Posts by cult classic

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Playing LIVE worldly music and dance party INSIDE kingdomhall??? Is the WT turning pentecostal??

by EndofMysteries in

i can't believe this was a gb approved event since it was for international convention people.

if somebody tried to do this on a wedding they'd get dfed in a heart beat.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dqcj6e78jm.

Another Family Escapes Their Clutches

by OnTheWayOut in

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friends

my coworker actually was involved in training me, and i used to be a quiet good little jw when he met me.

i first shared information about him on this forum 7 years ago when he was just starting to learn that i was no longer going to the kingdom hall.

http://www.jehovahs-witness.net/jw/friends/125918/1/pressure-to-conform-from-his-wifes-congregation#.u6t3c5rx-uy.

How do you shut your mind down so you can get a good night sleep???

by jam in

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friends

the more i learn about jw's the harder it is.

to sleep at night.

the wife hit the pillow and within 5 min.. she is snoring.

cult classic

I've tried the things mentioned above with some success.

However, either 1) a pinch of salt on the tongue or 2) yogurt and/or probiotics taken about 1/2 hr before bed is my all time fail proof favorite sleep aids. Make sure your room is as dark as possible. Some people have a very sensitive pineal gland and light can totally upset their clock.

And, of course, what works to calm some people can cause anxiety or problems in others. good luck!

My husband is like your wife. He can and does sleep under any and all conditions. It is absolutely maddening!!!

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LIVE from Ford Field international DO

by darth frosty in

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friends

just wanted to show the activity in downtown detroit from the convention.

trafic is on jam!.

lots of people .

cult classic

Some family and tons of used-to-be friends are there this weekend. Family sent word there are about 35,000 in attendance.

BLESSINGS FROM JAH!!!!

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The CO visit this week he says" In August..."

by James Jackson in

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friends

up until 5 years ago, the co used to work up their own parts for specfic congregations in their circuits.

everything is up to script, in other words, every co in the country are givings the same talks in the local congregations they visit.

what got me to cringe is when he said at the meeting, trying to encourage everyone to pioneer this august; he said :" you know this october it will be 100 years since gods kingdom began ruling, remember what happen when joshua told the israelites to march around jericho on the seventh day, and what happened when they let out a great war cry?

cult classic

roflmao designs, bigmac, stillin

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How Many Had Chronic fatigue syndrome?

by OnTheWayOut in

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friends

chronic fatigue syndrome refers to severe, continued tiredness that is not relieved by rest and is not directly caused by other medical conditions.. did you have many congregation members, particularly pioneers, that said they had " chronic fatigue syndrome" ?.

that's their "get-out-of-jail-free card.

" they were free to cancel anything at anytime and it was their legitimate reason for not doing anything that didn't involve field recruiting.

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LOL Freddo. The learned helplessness of the sickly JW is a hot mess for sure.

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How Many Had Chronic fatigue syndrome?

by OnTheWayOut in

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friends

chronic fatigue syndrome refers to severe, continued tiredness that is not relieved by rest and is not directly caused by other medical conditions.. did you have many congregation members, particularly pioneers, that said they had " chronic fatigue syndrome" ?.

that's their "get-out-of-jail-free card.

" they were free to cancel anything at anytime and it was their legitimate reason for not doing anything that didn't involve field recruiting.

cult classic

Speaking of burnout

During pioneer school one day the CO made a big to do about burnout. He went into the definition and causes of it and stated that the prevention and cure for burnout was the full-time ministry.

"How could you ever get burned out serving Jehovah?" were his exact words. He was absolutely serious.

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How Many Had Chronic fatigue syndrome?

by OnTheWayOut in

jw
friends

chronic fatigue syndrome refers to severe, continued tiredness that is not relieved by rest and is not directly caused by other medical conditions.. did you have many congregation members, particularly pioneers, that said they had " chronic fatigue syndrome" ?.

that's their "get-out-of-jail-free card.

" they were free to cancel anything at anytime and it was their legitimate reason for not doing anything that didn't involve field recruiting.

cult classic

Illness is the only way out for a JW. I knew quite a few Bethelites/pioneers/missionaries who developed CFS. Tons of food intolerances, digestive and repetitive stress issues for JWs serving fulltime also. One thing I noticed with JWs, common illnesses are very exaggerated. A simple cold can knock them out for several weeks. Allergies are another big one for the friends. And to their credit, it does get them out of a lot of jams. Don't want to go to the bookstudy (back in the day) at the stinky house, return visits and bible studies? Just blame your allergies!

One of my aunts has always claimed to be a diabetic. She's never been overweight and she always gets the symptoms backwards when complaining about it. She also gets out of the meetings/field service for at least 5 months a year starting around November when her annual cold turns into bronchitis. She discovered that combo worked wonders about 15 years ago. She never gets tired of the coughing and shortness of breath...lol

My uber righteous, judgemental, and very hypocritcal mother claims to have CFS and fibromyalgia and asthma (two other very popular JW illnesses). Whenever she doesn't want to do something, one of the three flares up instantly....roflmao

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That does it ! I'm leaving ! ! !

by Billy the Ex-Bethelite in

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leaving the university with my degree!.

exams are finished and it's just a matter of days before i walk.. i was certainly stressed about doing this.

i'm older than my classmates and armageddon was sooooo close!

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Awesome Sauce!!!!!

Congratulations Billy

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How to cope with depression?

by make yourself in

i know its very common for jws and ex jws to deal with depression.

maybe it's a side effect of cognitive dissonance or the whole outlook on life being a jw.

but what are some ways to cope with depression?

cult classic

Some things that have helped me get a grip on depression (some mentioned above)

To the extent possible reduce contact with negative, pessimistic people (including close friends/family members)

Challenge your negative thoughts. Ask yourself, "what is the worst thing that will happen if this thought comes true? And then what is the worst thing that will happen? And then what?... and so on... this takes away the power of those catastrophizing thoughts.

Light, light light, Get outside. Even on a cloudy day, spending time outdoors is better than sitting inside in artificial light. (check your vit D levels)

Get a pet. It gives you something to love and take care of that won't add to your problems and worries.

I have to second the caffeine tip above. I have never been a coffee drinker but a small cup (black, no sugar/cream) in the morning (especially in the winter) does wonders for my mood.

Clonazepam helped me in a pinch. I used it during one particulary bad stretch of anxiety (closely linked with my depression) a few years ago. It reminded me of how I used to feel before major depression took over. Since then, I've been able to settle back into a relaxed state when anxiety/depression strikes. I will use it again if all else fails.

Do whatever you have to do to get good sleep. You will never feel better if you're not sleeping well.

Good Luck on discovering what heals your soul.