i work with adults who suffer with a serious mental illness. we watch tv and see movies that portray alot of people with these illness and they are made to look "out of control" and dangerous. some do live lives out of control with they are not taking their meds or they have been undiagnosed. some have done acts that are considered bizarre or committed some awful crimes. but they represent the few....not the many. there are alot of people who work, raise families, and are productive citizens that you would never guess had a serious illness. there are a ton of famous people who had some serious challenges mentally, but maintain stability enough to do what they were known for (like abraham lincoln). you can google statistics and get a major list of these famous people, but it doesn't matter. they exist-famous or not. they are valued and need acceptance like we all do. sometimes i think we all walk a fine line of insanity. i believe God keeps me from crossing that line all the time. to stay mentally sharp, talk to people you trust about the things you feel are challenging. be creative to express your emotions-release tension. allow God to draw close to you and you to Him. and try to get to know someone who has some mental challenges by volunteering at a shelter or clinic. it's a very rewarding experience and you just may have your eyes opened to see how "crazy" we all are to some degree.
FINAL THOUGHT:we are all mentally challenged. we all get to experience being a little "crazy" by our own definition. maybe we don't do anything illegal or bizarre that society would pin on us...but we may relate to the mentally ill more than we may know. simply because they are human like we are. and that puts us all on the same playing field.
QUESTION: what drives you crazy or makes you feel like you're going to "lose it"?
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