It’s what I’m saying, it’s a choice.
I do believe we don’t know, so I can’t believe if it exists or not.
If I chose to believe I’m giving too much credit to my deluded thoughts.
That’s a touchy topic I suspect, but one that resonates with personal experience here, and is in my opinion not explored thoroughly enough when it comes to dealing with delusions and hallucinations (or have I been missing out on something?). Maybe such a line of thought is not pursued out of fear of holding the patient responsible for his own suffering. This, (isn’t it obvious?) is a no-go.
I agree, maybe I’m being too harsh on myself and others… I firmly believe we are responsible for our own recovery, even if it means we relapse on meds, because that can happen, but we are responsible for treating our minds with the best respect we can, that means being responsible for what we choose to believe.
This is indeed a very touchy subject for me, I could say a lot about what I believe religion is but for the sake of the thread not being closed I stay quiet.
Was trying to point out that are other ways one can deal with ones faiths, especially regarding what is said in books that are very triggering for people with psychosis. It is based on stories, imagination and the core of all of our most fundamental existencial questions. Gives answers to questions we don’t know the answer for, in an absolute manner. That’s dangerous for the psychotic minds.
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yo need to find a good med to get you back on track…try olanzapine
I used to believe in the every word inspired/true about the Bible. I don’t anymore. I truly appreciate your concern. I know you’ve had to ask the same questions and struggle with the same ideas. Thank you for your caring and level-headed approach toward me. My struggle is evident, and I must come across as confused. I’m confused about how to organize/sort all these ideas, visions, messages, studies, and delusions. I have piled on 36 years of all of these layers. I don’t see the Bible or the God it describes the same way you do, but I understand your point of view. My own son, whom I respect and love with all my heart, shares your ideas. But we each need to find our own way. I wish, for the first time ever, that I could have a mind that would just think and not illustrate. A mind that would study without inserting myself into the grand scheme… But, here I am just trying to be who I am as honestly and straightforward as I can. 
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I can respect that. And I’m glad you have your son to level you when you need it. Must be precious.
You’re a good person, I care about the good people in here.
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You’re obviously a good person yourself. Thank you for caring. It means a lot to me.
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