It's inaccurate to refer to it as a "major psychosis", as that would be losing touch with reality. At one time something such as you are describing would be considered a neurosis, but that term is no longer used by the professional community. As a Recovering Catholic myself I can relate to the heavy guilt trip you get stuck with in a general way. That got pounded into your psyche, and letting go of it is often not the easiest thing for anyone to accomplish. Other than the problems with religiously induced guilt, how is he on a day-to-day basis? Generally upbeat? Kinda depressed? Does either of you feel he could use some therapy?
Please be patient with him. Patience and understanding are something that's in short supply from the RC church, I can tell you. A little patience and understanding, and a willing ear from his lady will go a long way to helping him get over this.
Of course, he could always join the site as well, if he's willing. We'd love to have him. Good luck to you both.
Please be patient with him. Patience and understanding are something that's in short supply from the RC church, I can tell you. A little patience and understanding, and a willing ear from his lady will go a long way to helping him get over this.
Of course, he could always join the site as well, if he's willing. We'd love to have him. Good luck to you both.
“To terrify children with the image of hell, to consider women an inferior creation—is that good for the world?”
― Christopher Hitchens
"That fear first created the gods is perhaps as true as anything so brief could be on so great a subject". - George Santayana
"If this is the best God can do, I'm not impressed". - George Carlin
― Christopher Hitchens
"That fear first created the gods is perhaps as true as anything so brief could be on so great a subject". - George Santayana
"If this is the best God can do, I'm not impressed". - George Carlin
