This will not work for an atheist. I suppose I would have to go to a real doctor and heal myself with a positive outlook instead..... I always wondered why they are called doctors but cannot prescribe medications. I have never prayed but I suppose that if you really believe that your are talking to a ghost in the sky then it might work but, wouldn't that also work if you talk to your spouse or a friend? The power of suggestion works on some types of people, not all.