Religion can be good for your mental health

Sorry, wanted to quote the previous post.

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100% agree. As a health coach/therapist I see the benefits all the time!

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Religion can be beneficial for your mental health in several ways. It provides a sense of purpose, belonging, and comfort during challenging times. Many religious practices, such as prayer, meditation, and attending services, offer opportunities to reflect and cope with stress. Engaging with a supportive faith community can combat loneliness and foster social connections, which are crucial for mental well-being.

Additionally, the moral and ethical guidelines in many religions can help individuals develop a framework for navigating life's challenges, promoting resilience and a positive outlook. The rituals and traditions of religion often create a sense of structure, predictability, and continuity, which can be grounding.

sapnameghan, might I suggest you start a new discussion, under a different heading. This thread has been going for some time and many members will no longer be reading it. I tend to usually avoid the religious ones!

sapnameghan, so sorry to hear your distress. You have come to a good place, where you will find a listening ear and support. I too went through the motions of worship when younger, but never really understood blind faith. I think we can only improve our lives through our own efforts, whether we think God is helping or not. Members of my family are at present going through a difficult time. I am exasperated when my offers of practical help are rejected because they believe that as long as they keep praying everything will be all right. If only that were the case - there would be no problems in the world!
I hope you feel brighter soon, have you seen a doctor? There is no shame in accepting help in the form of medication if it might lift you from your dark place.
Please keep posting on here, you will benefit I am sure.

It is very sad that you feel so depressed. Perhaps you could tell us some more about your situation and we may even be able to give you some practical advice. At the very least, we will listen with sympathy. I found so much kindness when I told my own sad story.

hi

Nice to read different opinions and criticisms.. I cant say i know much about religion and how to follow the various rules and rituals... (i was born in a hindu family) I learnt religion s we grew up ...and didnt follow it when i came to uk. My sisters on the other hand prays...she even formed a group ..they performed regular prayers, celebrate festivals .. (Christmas, Eid, Diwali.. etc ).. She and her group has total faith in God and miracles. With Faith She has hope even when she faced near death herself..
I believe in God...but try as i want i dont feel the same faith as my sister..I dont have the same blind faith i just feel confusion..
I started about religion...try to understand...maybe make sense of life ... but it doesnt happen. God is not helping me with ESA benefits. It seems HE is creating unnecessary obstacles... HE is not giving me anythig positive.. to the point that i feel suicidal today. I have written a first time message just a bit earlier to ask for help. If u have faith then it will help you accept ur lot a bit better.... some of us lose that faith, lose the trust in God and Life.
Why does God allow us to feel suicidal? why Does HE create so much problems we try hard to be good people. If God was awake when i asked for help first time...i would still be at work today and maybe healthier...... there is no going back. WHY?
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EXCUSE ME IF I SAID ANYTHING THAT MAY OFFEND......I HAVE NO INTENTION TO SAY ANYTHING AGAINST ANY ONE RELIGION. IT IS GOOD TO BELIEVE IN ONE RELIGION AT LEST
Thank u for reading.
God Bless you all
**ya..i talk too much... i maybe going mad
Take care friends

I've had almost exactly the same experience in my family, harrigran. DS told me about it and that his partner didn't want anyone else to know. I don't know why, but I never mentioned it to her. However, as in your DiL's case, the next pregnancy went well and my youngest GS starts school next week.

Butternut sending a hug too, I have been through it and my DIL who feared she would not get pregnant again, she did within 5 months.

Butternut - I'm sending a hug. What sad news, and how hard to be so far away. I hope that in the end there will be a happy ending as there was for my DD. We thought it would never happen, but it did.

Butty

You're all so kind. Thank you.x

I am all for hugs - virtual or otherwise - and love the fact that my children always hug me and their friends when we meet; and that my children's friends hug me too! I can't get enough of it!

So sad to hear that, Butty.

Butternut, I'm so sorry to hear that.

Oh Butter how sad for you all

Butter I'm sending you a warm virtual (hug)...I understand that you must be feeling so sad. xx

((hugs)) to all those who would like one. I had to learn how to hug, and now I can, I do. I think you can tell when they are heartfelt.

I have just heard today that my daughter-in-law has miscarried at 3 months. She lives in America and I would give anything to be able to hug her and my son right now.

Oh soop.....that's so awful. How terribly sad. xx

Joan I had previously lost a foetus that had died inside the womb. On the second occasion, I was in hospital for some time, during which I was bleeding. Although the baby's heartbeat was strong, it was decided to be in it's interest, to induce labour. My then husband was serving in N. Ireland. I was in labour all night long. The baby was "stuck" [and it's heart continued to beat.] When at last a doctor removed it, he placed it in the sleauce room [to die] and I was informed by a nurse that it had been a boy. The experience sent me into a depression. I therefore feel compassion towards every mother who goes through such a heartbreaking experience.

Alison I too am sending you a virtual (((hug))). I was sent my first at the lowest point in my life and it was so, so appreciated.

Alison I for one feel very touched that you are able to let it all pour out on Gnet. We must be doing some good despite the occasional bickering

I'm sending a virtual (((hug))) and some to cheer you up!

Alison - my DD has been through all of that and more - but now has 2 beautiful boys. She will never forget the lost ones I know, so I am not surprised that it is all "pouring out." We were at a loss as to how to help her, as we felt so helpless really. But now her life is full of her wee boys and she has put it behind her - although not forgotten.

Another DD is pregnant right now and it is a joy to watch a normal pregnancy proceeding! - we had forgotten what they were like.

My niece has just lost a pregnancy following IVF and is very sad - we all are for her - but she has marked the loss with a tattoo with a date (not sure exactly which) on her wrist. I guess she has to do what helps her best, but I cannot help but wonder if a tattoo in such an epxosed place that will remind her endlessly of her loss might make it hard for her to begin to move on.

I used to work in a maternity/womens hospital 30 odd years ago and we had terminations, miscarriages, hysterectomies, normal births all jumbled up on the same ward - I complained about it endlessly - so insensitive.

Greatnan I was in with a miscarriage and put in the next bed to someone who was in for a temination!