tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398524186659547481.post101523987617429219..comments2024-03-07T22:46:36.097-04:00Comments on Take A Walk In My Shoes: Wednesdays for Women- My biggest stumbling block Terri Grothehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02276341988902126033noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398524186659547481.post-56642643770241769572014-01-15T21:02:14.580-04:002014-01-15T21:02:14.580-04:00I suffer from anxiety as well, it's not as sev...I suffer from anxiety as well, it's not as severe as yours but it's enough to turn me into a mess. It's contributed to some of the most depressing and miserable times of my life. I've found that writing things down has helped, taking days one step at a time, talking to trusted friends and blogging. Blogging has been a huge relief. Keep the faith and know that we are all here for you. Tami Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13848802685776812140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398524186659547481.post-43267895525239206872014-01-15T16:57:16.542-04:002014-01-15T16:57:16.542-04:00So my husband is the same way when it comes to a f...So my husband is the same way when it comes to a fan, where he has to sleep at night with one so he can't hear anything. Like you, his mind just races and searches for all the bad things that could happen. I know I don't need to tell you this, I know your faith is strong, but the bible does says <br />Matthew 6:25-34 "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?". Now I know you know this, so try this little trick. As soon as your mind goes to that bad place, after the first bad thought, force yourself to think of something God has blessed you with. Stop those bad thoughts in its tracks. Will it stop you from having bad things happen to you? No. Bad things happen to everyone. But not worrying about it and living in the moment, not racing to the next or worrying too much about the future is what you need to focus on, and I do understand it is easier said than done. I deal with this all the time with my husband when his mind goes there. So I'm very familiar with it. I too used to suffer from panic attacks back when I was 23. I had a horrible thing I was going thru, but was able to get out of it, and they didn't last very long. They seemed to creep in when I was about to go to sleep at night. Suddenly the room felt like it was closing in and I could hardly breath. So I get it!! But I say combat those evil thoughts, with thoughts of Good. Stop it in its tracks. If it will help wear a bracelet or charm all the time. You can look down at your bracelet as a reminder and take immediate action! <br /> Heather Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01243422900051057070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398524186659547481.post-85370319203375151552014-01-15T11:02:11.498-04:002014-01-15T11:02:11.498-04:00I can totally relate - I occasionally suffer from ...I can totally relate - I occasionally suffer from anxiety and it is no fun. I try to look at things in smaller blocks and not get overwhelmed by everything. That helps me manage it a little better and focus on the good things in my life. Debra Rutthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08557002431134973133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398524186659547481.post-35065487172235873212014-01-15T11:00:39.651-04:002014-01-15T11:00:39.651-04:00I'm sorry that you have to deal with anxiety :...I'm sorry that you have to deal with anxiety :( Sometimes it is hard to focus on God when your everyday life can be so stressful, and you live in fear of another anxiety attack. It helps just to focus on the blessings that you are experiencing RIGHT NOW. Matthew 6:34 says "Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself, each day has enough trouble of it's own." That may not relate directly to anxiety, but I love this verse and it's a great one to remember when you're stressing about the future. God is holding you and loves you NOW, and that's important to always remember. God bless!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14357040179560041232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398524186659547481.post-42679591299838346802014-01-15T10:44:47.734-04:002014-01-15T10:44:47.734-04:00I've dealt with anxiety - sometimes quite seve...I've dealt with anxiety - sometimes quite severe - a lot in my life. I wouldn't say I'm "free," but I've learned to manage it. I too am a Christian and it can be hard to put your trust in Him and give up that control of trying to make things happen. It's not going to happen overnight - it's daily baby steps. <br />I did go on medication at one point and it was very helpful to get me over that edge. I've also gone to regular counseling for the past two years (to deal with things from my past) and that, along with daily prayer and mediation has made a huge difference. <br />Don't give up. Keep working and you will get through this. ((HUGS))Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12747997589431517537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398524186659547481.post-40796392627586837852014-01-15T08:52:22.202-04:002014-01-15T08:52:22.202-04:00((HUGS)) I go through this too. The best thing is ...((HUGS)) I go through this too. The best thing is to get my mind off it and my husband hugs me and I concentrate on my breathing to match his. Works everytime.<br />KasKashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06474622564326954811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398524186659547481.post-83627436919875246422014-01-15T08:43:11.852-04:002014-01-15T08:43:11.852-04:00I can totally relate to this post...I don't ha...I can totally relate to this post...I don't have severe anxiety but I do have it and it's a horrible feeling! I myself went to the ER a while back (thinking but not believing it could be a heart attack) only to find it was a panic attack...the first and ONLY one I've ever had! Needless to say, it was VERY scary!!!! Good for you for taking control of your emotions and trying to handle the situation in the best way possible!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15262400996851161909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398524186659547481.post-46811876987548136042014-01-15T08:37:54.297-04:002014-01-15T08:37:54.297-04:00I am a Christian as well, it is hard to turn it al...I am a Christian as well, it is hard to turn it all over to God but when we do we are free, He gives us peace. It comes from only Him, nothing we can do on our own!Mama to 5https://www.blogger.com/profile/05540239844969629644noreply@blogger.com