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Thinking about this recently, and I know there are several folks around here with strong spiritual beliefs. Before meds I used to be quite spiritually inclined, but ever since I found stability, I also found a complete blank when it came to faith. Do I even believe in God, and what does it mean to believe in God without any passionate emotion?
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At times when I've been heavily medicated, or overmedicated, feeling anything deeply and connecting with higher concepts was impossible. I felt numbed out and lifeless, with almost no vitality. Since you were spiritually inclined in the past, is it possible that you're medicated too heavily?
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IMO, good habits are helpful--I read and pray everyday. I do this whether or not I feel passionate or not. I am not sure if I am bipolar, but my passion/emotions have always fluctuated--perhaps all people are this way. IMO, what we "feed" our mind (read, watch, who we talk to, etc.) does effect our outlook and beliefs.
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Belief in God doesn’t require passionate emotion at all. Belief in God is a rational thing. I’m kind of the opposite , now that I’m not on medication , I find my practice (not belief) of faith to be suffering. |
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So Sorry that you're experiencing this! i don't have a lot to suggest unfortunately outside of talking about this with your pdoc and with some Priest if you know any to better discuss your Faith in God. i Hope and Pray that you will be able to find your previous Faith! Please do not give up. You matter. Sending many Safe, warm hugs to BOTH you, @rwwff, your Family, your Friends and ALL of your Loved Ones! Keep fighting and keep rocking NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS, OK?!
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It took me a long time to learn this but there is grace. God knew long before I was ever conceived that I would have this life and illness. God gives me grace to get through it, even when that changes how I wish my relationship with Him would be. He gets it and that's all that really matters.
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