RE: Hello, New atheist having a meltdown
September 22, 2018 at 5:31 am
(This post was last modified: September 22, 2018 at 5:31 am by Aroura.)
First of all, welcome! I sincerely hope you find this forum helpful. There are many kind and supportive people here, and it does help to talk.
Secondly,
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It's going to be ok!
I'm also a woman, and I was in my 30's when I finally realized I had been believing in a delusion my entire life, so I understand how hard it can be to undergo this as an adult who has spent most of their life inside the delusion. It can be hard, and you'll feel ungrounded at first. You might find yourself experiencing some of the stages of grief, like anger or depression. You might find you become a bit anti-theist for a while, feeling lied to, tricked, or betrayed. There's a lot to unpack, and you need to be patient with yourself and not punish yourself for any feelings you are going through. If you feel really anxious or upset, it wouldn't hurt to talk to a professional about it for a session or three.
But if that's too much trouble, someone is always here to listen!
I highly, highly recommend watching this:
She approaches the topic with humor and intelligence, from an adult woman's perspective. It really helped me get past some tough times in those first 6 months or so. I hope it helps you, too.
Secondly,
It's going to be ok!
I'm also a woman, and I was in my 30's when I finally realized I had been believing in a delusion my entire life, so I understand how hard it can be to undergo this as an adult who has spent most of their life inside the delusion. It can be hard, and you'll feel ungrounded at first. You might find yourself experiencing some of the stages of grief, like anger or depression. You might find you become a bit anti-theist for a while, feeling lied to, tricked, or betrayed. There's a lot to unpack, and you need to be patient with yourself and not punish yourself for any feelings you are going through. If you feel really anxious or upset, it wouldn't hurt to talk to a professional about it for a session or three.
But if that's too much trouble, someone is always here to listen!
I highly, highly recommend watching this:
She approaches the topic with humor and intelligence, from an adult woman's perspective. It really helped me get past some tough times in those first 6 months or so. I hope it helps you, too.
“Eternity is a terrible thought. I mean, where's it going to end?”
― Tom Stoppard, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead
― Tom Stoppard, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead
