Prayer, and anxiety/depression.
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Hey,
I'm also a college student suffering with anxiety. I started having panic attacks my senior year of high school.
I took a huge step by going away to college, and am now in my junior year.
Sometimes it's hard for me to be away from home and my family, and I've had some pretty low points.
All I can say is don't give up. I was also adamant about going to church by my school, but there's a great church right off campus, and I find that it's comforting to pray along with a bunch of other people my age.
Just stay strong. You're not alone. There are so many other college students who are living with anxiety on a daily basis. You're taking a huge step by going off on your own. It shows that you're capable of dealing with things on your own.
Whatever you do, keep trying, keep perservering. College is one of the best times we will have, live it up! and don't give up.
I'm also a college student suffering with anxiety. I started having panic attacks my senior year of high school.
I took a huge step by going away to college, and am now in my junior year.
Sometimes it's hard for me to be away from home and my family, and I've had some pretty low points.
All I can say is don't give up. I was also adamant about going to church by my school, but there's a great church right off campus, and I find that it's comforting to pray along with a bunch of other people my age.
Just stay strong. You're not alone. There are so many other college students who are living with anxiety on a daily basis. You're taking a huge step by going off on your own. It shows that you're capable of dealing with things on your own.
Whatever you do, keep trying, keep perservering. College is one of the best times we will have, live it up! and don't give up.
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Hello Zacharts;
I too am new to the program (3 weeks). i too am a Christian. this is relatively new to me as well, reaching out to people. i have suffered with A&D many, many, years and have been praying as long. it is a battle but one i intend to win. i believe God wants us well. that is what His death and resurrection was about (John 10:10) so i'm not giving up and you don't give up either. He loves you and has healing and wholeness for you. i believe i found this program as an answer to prayer i believe i will be better at the end of this program than i am right now. i am not doing everything perfectly, but so what?...i'm getting better than i've been. keep on praying, keep trusting Him He hears everyone of your prayers and He answers He's led you to the program and the support of this community. it will be great for you to get connected with a church at school as others have suggested. i'll keep praying for you, you will come out on the other side.
I too am new to the program (3 weeks). i too am a Christian. this is relatively new to me as well, reaching out to people. i have suffered with A&D many, many, years and have been praying as long. it is a battle but one i intend to win. i believe God wants us well. that is what His death and resurrection was about (John 10:10) so i'm not giving up and you don't give up either. He loves you and has healing and wholeness for you. i believe i found this program as an answer to prayer i believe i will be better at the end of this program than i am right now. i am not doing everything perfectly, but so what?...i'm getting better than i've been. keep on praying, keep trusting Him He hears everyone of your prayers and He answers He's led you to the program and the support of this community. it will be great for you to get connected with a church at school as others have suggested. i'll keep praying for you, you will come out on the other side.
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Hi Zach, and everyone reading
I was powerfully struck by your original post, that maybe it was wrong to ask God for help.
God does not judge us for our weakness, God knows about it before we even do. God is always there, like "The Footprints in the Sand".
Maybe when you understand/accept yourself, when you know how to help yourself you'll see God was there all along too. He's brought you here!
I send you strength and peace and happiness.
Oya
I was powerfully struck by your original post, that maybe it was wrong to ask God for help.
God does not judge us for our weakness, God knows about it before we even do. God is always there, like "The Footprints in the Sand".
Maybe when you understand/accept yourself, when you know how to help yourself you'll see God was there all along too. He's brought you here!
I send you strength and peace and happiness.
Oya
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Hey Zach, you have gotten some amazing responses. They helped me as well. I don't think that I could add anything else. God's plan for us IS for healing!!! Don't let yourself be swayed (especially when you are feeling down/anxious) into thinking that it is anything but that! The Lord wants to transform you into the person that He created you to be. You are so brave to be taking these steps at this stage in your life. Most of your fellow students choose to deal with their own difficulties with a lot of denial, alcohol, etc.; there is a better way and you are choosing it! I think if you find a fellowship that you resonate with, you will also find others who are struggling and are trying to deal with their own issues in a Christ centerd way. Hang in there Zach, you have many people praying for you.
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Hey Zach-I am a 45 yr old male with very deep religious beliefs.I to was in your same sitution.I felt guilty all the time for not attending mass but said prayers on a daily bases.God is all loving and all knowing and would not punish us with our conditions of anxiety and depression.I sometimes feel like we were given these conditions to make us stronger and open ourselves to a whole new world of wonderful people.As you can see by your respones there are many loving people out there who you never would have met if not for this condition.God has a reason for everything and I feel since my anxiety started I have been bless by so many people that I have opened up to that the numbers are countless.I see life in a different way-there are so many bad things about anxiety and depression but so many good things have opened up to me also.Keep up with your prayers -God will listen and guide you in your times of trouble.There is a web site <A HREF="http://www.dailyword.com" TARGET=_blank>www.dailyword.com</A> that will send you an affirmation everyday to your email address-its lifts my spirit everyday{sometimes feel that they were written just for me}.Here is a prayer I say every morning ---Good morning God!You are ushering in another day,untouched and freahly new.So here I am to ask you God,if You'll renew me too.Forgive the many errors that I made yesterday and let me try again dear God to walk closer in Your way.But Lord,I am well aware,I can't make it on my own.So take my hand and hold it tight,for I cannot walk along.Keep the faith -saty safe and God Bless
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Hey everybody...
Thank you so much for the responses- They are really uplifting, and have given me hope since my original post.
And I do have an update, I have not been keeping up with the program like I should be, being in college- I am lazy every chance I can get, haha.
