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Scenario

When spiritual disciplines conflict with psychiatric care

I fast and pray when I feel depressed but my psychiatrist says I am making my blood sugar crashes worse, and I do not know how to honor both my faith and my brain chemistry.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Religious practices may inadvertently exacerbate mental health conditions requiring medical management.

Your guide for this
Rumi
Rumi works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Faith and physical health — what research shows?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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