General Faith And Ptsd

[Alfred.Greene]

God is something I worship, and focus on in my life. I believe he is healing me slowly. Personally PTSD can technically be healed from what my counselor told me. You can lose 2 of the 3 main symptoms like nightmares and intrusive thoughts. The jumpiness is said to stick around for a really long time . A life time. I honestly don't know if I have the DSM diagnosis down.

But I know God gave me PTSD as a gift. When I told someone a disturbing fact, he turns to me and said we can't talk about that, it was too depressing.

I can't be "too depressed", I can't run from the reality I see before me no matter how grim. It's hard knowing I live in a place that isn't suitable to my personality, then again who ever lived in a place perfect for them?

I don't think you can "measure" faith, and if God does heal you. It is because he chooses to, and you have to pursue God to the best of your ability. Pray about it, and try, and God will take care of the rest.

 

[Ladyghosthunter]

I am a seer, an empathy and my faith is strong in the Lord. It doesn't matter what faith you are but I deal with things that would scare the living mess out of people only because I was called to this work. It's been healing me to put my faith in the Lord and to hear His words. He's gotten rid of people who do not belong in my life and he has shown me what demons look like in people, even in church and everywhere. My Archangel is Gabriel, the destroyer of worlds, and he got rid of those who got in the way of my walk.

My PTSD and horrible life was a test of strength for my walk with Him. I went through Hell to get me ready for what is to come. Exorcism as a laywoman isn't going to be easy...

 

[ISupportHer]

My wife and I were casual church-goers when the PTSD reared it's ugly head. I was, frankly, concerned when she took a sudden sharp turn toward religion. Posted some of it at the time. We both are more involved now, my wife more than I. I know that her faith and involvement with the church family has been a big source of support for her.

 

[Hydrotroop91]

Beautiful Things by Gungor has been helpful for me. I am one with PTSD and it reminds me that no matter what he makes things beautiful as they are not by our standards or if we are healed. We were made perfect by him and he can change us. He won't give us more than we can handle. Even though the PTSD makes me feel like it most times. He also blessed me with a church family that loves me and picks me up during those lows. I can't count the number of times they have saved my life and I could not imagine this walk without God even though I don't always run to him as I should. I know he is always there waiting on me. But I am often afraid to feel and let him in. Learning slowly though. : ) This weekend has pushed me and I know I can live with this.

 

[longlostlove]

I am trying to stay spiritual and grow in my Faith but my sufferer has really shied away from God. He was the one that gave me my first bible in 2000. 4 deployments later he is not the same he once was, like most people with PTSD. He said that he still believes in God but he doesn't understand why any God would let bad things happen to good people.(he won't seek help at this point.) He has survivor guilt as well and he seems to blame God for what he has seen. I have tried to continue to go to church and make connections through there but i find it so hard to do when I don't like seeming like a single parent and sit alone in the church. The church I have been going to doesn't make me feel any different, it is my own feelings that I just get overwhelmed with being there by myself. I want to grow spiritually but it is hard when he is trying to stay away from it. I need to do it for myself but I stop especially when knowing he would be by himself while were are at church. I got excited when he said that he may want to change his rate in the military to chaplain's assistant but that was short lived. I thought maybe if he did change it, he would find his way back because he truly is a lost sole. Anyone have suggestions that I may be able to help him back?

 

[The Albatross]

My own biblical prescription is always Psalms 55-75. I learned it in biblical based counseling and it is still my "go to" in troubled times. The Psalms demonstrate David's way of dealing with fear, trouble, adversity, grief. At one time I had a bible study for it... but it is long gone (a computer ago too).

At my worst, my mister sat alone in church. At times the best I could do was to enter the church but chose to sat above in the loft and cry. Doubtless this made it difficult for the deacon who was in charge of the sound system but he was respectful.

Any couples counseling available at your church? My mister and I did 16 weeks and are fixing to celebrate 25 years of marriage next month. Questioning faith is not a deal breaker. But perhaps independently he can study or with mentorship he can come to an understanding he can live with (I did).

Hope this helps you LLL.

 

[HëllaBubz]

I once heard a great teaching that spoke about the faith level of the people Jesus raised from the dead? They were dead, they had no faith, so their healing wasn't dependant on that.

Ah. this rang bells at the deepest level for me. good bells. thank you.

Question: If your fiancee had diabetes or a peanut allergy, would your family educate themselves on how they need to cook for him? Be diligent in trying to find hidden peanuts? Or would they wait for God to heal him? Why should PTSD be any different?

This also resonates with how my partner's family have deliberately remained ignorant of my condition regardless of years of opportunity to come find out.

I wish I could get him to understand and come to peace with the fact that they aren't willing to try.

This thread is amazing, really needed it today so thanks.

 

[Eleanor]

Sorry your inlaws are dolts Bubz, you deserve a lot better than that. :(

 

[HëllaBubz]

Such a polite description @Eleanor :p

 

[holdenmonty]

I know the OP was quite a few years ago but I felt the same way I was like God please heal me of my PTSD but he didn't and I started to loose my faith a little bit but then as I was constantly praying and searching for an answer he brought me to the passage where Paul is writing one of the letters saying how he prayed for God to remove a thorn in his flesh and that God told him that his grace is sufficient and then God opened my eyes to the fact that he gives people gifts of helping others such as therapists and that me trying to get him to miraculously heal me instead of allowing him to heal through the gifts that he has given my therapist is trying to short change the gifts of helping others that he has given to my therapist.

 

[Gumdrop]

One of the fascinating things PTSD helps its victims discover is the truth of "We are fearfully and wonderfully made." The fragility of the mind and brain and its effects on health is incredible. To say that "faith alone" or "if it's God's will to heal" or any other cliche is beyond ridiculously ignorant! What does a severe burn victim require? Most likely surgery and skin graphs. Who pauses to say "if it's God's will"?

PTSD ruins lives and robs ones future. The answer in dealing with it is to learn everything you can about your specific situation with PTSD, then do everything possible to be cured. There are lots of differing testimonies of those who use neurofeedback (which marine bases now successfully use for soldiers) and other more helps from science - these restore proper brain neuron function. Being immersed in the truths of God's word is necessary as well because its truth combats lies. But professional therapy is important to help someone navigate through this distress. The faith alone approach is certain to guarantee repeating destructive patterns created by the PTSD.

 

[Lionheart]

The love of my creator guides and comforts me in times of trouble and I feel totally blessed!!! my faith is not blind by any means I have seen miracles in my life and in the lives of others!!!