I'm Deathly Ill

[RSteel]

I am deathly ill. I have diahreea (yes I'm not afraid to write that in here) and it's hard to eat sometimes. I don't feel like getting out of bed. I'm sick in every way. I only want to be restored and I only want to get better. I've wrecked my life...I've crashed it to the pits. Now I'm trying desperately to restore it. I was released a few days ago from a psychiatric hospital. They helped a little bit. I really don't know how much longer I can live like this. What in the world can I do with my life to help it get better? I've order a Life Recovery Bible and it helps somewhat. Does anyone have any suggestions on what to do? Thank you.

 

[Lilli]

An anti-diarrheal would be a good place to start - and stick with liquids - lots of liquids. As for the depression, are you taking your meds? Right now your body needs rest. Do you have a therapist that you can talk to? Have you joined any support groups? You haven't wrecked your life - your life is just beginning. Get some help... I will be praying for you.

 

[hasnoname]

Hey,

I have no idea what you're going through, and I'm sure not many people do. Obviously you've already sought medical and psychiatric help. The only thing I can suggest is have faith. Read the story of Job, again if you've already read it, but read it with the mind set of learning from what happened to him and how he responded to adversity and losing everything. Obviously, this advise might not help you, I am younger and probably a lot less wise, but I do know faith in God and trust in his plan works miracles. I will be praying that God gives you comfort and guidance. If you want, I am usually here to talk to, and my sn for AIM in adonais warrior. Just IM or email me if you wanna talk or something. Dont give up, God will only test you with what you can bear. Take this as a compliment because to put you through this he thinks that you are a strong person and can handle this. God Bless you and may He show you the light of His path. Just remember He loves you unconditionally with a love more powerful unimaginable by man.

Chris

PS- look at the verse in your signature and take it to heart. God will always be there for you.

 

[lead bassist]

I'm going to tell you what I think I tend to tell everyone...it's out of your hands my friend. The Lord has His ways and His reasons. If you have faith in Him AND NOT YOURSELF then things always go for the right. It's a very difficult thing to do, I preach this to people but have a hard time myself with it at times...it is hard. Just compare the true magnitude and power of God to your position, do you not think He could help you overcome it? Give yourself up to Him.

 

[BlackRain]

praying for you.

 

[shakingthedustoffmyfeet]

For seven years I had trigeminal neuralgia, nicknamed the "suicide disease" because the pain is so intense that the suicide rate is very high among those who have it. Not only did God bring me through it, but He also healed me. I noticed you said that you are trying to restore your life, and that is a great thing. I believe that true restoration comes from God. He loves it when we completely give ourselves to Him, realizing that we cannot save ourselves. My prayer is that you will ask God to reveal His love and comfort to you. Jesus sacrificed His life so that we would not perish. Therefore do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day. But this light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, while we do not look at things which are seen, but at the things which are unseen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:16-18. Reach out in faith for God's love. It does not matter who has hurt you or what has happened in your past. God's love and forgiveness are immeasurable and will cleanse us from all that is hurtful. God bless you!

 

[2scoops]

I agree with withgrearmercy. God can bring anyone through anything. I am almost completely healed of chronic back pain that has debilitated many people in this world. Now that's grace. God did it to show me His grace, His patience, and His mercy. Take this time to search your heart, seek out God. Medications, and all these other treatments are just masking what is the root of what is causing your pain. I'm not saying do not seek medical help, but seek the One who knows what;s wrong and how to get you healed.

 

[heron]

RSteel, your body loses a lot of potassium with these fluid losses, and this can leave you very weak...even to the point of a potassium paralysis. If it doesn't conflict with your meds, get some Nosalt or potassium tablets--or fresh fruit and vegs.

Is it related to the meds? Crohn's? Or a mystery disease? If you think it's viral, then goldenseal, cat's claw (gambir) or other immune boosters can help your body fight it off. Don't take those with meds, they'll thin your blood too much.

Sometimes sugar can feed the bugs, and cutting back on that helps (easily digested energy source).

