Cult Mentality / Cult Mindset

A belief system shaped by groupthink, authoritarian leadership, and emotional control, often discouraging independent thought.

• You feared punishment for questioning doctrine.

• You cut off contact with “outsiders.”

• You believed your group was the only one with truth.

Potential clinical implications (especially in high control settings)

• Identity confusion may occur post-departure.

• Persistent fear of outsiders or differing beliefs can develop.