Being Mentally ill & Cross of Rejection

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I wasn’t going to write about suffering with mental illness but I need prayer from fellow Catholics now more than ever. At church I have only told 2 people about it. The first person rejected me making excuses which I won’t get into and the second I opened up to today. She’s in behavioral social work. I don’t know if at church tomorrow things between us will be ok or not. Please pray it will.

I am not suffering now from any delusions now (depression yes) but interiorly for a short time I did and it affected a few of my relationships at church. Outwardly I seemed ok but being rejected for things out of my control is hard. My greatest fear is being cast out of church for good for odd behavior and ending up homeless too due to debt.

It’s not easy when in confession I have to then face the same priests who know my struggles with mental illness.

At church I come across as friendly quirky but overly needy too for friendship at times. I am trying to control the needy selfcenteredness but its hard and lonely this life of mine.

Anyway… God willing this thread will attract others like me. Thanks again for listening and I am glad for this spiritual outlet to vent and comfort each other.

God bless 🙏🙏🙏
 
Hail Mary,
Full of grace,
The Lord is with Thee
Blessed art Thou amongst women
And blessed is the fruit of Thy womb,
Jesus
Holy Mary,
Mother of God,
Pray for us sinners,
Now and at the hour of death,
Amen
 
Lord, please give comfort to cielo and grant all the desires of her heart. I pray that she would have more friends who will understand her condition. Amen.
 
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Dear Cielo 300.
I, have inappropriate quirks, that differ from worldly society. Even Christians walk at different paces to reach God. I’m so sorry for your pain. I’m glad your problem has improved.
Can you not tell your story to a group, like a Bible study. If they know, they will understand some of your quirks and if nec, point out if you’re getting stressed. We are a garden of flowers. Each different and unique. Look at yourself as beautiful. You are a Kings kids. A child of the most high God. Secrets bring only pain. If all know, many will embrace you. You can ask them to let you know if your behavior is out of balance.
How could you be homeless? Call Catholic Social services pronto. Are there homeless shelters?
Lord, You are not the author of confusion but of s sound mind.

Let nothing disturb you,
Let nothing frighten you,
All things are passing away:
God never changes.
Patience obtains all things.
Whoever has God lacks nothing;
God alone suffices.
St. Teresa of Avila’s prayer.

Philippians 4:8 New International Version (NIV)

8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

ABBA, This child needs You now! Grace her priest w Wisdom to know how to have her accepted in his church w her brothers and sisters. Let her feel Your love and kindness. Holy Spirit Comfort her. Please, Father. Jesus, Lover of my soul, touch her heart to be whole.
Some of us, struggle more than others. We are weak. WHEN WE ARE WEAK, YOU ARE STRONG! . Lift her up.
In Jesus name
Amen.

God’s Flower Garden

St. Dymphna - Daily Prayer, Novena and Nine Day Prayer
« on: April 17, 2011, 09:08:58 AM »

St. Dymphna
Prayer…Lord God, Who has graciously chosen Saint Dymphna to be the patroness of those afflicted with mental and nervous disorders, and has caused her to be an inspiration and a symbol of charity to the thousands who invoke her intercession, grant through the prayers of this pure, youthful martyr, relief and consolation to all who suffer from these disturbances, and especially to those for whom we now pray.
(Here mention those for whom you wish to pray.)

We beg You to accept and grant the prayers of Saint Dymphna on our behalf. Grant to those we have particularly recommended patience in their sufferings and resignation to Your Divine Will. Fill them with hope and, if it is according to Your Divine Plan, bestow upon them the cure they so earnestly desire. Grant this through Christ Our Lord. Amen.
 
Thank you for your inspirational post and prayers. They are very uplifting and comforting. 😊🙏

Part of my mental illness is paranoid thoughts and thinking the worst concerning my debts and homelessness.

Where I live there aren’t many resources for the homeless so I wish I lived somewhere else but this where God wants me to be for now. I am trying to be strong alone but its not easy.

Thanks again and God bless
 
Praying for your mind to be calm and your soul to be at peace.
 
I’m glad Cielo,
That my post was helpful. Quote those scripture verses till they are your being. Any negative paranoid thought you must kill it w those scripture verses.
You are never alone.
Isaiah

I will never forget you , my children. I have carved you in the palm of my hand.
I will never forget you. I will not leave you orphaned. I will never forget my own.
In Christ’s Love
Tweedlealice
 
Cielo300,
No trial has come to you but what is human. God is faithful and will not let you be tried beyond your strength; but with the trial He will also provide a way out, so that you may be able to bear it. 1 Corinthians 10:13
Peace be with you.
In the name of Jesus Christ I pray that the neuro-chemistry of your brain be healed of all abnormalities. In the name of Jesus be released from all the thoughts, fears, and wordly concerns that distance you from the Peace of our Father’s unconditional Love and limitless Mercy. In the name of Jesus I pray that you, a beloved child of God, may be drawn ever closer to Him by openly participating in the Sacraments He has provided through the Church. I pray that you spend as much time as you can with our Lord in adoration of His presence as the Eucharist. God knows you and wants you. As often as your trials come, bring your trials to Him.
Cielo300, I pray that you Just Love. Love God. Love your neighbor. Love yourself.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
St. Dymphna, pray for us.
 
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Prayer for the Help of the Holy Spirit

O God, send forth Your Holy Spirit into my heart that
I may perceive into my mind, that I may remember, and
into my soul that I may meditate. Inspire me to speak
with piety, holiness, tenderness, and mercy. Teach, guide,
and direct my thoughts and senses from beginning to end.
May Your grace ever help and correct me, and may I be
strengthened now with wisdom from on high, for the sake
of Your infinite mercy. Through Christ Our Lord, Amen. 🙏
– St. Anthony of Padua
 
Saint Michael, the archangel, defend us in battle, be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil, may God rebuke him, we humbly pray. And do you, O’ Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God thrust into Hell Satan and all the other evil spirits who prowl about the world for the ruin of souls.

Amen.

†

Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Amen.

†

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.

Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

†​

 
For our mental health to improve…
May the Lord show his Divine Mercy…
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be, Fatima, AMEN!
 
I will keep in mind about the scriptures and paranoid thoughts. Thanks and blessed Sunday to you. 🙏😊
 
That’s a beautiful prayer Rooted2Bfruited. 😊🙏 I really appreciate it. Blessed Sunday.
 
Hail Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen. 🌹
 
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