Health Resources – The Ex-Christian Scientist

Measles

Measles are back in the news, so we have compiled relevant posts. The CDC page, https://www.cdc.gov/measles/data-research/index.html, and Texas Department of Health & Human Services where the most recent outbreak is…

The ExCS March 23, 2025

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Mental Health Support, Books & YouTube Videos

Many thanks to those who helped compile these lists and resources. Leaving Christian Science: The Mental Health Episodes Licensed social worker and former guest Cara returns to answer some questions…

The ExCS April 14, 2024

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Resources for former-CS to share with their therapists

Now that you've found a therapist, how do you explain Christian Science? Your experience with Christian Science should be front and center, but we understand how difficult Christian Science can…

The ExCS March 17, 2024

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Step-By-Step: Finding a Therapist

How to find a therapist is an evergreen topic among former-Christian Scientists. In the United States, folks can get in touch with their insurance companies or speak to their primary…

The ExCS March 10, 2024

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How to tell your medical provider about your CS background

How to tell your medical provider about your CS background is an ever-green topic that comes up for the ex-Christian Science community, so we reached out to our Facebook group…

The ExCS February 18, 2024

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Ask a Nurse: Getting Vaccinated for Polio as an Adult

Ask a NurseThe ExCS site has teamed with a registered nurse and paramedic with a background in healthcare education and public health. Married to a former-CS, the Nurse would like…

The ExCS October 9, 2022

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Why do Christian Scientists go to optometrists (but not doctors)?

One of the most common questions the ExChristian Scientist site gets is “Why do Christian Scientists go to optometrists but not doctors?” Yeah, that is a good question. While we…

The ExCS July 24, 2022

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Ask A Nurse: Headaches

Ask a NurseThe ExCS site has teamed with a registered nurse and paramedic with a background in healthcare education and public health. Married to a former-CS, the Nurse would like…

The ExCS March 13, 2022

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Ask A Nurse: A Very Brief Lesson on Medications.

Ask a Nurse The ExCS site has teamed with a registered nurse and paramedic with a background in healthcare education and public health. Married to a former-CS, the Nurse would…

The ExCS November 7, 2021

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Ask a Nurse: If you’re concerned, get it checked out!

Ask a Nurse The ExCS site has teamed with a registered nurse and paramedic with a background in healthcare education and public health. Married to a former-CS, the Nurse would…

The ExCS September 26, 2021