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Christian faith and Mental Illness

DogloverSenior Contributor

Christian faith and Mental Illness

Hi all,

I am wondering if there are other Christian's struggling with MI on this forum and how u reconcile that with your faith.

I am a Bible believing Christian, but since suddenly somehow acquiring extreme anxiety and depression, (that is not at all well controlled), i am struggling in my Chrsitian walk. I believe God's word, but i have so much doubt and unbelief! Does that make sense? I am so scared about so many things much of the time, but God's word tells us not to fear and to trust in Him. But im struggling. And i feel so ashamed. I feel so ashamed of my lack of faith and trust in God, my unbelief, when im supposed to be a Christian trusting God! Is anyone else in the same boat, or been in the same boat? How do u walk this walk of what for me is daily torture, and keep trusting God. I am so scared that im never going to get better, but i know i should be trusting God to get me through this but im really struggling to. Help!

Ps: i dont know if this post is in the right forum, sorry if not!

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DogloverSenior Contributor

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Thanks for the lovely song @Maggie .

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DogloverSenior Contributor

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Hi @Former-Member ,

Thanks so much for your lovely message of encouragement. I really appreciate it.

Please keep me in your prayeers. I am now in hospital, admitted yesterday, and struggling trmendously. Would really appreciate your prayers for me.

Many thanks,

Doglover

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Unknown userMember

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@Doglover

It can be scary being in hospital. Praying for God's strength to help you through today.

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MaggieSenior Contributor

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@Doglover Sending best wishes your way.💜💕

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DogloverSenior Contributor

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Hi @Former-Member ,

Yes it is pretty scary, especially for the first time. I'm still trying to settle in and get used to the fact that I'm even here. Would really appreciate you keeping me in your prayers.

Thanks Darcy.

God bless,

Doglover xxx 💜

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DogloverSenior Contributor

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Thank you @Maggie , very much appreciated. xxx

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Unknown userMember

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Hi @Doglover

How did you get on today?

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DogloverSenior Contributor

Re: Christian faith and Mental Illness

Hi @Former-Member ,

Thanks for ur post. Ok I guess, pretty tough but marginally better than ystrday. My hubby just came to visit which was nice, but he's also just left which I find rly hard. I always feel so alone after he leaves.

I just hope this hospital stay achieves the desired outcome and that I can get back to some semblance of a normal life!

How is everything ur end Darcy?

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Unknown userMember

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@Doglover sending very gentle thoughts your way.

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DogloverSenior Contributor

Re: Christian faith and Mental Illness

Thanks @Former-Member . Much appreciated. Xxx

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