What are the signs & symptoms of spiritual distress?

spiritual distress Aug 11, 2020

Spiritual distress is experienced differently by people.

It is present when people experience conflict between their beliefs and actual life events.

They say any variety of the following: "I don't deserve this;" "I never hurt anyone." "Why is this happening to me?

Signs and symptoms of spiritual distress include:

Expressing a loss of future

Feeling abandoned

Distress, despair, withdrawal

No joy in anything

Pain is fixed

Feeling trapped, or an outcast and alone

Anger, shame, guilt, hopelessness confusion

Preoccupation with self

Feelings of depression and anxiety

Difficulty sleeping

Feeling abandoned by God and personal community

Questioning the meaning of life or suffering

Questioning beliefs or sudden doubt in spiritual or religious beliefs

Hyper sensitivity to others and the energy around us

Visions and overwhelming sensation, intense emotions

Honouring and Serving,
Simran K. Rattan MD