When I was doing research for a talk I was giving on Christian fundamentalism, I ran across a book where the author described the psychological effects of cults. Cults and cult leaders, in order to gain control over cult members will often require alienation from family and friends. Members are not allowed to make contact with them, speak to them or even call them on the phone. Eventually, the author reported, some of these cult members committed suicide.
Lockdowns and wearing masks falls under the definition of torture, and long term solitary confinement has many detrimental side effects including
The point of all this is to say, please do all you can to stay in touch with family and friends. If necessary, meet in secret. Find ways to be normal and human. And don't allow the dark forces put you in a box and keep you isolated.
I don't know what else to say, but this issue is strong on my heart lately. Just remember what the Apostle Paul said, "let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near." Hebrews 10:24-26
Respond to this thread however you like, but I would like to see some solutions and ways that you have dealt with the lockdowns. Be an encouragement to each other.
Blessings to you all.
Lockdowns and wearing masks falls under the definition of torture, and long term solitary confinement has many detrimental side effects including
- Visual and auditory hallucinations
- Hypersensitivity to noise and touch
- Insomnia and paranoia
- Uncontrollable feelings of rage and fear
- Distortions of time and perception
- Increased risk of suicide
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
The point of all this is to say, please do all you can to stay in touch with family and friends. If necessary, meet in secret. Find ways to be normal and human. And don't allow the dark forces put you in a box and keep you isolated.
I don't know what else to say, but this issue is strong on my heart lately. Just remember what the Apostle Paul said, "let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near." Hebrews 10:24-26
Respond to this thread however you like, but I would like to see some solutions and ways that you have dealt with the lockdowns. Be an encouragement to each other.
Blessings to you all.