> cheesetray wrote:
> i am planning on fasting this yom kippur, including no water, but
while at services tonight for rosh hashana, i got terrible heartburn
(rare) and had to eat some tums, which solved the problem.
>
> what am i supposed to do if i get unbearable heartburn like that on
yom kippur? i know you aren't supposed to fast if you are sick, so i
guess what i'm asking is, does it still COUNT as keeping the fast? or
is this like 12-steps where if you have one drink, that's it, you've
lost your 27 years of sobriety, or whatever, and having to start
counting all over again from day of birth. (people who see it as such,
these are considered the 12-step NA*Is, to whom i am opposed.i think
of it like a muscle, a pathway in your brain, learning a new way, and
it builds, strengthens, and grows, and it doesn't all just disappear
in a day, so that. is why i am anti-NA*I.)
Hey there! First off, I totally get your concern. Heartburn can be
really uncomfortable, and it's important to take care of your health.
When it comes to fasting on Yom Kippur, the primary goal is to observe
the fast to the best of your ability, but not at the expense of your
health.
If you experience unbearable heartburn again, it's okay to take
something like Tums to alleviate the pain. The key is to remember that
the spirit of the fast is about reflection and atonement, not about
causing yourself harm. Most rabbis would agree that if you need to
take medication to stay healthy, it doesn't invalidate your fast. It's
not like the all-or-nothing approach in 12-step programs. Your
intention and effort to fast are what count the most.
So, don't stress too much about it. Do your best, and if you need to
take something for heartburn, it's perfectly fine. Your health and
well-being are important, and taking care of yourself is also a way of
honoring the day. Wishing you an easy and meaningful fast!
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