Trust in medicine, i hope things work out.

Just feel silently sorry for them! They know no better. Just tell yourself that you will recover. They might not.

That is a no-win situation (with your religious friends & family). Rely on medical science and reality and you'll get through this. Don't accept the unearned guilt the religious are trying to dump on you. Remember you have friends here. =]

99.9 percent of the people I've known who died, had someone praying fervently that god would heal them. If I didn't know better, I'd think it was prayer that was killing them.
Don't pay any attention to people who try to con you with their religious beliefs. Most of them really believe what they're trying to convince you of. Just nod and go on. I've been hearing it all my life. It usually comes from someone who really cares about me, so I just take their good intentions and leave the rest.

So, Christians don't get sick? Only sinners? Hmmm...I think I would have to ask her that question.

I call bullshit. Just see some good doctors and follow their advice.
My mom prayed for my father as he declined. Of course it did not help.
Don’t let their way of life get in your way.

I’m sorry you are dealing with this in addition to your health issues. I truly hope they are able to find solutions that get you to feeling better very soon.

I feel bad that your family is making your illness about them and their beliefs instead of supporting you. I hope that the blood test come back showing nothing wrong. Best of luck to you.

As all these responses have shown that your perspective on your health issues is just fine. I see that you are fairly young but please find some support, whether here, someplace else online or some folks in person. Please find a way to take care of yourself so this guilt tripping from your friends and family gets minimized. Do what you need to do. Peace

Most who say god bless you and wish us well have good intentions. Your friends and parents probably do wish you well. It's just their own illness, and ignorance that expresses this god punishment idea or belief. Ignore their ignorance as best you can and just accept that at least they care, even if it's so poorly expressed. I do hope you get better.

Hopefully the test brings you good news.

So, God is a sadistic bully?
I'm sure it's really tough having those you love and maybe depend on say crazy stuff like that.
It's not true, you know.

Try blocking all the negatve people from your phone.

I hope you don't believe that and I feel sorry for anyone with health issues who believes that. Can you imagine being sick and believing that? I am recovering from minor surgery and have heard all the "holier than me" "supportive" notifications that others have been praying for me. So sick of it. My mother drove me around, wrapped my arm so I could take showers, cooked for me, played Scrabble with me to keep me sane... and she prayed for me, which she is somehow convinced is the important part.

I wish the best for you, but I am also here with an ear of you need to talk, because that's the little real support I can offer.

Fuck your family. Anyone that does that link of bullshit deserves to Not be in your life. Positive thoughts and vibes being sent your way!

Best wishes for a speedy recovery and sending positive vibes your way.

Get well soon ..

? - What is the maximum effectiveness of Prayer? Zero.
If prayer works, then why do we need medical technology?

Prayer doesn’t work. Face it head on and deal with it one foot in front of the other. Be positive. I sincerely hope that it is not serious.

Everybody, non believers, believers, can have a medical problem. From the Pope to Stephen Hawking, we are born, we live, some have medical issues, others get through life in relative good health. What you believe has no bearing on how your life proceeds health wise. Praying won't do a damn thing for your health, otherwise there would be no need for hospitals, modern medicine and medication. Take care of yourself, let your doctor help you through your issue, and maintain a positive attitude. Those will help you get back on your feet, not getting on your knees.

Your mama loves you I'm sure, but she certainly isn't being very supportive. Not that I want to disparage your mama. Hang in there, and tell mama "we all sin and fall short of the glory that is god." I'd look up that chapter and verse but I'm afraid my computer might get struck by lightening. (Romans 3:23, I don't believe that stuff) Tell mama you love her and you could use her support right now, and if she must beat you with the buybull then you'll have to have some space. Hope you feel better soon.

Well Alexa,no its not your punishment for not being religious. I don't believe in god. God hasn't been proven to me. When I had my heart attack 18 yrs ago I decided to hedge my bet and said this prayer" oh lord,don't let my kids find my porn" then,I lived.

That's what the concept of religion and God is all about. It provides answers for all the uncertainties and things which are yet to be discovered. Thankfully, we now have a branch of science that deals with this is. Lygometry - go, read about it! It really is interesting.

No please don’t lose your hope that is where you stand for I know in our life worse when worse Situtation like this makes us to think for help unconsciously but the merely fact is there is no god trust me please don’t lose faith on yourself you can come out of this fight yourself up

Thousands of innocent children die daily to young to understand the concept of praying and asking God for forgiveness so if this really worked everyone would be healthy or die young. My best advise to you is to eat fantastic, ( I'm a Vegan ) and my overall health is very very good! So hang in there and don't let the nay-sayers get you down! Believe in yourself...as its the best medicine.