 

[RSteel]

Thank you for all of your support and advice. I agree, I am not big on meds, but right now I'm taking them from people who I believe know better right now. I'm taking clonipin, lexapro, and resperdal. Or however you spell them. I'm struggling to get better and I'm giving it all to Him. There is one thing I want to say through and I want to say this in big letters. If you are a young male (chrisd53) and others...stay close to Christ! What this country needs is good Fathers!!!! Fathers who will stay with their marriage (and mothers) and who will raise their children in good, loving, SUPPORTIVE environments. Boys and girls NEED to know that they don't have to be the strong ones in the household. Boys need to know that they don't have to be the 'man of the house.' When parents divorce, children (boys) usually take it upon themselves to be the strong ones. THIS IS WRONG! If you are a mother or if you are married and are considering divorce....DON'T!!!! Get counselor...if the man has a drinking problem, get counseling, consult the church, do ANYTHING!!! If you have gotten a divorce make EVERY SINGLE effort to mend it and get it back together. If you've gotten a divorce and it can't be mended, find a man and STAY WITH THAT ONE!!! Even if it's to your own detrement but it helps the children. The children are the ones who must be protected in the right environment!!!!!!!!! The adults have had their chance...now they must sacrifice part of their lives for their children. I'm only saying this because I come from a family of multiple divorce. We need strong, LOVING fathers! Make sure you're children know that you are strong (physically, emotionally). Go cry to God in your room or cry to your wife, but protect the children! They deserve SUPPORT! The key word is SUPPORT! Education yourself, go to church, talk w/ your pastor...make yourself the strongest father you know how and don't try and compare yourself. DO YOUR BEST!!! I'm only saying this for the future generations. My condition is difficult right now but I at least have the capacity to look back over my life and understand certain things. Make the children know that they don't own the house and they don't have to support themselves...the parents do that!!! Most of you know this, but some of you haven't gotten married yet. I'll probably never get married but that doesn't matter. Please take this 'advice' to heart and go to church. I love everyone out there!!! And remember, do what you need to do to grow to be a good Father...it doesn't matter how you get there...as long as you get there. Please do this for me. I want to see strong boys for the future who have had more support than I have. And please don't feel sorry me either...I messed up upon my own accord. I was old enough to know the difference between right now wrong, but that still doesn't account for certain things. Make yourself a strong man in Christ in whatever way you know how...trust Christ cause He's forgiven you! WHY? Because he wants you to be strong. People are willing to help...let them. That's all I have for now.

 

[mikeforjesus]

RSteel God is not punishing you and remembering your sin forever.. sin can never destroy your life in any area without repair if you repent. Remember "there is a time to kill and a time to heal" God chastens His children because His Children must be Perfect as He is. But it doesnt last forever if its because of sin and not truly a medical condition (bcoz of your genes etc)
I will be praying for you, pray for me too.
Peace

 

[hasnoname]

If you are a young male (chrisd53) and others...stay close to Christ! What this country needs is good Fathers!!!! Fathers who will stay with their marriage (and mothers) and who will raise their children in good, loving, SUPPORTIVE environments.

Right on man. This is being taught to me through my mentor (is finishing at Dallas Theological Seminary and is a father of 6). God calls us (men) to be His warriors and leaders (not in a deragatory context towards women) and be strong, not feeble nice guys.

 

[RSteel]

Thanks....I guess lately I've been looking over my life and for some reason that effects me. I guess at the same time I've trying to heal my own wounds and perhaps I'm healing myself through my own past...I'm not sure...but what I do say is true nonetheless (at least I think it's true). It's funny how truth kinda is relative at times...I'm not sure. Anyways, thanks for the advice mikeforjesus. I never meant to chastize anyone or anything with those words (words are powerful, I know) but I just want the best for the future and I can at least understand the past and apply it to "this" future. Thanks everyone and God Bless.

 

[heron]

It's valuable to hear it from someone that suffered because of it.