Praying for recovery from anxiety

[Haley009]

I truly believe that you can overcome anxiety and the intrusive thoughts that it brings. I’ve only been dealing with anxiety for a few months and it comes in waves. I’m actually experiencing some high anxiety right now while writing this. I woke up pretty anxious like my body is stuck in fight or flight ready to attack, but I know nothing is going to happen! My head is also hurting pretty good! I’m not 100% sure what triggers my anxiety but I have ideas. I don’t take medication for it because I choose not to. What seems to help with mine, is walking everyday around a pretty neighborhood or park, forcing myself to think more positive, and meditation. Although those things help some, I have days where my anxiety is worse and it scares me into thinking I may never recover (today). Anxiety is something everyone has, but I believe that it doesn't have to cause you distress or fear. I know that I will, with work, but man it’s hard! I’m praying that God will heal me and deliver me from my fears. Leave a comment here if you’d like, and I will pray for you. If you have recovered from anxiety, say a prayer for the rest of us! (and tell us how you succeeded!)

 

[PropheticTimes]

Praying for you.

I dealt with debilitating anxiety for many years. It got to the point where I could not even leave my house for fear of panicking in public.

What got me out was a combination of medication and working on some underlying issues I had. The medication broke my system out of the "fight or flight" pattern it had gotten stuck in (such a horrible feeling).

I am now off of continuous medication for it and only have some Xanax for "those days" when I seem to have extra anxiety that is causing me problems. For the most part I am able to bring myself out through belly-breathing (drawing air down into the bottom of the lungs to keep from hyperventilating), being aware of what my shoulders are doing (in fight or flight you will unconsciously tense your neck and shoulder muscles, bringing them up towards your ears, relaxing them consciously can help), and praying to/praising God. I also make sure to keep my mind always doing something focused so it doesn't wander off into traffic lol. It is also important to watch your sugar and caffeine intake and drink lots of water.

I know the awfulness of your struggle and I am truly sorry you are having to deal with it. I pray you will find freedom.

 

[Haley009]

Praying for you.

I dealt with debilitating anxiety for many years. It got to the point where I could not even leave my house for fear of panicking in public.

What got me out was a combination of medication and working on some underlying issues I had. The medication broke my system out of the "fight or flight" pattern it had gotten stuck in (such a horrible feeling).

I am now off of continuous medication for it and only have some Xanax for "those days" when I seem to have extra anxiety that is causing me problems. For the most part I am able to bring myself out through belly-breathing (drawing air down into the bottom of the lungs to keep from hyperventilating), being aware of what my shoulders are doing (in fight or flight you will unconsciously tense your neck and shoulder muscles, bringing them up towards your ears, relaxing them consciously can help), and praying to/praising God. I also make sure to keep my mind always doing something focused so it doesn't wander off into traffic lol. It is also important to watch your sugar and caffeine intake and drink lots of water.

I know the awfulness of your struggle and I am truly sorry you are having to deal with it. I pray you will find freedom.

I'm not sure if my body is stuck in fight or flight or if I just fear that thought. I am able to get out & enjoy for the most part, but I wish I could turn my mind off because I'm still thinking about anxiety. I'm ready to focus on more important things other than myself & my problems. But I feel like I can't until I get this issue of anxiety solved. I'm pretty sure it's stress induced but I'm wanting to work on overcoming it without medication. I tried medication for two days & had awful side effects.

 

[PropheticTimes]

I'm not sure if my body is stuck in fight or flight or if I just fear that thought. I am able to get out & enjoy for the most part, but I wish I could turn my mind off because I'm still thinking about anxiety. I'm ready to focus on more important things other than myself & my problems. But I feel like I can't until I get this issue of anxiety solved. I'm pretty sure it's stress induced but I'm wanting to work on overcoming it without medication. I tried medication for two days & had awful side effects.

I pray you can overcome it. Is the source of stress the anxiety itself or is it some other part of your life?

 

[Haley009]

I'm pretty sure it's from a lot of stress. I don't have much stability. We live on the road in a camper & I'm so ready to have a house & a normal home life. When my anxiety first hit, it was after I had a scare with my health that turned out to be nothing but I worried myself sick over it. Couple days later, first panic attack that I swear lasted days. Now I just have intrusive thoughts that I may never overcome this along with high anxiety that comes & goes.

