Racing Thoughts at Night

Mayflower1 · Mar 7, 2019

It has been super hard lately just to not google anything that comes to my mind. I deal with anxiety quite a bit and lately it has been all end times stuff. And things are crazy accumulating and it is very hard to trust God. Of course I say I do. And Jesus Christ is my entire life. But I feel like I don't really trust Him with all this anxiety sometimes. It is very hard sometimes to think. I've gotten so much better after becoming a mother. It has changed my life. But I am so afraid of the world she is going to grow up into. It just makes me sad to think I really can't protect her how I want to. Then I found d out my sister had a biopsy today and she lives down south. We were thinking of moving to Texas. I am a bit scared to move back down. Think I just needed to write these fears out somewhere. I feel like they go somewhere when I share here. I know only God can give me that precious peace, but this does help me pray too. Pray for me too for strength. Because it is hard to be strong now when I have a daughter watching me. My husband is wonderful, but he works thirds. And I don't always like waking my friends for anxiety moments. I get them a lot more lately. Talking to the doctor about getting my medicine raised a little bit. Anxiety is very draining at times.

Mayflower1 · Mar 7, 2019

my aunt passed away that I really loved. I am afraid to lose my sister too. My aunt Cheryl was always very strong. My sister is very strong. Ive never been strong emotionally. It is hard being strong for someone else. I have help. I just have a hard time discerning some things too with my emotions. It is very hard to hear God's voice when there are so many other voices too and just so much running through my head.

God is good · Mar 7, 2019

lily00 said:
my aunt passed away that I really loved. I am afraid to lose my sister too. My aunt Cheryl was always very strong. My sister is very strong. Ive never been strong emotionally. It is hard being strong for someone else. I have help. I just have a hard time discerning some things too with my emotions. It is very hard to hear God's voice when there are so many other voices too and just so much running through my head.

Jesus loves you and He is always there for you. God bless you and Jesus is Lord.

Jeshu · Mar 7, 2019

Yes anxiety is the pits. You know what i found? i found that anxiety always lies. It are all speculations in our minds and predictions of the future which never come true. (They come from the false prophet(s)!) When we believe the lies and we suffer from anxiety then we get panic attacks.

i get that too. i suffer from anxiety a lot. i found that to not believe the lies helps a lot to keep trust in God. When i fall for the lies and God shows me that then i thank Him instead of dread Him. Love works so much better than fears.

We have 5 children and 13 coming up 14 grand children so we understand anxiety about their future. We struggle often with that as well. Things look so dark down here. Yet Jesus will be their King as well. We can be assured of that and that helps to fight the anxiety.

Bring your anxieties to Jesus Lily that works the best. Understand He is a loving gentle king of the heart and He can make you stronger than your illness can bring to bear. His perfect love will cast out the fear and hold your the fearful in His loving arms instead.

Be of good courage.

SeventhFisherofMen · Mar 7, 2019

lily00 said:
It has been super hard lately just to not google anything that comes to my mind. I deal with anxiety quite a bit and lately it has been all end times stuff. And things are crazy accumulating and it is very hard to trust God. Of course I say I do. And Jesus Christ is my entire life. But I feel like I don't really trust Him with all this anxiety sometimes. It is very hard sometimes to think. I've gotten so much better after becoming a mother. It has changed my life. But I am so afraid of the world she is going to grow up into. It just makes me sad to think I really can't protect her how I want to. Then I found d out my sister had a biopsy today and she lives down south. We were thinking of moving to Texas. I am a bit scared to move back down. Think I just needed to write these fears out somewhere. I feel like they go somewhere when I share here. I know only God can give me that precious peace, but this does help me pray too. Pray for me too for strength. Because it is hard to be strong now when I have a daughter watching me. My husband is wonderful, but he works thirds. And I don't always like waking my friends for anxiety moments. I get them a lot more lately. Talking to the doctor about getting my medicine raised a little bit. Anxiety is very draining at times.

Hey Lily,
Thanks for sharing. I do believe that when we vent to other believers in fellowship as you have just did it gives The Holy Spirit a chance to speak through God's children back to you. I have prayed for you. As far as living in and raising your child in this world I can understand where you're coming from. This world can be dark at times but it also can have good in this world, good that comes from God.

Pray for protection. I like the angel you have as your signature. Know that Jesus and His angels are more than those that serve the enemy. God is always stronger and can give you peace and protection and comfort. He gave Solomon Peace on all sides during his reign. He protected Elisha when the army surrounded him in 2 Kings, and He and His angels are with you now as you read this, I hope you can accept and believe this.

