ever since i was in my mid-teens, one of my hugest burdens and battles in life has been… anxiety. bleh! of course, it seems like when i say anxiety, people think more like, “oh, well, what are you worried about?” but no, no, it isn’t quite the same as just being worried about something! i would describe it as a physical thing, often triggered emotionally by various areas of life, [people, places, scenarios, past experiences] that you’re sensitive to… which leads to worry, gloom, doom and a host of physical symptoms. it’s quite the proclivity!
thankfully, i’ve been able to keep a decent balance naturally and holistically and i’ve never taken medication for it… although i was once prescribed something for high school exams that made me laugh hysterically at socks. umm, i didn’t take that again. [that was also before i was pretty set against prescriptions unless totally necessary.] anyway, it seems that anxiety for me is always linked to my thyroid/adrenals/hormone levels… and vice versa! so, i try to keep those things in check. and no, i doubt my daily caffeine intake helps too much, but hey! coffee is important. 🙂
however, there are still days and situations where i just cannot for the life of me escape things. i have the tendency to take on everything i possibly can on my own… and when i get overwhelmed with the realization that i can’t do or control or fix it all, ugh. i break apart!
so, not long ago, i started collecting bible verses that just help me. i read over them when i need to, when i feel defeated. i’ll copy them down into a little journal and for so many reasons it’s calming! i need to be better at trusting. and letting go. i need to learn to have peace with God being in control. because how nice is it that God actually really wants to take care of us?
these verses are some i have found to be so encouraging!
oh, and i loved loved loved this quote i saw on she reads truth that said,
ps. got a fav encouraging verse or quote? please share if so!!
When my back is against the wall,
God is my wall.
amen amen!! perfect!
I've struggled with anxiety ever since college and like, you, I've never take medication but instead, I use breathing exercises, drink chamomile tea, take a walk, or distract myself with busy work. I love all these quotes and I'm going to print them out and tuck them into my bag so the next time I feel overwheimed, it'll put everything into perspective! Thanks so much for sharing 🙂
Taffeta & Tulips
yes absolutely! i soo love a calming mug of tea, too! can't go wrong with chamomile. i have a chamomile lavender that is heavenly, have you seen that one!? and i have always done a whole lot of kava kava tea, but haven't since pregnant/breastfeeding! but that one's an amazing one to try, if you haven't!
Love love love all of these verses. So much truth and comfort lie in these words! Your favorite is one of my favorites, as well. Another favorite of mine, that I find repeating time and time again: "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you." – deuteronomy 31:6
xo
yes yes, thank you so much for sharing another amazing one!! i love that one so much. thank you!!
You know I get into my own head a lot…. Cycling through many of the same ridiculous thoughts or overwhelming whatever it may be. These quotes are amazing and over the years they've resonated with me. I just was never smart enough to write them down! Such a good idea. Once an idea pops in my head without writing it down its lost. Just need to remember it's all here waiting to make one feel better!!
that's the perfect way to put it, i am in my own head a lot, too! and yessss i have had to SO be in the habit of writing everything down as soon as i think it or… POOF! gone. 🙂
Love this!! All of those are so good when anxiety hits. I rarely felt anxious until having children. Now I find myself waking up in the middle of the night feeling anxious that Gracie is going to fall down the stairs or John Shea is going to get Lymes Disease from running around the forest behind our house. Ahhhh, I finally get why my Mom worried so much! Amen to God being the one who truly takes care of us and our husbands and our children and literally everything. My all-time favorite verse is Psalm 49:10, "Be still and know that I am God."
yes absoluuuuutely. having babies brings every concern to the forefront, doesn't it? like. especially when you need to be sleeping! i love that verse. completely to the point. that's what i need! thanks love!