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Welcome! Your family is blessed to have such a beautiful spirit as you! Welcome again!

Welcome, Jason! I love your interest. Feel at home!

Hi! Welcome, Tyler! Your intro is very good-natured. And you are right, music heals.

Howdy, Carole. I'm sure you will find your spot around here. Welcome!

Hello!

Hello. I recommend referring to Mormon Doctrine, by Bruce R. McConkie. Reference the subject of “Psychiatry.” Then read Gospel Principles Chapter 29: The Lord’s Law of Health. Each will explain doctrinal conditions relevant to a healthy body and to vitality of the mind. In my personal view, bi-polar has become somewhat of a dangerous, speculative “fad” today among young people. Much like infectious Mononucleosis was during the seventies (seemed like everyone had it). You could most likely be as others on board have suggested—dealing with the wiles of puberty. Most certainly, a professional opinion can do you no harm. Also remember that bi-polar disorder is often confused with depression; thus make sure that your health care professional or therapist prescribes the accurate medication for your treatment plan. A bi-polar patient on depressants will have an extreme negative reaction to this type of meds, often vicious behavior will result. God Bless!

Hello. I don't see that you are being silly--maybe just over concerned about doing what is peaceable for you, and your desire to serve should be as you see fit. Do what is best for you at this point; afterall, not attending your ward is up to you, you have agency. I admire that you can still consider service. You must remember that one prophet has expressed that we should do the best that we can. Just this statement supports your personal judgement. God Bless!

Hi! I'm new but interesting I don't know if that is my case . Welcome!

Hi friend! I can not help you; I hope someone can answer your question. Welcome!

Hi Ratchet! Welcome! I've been LDS for a long time and I'm still excited about it. Good for you! The Book of Mormon kept me up all night when I first begin reading. Make sure you get plenty of rest while reading. Good wishes to you as a student. And don't be too concerned about tithing at this point; however disfellowshipment should be totally explained to you by your local missionaries; it really is a detailed Church doctrine for specific circumstances (not necessarily for tithing).

Hi Backroads. Why did the pain get even worse after you married? By this reason it appears as if you can identify with the pleasure of intimacy according to your very own relationship, which is, of course, common to feel this way; maybe this is why you are so troubled for them. You also mention that your brother views his marriage as a roomating situation, and to me this appears to be a temporary acceptance and a proper perspective for him to the matter. They are obviously working on their dilema, and even though this matter seems unacceptable to you, and you are sincere, which is natural because time has lingered for two years, it is not impossible for things to become normal at some point. You might just keep lending an ear of support for your brother. Stressing over the matter is not going to help anyone, as you can already determine to be true. Prayers to you and your family by me.

Welcome, wahhealthymom! Best wishes to you as a new mom and as a wife to a striving dental student! By golly you are a busy one for sure.

Here's a huge HELLO back at ya! Welcome!

Thanks, kev, for your lovely testimony. And welcome!

A great welcome to you! I have to get better with my food storage plans as well. Good luck!

Welcome to the board, Seeker of Truth! I'm new here as well. Your question is a good one. One reliable source of information would be a Church publication referred to as "Ensign." You can access this magazine at the official LDS website, the public library, or your missionaries can provide you a copy. In my own conversion to the LDS Church, I had no problem believing the Book of Mormon as latter-day revelation along with an equal interest in the Old and New Testaments. And no. The missionaries are not pulling your leg, lol! Hang with them, pray earnestly, and all truth will come to light soon. God bless!

Let us all be guided in conversation by the one posting their problems in this thread. I am here for them and so are you. And by the way, don't twist my words, please. I prayed to come on this network to do good. If you gather around my words and not your own or the one posting a concern here, we all might just confuse things and chase away the good Lord's intentions. If you have something to say about what I've posted in response to any matter in this forum talk to me one on one by private message. I intend for you all to take me with respectful warm affection and good regards as I do for you. Thanks!

Spirit Soldier by Agathodaimon Spirit is your fate and burden Spirit is your destination Once long ago on a dark night You felt body and soul unite In a dream of epiphany You were given perspicuity dignity autonomy supremacy Ancient spirits cursed through your veins The sparks in you turned into flames You heard battle drums thundering Was this a dream or an awakening a destining foreshadowing offering? The gods have marked you for your life and death The gods will guide you up to your last breath You will lead a secret life sheltered by darkness Up to the day that the spirit soldiers will conquer and then The twilight mountains you will climb Brighter than the sun you will shine Louder than thunder you will roar Above the world your voice will soar Through the universe you will fly Expand the earth tear up the sky Once your spirit will break free A new spring will bring liberty The gods blessed you with power and a vision The gods gave you life to accomplish a mission Being a soldier of spirit in a cold and shallow world Will at times seem to you rather a curse than a gift Sometimes you **** the ancient spirits Everything seems grim and senseless They tell you that there's no forgiveness For the thousand sins you could confess Then you envy the blind fools Who thrive in mediocracies Who love and hate as they are told Devoted to trivialities Spirit soldier Spirit soldier Spirits spirits spirits Spirit soldier Spirits spirits spirits Spirit soldier Sometimes your dreams take you to the land Of purity silence and soul Where you feel unchained and alive Where fate is under your control Then you thank the great omnipotent Creators of life and spirit That with the dawn of a new age You'll be united with the infinite Spirit soldier Spirit soldier Spirits spirits spirits Spirit soldier Spirits spirits spirits Spirit soldier The gods sent you to provide for enlightenment The gods have placed you in line of their descent You will lead a secret life sheltered by darkness Up to the day the spirit soldiers will conquer and then The twilight mountains you will climb Brighter than the sun you will shine Louder than thunder you will roar Above the world your voice will soar Through the universe you will fly Expand the earth tear up the sky Once your spirit will break free A new spring will bring liberty

Hello, sbg. Honey, you will always love your husband. And who said that marriage was not at some times a battlefield? I want you to go out and find the most interesting historical war book on the market, and read it cover to cover (even stop to notice the pictures). For the most part, you will find that the strength of your spirit is much like that of a courageous soldier on the battlegrounds- wounded, negleted and sometime all alone, but fighting hard and strong for a good cause. Come on. I've been there with you; I made it through the barbed wire and so can you. Shucks, at times I'm still tugging at the wires, but it is worth it. Stop thinking about yourself so much and focus on your husband's and the kids' needs for a change. As you grow stronger and more understanding and forgiving, you will feel the sure, perfect power of love for your husband all around you. The change in your mate will come by the possitive change in your attitude of him and his weaknesses. God bless!

Well, Mr. Monkey, don't hold yourself responsible for making your wife feel happy all the time. She only needs your love and understanding. Marriage is a complex relationship, and most certainly in the beggining of your union. My idea is that you should encourage your mate to join you in this social network. This way, all will have a fair chance to know both sides of your story. And one more thing, stop referring to her as depressed; it could be something totally different going on here.

Hello! I want to shout out a long Howwwwddddyyy to all in the community. I am looking forward to the chatter. My warm regards to all! :)