Religious Self-Sacrifice

The practice of giving up personal needs, desires, or well-being to serve religious ideals, often viewed as virtuous or redemptive

• You deny yourself rest or comfort to attend every church event.

• You suppress emotions to “die to self” and be more holy.

• You accept suffering as your spiritual duty.

Potential clinical implications (especially in high control settings)

• Burnout and emotional numbing may occur.

• Physical and mental health can be neglected.

• Risk of depression and martyr complexes may increase.