mental illness

[j102]

hello everyone, i wanted to start this topic because almost every christian has some one in there family tree that's is afflicted by some sort of mental illness/problem. and still alot of the time it is kept in the dark from other people especially in the church. i guess people may be too embarrassed to bring up the issue and others even deny that mental illness exist

what do you guys think about this issue and the right way to approach it.

[Botanist]

I've seen 30 days lock-up in the counry jail work wonders for people.

Seriously, detox from sugar, caffeine, nicotine, ect. Have structure, routine, predictability. Get lots of sleep and rest. Have a consistant, semi-healthy diet. Do some push up and pull ups. Learn to defend and assert yourself.

Remove them from their comfortable, fimilar safe-zone, shake 'em up and give 'em time to reevaluate priorities and values.

[oldzimm]

hello everyone, i wanted to start this topic because almost every christian has some one in there family tree that's is afflicted by some sort of mental illness/problem. and still alot of the time it is kept in the dark from other people especially in the church. i guess people may be too embarrassed to bring up the issue and others even deny that mental illness exist

what do you guys think about this issue and the right way to approach it.

It seems that there are some Churches that don't want to deal with anything that might seem outside the norm and that is sad. If somebody comes to Church and says I have a problem, it could be health, drugs, alcohol, sex, etc, etc, some Churches don't want anything to do with them, why it might tarnish their pure white image. That is the worst thing a Church can do, one of the reason behind a Church is so the membership can support one another and help others back to God.

When a member stumbles, other members can help them back to their feet. When a seeker is searching, they don't have to wait until they feel their good enough to become a Christian, to attend a Church. We are all sinners, we all have fallen short of perfection in God's eyes.

Are we really doing God's works if we turn our backs on the weak, those that are seeking?

[j102]

I've seen 30 days lock-up in the counry jail work wonders for people.

Seriously, detox from sugar, caffeine, nicotine, ect. Have structure, routine, predictability. Get lots of sleep and rest. Have a consistant, semi-healthy diet. Do some push up and pull ups. Learn to defend and assert yourself.

Remove them from their comfortable, fimilar safe-zone, shake 'em up and give 'em time to reevaluate priorities and values.

hope u dont get offended but this is kinda what I'm talking about

and especially in the last line that you wrote is the worst thing to do to a person that is chemically imbalanced.

ask any Dr. or psychologist and they will tell you that will make it worse for them and even drive them even farther over the edge to the point of committing suicide.

i do agree with what you said about detox from those other toxins in our body ( i used to love my Starbucks but i cant handle it now )

i guess basically the bottom line of this issue is the stigma and ignorance that associated with it plus too many people are ashamed to talk about it, and those that are suffering with this when they try to reach out they get shunned by alot of people because of their odd behavior.

[j102]

hello everyone, i wanted to start this topic because almost every christian has some one in there family tree that's is afflicted by some sort of mental illness/problem. and still alot of the time it is kept in the dark from other people especially in the church. i guess people may be too embarrassed to bring up the issue and others even deny that mental illness exist

what do you guys think about this issue and the right way to approach it.

It seems that there are some Churches that don't want to deal with anything that might seem outside the norm and that is sad. If somebody comes to Church and says I have a problem, it could be health, drugs, alcohol, sex, etc, etc, some Churches don't want anything to do with them, why it might tarnish their pure white image. That is the worst thing a Church can do, one of the reason behind a Church is so the membership can support one another and help others back to God.

When a member stumbles, other members can help them back to their feet. When a seeker is searching, they don't have to wait until they feel their good enough to become a Christian, to attend a Church. We are all sinners, we all have fallen short of perfection in God's eyes.

Are we really doing God's works if we turn our backs on the weak, those that are seeking?

amen

[Openly Curious]

hello everyone, i wanted to start this topic because almost every christian has some one in there family tree that's is afflicted by some sort of mental illness/problem. and still alot of the time it is kept in the dark from other people especially in the church. i guess people may be too embarrassed to bring up the issue and others even deny that mental illness exist

what do you guys think about this issue and the right way to approach it.

I think for the most part churches are "aware" of mental illness/problems with regards to being in the world around us. But the churches lack the knowledge I believe in this field and as a result they are not equiped to be used. I think and believe that a comittee should be formed that would take the oversight of those who have mental/illness problems so they can equip themselves fo the work. IMO

[ayin jade]

Unless a person is properly trained, it is irresponsible for anyone in or out of a church to treat someone's mental illness.

[other one]

Unless a person is properly trained, it is irresponsible for anyone in or out of a church to treat someone's mental illness.

I totally agree.

The way that some try and deal with demonic activity is especially dangerous for those with mental problems.

[georgedrw81]

It seems that there are some Churches that don't want to deal with anything that might seem outside the norm and that is sad. If somebody comes to Church and says I have a problem, it could be health, drugs, alcohol, sex, etc, etc, some Churches don't want anything to do with them, why it might tarnish their pure white image. That is the worst thing a Church can do, one of the reason behind a Church is so the membership can support one another and help others back to God.

When a member stumbles, other members can help them back to their feet. When a seeker is searching, they don't have to wait until they feel their good enough to become a Christian, to attend a Church. We are all sinners, we all have fallen short of perfection in God's eyes.

Are we really doing God's works if we turn our backs on the weak, those that are seeking?

Right. Our mission is to be like Jesus in everything.

Blessings

[j102]

Unless a person is properly trained, it is irresponsible for anyone in or out of a church to treat someone's mental illness.

I totally agree.

The way that some try and deal with demonic activity is especially dangerous for those with mental problems.

double amen to that

imagine what a person with bipolar or schizophrenia' would feel if people at church tell them they have a demon in them