One of the main frustrations is the perception that mental illness is separate from a physical illness.
When it is the same, wether the illness is caused by something outside the body..or inside, all has a cause.
It can be self inflicted, or inflicted by another.
It can be contamination, or an affliction from birth.
Spiritaul affects both mind and body, so just as we treat the body with medical care and prayer, we should not think different of the mind, as it requires the same care.
My daughter was born with a rare genetic delition, the only one that occers without being passed on from the parents.
It effects her whole body, from weakness, pain, digestive ect, and since her delition manages the whole genetic sequence, its effects are broad and unpredictible.
For many years she battled severe and chronic depression, had several suicide attempts, the cause of her health issues undiscovered untill she was almost an adult.
Mostly because the tests to diagnose, were not yet discovered untill then.
The cause of her depression symptoms were soon diagnosed as homones being toxic to her system.
After many visits to specialists and aproval of the state board, she was approved to have a drastic surgury which was of a last resort.
Since this surgury, her quality of life has imrpoved dramatically, and the severe depression eppisodes have stopped.
She still has some depression, but it is managed with both medications and suppliments that her body needs in higher doses because of her unique health issues.
This is why it is so important that mental and body are not deamed separate, but the same when one seeks treatment.
The cause of all health issues should be seen to by the apropiate dr or specialist.
Just as one sees an orthopedic for a broken bone, one should see the right dr for any health question.
Saddly it has been the idea that mental issues are the patient"s cause or fault that has prevented much needed care.
When if one looks closely, the head is attached to the body.
I am so greatful for the good and well learned drs that treat my daughter, as they have brought her much help and healing.
I thank God often for them, and for bringing us to them.
Many years ago I was young and a fool, and unfairly judged those with mental illness and being their own cause.
This was the common belief at that time.
I now know differently, and hope many who read this will consider all before making any quick or unfair judgement about this.
I do want to add, I have seen and confronted those who were possesssed and spiritually oppressed, and can tell you that once one has seen such, discerment remains with one.
And such spirital attacks, effect both body or mind.
Im just greatful we have Jesus Christ is Lord come in the flesh our savior, for He has trully brought us victory over the enemy and mercy rather than judgement over others.
Thankyou for taking the time to read this.
God bless
pickles
