Undue Influence

When pressure, fear, or manipulation override your ability to freely choose

• You were told you'd lose your salvation if you didn’t follow certain teachings, even if they harmed you.

• You felt forced to stay in the group because you feared eternal punishment or losing your family.

Potential clinical implications (especially in high control settings)

• Confidence in making free, autonomous decisions may be compromised.

• Shame or confusion may linger around decisions made under coercion.

• Trauma symptoms can arise from chronic fear, control, or loss of agency.