This post is not an indictment of Christianity or any religion. Neither is my work as an ex-Christian psychotherapist. Rather, this is a breakdown of some of the most common harmful beliefs that religion can reinforce.
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Many of us believe that we don’t deserve to carry the shame that we feel, but that doesn’t make it go away. So why do we feel it? What purpose does it serve?
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What is one of the most dangerous outcomes of religion? People thinking they deserve bad things. Not all churches or religious settings preach this. Or, if they preach it, it’s not always intentional. The result, unfortunately, can be terrible for a person’s mental health.
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Harm and shame are the norm. This is one reason why people think that their family culture is fine. They’re used to feeling hurt or bad about themselves, to the point that it takes work for them to notice it.
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Usually the first hint that someone is being passive aggressive is their tone. When someone is passive aggressive, they're usually less direct in their communication. You might sense that they're experiencing some "big feelings." Yet, they're not stating what their feeling are.
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Jealousy is an emotion that occurs when we miss someone due to them spending time with others. This is not limited to the fear that a partner might be cheating.
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Opening up to parents is hard for some people. This is true regardless of age. Some families just have trouble getting along and communicating.
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If you yourself get along with everyone, I would start by thinking about what it means to compromise. Through compromise, everyone gets to figure out what's most important to them.
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I think the act of quiet quitting is an attempt to improve one's mental health. Placing boundaries on the workday can help us maintain or improve work-life balance.
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Online therapy provides accessibility to many people. You can meet with your therapist from anywhere in your state, depending on your state's laws. You can also potentially meet with a therapist from outside of your state, if they carry a license in yours.
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Spending time with your partner is a good place to start when it comes to relationship repair. This is especially true if one or both of you has been stonewalling. You can use your time together to practice communication skills.
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Giving too much of yourself can show up in several areas of your life. In this post, we will explore how it can disrupt both your professional and personal lives.
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Recovery can save your life. Eating disorders are the deadliest of all mental health conditions. This is due to both their physical and mental symptoms.
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The harder you try to stop thinking about something, the more you’ll probably end up thinking about it. Instead, leaning into your anxieties for a certain amount of time might be the most helpful.
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If you’re feeling upset, you might direct all of your negative feelings towards your body - because the body itself is what feels so unpleasant in the moment. And if you have a history of being told that your body isn’t good enough, then you might think that changing your body is your best chance of getting out of a painful situation.
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