Can a schizophrenic be a witch?
Sorry to bother, But i need to ask.
I have sever depression and schizophrenia, I wonder if I can learn magic.
I am a psychology student, preparing for applying to graduate degree in psychology. And i want to be a counselor to help people.
But my illness is an obstacle. I can hear voices.
Now i study at home and there is little pressure, and my voices, they are quiet. But i am afraid if i go back to campus,and face more pressure, they will be active again, which really bother my life.
In long history of my illness, I found i didn't really care about anything, the exception were people who need my help.
The only way to light up my frame of life is to help people.
I found divination and counselling are the ways.
And this is why i want to be a counselor.
But the thing is,even if people in psychology profession can understand me, but a few of them, especially people in clinical area can't accept me.(because of their training,they don't understand, or trust people like me)
Not to mention clients.
I want to learn magic is because I want to make my voices a gift of mine,I hope they are no more problems to me.
But base on my previous situation, I heard a lot of voices from spirits, even gods. I'm afraid that my illness will influence me. I wonder I can distinguish voices from my head or from true spirits.
Could anyone give me a guidance,please?
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Anyone can be a witch. Learning magick involves knowing yourself very well, which may help you deal with the voices, knowing when to ignore and when to pay attention. But witchcraft is not a substitute for mental health care.
Like Morningbird said, anyone can be a witch. But please PLEASE do not confuse mental health issues with spiritual gifts. Yes, they can go hand n hand, and yes they can be intertwined and have effect on each other, BUT the romanticizing of mental health issues is dangerous and damaging. You should first seek help and treatment for your depression and schizophrenia before moving forward with your craft. In many ways they can be holding you back from becoming the best witch you can be. There are countless affordable resources out there for you to seek treatment. Love and light.