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  1. SamanthaAnastasia

    Forgiveness Sunday Thread

    God forgives and please forgive me a sinner
  2. SamanthaAnastasia

    the secret of the Kingdom?

    I read it here: https://www.johnsanidopoulos.com/2011/12/convert-pitfalls-obstacles-in-orthodox.html?m=1
  3. SamanthaAnastasia

    the secret of the Kingdom?

    *Orthodox only please* Question: what is the secret of the Kingdom?
  4. SamanthaAnastasia

    On anxiety

    Thank you. I am trying. Like you said: baby steps. I went to my family care doctor and it seems that there is nothing wrong physically. Though I do know that really bad anxiety and social isolation can cause hallucinations and delusions. I got back on my lamictal (mood stabilizer & anti...
  5. SamanthaAnastasia

    Voyage of St. Brendan

    This is sort of off topic (but slightly related); I believe there is a kids movie that I think was inspired by St Brendan and the Book of Kells. The Secret of Kells - Wikipedia
  6. SamanthaAnastasia

    purchasing icons, the good, the bad and the ugly

    Hey everyone! Has anyone here heard of https://orthodoxdepot.com/ ? Would they be good to buy from? I’m not too sure. Thanks!
  7. SamanthaAnastasia

    Prayer requests post here!

    Please pray for my brother; he broke his leg and his wife is fixing to have a baby
  8. SamanthaAnastasia

    Highway anxiety

    I have driving anxiety too. Lord have mercy!
  9. SamanthaAnastasia

    Is it normal

    thank you, Father.
  10. SamanthaAnastasia

    Is it normal

    (while yes I know that some of this has to do with my thyroid or hormones I was just wanting to ask a question) is it normal to feel more I guess scrupulous during Lent? Is it being Christ is “drawing near to us”? I feel like I’ve been sleeping and woke up. i guess i could explain it like I...
  11. SamanthaAnastasia

    On anxiety

    Thank you for your prayers, Father. yes, that was the directory I used.
  12. SamanthaAnastasia

    On anxiety

    I have emailed my priest. I’ve also found a directory of orthodox mental health professionals to find an orthodox therapist/councilor. I’ve tried secular therapists before but they didn’t help so much as my anxiety has more to do with faith.
  13. SamanthaAnastasia

    On anxiety

    orthodox only please So I think I may have postpartum hormone issue or postpartum thyroid issue going on. I’ll be calling my doctor on Monday no worries. however in the meantime, the anxiety caused by it makes me wonder some things. so I have read about anxiety being the work of the evil one...
  14. SamanthaAnastasia

    Alexei Navalny dies in prison

    Lord have mercy!
  15. SamanthaAnastasia

    Frightened

    Orthodox only please. I read this today: https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/white-house-plans-brief-lawmakers-house-chairman-warns/story?id=107232293 And am trying not to be scared.
  16. SamanthaAnastasia

    Anxiety

    My anxiety has gotten way worse. I’m not sure if it’s because of hormones, social isolation, lack of sleep, or lack of faith but I almost had a panic attack on the way to my baby’s doctor’s appointment. Please pray for me.