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Speaking as an exmo: you're correct, but also keep in mind that hiding the hurt and putting on a good face are also part of the religion. There's a reason why t
by TulliusCicero 6y ago
Speaking as an exmo: you're correct, but also keep in mind that hiding the hurt and putting on a good face are also part of the religion. There's a reason why the cosmetic surgery billboard ads in Utah are omnipresent, and why anti-depressant usage is so high.
There are absolutely some positive things about the faith, but the darker aspects are not as easily visible.
- mc32 6y agoYou could say the exact same thing regarding Los Angeles Ca.
- vmception 6y agoSociety is scratching the surface on toxic power dynamics. Right now we're talking about Mormons.
- bognition 6y agoSure but the city of Los Angeles isn't a cult. You're free to criticize the leadership of the city, you're free to move to another city and come back and visit your friends, you're free to think whatever you want.
- BellLabradors 6y agoThis doesn't negate your point, but part of the reason for higher anti-depressant usage is that they are less effective at altitude[0]. [0]https://unews.utah.edu/common-antidepressents-are-less-effective-at-high-altitudes-rodent-study-suggests/ https://unews.utah.edu/common-antidepressents-are-less-effec...
- TulliusCicero 6y agoI thought the stat on high Utah anti depressant usage was based on the number of people taking them, not dosage levels. Though after a quick googling to check, I still can't tell.