ocd not mentioned by baptist

[kicker]

Hey I'm a fundamental baptist and I was wondering if there were any other baptists on the forum and do you find yourself sometimes looked down on by other baptists if you have mental health issues? Being a baptist has made accepting ocd harder I think.

 

[keryakos]

well i was raised as a fundamentalist but i no longer am one ..I think its not discussed because there is a natural aversion that they they have to avoid all things secular and ocd is a secular identification ...Also it is cultural because if you are in the american south and you are raised in an old school fashion there are certain things you just dont talk about and mental illness was one ..My great grandfather shot himself before hand he displayed symptoms of psychosis ...according to his daughter in law my grandmother ..could he have been helped back then ...somewhat ..yes ..but he was raised im very sure to be self reliant ...strong silent and keep youre emotions to yourself ...im not saying anyone could have saved him but i wonder ..

 

[gracealone]

HI Kicker,
I've actually had the opportunity to speak publicly in a Southern Baptist Church about my disorder. For the most part it was well recieved but there were, of course a few folk who mocked me or tried to blame my disorder on my inability to trust God.
I attend a very large Baptist Church and my Pastor knows about my disorder. He has acknowledged the reality and validity of mental disorders from the pulpit and encouraged the congregation to support folk who suffer from them. I thank God for his compassion and understanding.
So be encouraged, not all Baptist churches lack an understanding about mental disorders although at this point I'm sure there are many more who don't understand it than do.
God Bless,
Mitzi

Hey I'm a fundamental baptist and I was wondering if there were any other baptists on the forum and do you find yourself sometimes looked down on by other baptists if you have mental health issues? Being a baptist has made accepting ocd harder I think.