Posted by Mandy on October 6, 2002, at 12:32:44
I have been Catholic all my life and pretty faithful. Have struggled with depression for about last 11 years, but last six months have been awful and I am now dx as bipolar II. My meds are starting to work and I am feeling a bit better, but I find it hard to make myself go to the mass. I still believe in God and Jesus, but somehow I feel like I am just going through the motions when I am at church. And yet, I desperately miss that sense of peace that I would receive when getting the Holy Eucharist. I am so confused and feel very guilty for not going to church. My husband is Presbyterian and goes faithfully every Sunday and I sit at home and beat myself up because I feel like I have turned into a heathen. I do not know why I have these feelings and any insight would be helpful.
poster:Mandy
thread:1027
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