One statistic says one out of four American are mentally ill. Next time you're in a group of four people, if they all look normal, than you must be the one who's crazy.
Another statistic says mental illness strikes one every 60 seconds. Avoid crowds. Quite a few will suddenly become wacko. Pray it won't be you.
Patient: The liquid medicine doesn't work."
Doctor: "Did you drink it after a hot bath?"
Patient: "No, after I drank the bath, I couldn't get down the medication."
Patient: "I don't know what will you give me?"
Mental illness is not a joking manner, but sometimes we laugh to keep from crying. Dementia, and losing one's mind is a wordless horror. We watch our daughter lose brain functions and it's sad. On the other hand, people with Alzheimers and dementia often do and say funny things. A man with dementia was asked to pray yesterday. He said, "Lord, don't let us fall into a ditch." Perhaps his request was expressed in an odd, humorous manner, but the listeners understood. He was saying "Keep us safe."
Actually, its not a laughing matter but a sign of life without a secure faith in a loving God. Yes, hormones can get out of balance butI am amazed how many of our patients list depression and anxiety in their medical history. Its 3 out of the 4.
ReplyDeleteSo true. People with real mental illness suffer big tune, Thanks for sharing this valuable thought. I appreciate it.
DeleteMy husband got brain damage from a car accident 30 years ago. A good portion of his healing came from helping everyone, including him, to laugh. Thank you for your humorous post and I just accepted your friend request on FB
ReplyDeleteHi Carol, I"m pleased to be your new friend, and thanks for your comment.
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