Here is something interesting- every time I make a presention- someone in the audience asks my view on how to deal with bipolar disorder on a spiritual level. Some ask me if I agree with the term THE GIFT OF BIPOLAR and if I use meditation or a religion to deal with the illness.<\/p>\n
I have a complicated answer. I think that a spiritual approach to bipolar disorder management works well when you’re not in a serious mood swing- I am sure many would agree with that. It can also help when a person is mildly to moderately depressed. But when it comes to serious depression- I feel that spiritual doubt is often the norm.\u00a0 It’s hard to believe when an illness is threatening your life. But…. I know of many people who literally survive bipolar disorder because of their deep spiritual beliefs.<\/p>\n
It’s complicated isn’t it.<\/p>\n
And it gets very, very complicated with mania and psychosis. Mania can lead to a feeling of spiritual awakening that is based off chemicals instead of a true transformation- many people feel an incredible letdown when the mania is gone and the euphoric, religious experiences leave as well.<\/p>\n
Psychosis and spirituality is a completely different story and one I will address in a future blog.<\/p>\n
I am interested to know how you see the role of spiritually and bipolar disorder management.<\/p>\n
Julie<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Here is something interesting- every time I make a presention- someone in the audience asks my view on how to deal with bipolar disorder on a spiritual level. Some ask me if I agree with the term THE GIFT OF BIPOLAR and if I use meditation or a religion to deal with the illness.<\/p>\n
I have a complicated answer. I think that a spiritual approach to bipolar disorder management works well when you’re not in a serious mood swing- I am sure many would agree with that. It can also help when a person is mildly to moderately depressed. But when it comes to serious depression- I feel that spiritual doubt is often the norm. It’s hard to believe when an illness is threatening your life. But…. I know of many people who literally survive bipolar disorder because of their deep spiritual beliefs.<\/p>\n
It’s complicated isn’t it.<\/p>\n