have and support big families. I have never had my own family, And I have only had one serious relationship that only lasted a couple of months and I think I went out with him because his last name was that of my favorite band's. :oops:A bit unsure by that one. :eek::(:confused::rolleyes:
So, That is it. I am on Social Security Disability and I spend a lot of time sleeping because of medications and because I do not sleep on my own without them. I don't know which comes first, The psychosis or the not sleeping. Either way, It leads to both.
So, I just spend my time at home and I like to shop for clothing, Though I am trying to cut back on that since I am on a limited income,
And I spend time just lying on the couch or upstairs doing nothing, Really. I spend time on the internet a bit, posting on Christian forums and have yet to find a forum that truly understands Serious Mental Illness, They all seem to focus on the positive, And it is not a positive experience.
Neither the Serious Mental Illness, Nor the system in which we have to navigate in order to keep our heads above water are positive experiences. Non~Cessationists don't help. That's not helpful. So, There's that, As well.
Recovery models for our sickest and most vulnerable are not helpful.

So there it is. I'm a Christian with a Serious Disorder in my Brain, That is not Recoverable. I will be sick with it for life. I turn 38 in February of next year, And this has been happening since I was 19, With my first instance of it probably when I was 18.
Blessings. Looking forward to posting somewhere else as well. :crossrc:
 

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Hi tobelieveInHim, welcome to Christian Forums. There are forums about mental health issues if you are interested. I too have bipolar, or manic depressive, as you say, though I don't the psychotic features. You're right that mental illness is not a positive experience, at least not in most cases. I pray that God makes His presence felt in your life in the midst of the suffering that you go though.
 
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Hello @tobelieveinHim, WELCOME TO CF :wave: We are very glad that you found us and joined in the discussions with us :) And thank you for your interesting and informative introduction :oldthumbsup:

I look forward to seeing you out on the other boards too!

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24 Faithful is He who calls you, and He also will bring it to pass.

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Hi. I don't know what else to say other than Hi.
Um, I'm a Christian, Just a Christian, I have a Serious Mental Illness of Manic Depressive Insanity with Psychotic Features, Which is now called Bipolar 1 with Psychotic Features. I prefer being referred to as Manic Depressive.
I have been a Christian through most of my life honestly and can not remember a time where I wasn't introduced to Him. My household does engage in secularism entertainment, Against my wishes in all honest y, But it's kind of a necessary so my mom can keep up with how to advocate for me in the system.
I like Veggie Tales, and Mustard Pancakes, And wholesome shows and music such as this, But it's not what my parents tend to watch. They are Christians, though.
I'm 37, So I'm not a child, Though I have always wanted a big family like the Duggars, and am very attracted to people and men and women who support big families. I like both men and women who have and support big families. I have never had my own family, And I have only had one serious relationship that only lasted a couple of months and I think I went out with him because his last name was that of my favorite band's. :oops:A bit unsure by that one. :eek::(:confused::rolleyes:
So, That is it. I am on Social Security Disability and I spend a lot of time sleeping because of medications and because I do not sleep on my own without them. I don't know which comes first, The psychosis or the not sleeping. Either way, It leads to both.
So, I just spend my time at home and I like to shop for clothing, Though I am trying to cut back on that since I am on a limited income,
And I spend time just lying on the couch or upstairs doing nothing, Really. I spend time on the internet a bit, posting on Christian forums and have yet to find a forum that truly understands Serious Mental Illness, They all seem to focus on the positive, And it is not a positive experience.
Neither the Serious Mental Illness, Nor the system in which we have to navigate in order to keep our heads above water are positive experiences. Non~Cessationists don't help. That's not helpful. So, There's that, As well.
Recovery models for our sickest and most vulnerable are not helpful.

So there it is. I'm a Christian with a Serious Disorder in my Brain, That is not Recoverable. I will be sick with it for life. I turn 38 in February of next year, And this has been happening since I was 19, With my first instance of it probably when I was 18.
Blessings. Looking forward to posting somewhere else as well. :crossrc:
Welcome. I hope you find some help here. I do know that Jesus came to set the captives free. I don't see any reason why He would not help you.
 
