My counselour says I'm delusional b/c I'm Muslim

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anybody can take 15 hours of class to become a conselour, if you are in need of counsel i'd be getting it from one who was a doctor specializing in councel. i forgot what they were called but im sure they exist

Psychiatrists refused to even tell me what my 'delusions' were. I bet they were intimidated by my willingness to argue the point.

That is why I only do DBT therapoy. It centers on how to manage feeligns and emotions and thojghts and not events.

She may have a point, if you actually hear "God" talking to you. Where did you find her, Is she a church psychiatrist or something?

Also.. why do you want to be part of a religion, what do you think it will do for you?

Well if she put them in those exact words or made you feel like crap or whateverish then I'd get another counselor.

Problem solved.

I don't like any religion. I think they are backwards and not compatible with this century, the abrahamic ones at least, and Islamic countries have terrible human rights records.

I saw a psychologist once who equated all Republicans to being delusional people. There's no requirement anywhere to believe anything a Republican (or Democrat, Libertarian, Federalist, etc.) says, but to think they're delusional, as a supposedly educated mental health professional?

While I have various thoughts & beleifs, I refuse to be restricted, and that is what all religion is, a restriction. 99.9% of all religion's main focus is on what happens to us after we die, devout people spend lifetimes trying to 'get into heaven' and not enough time living the only life we can prove we have.

However I have nothing against anyone for following any religion. I do have my reservations about Islam, not as a religion, but it does support things like the segregation of men & women, things which do not belong in the modern world. There are many interpretations of it too, most muslims are very kind, peaceful people, but that handful who give them bad press interpret the religion differently. They beleive their ticket to 'paradise' lies in killing Americans & other westeners.

I have seen the horror inflicted by those with warped minds, those who are delusional and follow an extreme form of Islam. So long as you're following the religion from a peaceful aspect, then I don't see this counsellor's problem, and find her attitude quite frankly, racist & discriminatory. You cannot lump all Muslims in Bin Laden's pile, that would be like lumping all Americans with Charles Manson.

They are undercurrents in all religions who have their own way of interpreting the religion. There was a story not so long ago about a man with Asperger's who was roped in my Islamic extremists to carry out a bombing, and take the fall for it. Because of his AS, he as much easier to brainwash, and more willing to carry out the attack because they got him to beleive it was 'the right thing to do'. http://www.nowpublic.com/world/asperger ... iley-hears

That story doesn't really make much sense to me though, if he had a mental age of 10 at age 22, then I'm not so sure he had AS. Also I think a person with a mental age of 10 would have a hard job 'converting' to any religion, but then again, he'll take the fall for it of course. His physical age will be all that is considered in sentencing him.

I have had problems with psychologists treating me... how shall I say... like I was crazy, once they found out I am a pagan. I try to keep religion out of conversation now, even though it bothers me and makes me feel as though I am lying. Sadly, we live in a world where people see red flags rising when you do not fall directly in line with the norm.

I tend to agree with those who say that if this person is helping you, stick it out with them. Just try to get off the religion topic asap. If you deem it necessary to speak of beliefs in your sessions, perhaps you could find a psychologist who shares your religious beliefs. I do not know where you are in Mi, but where I am, there are plenty of Muslims... I cannot imagine that it would be that difficult to find one who is a psychologist.

Well, I'm a devout Christian, and obviously I have disgreements with Islam, well, obviously, since I believe Jesus is the Son of God. But even though I disagree with Islam, I find myself just gobsmacked... I can't believe your counsellor could say all Muslims are wannabe terrorists - that is completely out of order. Seriously, did he/she actually say that? I mean... is there any room for misunderstanding at all? (I can't think how, but I'm so amazed that I have to ask.)

If this ninny really does believe that, then my advice is simple, cut loose and run. You need another counsellor. The majority of Muslims are not terrorists (just as the majority of Christians don't bomb abortion clinics). This person is obviously delusional him or herself to come out with such rubbish. I have known many fine and lovely Muslims, and I'm offended to hear them slandered in such a horrible way.