Jesus I pray that You protect Lily, whatever her name may be in real life, with Your Warrior Presence and Your Warrior angels, all adorned in clean robes and the armor of God listed in Ephesians 6. Give her peace and remove her anxiety permanently. Help her to know You are with her. In Jesus's name I pray, Amen!

Mayflower1 · Mar 7, 2019

SeventhFisherofMen said:
Hey Lily,
Thanks for sharing. I do believe that when we vent to other believers in fellowship as you have just did it gives The Holy Spirit a chance to speak through God's children back to you. I have prayed for you. As far as living in and raising your child in this world I can understand where you're coming from. This world can be dark at times but it also can have good in this world, good that comes from God.

Pray for protection. I like the angel you have as your signature. Know that Jesus and His angels are more than those that serve the enemy. God is always stronger and can give you peace and protection and comfort. He gave Solomon Peace on all sides during his reign. He protected Elisha when the army surrounded him in 2 Kings, and He and His angels are with you now as you read this, I hope you can accept and believe this.

Jesus I pray that You protect Lily, whatever her name may be in real life, with Your Warrior Presence and Your Warrior angels, all adorned in clean robes and the armor of God listed in Ephesians 6. Give her peace and remove her anxiety permanently. Help her to know You are with her. In Jesus's name I pray, Amen!

I try to look for that good and focus on that good. It is very hard to keep focused on whatever is good, lovely, just, pure, whateverever is of good report...it seems like it is harder to focus on the good then the bad. I wish that wasn't so with me, but I have been working on this. At night I just need to write my prayers. Idk. But after writing here I've felt better. Think I've had some of these feeling pent up for awhile. I am not afraid of death. I'm terrified of dying though. And life before death. I've past that point of ever being suicidal again I believe. But there is a lot of scary scenarios that run through my mind. If I can't get a hold of my anxiety though, then how can I ever teach my daughter too. Maybe I need to just stop asking things and just pray and prepare the best I can for my family. I want to be a proverbs 31 wife and mother. I am in many areas. Emotionally, I can get very frustrated at times.

SeventhFisherofMen · Mar 7, 2019

lily00 said:
I try to look for that good and focus on that good. It is very hard to keep focused on whatever is good, lovely, just, pure, whateverever is of good report...it seems like it is harder to focus on the good then the bad. I wish that wasn't so with me, but I have been working on this. At night I just need to write my prayers. Idk. But after writing here I've felt better. Think I've had some of these feeling pent up for awhile. I am not afraid of death. I'm terrified of dying though. And life before death. I've past that point of ever being suicidal again I believe. But there is a lot of scary scenarios that run through my mind. If I can't get a hold of my anxiety though, then how can I ever teach my daughter too. Maybe I need to just stop asking things and just pray and prepare the best I can for my family. I want to be a proverbs 31 wife and mother. I am in many areas. Emotionally, I can get very frustrated at times.

What helps me whenever I go through tough times mentally is talking to people I trust in my family, also of course talking to God, and with each prayer I pray almost visualizing or treating each prayer like a layer that goes on me spiritually and as time goes on so do the layers that thicken over time coating me with protection and peace and safety etc. Over time the negative thoughts and feelings go away and any that remain become easier to cope with.

So long as I pray each day to start the day and trust that Jesus is with me things tend to go relatively well.

I really do hope that your anxiety goes away. Don't let the idea that because you have anxiety cause you to think that your daughter might have it too, or even that if she did you wouldn't be able to help her. Whatever happens you can do your best to help her as well as point her towards her Heavenly Father who loves her and can help her as well.

Anyways I hope that was encouraging in some way.

caring 2018 · Mar 8, 2019

Hi Lily,
I am so glad you shared on this forum. Sharing with others believers who understand the struggles of anxiety and depression is such a blessings. I had to full submit my worries and fears to God and let go. The way I did this was writing out all my concerns on a piece of paper and then putting them at the foot of the cross. How I did this was I made a pretend alter outside and the put the paper on that alter. Lit a match to it and then let it burn. (Of course I was ready to put of the fire) Another way is to burn the paper into a garbage can. Putting the concerns on the paper was getting them out of my mind, putting them on the alter (garbage) was giving them to God and totally letting them go, and burning them, was symbolizing that they are not longer around and God has them all covered. The hard part is remembering they are gone, God's got them covered, and I do not have to worry or fear. I have repeated many times the phrase "God's God This". It reminds me that He is in charge in all areas of my life and I don't need to fear or worry. I also repeat these verses over and over, have memorized them, and have them in my heart.

