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Scenario

Why leaving harmful religion can worsen mental health symptoms

My therapist diagnosed me with religious trauma but I still crave the certainty and structure that my fundamentalist upbringing provided for my anxiety.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Toxic religious systems may provide secondary benefits that become apparent only after departure.

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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