Hello? Kathy? Can u help? Have you read the bible? I was frightened at church today about the part where Jesus says about the judging of the evil and the rightous and the pit of flames, weeping and gnashing of teeth. I worry when I hear scary things like that. After that I lost control and had another anxiety attack (the 3rd one caused by this subject) and tossed my breakfast. I think I have a tendency to focus on negative things too much but that just scares me! One thing mentioning the underworld and I lose it sometimes. I know that I'm saved by faith but the judging part makes me feel confused for I thought that our sins are forgiven. I am also concerned about my friends, some of which don't even believe in God. I don't want them to go to an awful place when they die! I feel like I'm in a sort of religious crisis and my parents will just think I'm crazy of something. I have a lot of issues with this and even missed school for almost a week in March! I have trouble eating but not sleeping because I usually get too weak from not eating and that's how I fall asleep. I can't stand this and I wish I could just let go of things and stop worrying and feeling like I have to be in control! I need some help here!
Maestra B. A. B.
hypochondriac city!
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I have a lot of health issues too. More of mine than not are caused by fear, worry and anxiety. I have stomach problems, muscle tension and migraines. SO my emotional problems manifest themselves into physical symptoms. I fear what stress will do over time as studies show stressed people tend to be less able to fight off major diseases. But I'm working on that with my doc and therapist, so I've got my fingers crossed!
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Count me in. Like many of you, cancer is my big fear and I have lost my Mom, grandmother, and countless other relatives and friends to this dispicable disease. I never smoked regularly, but socially, if that makes sense. Stopped when I got pregnant with my son last August, and had a chest x-ray to ease my mind. Went almost a year without smoking and then stupidly recently went out for drinks, which are what make me want to smoke, so of course I did for that night. Now lungs are sore, and I'm terrified that I did something really bad to them...can anyone relate? 
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Well - there are sure a lot of variations here! For me, it is strange...I have some physical issues (stomach problesm) that trigger the panic but when it happens I rather be alone - it is strange but one of my fears is i guess letting people down or hurting them by dying! I feel better when someone is not so concerned for me - their worry and concern makes my anxiety worse sometimes - so I think my panic is a little backwards - maybe i have cinap attacks - lol
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Hello Maestra,
The God I know is a forgiving, kind and generous God who does not judge or punish. He (or she) wants you to do well and has your best interests at heart. He is like a parent who encourages his kids to do well and develop their talents. God does not expect any of us to be perfect. That is what God's grace is about. Sometimes I think that we give the old testament too much power. They are old stories written in another time - individual interpretations or accounts of various events. Who knows how or why they were written at the time, how much they have been embellished for the sake of storytelling, etc... I could go on here, but do not want to get into a big discussion on religion. Just remember that the relationship between you and God is a loving relationship, and he wants you to accept that Maestra is good in his eyes. He does not want you to fear him. All he asks is your acceptance of him in your life.
The God I know is a forgiving, kind and generous God who does not judge or punish. He (or she) wants you to do well and has your best interests at heart. He is like a parent who encourages his kids to do well and develop their talents. God does not expect any of us to be perfect. That is what God's grace is about. Sometimes I think that we give the old testament too much power. They are old stories written in another time - individual interpretations or accounts of various events. Who knows how or why they were written at the time, how much they have been embellished for the sake of storytelling, etc... I could go on here, but do not want to get into a big discussion on religion. Just remember that the relationship between you and God is a loving relationship, and he wants you to accept that Maestra is good in his eyes. He does not want you to fear him. All he asks is your acceptance of him in your life.
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Wow, a lot of responses!
Its really funny, I guess I'm one who likes to be alone when I'm sick too. Of course those closest to me tend to worry a lot, and so I don't like having that around me if I'm sick. I really think I worry about it when something I struggle with comes up, like a tough day at work, or feeling lonely if I haven't talked to anyone all day. I tend to get really busy doing things to distract myself. Then I get worn out.
I worry I'm going to choke. For awhile I thought I had some nerve thing with my throat. I went in to the doctor and turns out I have a lot of drainage from my ears/sinuses. So a real problem, but not nearly as bad as I felt it was. I've come to trust her enough to stop worrying if she's not worried.
I used to worry about asthma, but got checked, and definitely don't have that. Also no major allergies. In fact I've been thoroughly checked, and no problems. Yet I worry.
Its really funny, I guess I'm one who likes to be alone when I'm sick too. Of course those closest to me tend to worry a lot, and so I don't like having that around me if I'm sick. I really think I worry about it when something I struggle with comes up, like a tough day at work, or feeling lonely if I haven't talked to anyone all day. I tend to get really busy doing things to distract myself. Then I get worn out.
I worry I'm going to choke. For awhile I thought I had some nerve thing with my throat. I went in to the doctor and turns out I have a lot of drainage from my ears/sinuses. So a real problem, but not nearly as bad as I felt it was. I've come to trust her enough to stop worrying if she's not worried.
I used to worry about asthma, but got checked, and definitely don't have that. Also no major allergies. In fact I've been thoroughly checked, and no problems. Yet I worry.
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About 3 months ago i went to the doctor claiming that I was hypoglycemic. Then I started worrying that I was diabetic. The doctor took some blood tests on me and found out I was anemic, but told me that my iron levels were good and that I must be losing blood out of the stool. So then she sets me up with a colonoscopy. What the heck, here I am at 26 going in for a colonoscopy. Luckily they didn't find anything and the doctor told me to come back in a bout six weeks for more blood work. My blood level was normal and I was not anemic anymore. I think I need a new doctor.
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Hello all
This ones for bttrfly. Don't worry about the smoking I'm sure your fine. I have been smoking for 17 years and I am only 30.Tried to quit and that brought on more anxiety. Will try soon again as soon as i get the anxiety under control. I wish I could smoke ocassinally even though I know thats not good either but it sure beats a pack a day.Be happy that you don't depend on them. your lungs aren't used to it so they are doing there job and rejecting it which means you have healhy lungs. I quit once before for 4 months and thought I could smoke for the weekend and quit again big mistake for me, started all over again.
Tried to quit recently again during a real stressful time started having major panic attacks took the patch off and smoked again. Need to quit it's always on my mind and it is deppresing because I know I need to quit for my health.
This ones for bttrfly. Don't worry about the smoking I'm sure your fine. I have been smoking for 17 years and I am only 30.Tried to quit and that brought on more anxiety. Will try soon again as soon as i get the anxiety under control. I wish I could smoke ocassinally even though I know thats not good either but it sure beats a pack a day.Be happy that you don't depend on them. your lungs aren't used to it so they are doing there job and rejecting it which means you have healhy lungs. I quit once before for 4 months and thought I could smoke for the weekend and quit again big mistake for me, started all over again.
Tried to quit recently again during a real stressful time started having major panic attacks took the patch off and smoked again. Need to quit it's always on my mind and it is deppresing because I know I need to quit for my health.