What if??

I know we all going through some sort of anxiety or depression , whether its general anxiety, social, panic , trauma ptsd or whatever it may be...we are always asking for hope and strength to recover and be normal.again. but what if, I mean realy what if instead of asking for healing maybe we should all devote one day to just forget what we are feeling even tho your feeling it, just forget about it and just thank the lord for another day, just be grateful that everything we are going through that it's not in the works of the lord, because god our father will not wish this on anybody. For those of you who have kids, parents you take care of, or to whom ever it may be that you need to be there for, god will not take that assistance away from them. We have been to the E,R. So many times, and still have unanswered questions . But will we live like this forever, ofcourse you dont. We question so many things in our lives but have you ever just been thankful for having one.....someone once told me that god has to be in your life first before anything else. We spend majority of our days insearch for answers and cures, but what if we spent more time just praying, going to church or just setting up 10 -15 minutes of your time to sit and talk to god. For all we know if the doctors cant figure you and fix you up, I know one person that can, and that's our lord and saviour jesus christ. It's funny I'm not a religious person well I am catholic but I asked my coworkers the other say , I said what if I went to our catholic sunday mass and then went over to a seventh say Adventist church , what would you all think about me. They responded with nothing ...i replied with i am catholic but I can go to any other church with the same mind and faith that I am still praying to the same god that I know. Anyhow if I'm not welcome because of my religion then obviously that is not the house of god.....i am going through some hard times in my life rite now, problems with my relationship, me managing everything at home as a father although i do work my wife works double shifts and when i get home she heads to work. So I'm the one who cooks, gets them in the shower, helps with home work and puts them to bed.. so basically I feel like a single father, there is no family time because my wife has only one day off and that's when I'm at work so you get my drift... I was fine doin all this until my life turned with my anxiety and trauma ptsd...I have sat and spoke to my wife about asking her boss to work days and leaving her nights free so i can get some support while I battle this anxiety and depression..but no compromises were made and I guess I'll be livin this life daily ...yes we all have problems but I'm lost , I dont know what to do anymore. I see a therapist that dont return my calls for apointments wich I might change soon..I'm scared to go on meds because I dont know what itll do to me and maybe turn me into something else I dont want to be, I dont think suicide because I dont believe in deciding my own fate, I'll leave that up to the father, ..if been through trauma with separation back in 2015 and although I went into minor anxiety and light depression they have faded away until 2018 when it came back and till now has gotten worst..from tension headaches, dizziness,heart palpitations,chest pain, pain in my left arm etc...its become very physical....story of my life..

But i have been talkin with somebody recently and she has open my eyes to god, sometimes god works in mysterious ways and I felt god has came through her to remind me that he is still here, and why havent I been in touch with him..I'm always seeking everything else for answers and forgetting that hes always been there just waiting for me to talk to him....she is a blessing and I thank and pray for her for she has her own life struggles .

So today I think god has spoken through me to get the word out to all of us...

The word of the day,

You might feel like your sinking, but he will not make you drown, reach out to him......

And dont forget just be thankful....and yes still seek help and seek answers but dont forget to seek him first so he may guide you to all your answers and remove your sufferings..

God bless you all

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[Dolphin14]

I'm very happy you have your faith as a tool to help you get well.

I am not a religious person so that won't work for me.

I hope your words will help someone else here. X

[Hidden in reply to Dolphin14]

Dolphin14 , there is no discrimination whether your religious or not, it's ok that you dont believe and it's ok , i am not insulted by your reply i am most definitely appreciative of your response because you came out and atleast acknowledge the word. I hope your battles with anxiety or what your going through disappears and maybe one day you might change your mind about reaching out to the lord. But as for now i respect your believes and thank you for your response it's always nice to talk to people..

And even though your not religious or so I would still ask the lord to bless you ..

So god bless you

[Dolphin14 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you QUICH

My response want meant to be insulting and I'm glad you didn't take it that way.

I'm glad people have faith in a higher power. We should rely on whatever we can to help us through this life.

I do hope your words help others. They are beautiful words of encouragement for those that do have faith that God will help them on this journey.

Thank you for your blessing.

[Hidden in reply to Dolphin14]

Your very welcome✌

[Amz1987]

I thank Jesus every day I open my eyes that I’ve made it though another day.

I’m not religious so to say but I am Christian and do have faith and believe in god/Jesus. I’m grateful for every minute I’m here with my family.

❤️❤️

[Hidden in reply to Amz1987]

That's the only way to go besides doctors and medication, god and family....stay having faith it's the strongest medication you'll ever get..

[sami33]

I know what you mean but for only some things like in events in life force us to be afraid in front of a crowd, overthink, have nightmares, mess up speaking to someone with a a higher authority then us like bosses or even we have phobias.....

Its a daily struggle, I have been religious but do not pray as much as I should do or need to. I hope to do so. I am muslim. I know someone who has tried everything including her own muslim faith and turning to our God, but it can help but not completely get rid of the anxiety and depression.

(I believe Praying can help but not completely)

[Hidden in reply to sami33]

I agree but we have to work through god..

Through his blessings we ask that we may have the strength to battle our battles in life..

Good luck to you and home god will help you to help yourself..🙏

[Arlene99]

Thank you for your comments Quich, I too am a Christian & pray for Gods help & guidance as I battle this curse of anxiety. But sometimes when it overwhelms me, I block God out and try to fight on my own strength. I came across a little verse today which has been relevant to me ‘Be still & know that I am God’. Not an easy thing to do when you are all stressed/messed up with anxiety. Hope you find peace with your faith in God.

[Hidden in reply to Arlene99]

It's ok to fight on your own, we all fight on our own but just remember god got your back , so when you hear rock bottom that's God's hand who caught you. Because tho you fell he did not keep you falling he caught us. And he says heres another chance to get back up again. But I feel you though it ain't easy ..and it sure aint easy for myself to. But I feel like if I pass the word of god around and then you pass it and so on..I know that god will hear us. Rite now the world has less and less spirituality and with out faith and prayers where would we go next..I like to think heaven is real .. I know it is....

God bless you arlene keep having faith.

Keep fighting

[Bilabong]

If you believe in the gospel, believe also in the teachings of Romans 12:12,

"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer."

Joy manifests when we focus our heart on the Father and praise Him for who He is and what He has done in our life.

Be patient for He will carry you in your difficult situation.

Put your faith on Him for He will satisfy you with all good things.

[Pearl67]

God does work through medication too, sometimes! I am not saying everyone has to take it, but I do believe it has in fact saved many people from horrible outcomes of depression/anxiety! That along with strict diet, exercise every single day, good sleep hygiene, time outside, time with family and friends, good support.

Good Luck to you as you navigate this tough spot. May it pass quickly.

[Hidden in reply to Pearl67]

I agree, someone once asked me . If I was stranded in the middle of the ocean and a bunch of boats came to save me , would I continue to wait for god to save me or get on the boats. I said wow good question but very quickly answered with i would get on the boats. Of course it would seem like I didnt believe that god would actually come and save me rite?..

But he did that's what the boats were there for lol...god send my rescuers....

So same as the meds

[Pearl67 in reply to Hidden]

Good for you!!!