Ugh, honestly. I went to the psychiatrists office [after about a year and a half of not going to one] because my traditional practitioner won't give me sleep meds because I'm bipolar
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Many psychiatrists cannot conceive of the fact that some of us can have bipolar disorder and not be affected by it.
I know that I know that I know that God has healed me of ALL of my mental illnesses, even bipolar disorder. I had one doctor tell me that this was impossible, but I did find one who worked with me and reduced my lithium and other meds until I was completely off of them. Another doctor then told me I never had it to begin with.
See, the world cannot understand how God works. In the world's eyes, if you are bipolar, you are not well. Someone with a mental illness can never be healed, and it bothers me that they speak so much death. I REFUSED to be labled as such, and once I started believing that I didn't have to live the rest of my life that way, I started getting better.
It's been over three years since I stopped taking my meds, and I haven't had a single manic episode. My depression disappeared. Yes, I have been sad. And yes, there were times when I was down. But never once did I believe that I was helpless or hopeless. I ALWAYS knew that God said sorrow would last for a night but that joy would come in the morning. And it did,
See another doctor. Look up the Christian Medical Association and see if you can find a psychiatrist who is also a Christian. Talk to him or her about the sleep aids and about how well you have been doing in the last year or so. You need a doctor who respects what you believe and who trusts your ability to take care of yourself.
I am so sorry that you have to deal with this. Don't let this doctor make you feel weak. You KNOW who you are, and you KNOW what God has said about you. He said that Jesus was wounded for your transgressions and that by His stripes, You are healed. He said that He is the God who forgives all our sins and heals ALL OUR diseases. He promised that your troubles would be as water passing by and that you will be able to lift your head without shame. You know that sickness and disease are tresspassers in your body and that you have the ability to take authority over them. You are more than a conquerer, so don't let some doctor make you think you aren't.
Take a moment and pray. Get into God's Word and remind yourself of His promise. Then, find another doctor. Don't even bother seeing one who is going to tear you down. NO ONE has the right to strip you the way this doctor has. You, my dear, are God's beloved. You are His chosen child, the apple of His eye. How dare anyone talk to you that way?
Aww, thanks so much for your reply. :-) I've been wanting to write about this for a while now - about my disorder being a blessing.
I know that I have written about it a bit conerning it being a blessing that I can go through what I go through and so be able to touch the lives of others in the same situations - but it's also a blssing for another reason: it's a constant reminder to me of my bodily weakness and to reach out to Christ. It's definitely helped me grow in Him and be able to reach out to others. I am no longer suffering with the illness, but it lingers and reminds me.
Again, thanks so much for your response. :-) Defintely needed - and good to be reminded. About the CMA - they only have one psychiatrist listed in GA - a few hours away - sadly. I know of plenty of Christian therapists, but it's hard to find psychiatrists.
I know that I know that I know that God has healed me of ALL of my mental illnesses, even bipolar disorder. I had one doctor tell me that this was impossible, but I did find one who worked with me and reduced my lithium and other meds until I was completely off of them. Another doctor then told me I never had it to begin with.
See, the world cannot understand how God works. In the world's eyes, if you are bipolar, you are not well. Someone with a mental illness can never be healed, and it bothers me that they speak so much death. I REFUSED to be labled as such, and once I started believing that I didn't have to live the rest of my life that way, I started getting better.
It's been over three years since I stopped taking my meds, and I haven't had a single manic episode. My depression disappeared. Yes, I have been sad. And yes, there were times when I was down. But never once did I believe that I was helpless or hopeless. I ALWAYS knew that God said sorrow would last for a night but that joy would come in the morning. And it did,
See another doctor. Look up the Christian Medical Association and see if you can find a psychiatrist who is also a Christian. Talk to him or her about the sleep aids and about how well you have been doing in the last year or so. You need a doctor who respects what you believe and who trusts your ability to take care of yourself.
I am so sorry that you have to deal with this. Don't let this doctor make you feel weak. You KNOW who you are, and you KNOW what God has said about you. He said that Jesus was wounded for your transgressions and that by His stripes, You are healed. He said that He is the God who forgives all our sins and heals ALL OUR diseases. He promised that your troubles would be as water passing by and that you will be able to lift your head without shame. You know that sickness and disease are tresspassers in your body and that you have the ability to take authority over them. You are more than a conquerer, so don't let some doctor make you think you aren't.
Take a moment and pray. Get into God's Word and remind yourself of His promise. Then, find another doctor. Don't even bother seeing one who is going to tear you down. NO ONE has the right to strip you the way this doctor has. You, my dear, are God's beloved. You are His chosen child, the apple of His eye. How dare anyone talk to you that way?
I am most definitely praying for you.
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I've been wanting to write about this for a while now - about my disorder being a blessing.
I know that I have written about it a bit conerning it being a blessing that I can go through what I go through and so be able to touch the lives of others in the same situations - but it's also a blssing for another reason: it's a constant reminder to me of my bodily weakness and to reach out to Christ. It's definitely helped me grow in Him and be able to reach out to others. I am no longer suffering with the illness, but it lingers and reminds me.
Again, thanks so much for your response. :-) Defintely needed - and good to be reminded. About the CMA - they only have one psychiatrist listed in GA - a few hours away - sadly. I know of plenty of Christian therapists, but it's hard to find psychiatrists.
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