I need some advice I guess. I’m not sure why I’m posting this but maybe looking for help in some way. I have schizophrenia for the last decade and my medicine makes me a smoker. I’m worried that I’m disappointing God with my smoking and laziness. I’ve basically barely had a life since I got schizophrenia at 23 years old. I am now 32 and I have no friends no job and live at home too tired to do anything. I don’t attend church because it’s too uncomfortable for me to sit in a building for an hour and I can’t pay attention. I’m just hoping to do the best I can.
My situation is tough
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My suggestion is to start watching Christian TV, lots of good Christian videos/movies and read the Bible daily. Once we are saved we are 'in Christ' and have His mind.
'So submit to [the authority of] God. Resist the devil [stand firm against him] and he will flee from you' James 4:7.
God's word is above all other voices, fill your heart with His truth and be set free, God bless & keep you!
My suggestion is to start watching Christian TV, lots of good Christian videos/movies and read the Bible daily. Once we are saved we are 'in Christ' and have His mind. 'So submit to [the authority of] God. Resist the devil [stand firm against him] and he will flee from you' James 4:7.
God's word is above all other voices, fill your heart with His truth and be set free, God bless & keep you!
Hi, happy you're here. Our Father is still a miracle-working God; if I have any advice, it would be to ask Him for a miracle, and don't doubt.
"Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen." Ephesians 3:20-21
God doesn't demand that you do more than love Him with all your heart, all your soul, and all your might, and love your neighbor as you love yourself.
It's also written that He takes no pleasure in the legs of a man, but takes delight in those who fear Him.
As long as you're ready to confess your faith before men, you're saved. There are ways to spread the gospel without overwhelming your body, and I have faith you can search out the ways to do that. I personally write down the message of salvation on a peice of paper, with a link to an online gospel, and stick it to various surfaces in public with harmless double-sided tape.
Even where you are, when you are not moving, you can commit your inner self to God, and He can guide you to peace.
Lay up for yourself treasures in heaven, as it's approved by God.
Hi Rainstorm,
I feel for you neighbor.
I've met a lot of people who have been on those kind of meds for their own challenges. I don't remember any saying how great they feel because of them.
I don't recommend any drastic changes because the nature of psychiatric drugs makes some dangerous to quit all at once.
It's also risky to combine chemicals/drugs. Nobody honestly knows potential interactions. That includes over the counter ones and alcohol.
Even my PhD Pharmacologist friends admitted that. That said, I will provide links to a famous Psychiatrist known as The Conscience of Psychiatry. He is likely the foremost expert on the psychiatric meds.
The following is to become more informed about your condition and learn more about the medications. Please prayerfully read, listen, research and share with your family. I'm not saying that you should do whatever Dr Breggin says. I'm just linking the best sources of information on the subject I know of after taking college courses on psychology and hundreds of hours of study: However I am not in that profession.
Dr Breggin's Library and Contact <
Guide for Prescribers, Therapists and Patients
I know the Great Physician and will ask Him to help you.
They are the choice drugs of high schoolers . It gives them a buzz.
It makes them think they look cool to gain social acceptance.
Then it leads to other harmful drugs.
The high schooler getting a little high leads to one of the highest causes of death in the US. All highs, so who can argue with that. Cigarette companies and their lawyers love young people to start smoking. They would never enjoy the joys of getting winded walking up steps, heart damage or lung cancer if not for cigs.
One of my best friends died from cigarettes aka cancer sticks.
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that appears to fracture the idea of Christ-like mindfulness.
The "Divine readings" are powerful and meaningful, so long as the principles of life are adhered to
with spiritual maturity and integrity. One should not mock the "inspired teachings" implied through Jesus Christ.
Please don't b so hard on yourself , u r living with a very debilitating condition . B assured that God sees u and is fully aware of your circumstances . My step sister has paranoid schizophrenia so I do know a little bit about it .
It is true that all God wants from us is our love , trust and obedience . Please read the Bible every day , even if it's only one chapter , His Word is very calming and comforting . If u really can't bear the thought of going to a church , have a look around for some on line congregations . Loving God comes from your heart , u don't need to do anything that u r not comfortable with , just give your heart to Him and try to b the best person u can b . B good to every one u cross paths with . If at all possible , think about doing some voluntary work , maybe just one day a week . Try to get back into being around other people , if possible other Christians , take it one step at a time . Build on your relationship with your God first , hopefully as your faith in Him grows , u will feel a bit braver about spending a bit more time with other people, preferably Christians . Things r not likely to improve in a day so , b patient , grow in faith and trust in your God , He understands u better than even u do and He won't give u more than u can handle , with His help . Stay on here with us ! Talk to us any time
Hi! I think the most important thing to do first is to have a relationship with Him. Don't blame yourself for not going to church, being lazy, doing nothing. First pay attention to Him, talk to Him, pray. Once you strenghten that bond with Him, everything shall work out. The first thing is really to be attached to Him so close that you want to do everything in your life to glorify Him. Then, your work, your laziness, your illnesses, will be easier to deal with, since you follow Him. It's not easy, but with prayers, and a close relationship with Him, you'll find your purpose and things will work out!
Stay blessed, I'll keep you in my prayers!!
I'm so sorry you're having to go through these... You'll be in my prayers
I pray God's healing on you and perfection of every aspect of your health in Jesus name, Amen.