*TW- mental health*
One of the most dangerous and evil beliefs pushed by Christianity for YEARS- is that mental health problems are sin based.
Believing that because a person struggles with depression, anxiety, bipolar, etc. is a result of lack of faith and focus on God.
I cannot tell you how many times, even by family, we were questioned WHY we sought professional help for my husband’s PTSD instead of just “praying more”.
We did that in the beginning. The result was he almost lost his life in the battle against PTSD.
I have struggled with complex PTSD, anxiety, and depression for my whole life. Never once has a single prayer or Bible verse cured me.
God gave people wisdom and ability to learn things; and because of that we have mental health professionals who can help us.
Pastors ARE NOT qualified to give mental health counseling( unless they have gone to school and have a degree in it).
I have known too many people who have lost their lives in the battle against mental health because they were dismissed and told to pray more and get right with God.
I’m here to tell you this is a complete and total LIE fabricated by fear; pushed down by controlling men from a pulpit.
Mental health issues are NOT A SIN. Nor are they a result of sin.
Medication to help stabilize you is NOT A SIN.
Therapy is NOT A SIN.
You DO NOT LACK FAITH if you seek help from professionals.
You do not have to be trapped inside that box if torment with no hope.
There is help.
It is NOT your fault.
-Amber Schultz
2023
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