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I've shared before some of my journey. For 12 Years I have been free from skitzaffective disorder. I thought it was over and that was it, but it was not. It came back full force. I know the secular world makes fun of Christians that sense we pray then we must be skitz. Growing up I have never had this disorder. I know that when I prayed it was not skitz. God never answered back with a voice like yours and mind. So there is that. However, now I have this disorder and people say things like demons can not hear one's thoughts, but that is the farthest from truth. Please pray for me. Even as I write it is difficult because of pstd. Last night I went to bed early because I was being tormented. I get disorderinented and can fall because my whole body goes limp. I can't make decisions I just lay there and pray and the dialog gets rough. It tells me it hates me. It responds to all my thoughts. I can barely breathe. I shake. I'm sensitive. My heart races. I curl up in a ball sweating. Trying to conyrol my breathing. know it seems ridiculous, but it isn't. I pray scripture. I I've with my parents. I've been on different medications. Take this. Try this. What I use to take no longer works. It's hard to even concentrate to write this. I went 100+ days with no problems then all of a sudden it came back. I really need a miracle. I can not speak hardly enough about the miracle of sleep
Eventually your body gives. It's hard getting dressed or so anything during these attacks. Even going to the bathroom is difficult. It's hard to talk to me during these episodes. It has just gotten worse. I feel so good getting this off my chest. I have 1 pair of jeans that fit me. I need to buy more, but I'm afraid if it will happen again. It makes my eyes go up and down with out my permission. I have to wear glasses now because of side effects. My weight is going crazy. 109-125-135. My doctor said I need protein and muscle. I have a hard time working out. I take protein shakes ect. I just check out. When I see movies that make fun of mental health it really bothers me. Makes me feel awkward rejected. Sometimes like i am a threat. I've been to the psyc ward and people there can be scary. I'm better at home. I have what I need at home. I'm turning 42 and I am single of course. I wish I was married so I can be held. Physical touch and words of affirmation are my love languages. I miss being around people my age. Going to youth group when I was in high-school. I need to be around people my age. It felt great to be around people my age at the psyc ward, but only certain people. Not the ones that are threats. Then reality hits in that I don't want to be around these people. I'm not supposed to stay there. Sometimes I start eating dinner and I have to quit to go lay down. can't even finish eating until later. I can use all the prayers I can get. Worship music is so important. Don't tell me music is all the same abd doesn't effect us. It has saved me so many times, but even that is not enough for me, but I keep listening. It says Gid wills it. God Damed me. But I hold on to Jeremiah 29:11-15 and Joel 2:32. I'm sinking guys. Please help me.
 

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Another thing itvsayscis I'm getting crazier. Just look at me. Do I look okay. Your loosing it. Just look at you as my eyes vibrate and go up and down as I go to my bed and quickly lay down. It has been happening a lot. I hope I sleep good tonight. Eventually I will get sleep. The creator made the miracle of sleep where Eventually your body gives way. I'm a stubborn one to get to sleep.
 

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Is there a crisis center to go to or phone number you could call?Where I live there is a crisis center near the hospital.

Praying for you also.
 
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Is there a crisis center to go to or phone number you could call?Where I live there is a crisis center near the hospital.

Praying for you also.
No it's something I have to deal with and experiment with different drugs and their side effects.
 

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Kayla, is this what a schiz episode looks like? Did you doctor give you any instructions on what to do when you start feeling this way?

Praying for you, sister.
I see a psychtrist Monday. There is not much I can do. I just have to deal with it. I have to experiment with different drugs and there side effects. It took me 3 years to find medicine that worked 12 years ago. But it isn't working anymore.
 

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I see a psychtrist Monday. There is not much I can do. I just have to deal with it. I have to experiment with different drugs and there side effects. It took me 3 years to find medicine that worked 12 years ago. But it isn't working anymore.
Psychiatrist have limited sources on skitzaffective. They don't know it's initial cause or anything Iike that. Studies are still being done on it. So I don't know what else I can do. Just know I need prayers and healing.
 

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No it's something I have to deal with and experiment with different drugs and their side effects.
It'll tells me God damns me and to that he will take my soul, but i cleang to God loves me. That he is slow in anger and merciful. I need that. Peace of mind. I need a miracle.
 

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No it's something I have to deal with and experiment with different drugs and their side effects.
If your doctor says you need more protein and muscle, have you considered switching to a more high protein/high fat ketogenic or meat/animal-based diet?
 

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If your doctor says you need more protein and muscle, have you considered switching to a more high protein/high fat ketogenic or meat/animal-based diet?
I thought of this, but she didn't recommend it. I asked her if I could use holy basil tea for my depression and she said not to worry about it. That I am depressed because of skitz. But I don't see why it would hurt.. she said she doesn't know about it and it could effect my medication
 

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My dad made me cry when I told
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Him about this keto diet thing. He said it is made u and that I'm not doing it. I have to stick to what my psychtrist says, but I told herhow food effects us and she agrees it does. My dad won't let me do keto. I told him it gave me hope and he said it isn't going to help me. It's just hocky poky and we are following what the doctor says. These doctors don't know anything about herbs. You have to be careful because herbs can be dangerous thst s why aske about holy basil. I just don't want side effects from anything.. I do drink green and white tea.
 

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I just prayed for you. And may need to again.

Is there a certain thing you want prayer for? Maybe the right prayer will help you.
 

Kayla McCanny

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I just prayed for you. And may need to again.

Is there a certain thing you want prayer for? Maybe the right prayer will help you.
Any Prater will do. That the bindage abd strong hold be broken. That I have a sound mine always that my body will function the way it was designed to.
 

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I thought of this, but she didn't recommend it. I asked her if I could use holy basil tea for my depression and she said not to worry about it. That I am depressed because of skitz. But I don't see why it would hurt.. she said she doesn't know about it and it could effect my medication
Who is "she"? Your psych doc? Your psych doc is financially invested in keeping you medicated because her pocketbook depends on you/patients staying sick. The doctors in those videos have seen results over and over. Just cut out sugars (including sugary fruits/juices) and high carb foods, anything synthetic or artificial. Eat more meat and eggs. It's not hard. God meant for food to nourish and bring health.

It definitely could effect your medication. You'll need less and less of it. That's what she fears.
 

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My dad made me cry when I told

Him about this keto diet thing. He said it is made u and that I'm not doing it. I have to stick to what my psychtrist says, but I told herhow food effects us and she agrees it does. My dad won't let me do keto. I told him it gave me hope and he said it isn't going to help me. It's just hocky poky and we are following what the doctor says. These doctors don't know anything about herbs. You have to be careful because herbs can be dangerous thst s why aske about holy basil. I just don't want side effects from anything.. I do drink green and white tea.
Are you an adult, Kayla? You don't have to eat sugary and high carb foods. Don't tell anyone. Just do what you know is best for you.
 

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@Kayla McCanny as an adult woman, why does your dad have authority over what you can and cannot eat? Do you have an income?