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Making good decisions while manic
I think all humans; not just manic humans, need a manageable framework to make good decisions. In our home, if we must HALT if we are… Hurt Angry Lonely Tired It may sound simple, but if you have ever regretted firing off that heated email, or posted something you later cringe over; I assure you,…
Marriage and Mania
Marriage can be complicated at the best of times. Imagine throwing bipolar II disorder into the mix! Don’t feel too sorry for my wife, as you will see, she can handle me 🙂 When I am hypomanic, everything is on overdrive. I need less sleep, more conversation, am easily irritated, and expect perfection. As a…
Mental illness is NOT the result of sin
In John 9:2, Jesus disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” They were trying to figure out the cause of the ailment, but their question reflected a pagan understanding of healing and sickness. Underpinning this question is the heretical idea of retribution theology Retribution theology says that there is a…
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