Wade Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 well it's been about 8 months since I awoke and completely discarded xtianity. My original testimony is posted here My Testimony I have had issues with "night terrors" for the last 15 years. I never realized what they were until I was watching a show on TV discussing the subject. I was watching these people freak out and do strange things in the sleep-semi-awake like state.... thinking....hey I do that! I know while this was happening I was overwhelmed by intense feelings of guilt and fear. After I finally "saw the light" and let go of religion and the idea of a punishing vengeful god....the terrors ceased.....completely!!! I was having these 3-5 times a week!..and in one day....they were gone!! I still have issues with depression and other problems...but they are getting better day by day. Being out of the cult has done more for my mental health than I ever thought possible. Xtianity as far as I am concerned is evil and it is going to take awhile to get back what it took from me....but I am well on my way!!! Wade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouroboros Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 Good that it's better Wade. And it's nice to have you here on the site. I felt a lot of angst and weight leaving when I finally made the step too. It was really deliberating! It took me some time to adjust too. There were times when I couldn't sleep, because I tried to figure things out. It was like starting a completely new life, and everything I used to believe was gone. The feeling was almost like falling into a black hole, and no ground in sight. But today, man oh man, it feeeels goood! Just as it should. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dulce Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 Glad to hear the night terrors are gone! I never had that, but I did have depression and MUCH anger! I came out of a cult, too. I had to completely disengage myself from any xtian beliefs before my anger and depression started to go away. Don't worry, with time you will be fine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white_raven23 Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 Amazing! Great news on the night terrors. I wonder just how many disorders stem directly from the fear religion puts in our lives. Bet it's a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spamandham Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 After I finally "saw the light" and let go of religion and the idea of a punishing vengeful god....the terrors ceased.....completely!!! It's a miracle brotha! (sorry, couldn't resist) Really, that's an amazing testimony. It's well known that night terror can be brought about by stress. It makes sense that once you jettison the source of that stress, they could go away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thurisaz Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 Xtianity as far as I am concerned is evil and it is going to take awhile to get back what it took from me....but I am well on my way!!! I grudgingly have to admit that homeopathic doses of the death cult can have a positive effect on a person... but the risk involved with any amount of overdose makes it something that you simply don't recommend to anyone unless you sincerely hate that anyone. Anyway, good to hear that another one broke free. Welcome, take a seat while I pass you the horn of mead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loren Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 Welcome, Wade! I'm pretty sure that I've seen another member talk about having night terrors some time ago, but I can't remember who it was. Hopefully, they'll notice your thread and identify themselves to you. Loren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtdude Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 Wade, Very cool development...I've been observing "nervous" or "panicky" behaviors in others, and many are obvious stress reactions and, as all of us exs know way too well, there is a huge emotional and mental strain when you're in the church (conformity, being "christlike" and the rest of that jazz). As soon as you bag it, many of these stessors go away. Glad to hear it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Posted July 15, 2005 Author Share Posted July 15, 2005 Thanks for everyone comments.....::: accepts horn of mead I guess I am somewhat surprised by the way this just "went away"...I figured it would get better over time...but I never thought it would just someday be gone I am so gald to be free... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fit2btied Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 Thanks for everyone comments.....::: accepts horn of meadI guess I am somewhat surprised by the way this just "went away"...I figured it would get better over time...but I never thought it would just someday be gone I am so gald to be free... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> wade ....you are to be sure not alone, although I've no falling -out sensations anymore, before sleep.......I get very little sleep...... 3hr topper any suggestions? and most nights less.............help.if you can,... for sure religion has me .fit2btied Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Posted August 12, 2005 Author Share Posted August 12, 2005 fit2btied: sorry it has took so long to respond...I have been soooo busy lately. As far as any suggestions....well I am not sure I can help you out ...I definately still have sleep problems....my night terrors have gone away...but like you..I rarely sleep though the night....I have yet to find a soluton to this problem...other than pharmaceuticals. I have other "issues" no doubt...but the problem of guilt is all but gone. Feel free to e-mail me or post more here if you want to discuss this some more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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