 

[Haley009]

I pray you can overcome it. Is the source of stress the anxiety itself or is it some other part of your life?

I pray you can overcome it. Is the source of stress the anxiety itself or is it some other part of your life?

I meant to have that first comment in reply to you. Thank you for praying for me!

 

[goldfishhh]

I truly believe that you can overcome anxiety and the intrusive thoughts that it brings. I’ve only been dealing with anxiety for a few months and it comes in waves. I’m actually experiencing some high anxiety right now while writing this. I woke up pretty anxious like my body is stuck in fight or flight ready to attack, but I know nothing is going to happen! My head is also hurting pretty good! I’m not 100% sure what triggers my anxiety but I have ideas. I don’t take medication for it because I choose not to. What seems to help with mine, is walking everyday around a pretty neighborhood or park, forcing myself to think more positive, and meditation. Although those things help some, I have days where my anxiety is worse and it scares me into thinking I may never recover (today). Anxiety is something everyone has, but I believe that it doesn't have to cause you distress or fear. I know that I will, with work, but man it’s hard! I’m praying that God will heal me and deliver me from my fears. Leave a comment here if you’d like, and I will pray for you. If you have recovered from anxiety, say a prayer for the rest of us! (and tell us how you succeeded!)

Hello! I've been denying my anxiety for so long but I realized just last year that it my anxiety got triggered in 2nd year of high school. I need prayers because I get anxious about the littlest of things--where to stand, what to say, recitation, sitting/standing alone in public. Now that I'm in college, it's been the hardest. It's helped me to walk every morning in the forest and to write down everyday in my journal. I honestly don't have professional help because I hesitate to ask and I can't express well what I feel. I need advice on what to do and definitely prayers. I wanna encourage everyone who goes through anxiety like I do that God is with you wherever you go and whatever you think/feel. He loves you and everyday is a day of His grace ^-^

 

[journey77]

Yes, I have also experienced a lot of anxiety over the past 5 or so years. I think for me it's been a combination of things - my childhood and isolation that occurred as well as health problems. I want to recommend those that are looking into health causes to have their magnesium (in the cell) level checked by a functional medicine physician. When I increased my magnesium, a lot of my generalized anxiety went away. I don't panic as much about having to drive around town, get out and go places, make choices, etc.

I do still struggle a lot with social anxiety though. It's very hard for me, because it feels like most people that I open up to about it don't understand or aren't sensitive and then I end up being traumatized more on top of my pain that is already there. God's love for me has kept me and He has been such a real help to me. But I need prayer for this area of my life as I'm suffering a lot.

Another thing that has helped my generalized anxiety is coming into a closer relationship with God. I think because of feeling rejected by people, I began thinking that God might reject me in some way, so it was hard to just be really open for fear that I wouldn't be 'good enough' for Him. Turns out that He broke through that wall and it has added a LOT of peace and joy to my life. I feel so much more stable just knowing and experiencing His perfect love in my daily life. I enjoy spending time with Him now and it is a joy that He meets me there with loving thoughts and scriptures that encourage me. I feel I can truly be genuine with Him and He loves and accepts me. He does that for EVERY single one of His children.

Hope your anxiety lessens, Haley009. I'm sure that when your stress decreases that will also help lower your anxiety too. Prayers for you right now.

 

[Far Side Of the Moon]

Hello! I've been denying my anxiety for so long but I realized just last year that it my anxiety got triggered in 2nd year of high school. I need prayers because I get anxious about the littlest of things--where to stand, what to say, recitation, sitting/standing alone in public. Now that I'm in college, it's been the hardest. It's helped me to walk every morning in the forest and to write down everyday in my journal. I honestly don't have professional help because I hesitate to ask and I can't express well what I feel. I need advice on what to do and definitely prayers. I wanna encourage everyone who goes through anxiety like I do that God is with you wherever you go and whatever you think/feel. He loves you and everyday is a day of His grace ^-^

This is so sweet. I was just about to post what should I do to stop being triggered by anxious thoughts. But you're right and its always important to know you can always ask for more grace.