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Do you think people that are spiritual, but not religious, are at a higher risk of developing mental health problems?

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Asked By: DSM5 46-50, M  4 months ago

This question is based on the following editorial in a British newspaper: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/9774259/Spiritual-people-at-higher-risk-of-mental-health-problems.html

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    UKYoo - 18-21 years old - male

    Posted by UKYoo Jan 3rd, 2013 at 1:15AM

    I dont know it leaves alot of stuff un explained

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7 Answers to "Do you think people that are spiritual, but not religious, are at a higher risk of developing mental health problems?"

  1. GailG3 - 61-65 years old - female

    Posted by GailG3 Jan 3rd, 2013 at 6:23AM

    When I first stepped away from Christianity, it was a rather terrifying and confusing time. In contrast to who I am today, I would say that I did have mental issues. But the issues stemmed from realizing that my worldview was in error and struggling to find a new and very different worldview to sustain and guide me. Imagine waking up one day and realizing that everyone you know (by virtue of hanging on to an invalid worldview) had it all wrong, and no one was able to understand what you are talking about - or even care. I was depressed for a relatively long time.

    As I developed confidence in my new worldview (as a result of education), I accepted the isolation that comes with being self-aware. The depression went away. The quality of my life skyrocketed.

    As a result of MY experiences, I would say that the article over-generalized and was irresponsible.

    There are many "spiritual" people who did not go out in search of truth or who did not dare face and then walk through their fears. These ARE unstable until they do that, and it does take a lot of courage (and usually some time) before they do that.

    In a time of global awakening, a huge number of people are starting to give up religious faith. I would expect instability, but I would also expect that instability to b temporary.

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  2. knel123 - 26-30 years old

    Posted by knel123 Jan 3rd, 2013 at 1:07AM

    I think religious people are at a risk of developing undiagnosed mental health problems. Undiagnosed because when a group of people go crazy, no one bothers pointing it out to the others.
    Im not sure how being "spiritual and not religious" would make any difference other than them not being able to hide in a groupthink

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  3. GailG3 - 61-65 years old - female

    Reply by GailG3 Jan 3rd, 2013 at 6:25AM

    I agree.

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  4. DrPestKontrolle1881 - 46-50 years old - male

    Posted by DrPestKontrolle1881 Jan 3rd, 2013 at 1:16AM

    Nope. I think it's the other way around.

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  5. MsTarantism - 18-21 years old - female

    Posted by MsTarantism Jan 3rd, 2013 at 1:14AM

    Higher risk? Where did this logic come from?

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  6. DSM5 - 46-50 years old - male

    Reply by DSM5 Jan 3rd, 2013 at 6:56AM

    Read the reference I have provided.

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  7. JaneD0ugh - 46-50 years old - female

    Posted by JaneD0ugh Jan 3rd, 2013 at 1:07AM

    No.

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  8. Sadandsulkingpuppy - 31-35 years old - female

    Posted by Sadandsulkingpuppy Jan 3rd, 2013 at 1:06AM

    Nope

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