Bi Polor disorder

by Little Miss Eco Worrior 11 Replies latest social current

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  Little Miss Eco Worrior

  Hello everyone

  Im 20 years and i had been "studying" for a year, convinced that the world was going to end and if i didn't do as i was told that i would go with it. Encuraged to leave my parents and live on my own so i could reach my "potential" as young, no comitments etc...Pioneer ugggh... creepy. Discuraged from going to uni, whats the point i might well focus my energy on more "productive" things.

  And then i was dignosed with Bi Polor disorder (manic Depression) and after that i went to my study and after being told that doctors were going to fill my head with "Worldly wisdom" and just to rely on Jehovah and he will sort it in the new system, and trust in his org etc.. i thought what am i doing and i left my study and never went back, stoped answering my phone etc..

  I am doing sooooo much better now managed to lose waight (after an elder advised me to eat one meal a day, real sound advice) and feel so much better on my meds and going to uni next year to study sociology and english combined hons.

  I have posted this to advise anyone who studying to stop, please dont listen to the fairytails of the WT because to them you are time to be handed in at the end of the month.
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  Lostreality

  Welcome!!!

  I am bi-polar as well, and the things the JWs told me about MY problems were hilarious.

  Please stay a while! Post a few thousnad times!

  WELCOME!
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  seeitallclearlynow

  Welcome Little Miss Eco Worrior!

  Good advice!
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  blondie

  Just remember when you need help medically, you go to a doctor or a clinic. Few JWs are doctors and the ones who give advice medically never are.

  Blondie
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  Special K

  Welcome to the forum Eco Warrior

  Special K
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  codeblue

  Welcome

  I am happy to hear that you are feeling better and very happy to hear you will be going to a university!!!

  Looking forward to more of your posts!

  Codeblue
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  4JWY

  Hi Little Miss ~

  You've made a very wise decision in recognizing the need to get away from JWism. Bipolar or not - it's a very unhealthy environment.

  You will enjoy your studies at the university much more and you have so much to look forward to in this life - not waiting for their dream to come true. Please take care and try to keep the stress level down, listen to your body, pay attention to meds dosages and you will do fine!

  All the best to you

  4JWY
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  observador

  Hi, Little Miss. I'm glad that things are going well with you. Also glad that you came to your senses. Take care. Observador.
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  Sirona

  Welcome Little Miss!

  I wish I'd been as clued up as you are when I was 20. It took me until 24 and I'd already given up my studies.

  Well done and keep posting!

  Sirona
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  BeautifulGarbage

  I have two cousins that have Bipolar disorder.

  One was raised a JW.

  One was not.

  The JW struggled for years. Told to "pray it away" by JW Mom. "Go out in service more" by her Elderette sister. Deemed family "black sheep" her life is marked by extreme emotional highs and long, very low, depressive states. Finally, she sought medical help in her early 30's. She still struggles, life patterns being difficult to change. Can't hold a job. Having a large JW family doesn't help, either. For the most part thinks the WTS is bull, but stays for the sake of relationships. Also, "The Dream" is hard to let go. On occasion, she lets slip how "in the new system" her condition will magically disappear.

  The "worldly" cousin got treatment as soon as her parentes realized there was "something" wrong. Had her evaluated and began treatment. This cousin graduated from college and has a good job. She lives on her own and continues to have her condition monitored by a medical professional. Life is good.

  I'm glad you are stable, going to school, and were able to break the WTS binds. Even if you were just studying.

  Best wishes go you!