John Davidson
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My brother, it is really good to hear from you. Thank you for your honesty. One negative thing about being with other believers in church is that whenever I try to unburden myself to another believer, instead of sharing their own vulnerabilities, they start spewing Scripture. It's like they are hiding behind the verses. I know that lots of believers are troubled by illnesses and death but, somehow, they feel the need to hide it. It makes me feel very lonely.
Can I ask if your anxiety was triggered by a particular event? Besides, prayer and Scripture, do you seek counseling and/or medication? I find that a Christian counselor really helps especially one you can relate to. I was thinking of getting anxiety medication but my anxiety seems to have taken a huge plunge. I was extremely worried for a month before the check-up but on the day itself, even while waiting to be wheeled into the surgical room, I was amazingly calm. It's like I'm now experiencing the anti-climax. My mind had built up a catastrophic scenario in my head but reality just wasn't that horrifying.
May the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, guard your heart and your mind as you meditate upon His Word and live for His glory.
DannyKing,
There were some events that triggered my fear. It started about 5 months ago when I began having spasms in my body. Next, I learned that my blood pressure was really high. After that my heart began racing a lot. Now I am on medication for my blood pressure and to slow my heart rate. With all of those issues began my fears. The next thing that went wrong was that the eye doctor told me I may have glaucoma.
I am not seeing a counselor and I am not on medication for anxiety. But I spend every day terrified of death.
This verse kind of helped me: Isaiah 26:3-4
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