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01/17/2009 09:10 AM

Bipolars religions and guilty feelings

cygnet68

hi, i know most of you believe in god and i respect.

Even if i don't believe i have had a catholic education when i was a kid so i know that's many things we do when we are ill are not allowed, as thoughts of suicide, agressivity sometimes or many lovers when we have manic crisis.

I know we feel guilty after but what about these guilty feelings when you believe so much in god ?

i don't want to offence anybody just try to learn from you and understand.

christine

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01/17/2009 09:17 AM Top
norma Posts: 10109 Group Leader	http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/bipolar-support-forums/ lounge/189735-personal-beliefs-and-experiences The above is a link to a discussion that has lots of info about the subject, cygnet...check it out, sweetie. Comments made by me are from my own experience and they are my opinion alone, whose intent is only to share that opinion and not to give medical advice nor discourage from seeking medical help. Medicine is best left to the professionals that is what they do. "In the time of your life, live-so that in that wondrous time you shall not add to the misery and sorrow of the world, but, shall smile to the infinite variety and mystery of it." William Saroyan Disclaimer: The information provided in MDJunction is not a replacement for medical diagnosis, treatment, or professional medical advice. Rest in Peace, Gloria...you will be missed. Previous discussions I participated in: vacuum pumps I need support My daughter is slipping...

01/17/2009 09:25 AM Top

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As one who is a Christian, I know that God understands that when I am hypomanic, I do and say things that I would not normally do. I believe I am forgiven when I ask for it. Not preaching, just sharing what I believe.

Thanks for the link, Norma.

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01/17/2009 09:53 AM Top
Defiantgroundhog Posts: 568 Member	Norma.. I just read that whole thread and though it does discuss individual's beliefs it doesn't touch too much on Christine's question. I understand if this is a touchy subject and that's fine. I just don't think it's fair to think that thread really satisfies the question. Previous discussions I participated in: How do I stop getting e mail alerts Anyone awake, January 15th, 2009 Daily Numbers Jan. 14

01/17/2009 09:58 AM Top

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Hi cygnet. I am agnostic in my belief. I neither believe nor disbelieve. I simply don't know. Therefore, I have no guilt nor revelations for or from a supreme being. I neither thank nor blame, "God". I feel guilt when I do something that my morals tell me are wrong and forbidden. My guilt comes from, self, and no one else. When we are mentally ill, I don't consider it a mistake. I know right from wrong during episodes and I isolate myself if I feel out of control. Perhaps this comes with age as I am a few months from 60, but I believe I have always had the ability to choose.

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01/17/2009 11:38 AM Top

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Cyg, I am a born-again Christian. Jesus Christ is my saviour. I am a sinner and mess up all the time, but God does not want us to feel guilt- only godly sorrow for our sins. I ask forgiveness and try to move past it. Key word= try. Guilt is from the enemy, but God wants us to repent and move on, trying to lean on Him and not committ the same sin over and over. As stated earlier- I TRY to do this, but sometimes the old guild, or new guilt- slips back in. I am sooooo far from perfect and in many ways, I think that actually helps me be nonjudgmental of others. I dislike the type of 'Christians' who judge others and think they are oh-so-perfect, because guess what- they'll fall too. We all do at times. Just my input, Cyg. Kisses,

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01/17/2009 11:40 AM Top

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Well said Souix. I feel the same way.

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01/17/2009 12:41 PM Top
Ele Posts: 2006 Senior Member	I agree with Sioux, unfortunately I have messed up more times than I care to admit. I am hoping medication is going to help with the manic misbehavior. At least now I know what I have. I know that God forgives me but I have a problem forgiving myself. Reading about other people's stories and seeing that there are other people out there who are like me helps a lot. I can see myself in them and know that there is hope that I can keep it together and not fall off the deep end. kisses Christine. Please do not take anything I say as medical advice. I am not a doctor Ellie :) Previous discussions I participated in: Paxil Will you be watching the inaguration? Which character are you today? Jan. 17

01/17/2009 12:43 PM Top
justashley	hi christine: i am a christian. i believe that God is love. i don't feel guilty because i have screwed up either because of an episode or just life in general. not guilty because of God anyways. i think God just wants us to keep trying to do our best and love Him and each other. i think the guilt i feel is from myself and my peers. i believe God is loving and ultimately forgiving. it is the forgiving of myself that i find so difficult.

01/17/2009 12:48 PM Top

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i am a "recovering catholic". i'm not religious, but i would consider myself spiritual. i believe in All That Is and that we are all a part of All That Is.

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