Why Did God Give Me a Mental Illness?
We take a look at the universal question for all Christians: Why does God let bad things happen to good people? Am I cursed? Or is there another reason?
We take a look at the universal question for all Christians: Why does God let bad things happen to good people? Am I cursed? Or is there another reason?
You are not your diagnosis. People living with cancer say, “I have cancer,” not “I am cancer.” Your illness is simply that: an illness. It may influence your life, and you may have to learn to manage your symptoms, but it doesn’t define you.
It’s exciting to witness that moment when someone realizes that their diagnosis means that a better life is possible for them.
Martin Luther lived with depressive episodes through most of his adult life, and some even argue that he likely had bipolar disorder. He also changed the world.
There are several excuses we give ourselves to explain why we don’t ask for the help we need. None of them are accurate, though we believe they are.