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Una. What is a religious trauma?
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Religious trauma can stem from You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. and devastatingly affect self-esteem, sense of self-worth, and identity. Religion can impact how we see the world. Denying the existence of problems in the face of continual optimism and faith can be easy, but this You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. can lead to lasting harm.
Religious trauma can leave many believing they are inherently sinful or condemned, even after they leave the religion and previously held beliefs (especially after experiencing You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.).
Next. What is religious trauma syndrome?
Religious trauma syndrome is not officially included in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM 5). However, religious and spiritual trauma exists and impacts millions of individuals. Religion can easily be weaponized, and people may twist teachings to fit their agendas. Shame, guilt, and condemnation are among many harmful messages, often leading to lasting and deep mental health wounds that damage the psyche.
RTS often occurs when individuals in a like-minded community see their religious path as the only way, identifying outside others as inherently bad or misguided. These groups deliberately disconnect from mainstream society and traditions. For some, this behavior can include not observing holidays, visiting movie theaters, or dressing modestly. Others may live in more rural areas, avoiding the appearance or perception of ‘evil.’
While religious trauma syndrome is commonly used, many clinicians and researchers are shying away from the use of ‘syndrome.’
Religious Trauma Examples
RTS differs depending on religion, practices, or beliefs but typically has a standard component of fear and You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. Individuals may be told they will be separated from God, face social ruin, or go to hell based on their adherence to specific traditions or beliefs.
These experiences can create false narratives that absolute religious adherence is necessary to secure an afterlife. Because religious trauma can be prevalent in childhood, distancing from religion can sometimes mean individuals feel they are abandoning everything they know.
Examples of religious trauma include:
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Religious trauma can stem from You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. and devastatingly affect self-esteem, sense of self-worth, and identity. Religion can impact how we see the world. Denying the existence of problems in the face of continual optimism and faith can be easy, but this You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. can lead to lasting harm.
Religious trauma can leave many believing they are inherently sinful or condemned, even after they leave the religion and previously held beliefs (especially after experiencing You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.).
Next. What is religious trauma syndrome?
Religious trauma syndrome is not officially included in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM 5). However, religious and spiritual trauma exists and impacts millions of individuals. Religion can easily be weaponized, and people may twist teachings to fit their agendas. Shame, guilt, and condemnation are among many harmful messages, often leading to lasting and deep mental health wounds that damage the psyche.
RTS often occurs when individuals in a like-minded community see their religious path as the only way, identifying outside others as inherently bad or misguided. These groups deliberately disconnect from mainstream society and traditions. For some, this behavior can include not observing holidays, visiting movie theaters, or dressing modestly. Others may live in more rural areas, avoiding the appearance or perception of ‘evil.’
While religious trauma syndrome is commonly used, many clinicians and researchers are shying away from the use of ‘syndrome.’
Religious Trauma Examples
RTS differs depending on religion, practices, or beliefs but typically has a standard component of fear and You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. Individuals may be told they will be separated from God, face social ruin, or go to hell based on their adherence to specific traditions or beliefs.
These experiences can create false narratives that absolute religious adherence is necessary to secure an afterlife. Because religious trauma can be prevalent in childhood, distancing from religion can sometimes mean individuals feel they are abandoning everything they know.
Examples of religious trauma include:
- A child experiencing same-seks attraction is told their feelings are sinful and they must repent
- An adolescent expressing their thoughts is physically disciplined or beaten into submission by a parent or religious leader to “save their soul”.
- A young woman becoming pr(e)gnant out of wedlock may be subject to sanctions and ostracized from the community or congregation.
- A person may be told the majority of their financial resources should go to the cause of furthering the message of the religion, causing financial hardship.
Religious Trauma Syndrome
Religious trauma can significantly impact mental and emotional health. Breaking away from beliefs and traditions can be challenging for those raised in religiously abusive organizations or communities. They may experience You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. between what they were taught in childhood and what they have learned through research and exploration. Many may find trusting themselves or others difficult due to experiencing a toxic religious environment or a manipulative faith leader, causing You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. Some symptoms of religious trauma can overlap with other mental health disorders, such as You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., anxiety disorders, or clinical depression.
