THE FINAL STAGES OF TOXIC FAITH !

A TOXIC FAITH MELTDOWN

· Despair - The addict begins to sense hopelessness because the toxic faith is not producing the desired results.

· Erratic behavior. Knowing something is wrong and refusing to change beliefs, the addict attempts to fix the problem by changing behavior rather than the heart.

· Resentment and anger. As the addict's world falls apart, everyone else is to blame, and everyone else is a source of rage.

· Obsession with beliefs. Continually wondering what is wrong with the faith, the addict questions, ponders, and thinks through each belief until the addict is completely unable to concentrate.

· Deep depression. Collapse of beliefs leads to the inability to function.

· Physical deterioration. Depression and stress take their toll on the body, resulting in fatigue, lack of appetite, and medical complications.

· Stagnation. Once faith is lost, all else seems lost, and the addict is unable to do anything but obsessively ponder past mistakes.

· Searching for another fix. Other addictions such as food, drugs, and sex intensify as the addict seeks relief from other sources.

· Fear. Experiencing major insecurity, the addict becomes afraid of everyone, seeing each person as a threat. The addict is afraid to continuein the toxic faith system and afraid to get out.

· Family deterioration. Stress and distrust destroy family relationships, resulting in affairs and divorce.

· Financial collapse. Work-related problems and fman-cial irresponsibility often result in fmancial collapse.

· Hitting bottom. Running out of self-will and manipulation, the addict must give up the addiction and turn to God.