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Hi. I don't know what else to say other than Hi.
Um, I'm a Christian, Just a Christian, I have a Serious Mental Illness of Manic Depressive Insanity with Psychotic Features, Which is now called Bipolar 1 with Psychotic Features. I prefer being referred to as Manic Depressive.
I have been a Christian through most of my life honestly and can not remember a time where I wasn't introduced to Him. My household does engage in secularism entertainment, Against my wishes in all honest y, But it's kind of a necessary so my mom can keep up with how to advocate for me in the system.
I like Veggie Tales, and Mustard Pancakes, And wholesome shows and music such as this, But it's not what my parents tend to watch. They are Christians, though.
I'm 37, So I'm not a child, Though I have always wanted a big family like the Duggars, and am very attracted to people and men and women who support big families. I like both men and women who have and support big families. I have never had my own family, And I have only had one serious relationship that only lasted a couple of months and I think I went out with him because his last name was that of my favorite band's. :oops:A bit unsure by that one. :eek::(:confused::rolleyes:
So, That is it. I am on Social Security Disability and I spend a lot of time sleeping because of medications and because I do not sleep on my own without them. I don't know which comes first, The psychosis or the not sleeping. Either way, It leads to both.
So, I just spend my time at home and I like to shop for clothing, Though I am trying to cut back on that since I am on a limited income,
And I spend time just lying on the couch or upstairs doing nothing, Really. I spend time on the internet a bit, posting on Christian forums and have yet to find a forum that truly understands Serious Mental Illness, They all seem to focus on the positive, And it is not a positive experience.
Neither the Serious Mental Illness, Nor the system in which we have to navigate in order to keep our heads above water are positive experiences. Non~Cessationists don't help. That's not helpful. So, There's that, As well.
Recovery models for our sickest and most vulnerable are not helpful.

So there it is. I'm a Christian with a Serious Disorder in my Brain, That is not Recoverable. I will be sick with it for life. I turn 38 in February of next year, And this has been happening since I was 19, With my first instance of it probably when I was 18.
Blessings. Looking forward to posting somewhere else as well. :crossrc:
All I can do is pray. Seek a good Counselor who knows what you are dealing with. Most Christian Counselors have no idea what is going on, so avoid them. Usually, they make things worse, guilt trips, blaiming you, saying there is sin in your life as the cause --- all nonsense dear one of Jesus.
 
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Hi. I don't know what else to say other than Hi.
Um, I'm a Christian, Just a Christian, I have a Serious Mental Illness of Manic Depressive Insanity with Psychotic Features, Which is now called Bipolar 1 with Psychotic Features. I prefer being referred to as Manic Depressive.
I have been a Christian through most of my life honestly and can not remember a time where I wasn't introduced to Him. My household does engage in secularism entertainment, Against my wishes in all honest y, But it's kind of a necessary so my mom can keep up with how to advocate for me in the system.
I like Veggie Tales, and Mustard Pancakes, And wholesome shows and music such as this, But it's not what my parents tend to watch. They are Christians, though.
I'm 37, So I'm not a child, Though I have always wanted a big family like the Duggars, and am very attracted to people and men and women who support big families. I like both men and women who have and support big families. I have never had my own family, And I have only had one serious relationship that only lasted a couple of months and I think I went out with him because his last name was that of my favorite band's. :oops:A bit unsure by that one. :eek::(:confused::rolleyes:
So, That is it. I am on Social Security Disability and I spend a lot of time sleeping because of medications and because I do not sleep on my own without them. I don't know which comes first, The psychosis or the not sleeping. Either way, It leads to both.
So, I just spend my time at home and I like to shop for clothing, Though I am trying to cut back on that since I am on a limited income,
And I spend time just lying on the couch or upstairs doing nothing, Really. I spend time on the internet a bit, posting on Christian forums and have yet to find a forum that truly understands Serious Mental Illness, They all seem to focus on the positive, And it is not a positive experience.
Neither the Serious Mental Illness, Nor the system in which we have to navigate in order to keep our heads above water are positive experiences. Non~Cessationists don't help. That's not helpful. So, There's that, As well.
Recovery models for our sickest and most vulnerable are not helpful.

So there it is. I'm a Christian with a Serious Disorder in my Brain, That is not Recoverable. I will be sick with it for life. I turn 38 in February of next year, And this has been happening since I was 19, With my first instance of it probably when I was 18.
Blessings. Looking forward to posting somewhere else as well. :crossrc:
Welcome to the forum. I hope you find prayers and comfort here.
 
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