anxiety is tough - I think for me anyways that depression is easier to manage - I still can't figure a medication that helps anxiety without it being addicting like xanax etc- keep talking to people - that always helps in many ways - if you have a particular faith, praying really helps - good luck to you Delia - I will pray for you

yes, David, i do find that prayer really helps. if we are aware that we are never alone that God is always sharing every moment, fear is greatly reduced. anxiety is caused from a sense of fear and an inability to keep that fear from overtaking one's general thoughts and interfering with regular life and daily interactions. talking to God in and of itself is calming and reassuring. praying, as in saying certain ritualistic prayers is soothing because of the lack of thought required and the mere mental/verbal reciting of them is like a mantra or an 'ohm'.

yes, David, i do find that prayer really helps. if we are aware that we are never alone that God is always sharing every moment, fear is greatly reduced. anxiety is caused from a sense of fear and an inability to keep that fear from overtaking one's general thoughts and interfering with regular life and daily interactions. talking to God in and of itself is calming and reassuring. praying, as in saying certain ritualistic prayers is soothing because of the lack of thought required and the mere mental/verbal reciting of them is like a mantra or an 'ohm'.

Hi Delia and David I have found that my faith and prayers have helped me to remain strong and give me the continual inner strength that I have needed and still do for many years. I have always said that this has been my saviour and I know that it always will be. I wish that more people relied on their faith and beleif in God. I have had and still do have many conversations and always feel calm afterwards. It also helps with keeping a strong positive attitude and approach to the challenges that we are all faced with in life. Take care always here anytime Annie

glad you are keeping well and staying strong in the arms of god. if the strongest person is holding us up, then there is no need for worry. actions and words may be required for particular situations but if we talk to god, we know exactly what they are. even if they risk greater pain, we know the right thing to do when we ask god his opinion because he's also the smartest and most moral person. moreover, he loves us and only wishes the best for us. to live this life with meaning is his goal for us. some people take 10 yrs to drum up courage to act with their heart and mind conjoined, in the wisdom of god. others who are in the moment, live each moment and their pain in the moment may be great but their freedom from enslavement and fear is well worth the effort.. happy and holy holidays

hi delia so agree to what you have stated. I have and always will rely on my faith and it has got me over so many hurdles in life and continues to keep me safe. I wish you a wonderful festive season as well take care

thanks! these conversations make me feel peaceful ! I'm so happy that I'm a friend of such faithful person like you! I wish that some day all people believe in god , because he is the only one who is always with us in every moment of our life and actually he is our best friend!

Thank you for your kind words. I think that we all need to beleive in something and it does gives up a stronger inner strength. You take care too my dear friend always here Annie