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Dec 08, 2020, 11:37 AM
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Member Since: Jul 2019
Location: Downtown Vibes, California
Posts: 15,701
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Originally Posted by Daonnachd
I am a Protestant, as are my in-laws, though I am more liberal than they. When I was hospitalised my MIL had the nerve to tell me that if I had a stronger relationship with God I wouldn't have mental health issues. I was gobsmacked. I wanted to get up and walk away - then tell the hospital staff to escort them out of the facilities.
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I think that is the worst and most cruel words anyone can speak to someone who has mental illness. My husband, who is highly suspicious of psych meds, tells me to "pray" when I feel depressed/anxious. I resent it terribly. I think it's a way for the person to not bother to listen.
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