Sunday, 14 June 2009

• How my Faith Helped Me Cope With Bipolar Disorder Even Before I Went on Medication

    Even though I isolated myself most of the time for 2 or 3 years; when I was reading my Bible, praying, or listening to Christian music, I felt God's presence, not loneliness. I also felt God's love for me most of the time. I felt deep joy and peace in knowing that I'm going to heaven, even though I was sad often, and it showed on my face and in my behavior. I also felt peace knowing that I was doing my best to please Jesus. I also think it's very important to record that when I was depressed, and even now, when I'm not, praying for others helped me look outside myself, and be less self-centered and woe-is-me. Finally, reading depressing verses in the Bible, such as Isaiah 38:1 and 53:5, along with listening to depressing music, helped sober me when I was manic.

                                                                                                               by Jahlovestheblackrose

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