Angie’s Healing Testimony

In 2015, I was diagnosed with mental illness which included suicidal tendencies, bipolar depression, anxiety, PTSD, schizoaffective disorder, a sleep disorder, and more! I was on 12 different medications which caused intense side effects - hearing voices, blacking out, fainting spells, blurred vision, nightmares, and hallucinations.

I also battled physical mobility. The medications caused me to gain weight rapidly, and bad eating habits began due to how bad I felt about myself.

I was so mad and angry at God. I got to point I felt like I didn’t believe in Him at all, but deep down in my spirit there was a fight going on.

In March of 2021 I got sick and tired of my journey with mental illness and physical issues. I began to ask for prayer, and I was set free - passion for God was rekindled in my life. Then in April, I started to talk with professionals about how long I needed to be on these medications. They told me forever - the rest of my life. Then, I testified about giving my heart to God. At my next visit in June, I said I'd like to stop medications and I've been medication free since November 21.

Along with journeying with my doctors to stop medication and come off the mental health stuff, I began a health journey of losing weight. As of today I have lost close to 200 pounds! April of '21 I was at a weight of 450 pounds - no joking.

When we put God at center of who were are, He begins to prune us in a way we never think is possible. I think the key to the journey includes having your heart open to correction and quick repentance..

God is using me as a testimony to reach others who struggle with mental illness. They see the transformation that's has taken place in my life and are encouraged! I’m so thankful my family has been there for all of my bad and good days..

Journeys in life can be hard but our strength comes from the Lord! Amen!