10 years ago :: Mar 26, 2008 - 12:01PM #1 | |
I have anxiety - I've never been diagnosed, but I know I have it. I am wonder if anyone ever has improved with their anxiety through spirituality (praying, seeking help from God etc.). I am looking for ways to ease my anxiety - I've actually tried meditating on www.myinnerworld.com, which seems to have been a good first step. I would love to hear any stories of how spirituality has helped remedy anxiety. I don't think I want to opt for medication just yet. Thanks!
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10 years ago :: Mar 27, 2008 - 8:19AM #2 | |
anniemariejames:
[QUOTE]I have anxiety - I've never been diagnosed[/QUOTE]Disclose your psychological symptoms to a health care practitioner! |
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10 years ago :: Mar 27, 2008 - 1:01PM #3 | |
[QUOTE=Karma_Yeshe_Dorje;386970]anniemariejames:
Disclose your psychological symptoms to a health care practitioner![/QUOTE] I agree, Karma. As you posted at another site exercise can help relieve symptoms, I imagine it's all the endorphines. A trained practitioner is one's best bet. |
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10 years ago :: Mar 28, 2008 - 7:19AM #4 | |
boodlebear:
[QUOTE]A trained practitioner is one's best bet.[/QUOTE]Here the gap between onset of anxiety symptoms, and diagnosis & treatment, is typically [COLOR="Red"]decades[/COLOR]! |
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10 years ago :: Mar 28, 2008 - 9:36AM #5 | |
Better late than never. Treatment is treatment. I'd rather deal with issues now than spending forever trying to figure out why. My having certain aversions to things will not be better served knowing why. I want to know how to deal with "it" now. I am braced for your picking this apart and quoting Wikipedia like fundamentalists quote the bible. :rolleyes::)
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10 years ago :: Mar 29, 2008 - 4:00PM #6 | |
Hello boodlebear:
[QUOTE]I'd rather deal with issues now[/QUOTE]Behaviour therapy for anxiety is confronting! [QUOTE]My having certain aversions to things[/QUOTE]Disclose your [COLOR="Red"]specific phobia[/COLOR] to a health care practitioner! [QUOTE]how to deal with "it"[/QUOTE]Exposure with response prevention (E/RP). Please consult a psychologist! [QUOTE]I am braced[/QUOTE]Loosen up: get a massage! [QUOTE]your picking this apart and quoting Wikipedia[/QUOTE]You are [COLOR="Red"]dictating[/COLOR] to me what to do! A [COLOR="red"]controlling[/COLOR] nature is part of anxiety. |
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10 years ago :: Mar 30, 2008 - 3:33PM #7 | |
Nah, I'm just teasing you. But, I will stop.
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10 years ago :: Mar 31, 2008 - 1:21AM #8 | |
boodlebear:[QUOTE]I'm just teasing you.[/QUOTE]I (standing) have a nervous temperament (worsened by work stress).
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10 years ago :: Mar 31, 2008 - 6:53AM #9 | |
Thank you for explainng.
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10 years ago :: Mar 31, 2008 - 7:52AM #10 | |
Prayer is not going to cure anxiety. It can help in that you take the time to quiet your mind, slow your breathing. Also, if prayer truly gives you a sense of comfort and ability to handle things, of course, it will help.
For me, anxiety was bigger than me and any tricks. It was not debilitating, but definitely hurt my quality of life. I am on antidepressants and it made all the difference. Now the "tricks" really work and I can have a true spiritual life because my mind is calm and I feel like the person I am supposed to be. The things that help: sleep exercise breathing exercises a balance of quiet time and time with others less caffeine and sugar prayer Challenging your thoughts. Try the book "Feeling Good" Be aware of your self talk. If you are a perfectionist, get a book on that. Gotta let that go. Not easy, but worth it. Therapy can help. EMDR is an interesting technique. Therapists can teach relaxation. |
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