The American Psychological Association says that if you are gay and your religious beliefs condemn gay behavior, therapy isn’t going to help you. They say you should try celibacy or simply change churches. Of course, changing churches is a nice way of saying ‘change your stupid religious beliefs,’ but there are diplomatic ways to say almost anything.
Attempting to cure yourself of same-sex attraction can actually be dangerous.
No solid evidence exists that such change is likely, says the resolution, adopted by a 125-to-4 vote. The association said some research suggested that efforts to produce change could be harmful, inducing depression and suicidal tendencies.
I think physical relocation is also a good way to lesson the burden of same-sex impulses. There are many areas of the country where homosexuality is not frowned upon and doesn’t present too many difficulties. If you are depressed or thinking suicidal thoughts, it may be because the people in your life don’t accept you for who you are. Getting away from them may be the best therapy.
