Fear and Anxiety

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Comment by Sheri on October 5, 2009 at 6:34pm

I like Dr. Phil's solution to this. He says to take the situation and answer the question. So you ask, "What if the car breaks down." Then you think, "I'll use my cell phone," and make sure you have the numbers with you. I keep an address book with me. Hope this helps.

Comment by Da_Man on October 5, 2009 at 8:45am

Vernon I know how you feel. I will go back and check and double check things that I know are alright. I will leave my house and get down the road and go back to check and make sure I turned off all the lights and locked the door. Even though I did all that just prior to walking out.

Comment by Vernon on September 28, 2009 at 9:33pm

Hey all, I know I suffer from anxiety, fear, worry, I tend obsess about things, I have mild OCD. Heres some scenarios, tell me what you think.
Me and someone else alone in a room waiting or maybe driving in a car, I tend to clam up. If someone knocks on my door, my heart races, adrenaline kicks in like I'm a fugitive, I don't know why. I worry about things, like if I do something to my car, I worry about EVERYTHING, I always worry I did something wrong, the car will quit, or blow up or something will go wrong, and I have had times where I have checked something 10 times or more, and my brain won't let me convince myself its ok. Even if I convince myself its ok, I still worry myself sick the next few days. Its not a lack of knowledge or skills, I have a degree and yrs of experience.

What medication would be or could be good for this?

Comment by David Hall on September 23, 2009 at 2:57pm

Jack,
The other day on the show they had a similar issue. They recommended that the person in your situation make every sincere effort to get the couple back together if that is any type of option. If not there is not much you can do or should feel bad about. If you were not a contributing party to the break up or a hinderence to them reconciling it is/was out of your control. It is sad that it happened at all but you should let it go and help both of you move on.

Comment by Sheri on September 22, 2009 at 9:16pm

I am sharing what I learned tonight in hopes it will benefit someone here as well:

False
Evidence
Appearing
Real

When we are going through hard times our emotions can mislead us to believe falsehoods. We may think God is far away, even though He is always close and loves us and wants us to talk to Him. We may think we are completely alone, when in reality there are so many people around who are willing to love and care about us if we will reach out.

Love,
Sheri

Comment by Sheri on September 17, 2009 at 9:37pm

Hi, Jack,
I am reading 12 Christian Beliefs That Can Drive You Crazy. Relief from False Assumptions by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend. It addresses a lot of the issues you are struggling with, and I can relate. God forgives divorce, and He is kind and merciful. He would not make you suffer for loving someone who is single. You are being too hard on yourself. I know what that's like since I do it too sometimes. Remember the main two commandments, love the Lord your God with all your heart, and love your neighbor as yourself. Your love for this woman is not hurting anyone, and it is good for both of you. God is pleased when we are kind to each other. Love, Sheri

Comment by Jack on September 14, 2009 at 2:50pm

My anxiety has been kicking into overdrive over the past few days. Again I've been feeling very guilty and anxious that God is letting me suffer because I am dating a woman who has been divorced before. Without going into detail, I believe she has grounds to remarry. But performance has long been my way of feeling safe. I've been worrying again that I'm a bad Christian, and wondering if in fact it's okay for us to be together. I know the anxiety won't last forever, and I believe that God's goodness is greater than my mistakes as a sinful human. But it's been hard for the past few days. I feel like until my life is free of any sin, God won't have anything to do with me. It's hard. I'd appreciate anyone's prayers. Like I said, I know this won't last forever, but the anxiety is definitely on me again, very strong. Thanks and God bless.

Comment by Kevin B. on September 2, 2009 at 10:36pm

I have struggled with anxiety for years. I went to see a Psyciatrist back in June of this year, and he was tremendously helpful but not quick to put me on medication. My sister and I have discussed this topic at length, her feeling being, that she does not believe pills are the answer. Now, I know some would say IF you are a Diabetic, you wouldn't hesitate to take "Insulen." and granted, that is a good point. I really think there are other ways to deal with fear and anxiety. I still haven't come to full peace about what I should do.

Comment by Shelly on August 14, 2009 at 9:03am

Pam, I totally relate. I've suffered with this my whole life. It's like I got "wired" for anxiety from day one! I wouldn't wish it on anyone either!

Comment by Pam Bell on August 13, 2009 at 11:42am

Sometimes I'm anxious about just plain NOTHING. It's pure anxiety. Too bad I can't sell it; it's so well-made. Seriously, I wouldn't wish it on anyone though.

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