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and learn not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight. (for me the part of the verse that stood out the most is lean not on your own understanding- things happen in life that we don't understand, but God does and that is what matters - we don't have to worry or fear because God loves us and protects us, he knows everything that has, will, and going to happen in our life)

Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything but with prayer and petition present your request to God; and the peace of God which surpasses all understanding will guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus. (Again God says he give us peace beyond our understanding - what happens in life is beyond our understanding, but God is so great and knows all things - we don't have to worry or fear).

FYI- this took me years to accept and learn and I am still learning. I struggled with depression and anxiety, was on medication. It took years to find the underlying reason I struggled, a lot had to do with totally submitting to God, letting go of myself, and asking the Holy Spirit for help. We can't feel better on our own but with help, prayer, and love of others who understand the love of the Lord, you can get rid of the anxiety.

The enemy tells you different. Don't listen to the enemies lies. I will be praying for you. And if you ever want to chat send me a pm. Hugs and Blessings!

Jeffwhosoever · Mar 9, 2019

I have severe anxiety, severe depression, primary insomnia that is hard to get under control, chronic pain, and severe arthritis. Anxiety isnt' lack of faith or worry, its a neurological disorder that you can't help any more than I can. We have to get help to manage it and in my case that means over a dozen prescription medicines. But there is hope. I'm in counseling with cognitiv behavioral therapy and reading a book I recommend called "The Anxiety Cure" which helps you learn to face your fears slowly and methodically with lots of patients and time. Just wanted to say you aren't alone and I'm dealing with the same issues and if I can help, call upon me and I'll do my best to help.

Mayflower1 · Mar 9, 2019

Jeffwhosoever said:
I have severe anxiety, severe depression, primary insomnia that is hard to get under control, chronic pain, and severe arthritis. Anxiety isnt' lack of faith or worry, its a neurological disorder that you can't help any more than I can. We have to get help to manage it and in my case that means over a dozen prescription medicines. But there is hope. I'm in counseling with cognitiv behavioral therapy and reading a book I recommend called "The Anxiety Cure" which helps you learn to face your fears slowly and methodically with lots of patients and time. Just wanted to say you aren't alone and I'm dealing with the same issues and if I can help, call upon me and I'll do my best to help.

I am in counseling too and we talked about doing that. I took a break from the mental health world and just got back in it. Marriage and motherhood are definitely a whole new set of challenges. But it is also the most blessed time of life. I wouldn't trade it for the world. Nights are just particularly frustrating. I really need to work on self discipline in not googling and turning off spades...turning my phone and my mind off. I've always been a night owl. Sadly my toddler is not.

nights are the hardest time to implement coping skills. It is the end of energy, but reeling mind begins.

SharonE · Apr 2, 2019

caring 2018 said:
Hi Lily,
I am so glad you shared on this forum. Sharing with others believers who understand the struggles of anxiety and depression is such a blessings. I had to full submit my worries and fears to God and let go. The way I did this was writing out all my concerns on a piece of paper and then putting them at the foot of the cross. How I did this was I made a pretend alter outside and the put the paper on that alter. Lit a match to it and then let it burn. (Of course I was ready to put of the fire) Another way is to burn the paper into a garbage can. Putting the concerns on the paper was getting them out of my mind, putting them on the alter (garbage) was giving them to God and totally letting them go, and burning them, was symbolizing that they are not longer around and God has them all covered. The hard part is remembering they are gone, God's got them covered, and I do not have to worry or fear. I have repeated many times the phrase "God's God This". It reminds me that He is in charge in all areas of my life and I don't need to fear or worry. I also repeat these verses over and over, have memorized them, and have them in my heart.

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and learn not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight. (for me the part of the verse that stood out the most is lean not on your own understanding- things happen in life that we don't understand, but God does and that is what matters - we don't have to worry or fear because God loves us and protects us, he knows everything that has, will, and going to happen in our life)

Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything but with prayer and petition present your request to God; and the peace of God which surpasses all understanding will guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus. (Again God says he give us peace beyond our understanding - what happens in life is beyond our understanding, but God is so great and knows all things - we don't have to worry or fear).

FYI- this took me years to accept and learn and I am still learning. I struggled with depression and anxiety, was on medication. It took years to find the underlying reason I struggled, a lot had to do with totally submitting to God, letting go of myself, and asking the Holy Spirit for help. We can't feel better on our own but with help, prayer, and love of others who understand the love of the Lord, you can get rid of the anxiety.

The enemy tells you different. Don't listen to the enemies lies. I will be praying for you. And if you ever want to chat send me a pm. Hugs and Blessings!

SharonE · Apr 2, 2019

I’d would love to chat with you about anxiety and depression. I’m struggling so bad and I need believers who understand what it is like to go through this horrible time. Thank you for your encouraging words!

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