The therapeutic effects of spiritual LOVE

[Robert_Sock]

I have severe major depression and anxiety attacks. I see a psychiatrist and psychologist just about weekly, with no avail. What I do find useful, however, is meditating and contemplating spiritual LOVE. It’s amazing that something so subtle can be so powerful a therapeutic effect for mental illnesses. I’m to the point that I’ve lost hope in everything earthly, and only rely on spiritual LOVE to get me through the day! Life is so miserable without it!

(This was supposed to be posted in the spirituality forum, but ended up here by mistake).

 

[meltzerboy]

I have severe major depression and anxiety attacks. I see a psychiatrist and psychologist just about weekly, with no avail. What I do find useful, however, is meditating and contemplating spiritual LOVE. It’s amazing that something so subtle can be so powerful a therapeutic effect for mental illnesses. I’m to the point that I’ve lost hope in everything earthly, and only rely on spiritual LOVE to get me through the day! Life is so miserable without it!

(This was supposed to be posted in the spirituality forum, but ended up here by mistake).

You know as a psychologist, Robert, that psychotherapy combined with pharmacotherapy (medication) can go only so far. You may also be aware of the so-called nonspecific factors in therapy, including having trust in your therapist and a feeling that they have genuine empathy for you. The treatment you’re receiving from your psychiatrist and psychologist may be having some positive effect on you even if you don’t think so. It may enable you to better respond to your meditation on spiritual love. I’m glad that’s helping you. Does your work also provide you with any relief and stimulation? Try not to lose hope in earthly life. Yes, it can be a struggle–emotionally, socially, physically, financially–but there can also be a lot of joy.

 

[Anathama_Sit]

I have severe major depression and anxiety attacks. I see a psychiatrist and psychologist just about weekly, with no avail. What I do find useful, however, is meditating and contemplating spiritual LOVE. It’s amazing that something so subtle can be so powerful a therapeutic effect for mental illnesses. I’m to the point that I’ve lost hope in everything earthly, and only rely on spiritual LOVE to get me through the day! Life is so miserable without it!

(This was supposed to be posted in the spirituality forum, but ended up here by mistake).

Greetings Robert Sock,

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What a nice post to think about. When one thinks of Love in its purest form, one is thinking of God and the things of God. His love is so amazing. Life wihtout His Love is Hell.

God bless you.
Anathama Sit

 

[Robert_Sock]

Life wihtout His Love is Hell.

God bless you.
Anathama Sit

Yes!

 

[Robert_Sock]

You know as a psychologist, Robert, that psychotherapy combined with pharmacotherapy (medication) can go only so far. You may also be aware of the so-called nonspecific factors in therapy, including having trust in your therapist and a feeling that they have genuine empathy for you. The treatment you’re receiving from your psychiatrist and psychologist may be having some positive effect on you even if you don’t think so. It may enable you to better respond to your meditation on spiritual love. I’m glad that’s helping you. Does your work also provide you with any relief and stimulation? Try not to lose hope in earthly life. Yes, it can be a struggle–emotionally, socially, physically, financially–but there can also be a lot of joy.

I’m on disability from work.

The meds do work a little, but I doubt that I’ll ever be able to enjoy life. I see it as a miserable and corrupt life, with LOVE its only meaning. I can’t wait till Heaven!

 

[fred_conty]

I understand what you mean.
When I was a boy, my parents made me play the piano tho I’m glad they did.
I remember there was one particular song that had a catchy title.
“You always hurt the one you love.”
I think our Father in heaven must have wrote that one so we can get closer to him.

 

[Anathama_Sit]

I understand what you mean.
When I was a boy, my parents made me play the piano tho I’m glad they did.
I remember there was one particular song that had a catchy title.
“You always hurt the one you love.”
I think our Father in heaven must have wrote that one so we can get closer to him.

Greetings Fred Conty,

I remember that song as well.

I am thankful that Infinite Love, God, provided us the Sacrament of Reconcilliation so that we may approach Him once again in friendship.

God bless.
Anathama Sit