When you think religious people should be more compassionate and supportive...... Sorry they are not helping. That being said, it's up to you if you want to let them bring you down. Hope you will get well and I hope that should be enough encouragement for you to proved them wrong

I'm sorry that your parents care more for their religion. That being said: the power of positive thinking (and in the religious -- prayer) can have an affect on health. I like meditation. Whether I'm happy or sad or whatever, it centers me. Follow your heart. Don't hate your parents.

There's no way to contend with religion and it's remarkable always that they can provide an answer to all of life's woes! They eventually will turn on you to try and convenience you that is all you fault! Don't listen to them they drink from a polluted stream. Just be yourself, you may be some what at fault, for making a bad choice in life, but that's part of living! Just smile and take as a life lesson! Think positive and please don't made it any worse than it has to be! Their will always be people who will be there for you without judgement. If I can help you through this process just let me know!

Two hands working can do more than a thousand clasped in prayer
doctor's heal the sick religions scam the weak I know who I trust

Forget the religious BS.....you can have better results by eating fruits and vegetables.

If your parents are loving parents, I presume they are genuinely concerned for your physical well being. Despite their ignorance and adherence to their religion which punishes independent thinking and non-conformity.
They may well be sincerely worried about you,but actually literally believe that Their god is angry with you, and now is the time to beg his forgiveness, and ask for his devine intervention and protection.
Maybe since, they are clearly imbedded into this nonsense, you should not waste any time or energy fighting with them ,or allowing them to doubt yourself or your values, don't hate them, politely ignore them and set your mind on getting better.
If the news is bad, take each day at a time, and put your faith in medical science to get you back to health.
If and when you are better, you may explain to them calmly that you got through this by following your medical regime, not prayer or penance. Best wishes no matter what.

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.

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.

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