Christians Experience Bipolar Disorder Too: Balancing Faith and Mental Illness (Feature)

I was honored to write an article for the Christian Mental Health Initiative about my experience in managing bipolar disorder with faith. Please see an excerpt below:

Two years ago, I made one of the most difficult decisions of my life. I accepted an untimely diagnosis of bipolar disorder, which changed my life forever. On January 4th, 2021, I had a severe manic episode, which led to my hospitalization. I was frantic, speaking rapidly, and I felt rejuvenated even after getting two hours of sleep per night. While I felt unstoppable, my family knew that something was wrong.

Following my release from the hospital, I got diagnosed with Bipolar 1 Disorder and had to face a new reality. I needed to familiarize myself with a new level of functionality. To say that it was difficult to receive that diagnosis would be the understatement of the year. 

I was disappointed when the doctor gave me the news. I immediately began to think of potential reactions to this revelation. What would my family think of me? Would my friends still accept me for who I am? What would this mean for future opportunities? Would future employers not want to hire me if they found out? Even as I write this article, I’m wondering what the general response will be.

To read the full article, visit the CMHI website.

Thanks as always for your support!

The featured image was taken from the Christian Mental Health Initiative website.