Psychological doubts where reason does not help require humility — admitting one is being irrational — rather than demanding emotional confirmation before believing; this applies to faith and to mental illness alike.
Q: What are the steps to take while dealing with psychological doubts where no amount of reason will help you feel better?
Mike identifies the underlying attitude as a form of arrogance: standing before all the evidence and rejecting it because feelings do not confirm it. He draws on experience with a schizophrenic friend who learned to trust others' assessment over his own distorted perception. The prescription: trust God, not your psychological state.
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