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Bipolar Acquaintance	Crystal	Sunday, September 23, 2012
Question: Dear Brother, About a month ago, I began a friendship with a young woman who has a Bipolar/ mild Schizophrenia disorder. When I first met her we got along great, as we have many things in common and she is a Christian and we often talk about how God has touched and blessed our lives. In getting to know her, she later revealed to me that she has Bipolar and mild Schizophrenia however is treated with medications and therapy. I have no qualms with her having this disorder, as many people also are Bipolar and live normal, productive, and rewarding lives; but most recently I noticed a few things within her that I'm uncomfortable with. I've caught her lying about things that really aren't necessary. As she told me that her Mother had an elaborant position, whereas her Mother is unemployed. She also has a tendency to emulate me. As there are things that I like or have done; and she says she has done the same thing whereas I know she hasn't as this woman is limited in going places and doing some things by herself. But what has really bothered me about her is, she is into occult activities. As she claims to be part psychic, is into Astrology and Numerology and recently told me that she sees spirits in her household. I've decided to disassociate myself from her, not because of her disorder but more so because of her occult influences; whereas I have not called her and if she does call, I'll send her a text message stating that I'm busy and will contact her when convenient. I pray that God will heal her condition and also deliver her from certain occult activities. I don't know if she is seeing spirits because of her disorder or if there is any demoniac entities around her, but if you can give me any information about this, I would really appreciate it and do you think I am doing the right thing in ending this friendship. To protect myself, I pray the Hedge of Protection Prayer to prevent those who are into occult activities befriending me, as I only want to associate with those who deeply believe in God. If you could give me any insight into this, I would be very grateful. God Bless, Crystal
Question Answered by Dear Crystal: Well, there is no such thing as "mild" Schizophrenia. That is like saying one is "mildly" pregnant. Rather, there can be greater and lessor manifestations of the symptoms of this brain disease depending on whether or not she is on the right medication and is taking that medication as prescribed. All the behavior you have described can be attributed to her mental illness. Or, there can be a demonic element in there somewhere. Demons often hitchhike on problems that already exist. While you could try to convince her to abandon the occult and her thinking that she is a psychic, that is difficult enough with a sane person, with a mentally ill person it will likely be an exercise in futility. It would probably be best to terminate your friendship with her. Do not lie to her about it. Since she is into the occult, she might want to cast revenge spells against you. To be on the safe side I would pray the "Breaking Spells and Curses" prayer in our Spiritual Warfare Prayer Catalog, linked below, and continue with the Hedge of Protection Prayers. Also, pray for her. We will certainly pray for her and for you. God Bless, Bro. Ignatius Mary For information on how to receive help see our Help page. We suggest that before contacting us directly for help you try the Seven Steps to Self-Deliverance. These self-help steps will often resolve the problem. Also our Spiritual Warfare Prayer Catalog contains many prayers that may be helpful. If needed you can ask for a Personal Consultation.

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Bipolar Acquaintance

Crystal

Sunday, September 23, 2012

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Dear Brother,

About a month ago, I began a friendship with a young woman who has a Bipolar/ mild Schizophrenia disorder. When I first met her we got along great, as we have many things in common and she is a Christian and we often talk about how God has touched and blessed our lives.

In getting to know her, she later revealed to me that she has Bipolar and mild Schizophrenia however is treated with medications and therapy. I have no qualms with her having this disorder, as many people also are Bipolar and live normal, productive, and rewarding lives; but most recently I noticed a few things within her that I'm uncomfortable with.

I've caught her lying about things that really aren't necessary. As she told me that her Mother had an elaborant position, whereas her Mother is unemployed.

She also has a tendency to emulate me. As there are things that I like or have done; and she says she has done the same thing whereas I know she hasn't as this woman is limited in going places and doing some things by herself.

But what has really bothered me about her is, she is into occult activities. As she claims to be part psychic, is into Astrology and Numerology and recently told me that she sees spirits in her household.

I've decided to disassociate myself from her, not because of her disorder but more so because of her occult influences; whereas I have not called her and if she does call, I'll send her a text message stating that I'm busy and will contact her when convenient.

I pray that God will heal her condition and also deliver her from certain occult activities.

I don't know if she is seeing spirits because of her disorder or if there is any demoniac entities around her, but if you can give me any information about this, I would really appreciate it and do you think I am doing the right thing in ending this friendship.

To protect myself, I pray the Hedge of Protection Prayer to prevent those who are into occult activities befriending me, as I only want to associate with those who deeply believe in God.

If you could give me any insight into this, I would be very grateful.

God Bless,
Crystal

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Dear Crystal:

Well, there is no such thing as "mild" Schizophrenia. That is like saying one is "mildly" pregnant. Rather, there can be greater and lessor manifestations of the symptoms of this brain disease depending on whether or not she is on the right medication and is taking that medication as prescribed.

All the behavior you have described can be attributed to her mental illness. Or, there can be a demonic element in there somewhere. Demons often hitchhike on problems that already exist.

While you could try to convince her to abandon the occult and her thinking that she is a psychic, that is difficult enough with a sane person, with a mentally ill person it will likely be an exercise in futility.

It would probably be best to terminate your friendship with her. Do not lie to her about it. Since she is into the occult, she might want to cast revenge spells against you. To be on the safe side I would pray the "Breaking Spells and Curses" prayer in our Spiritual Warfare Prayer Catalog, linked below, and continue with the Hedge of Protection Prayers. Also, pray for her.

We will certainly pray for her and for you.

God Bless,
Bro. Ignatius Mary

For information on how to receive help see our Help page. We suggest that before contacting us directly for help you try the Seven Steps to Self-Deliverance. These self-help steps will often resolve the problem. Also our Spiritual Warfare Prayer Catalog contains many prayers that may be helpful. If needed you can ask for a Personal Consultation.