Symptoms of religious trauma include:
Religious trauma can significantly impact mental and emotional health. Breaking away from beliefs and traditions can be challenging for those raised in religiously abusive organizations or communities. They may experience You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. between what they were taught in childhood and what they have learned through research and exploration. Many may find trusting themselves or others difficult due to experiencing a toxic religious environment or a manipulative faith leader, causing You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. Some symptoms of religious trauma can overlap with other mental health disorders, such as You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., anxiety disorders, or clinical depression.
Symptoms of religious trauma include:
- Poor critical thinking skills
- Difficulty making decisions
- Decreased sense of self-worth
- Difficulty building strong relationships
- Being unfamiliar with mainstream culture/isolation
- Struggling with fitting in and belonging
- Nightmares
- Sleeping issues
- Eating issues
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- Loneliness
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Sabi, meron mga tao na hindi napapansin na meron silang "RTS" po. Katulad ko dati, noon una, hindi ko napapansin pero as days, weeks, months and years go by, na realize ko on my own na parang hindi na nakakatulong sa mental health ko noon nananatili ako sa Roman Catholic religion po. Talaga nananatili ako dati but my heart is wala talaga as in. Stressful na siya sa akin at maraming iba pa. Basta dami and nang hindi ako nagsisimba for how many years, I remember years, on my coach, tumitibok-tibok ang heart ko. Andoon I feel something "love within" and para siyang miracle. Andoon ang "love" and that was the time na inamin ko na deist nga talaga ako. Deist nga talaga ako, dahil andoon ang perception ko about a God and as days go by, since I am sometimes doing stuff na mataas ang femininity ambience ko and meron ako knowledge about a Goddess, well, confirm na talaga na Deist nga talaga ako.
Iyan na po ang spiritual journey ko na madami akong binabasa na beliefs na mag fifit in sa akin, Deist na po talaga ako. Inaamin ko na meron akong RTS noon. Literally noon, ngayon, I would like to share na healed na po ako. Kuntento na po ako sa path ko na noon, sobrang hirap umalis sa pagiging Roman Catholic.
Ewan ko kung meron nakaka-relate. Relate na kung kayo o sila ba ay meron din RTS na katulad ko noon? Meron akong ilan-ilan na eencounter na meron din ibang nakaranas ng RTS bago maging atheist, bago maging deist and so on and so forth. Ngayon , yung mga katulad nila , kasama na rin ako ay free na po kami.
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Sabi, meron mga tao na hindi napapansin na meron silang "RTS" po. Katulad ko dati, noon una, hindi ko napapansin pero as days, weeks, months and years go by, na realize ko on my own na parang hindi na nakakatulong sa mental health ko noon nananatili ako sa Roman Catholic religion po. Talaga nananatili ako dati but my heart is wala talaga as in. Stressful na siya sa akin at maraming iba pa. Basta dami and nang hindi ako nagsisimba for how many years, I remember years, on my coach, tumitibok-tibok ang heart ko. Andoon I feel something "love within" and para siyang miracle. Andoon ang "love" and that was the time na inamin ko na deist nga talaga ako. Deist nga talaga ako, dahil andoon ang perception ko about a God and as days go by, since I am sometimes doing stuff na mataas ang femininity ambience ko and meron ako knowledge about a Goddess, well, confirm na talaga na Deist nga talaga ako.
Iyan na po ang spiritual journey ko na madami akong binabasa na beliefs na mag fifit in sa akin, Deist na po talaga ako. Inaamin ko na meron akong RTS noon. Literally noon, ngayon, I would like to share na healed na po ako. Kuntento na po ako sa path ko na noon, sobrang hirap umalis sa pagiging Roman Catholic.
Ewan ko kung meron nakaka-relate. Relate na kung kayo o sila ba ay meron din RTS na katulad ko noon? Meron akong ilan-ilan na eencounter na meron din ibang nakaranas ng RTS bago maging atheist, bago maging deist and so on and so forth. Ngayon , yung mga katulad nila , kasama na rin ako ay free na po kami.
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