Encouragement
"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." Psalm 23:4 |
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Why should I take medicine to get better? Isn't my faith enough? |
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Written by Administrator
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Friday, 06 October 2006 11:47 |
Our God is a big God and He is the Great Physician but He also works in many ways - and often through others. And that can mean medication to help what is a physical illness. Medications are life-saving, without a doubt! The sad and complicated part about postpartum mood disorders is that it manifests with symptoms that are physical, emotional, and mental and affect every part of our lives. A common argument for this is to ask yourself if you would deny yourself tylenol for a headache, insulin for diabetes, or chemo/radiation for cancer?
When we go through traumatic events or other mental illnesses, there are chemicals in our brains that go seriously haywire - just like when insulin goes haywire in a diabetic. Medications help to level those out so that you can then deal with your issues/struggles more appropriately and get on a path to physical, emotional, mental and spiritual healing. And for some, if that means being on maintenance medication permanently - then that is ok! It most certainly does not mean a lack of faith.
God gives everyone talents, yes? For example, I (Tara) am a pianist - I have developed the talent He has given me and I use it daily. For researchers, chemists and physicians, God has also given them talents and gifts to develop medicine that help us. To take medication, does not mean a lack of faith by any means!! You are not a failure - instead, you would be incredibly brave by admitting a need to take the meds, and by doing this so that YOU can get better and be the best mom, wife, friend that you can be to your family, not to mention helping yourself.
It always wise to take your doctor's advice as well as seek a Christian counselor to get through a postpartum mood disorder. The best treatment is a combination of medication and talk therapy. Just remember that it is a brave step, not a cowardly one! Our God is bigger than all of our loads, but He works in many ways to help us and we have to trust that. |
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