Comments on: Christians Experience Bipolar Disorder Too: Balancing Faith and Mental Illness https://christianmentalhealthinitiative.org/christians-experience-bipolar-disorder-too-balancing-faith-and-mental-illness/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=christians-experience-bipolar-disorder-too-balancing-faith-and-mental-illness Christian Mental Health Initiative Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:29:50 +0000 hourly 1 By: Gary Ratliff https://christianmentalhealthinitiative.org/christians-experience-bipolar-disorder-too-balancing-faith-and-mental-illness/#comment-264 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:29:50 +0000 https://christianmentalhealthinitiative.org/?p=2448#comment-264 In reply to Sarah Fox.

People in my church think its not a real illness. I just dont know how to manage my ups and downs. I was even told today by a deacon to stop taking the drugs. What’s the worse that can happen. They want me to read a book called good mood, bad mood. Im giving up on people in church believing in it and understanding. Im done

]]> By: Kourtney https://christianmentalhealthinitiative.org/christians-experience-bipolar-disorder-too-balancing-faith-and-mental-illness/#comment-184 Sat, 22 Nov 2025 14:29:42 +0000 https://christianmentalhealthinitiative.org/?p=2448#comment-184 I am new to my faith and was diagnosed as an adult with bipolar 1. I was just recently hospitalized for my second time after I had unfortunately been convinced to stop one of my medications. I was suicidal and am not struggling to get back to a normal life. My job seems too much for me and I don’t make much to begin with. I never did any schooling either. I’m a single mom, looking for help. I begin a partial hospitalization program this next week as I feel like I wasn’t fully aware of many of the things I was doing and eating that were negatively affecting me and my sleep. Maintaining daily living is difficult. I’m praying for guidance in the program I will be attending. I thank you for your honesty.

]]> By: Kelly https://christianmentalhealthinitiative.org/christians-experience-bipolar-disorder-too-balancing-faith-and-mental-illness/#comment-104 Wed, 21 May 2025 16:08:27 +0000 https://christianmentalhealthinitiative.org/?p=2448#comment-104 I have always thought I might be bipolar since I got sober 20 yrs ago. I have mainly dealt with bouts of depression. My manic episodes were never too out of hand and didn’t last long until about a month ago possibly caused by me weaning off antidepressants I had been on for 15 yrs. I thought I was having encounter with God but became clear it wasn’t when it started to scare some people. I’m really having hard time moving forward from all this. Has my whole faith journey been a serious of manic episodes and not encounters with God? How do you develop a relationship with Jesus if you’re afraid it’s going to end up in manic episode? I have sought professional help but unable to get in for another couple weeks. Also I don’t feel stable enough to work and don’t know how to quit my job without having serious repercussions to my resume because I don’t think I’m able to give them 2 weeks. I’m a physical therapist assistant and don’t trust myself to make decisions regarding someone else’s care.

]]> By: Christine https://christianmentalhealthinitiative.org/christians-experience-bipolar-disorder-too-balancing-faith-and-mental-illness/#comment-92 Tue, 22 Apr 2025 04:12:15 +0000 https://christianmentalhealthinitiative.org/?p=2448#comment-92 Really glad I found this… there is Not much out there in the way of help, or support or underStanding especially among Christians

]]> By: Sarah Fox https://christianmentalhealthinitiative.org/christians-experience-bipolar-disorder-too-balancing-faith-and-mental-illness/#comment-82 Fri, 17 Jan 2025 17:14:22 +0000 https://christianmentalhealthinitiative.org/?p=2448#comment-82 In reply to Lisa.

Hello Lisa, thank you for sharing your experiences! I’m glad that you were able to gain clarity about your diagnosis and I hope that it helps you continue to move forward in your healing process. Thanks again for commenting and I hope you enjoy the podcast

]]> By: Lisa https://christianmentalhealthinitiative.org/christians-experience-bipolar-disorder-too-balancing-faith-and-mental-illness/#comment-80 Tue, 14 Jan 2025 07:17:10 +0000 https://christianmentalhealthinitiative.org/?p=2448#comment-80 Hi Sarah, as i write this, i’m dealing with moderate depression. I have GAD and depression and hate these periods of depression. I love and hate the other me- the energetic, dazzling person that I am. Well, i’m now looking at a reframing of my diagnosis- i seem to be in the bipolar II spectrum and am filling out a diary and chart.
Thank you for your article. I shall check out your blog ‘Rough edges’.

lisa

]]> By: Sarah Fox https://christianmentalhealthinitiative.org/christians-experience-bipolar-disorder-too-balancing-faith-and-mental-illness/#comment-74 Thu, 05 Dec 2024 17:32:14 +0000 https://christianmentalhealthinitiative.org/?p=2448#comment-74 In reply to Joseph.

Hello Joseph,

Thank your for taking the time to read my article! I’m glad that you liked it.

]]> By: Sarah Fox https://christianmentalhealthinitiative.org/christians-experience-bipolar-disorder-too-balancing-faith-and-mental-illness/#comment-73 Thu, 05 Dec 2024 17:31:18 +0000 https://christianmentalhealthinitiative.org/?p=2448#comment-73 In reply to Iyantta Howell.

Hello Iyantta, thank you for your comment! Thank you for your courage in sharing your mental health experience and I agree that it is a blessing from God that help is available. Thank you for reading my article and sharing your thoughts! God bless you on your healing journey.

]]> By: Atasha Jordan https://christianmentalhealthinitiative.org/christians-experience-bipolar-disorder-too-balancing-faith-and-mental-illness/#comment-66 Mon, 04 Nov 2024 15:05:41 +0000 https://christianmentalhealthinitiative.org/?p=2448#comment-66 In reply to Bonnie B.

Hi Bonnie. You have been added to the email list. Welcome to the CMHI community!

]]> By: Bonnie B https://christianmentalhealthinitiative.org/christians-experience-bipolar-disorder-too-balancing-faith-and-mental-illness/#comment-65 Mon, 04 Nov 2024 10:19:19 +0000 https://christianmentalhealthinitiative.org/?p=2448#comment-65 Hi, I would like to receive emails from you. thanks

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