Tell Me This Gets Better

[bshaw96]

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This page is exactly why I have avoided going to the psychiatrist for as long as I have. Even after I went last week, these are the kinds of thoughts that are in my head. I end of convincing myself its the enemy trying to keep me out of seeking treatment, but then I say, well maybe it's God telling me He's the answer, not some pill. Aaggghhh. I found this page doing a search for christian psychiatrists. I feel like I would just feel better if my psychiatrist came at this also as a Christian. I don't mind the meds, I welcome them if they are gonna work, but as far as the "counseling" part goes, I want someone who shares my faith and beliefs. This is so frustrating. For so long, I have known something was wrong with me. Have always sworn it was chemical. Have always wanted a diagnosis, any diagnosis, so I would at least know why I am the way I am. Thought it would help. Seems to be the official diagnosis has made it worse, b/c my spirit and flesh seem to be waring over the way to deal with this. I feel like by taking a pill Im saying to God he's not sufficient to heal me?? Then, if I try and accept this is just something He has given to me to deal with or for a testimony or whatever, I just get mad at God. And Im still new at this bipolar stuff, but think Im hypomanic today. Im so irritable, couldn't sleep last night, and can't seem to be still. I woke up this am and within 30 minutes, I had laughed with my hubby, had a panic like attack, and then started crying b/c I was just tired. Then I got mad at him for not "understanding". THIS IS SO FRUSTRATING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[wonderwaleye]

Dear Bshaw96

Why does GOD'S WORD say: " GIVE HEED TO THE PHYSICIAN " ???



What are we going to get mad at GOD for:



Because HE has meds for us?

Because we have doctors to go to?

Because there are mental health depts. ?

Because there are hospital wards set aside for our care?



YES LOOK FOR A CHRISTIAN DOCTOR.



I was given a Muslim doctor at first and I will never see him again. We were in conflict and he got nasty.



This is a special disease that deals with the organ you think with so it is very important to have a CHRISTIAN doctor.



WE CAN ONLY GET MAD AT GOD IF WE FAIL TO REMEMBER:




XEven though you can't see Him, GOD is there!O
( click on the X and move to the O ) ( then feel who is around you )

 

[goldenviolet]

as christians we need to take care of ourself if this means meds, then it is no different from any other medical help. a cast, an antibody, stitches, vitamins, etc. it is possible to need meds and it not be anything spiritual. trust a loving Father to help you and your doctor to find the balance if you need help medically. and keep trusting the same Father to help you find spiritual balance in Him.

yes it does get better with our Father's blessings

 

[Alive again]

bshaw, I honestly do believe "this gets better'

Yes, there are conflicts between the way some peopel pratice psychiatry and counselling. It has taken me many years to find the right christian counselor for me. I was blessed to have a Christian doctor from the first.

But the truth is you have a biological illness, an illness that is treatable. Meds will be of benefit. We need to be careful because opinions vary, but I believe God can use meds to heal us or He can heal us miraculously. what becomes difficult with bp, esp in the manic phase is that we may "listen" to the grandiose thinking that is a symptoms of our illness, feel like we are better and dump our meds only to crash again. I feel that the medical knowledge we have and the meds are a gift from God, like wonderwaleye and goldenviolet say is so true.

You will learn to compare your thoughts to the truths of Scripture to evaluate if your thoughts are true or illness based,which in all honesty is what everyone as a Christian should do anyway.

You will also learn to control your thoughts better with the help of the meds. And in that process you will learn to identify your moods sooner and sooner and help those who love you and yourself know how to best cope with them.

this takes time to occur, and the help of a good doctor and counselor. but we as Christian have the advantage of having God's
Scripture to guide us., God's Holy Spirit indwelling us and the Great Physician who loves us beyond measure.

Blessings and Prayers!

 

[jgarden]

My doctor is Pentacostal and it irks him to no end when Christians refuse to seek treatment because it somehow shows a lack of faith. We wouldn't have these feelings if we had a brain tumor, but view a chemical imbalance with shame.

 

[bshaw96]

My doctor is Pentacostal and it irks him to no end when Christians refuse to seek treatment because it somehow shows a lack of faith. We wouldn't have these feelings if we had a brain tumor, but view a chemical imbalance with shame.

Thanks everyone, again. Im feeling better now. I think Im just still in a little shock from the diagnosis, hadn't even had it a week yet, and this med is making me a little more "moody" than usual. I know what u say to be true, and I am blessed to have a wonderful husband who keeps reminding me of just the things each of you said. As for the getting "mad" at God, maybe it is more frustration, and not even with Him. But with the fact that when Im like this, I can't seem to find Him. He seems so far away. I "know" it's me, not Him, but when Im in the middle of it all, I don't think that clearly, and I get very frustrated. This really is a wonderful board, and Im hopeful this med will help. As for my doc, well, we'll take that as it comes. I really think a Christian doc would make all the difference. That way I wouldn't feel like I was looking for an alternative to God. I will just pray and trust for God's guidance in this. I had a moment of total desparation today and told Him it was all His. I will keep taking the meds unless He tells me otherwise. Again, thanks everyone. Im in the very beginning stages of this, and it's so much harder than I thought it would be.

 

[Alive again]

Glad you are feeling better . It is a hard adjustment. I was diagnosed as depressed for 10 years before it was changed to bp. there I times when I am feeling really good that day, that i think maybe they were wrong and this is "Just" depresion (like that really would really make a difference) funny how our thoughts will run sometimes, huh?

 

[Yusuphhai]

Hello Bshaw,

I agree that in general case medicine is very necessary. Without medicine the rate of relapse will be much more. Today I go to see a mental doctor in Beijing China. Maybe for the fee of register is only about$0.6, he doesn’t care me at all. Only less than 5 minutes later I get the list of my everyday medicine as before. I am not complaining. I mean that besides medicine , healing from the Spirit and Psychology also can not be replaced as the hospital usually does not care.

love, Yusuph

 

[goldenviolet]

Thanks everyone, again. Im feeling better now. I think Im just still in a little shock from the diagnosis, hadn't even had it a week yet, and this med is making me a little more "moody" than usual. I know what u say to be true, and I am blessed to have a wonderful husband who keeps reminding me of just the things each of you said. As for the getting "mad" at God, maybe it is more frustration, and not even with Him. But with the fact that when Im like this, I can't seem to find Him. He seems so far away. I "know" it's me, not Him, but when Im in the middle of it all, I don't think that clearly, and I get very frustrated. This really is a wonderful board, and Im hopeful this med will help. As for my doc, well, we'll take that as it comes. I really think a Christian doc would make all the difference. That way I wouldn't feel like I was looking for an alternative to God. I will just pray and trust for God's guidance in this. I had a moment of total desparation today and told Him it was all His. I will keep taking the meds unless He tells me otherwise. Again, thanks everyone. Im in the very beginning stages of this, and it's so much harder than I thought it would be.

i just wanted to tell you, it's a blessing to be drawn to God daily. a blessing to be in need of His care and except it daily. one day at a time. your frustrations maybe just learning to adjust to where you belong now.
blessed daughter of The Most High, you belong in His arms

 

[AngelRider]

I think once you know what you are dealing with it gets easier. I read some of the links that have been posted about this disorder and honestly felt better that I had learned so much but also sad because I fear for my best friend and what he will have to deal with in the future. I already feel like a major burden to him already but I know God will help me through it

 

[4givenme]

Go to Jesus in prayer, crawl up on His lap, let Him embrace you and turn your sorrows, tiredness and frustration unto Him and hear what He has to tell you in return.
God Bless You Bshaw96