Bible Discussion Thread

Hi,

I've been struggling with mental issues for a while now, and I am frankly tired. I am a young man, and I have been worrying both my parents and myself with my lack of purpose, direction, and constant sadness and obsession. I have horrible thoughts all the time, and I am being pressured to be medicated unless I improve, but I fear what the drugs may do, as I am also afraid of what I can do off the drugs (I am currently taking Lamictal, a mood stabilizer). I really don't know what to do, I don't know how to wean off the medical system and its drugs, but I don't want to be obsessive and sick either. Prayers are appreciated.

Dear Mario, Giannis has given you good counsel. I have a young adult son who suffers from anxiety and depression. It makes it hard for him to pursue the career he trained for and is just doing Door Dash now because he can control the amount of work he does and such. He is taking medications and they really help him. He was almost hospitalized a few years ago in the psyche ward, but did an out patient program instead that helped. We don't know why his mind and emotions are so out of whack, but it is very apparent that he is in need of medications that stabilize his mood. he may need to be on them for a long time unless the Lord heals him. I continue to pray for him daily for this healing and for his safety. I will be praying for you also when I pray for him. i am so sorry that you are going through this. It is really difficult when one's mind is working against oneself.

Hello Gigi

I am sorry about your son going through hard times, I ' ll be praying for Him as well as for Mario. I am thinking, if all of us here on this forum start praying for one another then just think how powerful our prayers are going to be. We are His family. GBU

Thank you Giannis

Hello Mario

It would be better if you obey your doctor's instructions and take the drugs he suggests, they will help you until a time comes when you will be able to face some things in your life successfully. Obviously some happenings in your life have driven you to depression. Stay close to the Lord and rely on His love and build your Life on Him. His love is the best foundation one can set to build their life on, He will never let you down. Be patient, God will eventually lead your life to light. and you will have a blessed life. I know you may not understand many things now but you have to trust Him and His word. God will find a way out for you to free you from everything, trust Him and follow Him. If I were in your shoes I would join a Christian community, there you will find good friends/brothers and sisters who will support and help you and give you good advice. Don't stay alone. When people are lonely their mind works strangely. Pray to God to show you where to go. Don't be afraid, since God is with us who can succeed a thing against us. Move on with your life, set certain goals to achieve, what you like, what job you like having, what friends you like to be with, set goals and move on don't stay behind. Hold God's hand tightly and do not fear of anything. A blessed life awaits for you. GBU