But I have been taking good days and Lamictal, changed my diet up a little bit and have been feeling much better. I am at the point where it is hard to get depressed ( if that is believable ). Its hard for me to explain it, but I am indifferent but in a good way now. I have hope, and a positive outlook on life. And feel like I can go on. I have come such a ways in my " healing", so to say, but I know I have a ways to go! I am just so happy that I feel better and I am not severely up and down emotionally every other day. Thank you for all of the comments, and prayers. I have returned the favor many nights, and have read and repeated the prayers and suggestions that have been given to me. It has all been a big help. You all deserve a big hug! I just feel awesome...
I went to my psychiatrist today whom I told the same thing, and he was very happy for me. There are a few residual things to work on, but who does not have those?
Thank you again, hopefully I can help people, share this experience with others, and that my happiness will continue to sustain itself, and I can keep doing things that will only promote it.
And I can keep depression at bay.
Thank you again.
and of course,to God!
Thank you so much for the responses- They are really uplifting, and have given me hope since my original post.
And I do have an update, I have not been keeping up with the program like I should be, being in college- I am lazy every chance I can get, haha.
But I have been taking good days and Lamictal, changed my diet up a little bit and have been feeling much better. I am at the point where it is hard to get depressed ( if that is believable ). Its hard for me to explain it, but I am indifferent but in a good way now. I have hope, and a positive outlook on life. And feel like I can go on. I have come such a ways in my " healing", so to say, but I know I have a ways to go! I am just so happy that I feel better and I am not severely up and down emotionally every other day. Thank you for all of the comments, and prayers. I have returned the favor many nights, and have read and repeated the prayers and suggestions that have been given to me. It has all been a big help. You all deserve a big hug! I just feel awesome...
I went to my psychiatrist today whom I told the same thing, and he was very happy for me. There are a few residual things to work on, but who does not have those?
Thank you again, hopefully I can help people, share this experience with others, and that my happiness will continue to sustain itself, and I can keep doing things that will only promote it.
And I can keep depression at bay.
Thank you again.
and of course,to God!
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Hi Everyone,
It's comforting to see all that you all have written to encourage one another. It's also comforting for me, as a Christian, and also one who suffers from anxiety/depression (overcoming daily), that other bright and talented people (like myself
go thru the same things that I do. It's such a relief to feel understood. Sometimes that's all I need to make me feel better, is just to know that someone understands me. I agree w/ what many of you said...is that we, as Christians, need fellowship, we need the support of one another. Church is so important, small groups are also vital. I just want to encourage all of you, is that God has a pathway of healing for all of us, and that He's shown me that we are to keep going and not to give up. God is encouraging me, even as I write this, to do "whatever it takes" to continue in my healing. God Bless you all!
From Tulsa, OK
It's comforting to see all that you all have written to encourage one another. It's also comforting for me, as a Christian, and also one who suffers from anxiety/depression (overcoming daily), that other bright and talented people (like myself
go thru the same things that I do. It's such a relief to feel understood. Sometimes that's all I need to make me feel better, is just to know that someone understands me. I agree w/ what many of you said...is that we, as Christians, need fellowship, we need the support of one another. Church is so important, small groups are also vital. I just want to encourage all of you, is that God has a pathway of healing for all of us, and that He's shown me that we are to keep going and not to give up. God is encouraging me, even as I write this, to do "whatever it takes" to continue in my healing. God Bless you all!From Tulsa, OK
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Zach (& others),
In reply to your post...
"Am I way off base? Or do other's feel this way? Maybe Im just confused... but I do know I need God to take away this anxiety and depression.
Maybe I just sound completely dumb, in typing this. Not sure..."
No, Zach, you are NOT off base, and yes others, like me feel this way. I agree, we both need God to take this pain away. And no, you are NOT dumb typing this. There are NO dumb or stupid questions in this program or forum. That's why we're here!
I'll pray for you, and you for me, OK?
My challenge is the same: 'Why are you allowing this to happen, God? Are you cruel, cold, uncaring?'
In my less painful moments, I'm hoping this will go away soon. And having gone thru this will make it that much easier to minister to others who are going thru this.
Thanks for posting!
In reply to your post...
"Am I way off base? Or do other's feel this way? Maybe Im just confused... but I do know I need God to take away this anxiety and depression.
Maybe I just sound completely dumb, in typing this. Not sure..."
No, Zach, you are NOT off base, and yes others, like me feel this way. I agree, we both need God to take this pain away. And no, you are NOT dumb typing this. There are NO dumb or stupid questions in this program or forum. That's why we're here!
I'll pray for you, and you for me, OK?
My challenge is the same: 'Why are you allowing this to happen, God? Are you cruel, cold, uncaring?'
In my less painful moments, I'm hoping this will go away soon. And having gone thru this will make it that much easier to minister to others who are going thru this.
Thanks for posting!
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Hey, let me first say that was beautiful and I really enjoyed reading it. Seeking God is the best thing you could do in any situation. Chemical imbalance or not it's what He specializes in. Especially since He is the maker and can fix anything. Having to wait is a hard one but it will come just keep praying and seeking Him. He will come through. I know because I'm waiting and know He will come through for us both. He has never let me down before and this time will be no different. People often ask why I keep trying and I know it's because of my faith in Him. So keep going and He will come through. And whenever you can find time to go to church. I know home church is where you want to go but go someplace it would probably help to be around other believers since we know how to encourage each other and pick up when we are feeling a little down. And as you know when we're alone it's hard. So get connected with others like you and find peace with yourself. Isa 26:3 will be a good place to start. I'll pray for you and you do the same for me.