According to psychiatrist Paul Meier, Bipolar 1 can cause a loss of control in the areas of sex, spending, and spirituality. On page 131 of the DSM-5, it states "the lifetime risk of suicide in individuals with Bipolar Disorder is estimated to be at least fifteen times that of the general population. In fact, Bipolar Disorder may account for one quarter of all completed suicides." What that means is that good, solid mental health treatment could cut the suicide rate by a quarter even when considering only Bipolar. Today we interviewed a woman named Jessie from our church. Jessie battles Bipolar 1, and has historically struggled with spiritual problems as well. Here's her story.

This is the Deliverance Dialogues.

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