Did you know that anxiety is not the same thing as worrying? Well, I didn't understand that at all until I experienced it myself. Anxiety is something that you cannot wrap a rational mind around because it is not rational. At. All. Let me tell you what I'm worried about right now. Nothing. I am worried about nothing. Not the economy, the president, our finances, my marriage, my children, or my friends. Nothing. And yet, I am filled with anxiety. My neck and back are in tense knots, very uncomfortable. And the tight feeling in my chest is back. My mind and body are filled with this very nervous feeling that won't go away. But again, I have nothing to be nervous about. I don't even have a stressful day or upcoming week. It makes no sense.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Anxiety Is Not Worry
I used my bible concordance today and looked up all the places that anxiety appears in the bible. I will meditate on these and try to cast all my anxiety upon Him, because he cares for me. In the meantime, I am just so puzzled by this weird thing I am dealing with.
Posted by The Tomlinson Family at 9:49 AM
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3 comments:
Been there before. I'll be praying fo you. I know how frustrating it can be. You want to give it up, but it just won't go.
You might possibly be picking up vibes from others around you. I know there's quite a bit of anxious energy in the population these days. At least that's what I'm picking up. I don't have anything in particular to worry about myself, but I've been experiencing a sense of watchful waiting lately (tense), not nearly as bad as what you're describing. But I'm figuring it's from the constant barrage of "the economy/environment/state-of-the-world is in chaos" we're seeing every day in the news. It's a bit difficult not to be affected by it.
I hope you feel better soon.
Next time you ride your golf cart past my house, stop in. I have the BEST book about anxiety for you to read. It has really helped me at least!
Sara
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