Diary of a Bipolar Disorder Winner

By A Bipolar Affective Disorder Overcomer

Dear Diary,

‘Mental illness is a ‘DIS ease’ of emotions’.

I decided to start off with that sentence because I like the sentiment of it, and it can be comforting to know that the origin can be located and healed in our emotions.

Let me tell you a bit about myself…

I am a 40 something year old professional diagnosed with bipolar affected disorder (BAD).  I have suffered with BAD for about  18 years.  However, I am also a born again Christian who strongly believes in the power of prayer and healing in my life. 

Medically, I have had relapses, and  currently I have been on medication for 3 months. However, through it all I know God is on the Throne.  He has helped me believe in myself when the disease hits an all time low. 

So, you are probably wondering how do I reconcile the two situations! 

Well, I remind myself that the I am fearfully and wonderfully made, and all things work together for good to them that love God, and are called according to His purpose.   Confessing those words strengthen me and brings hope.

I have been admitted to mental hospital wards quite a few times and I have met individuals who were suffering with other mental ailments such as Schizophrenia and Psychosis, and for whom medical science say they have no hope.  I have however always been able to share this hope in Christ with them with my experiences with bipolar disorder.

I encourage you to have hope in Christ!  Till next time…

Keep winning!

Love from A Bipolar Winner

About The Author

Defying Mental Illness

Chuck and Zoe are the founders of Defying Mental Illness (DMI), a Community Interest Company. Guest bloggers have played a very enriching role in making this website a highly recognized website for mental health advocacy. To contribute a blog, please contact us.

Defying Mental Illness – Put a Full Stop, is an organization with a mandate to reach out to those faced with mental health challenges to help them not only defy the disease, but also put a full stop to the stigma and discrimination. Chuck and Zoe are often invited to speak on various platforms including radio and television.

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