Post by lildee on Jul 6, 2004 11:13:36 GMT -5
Panics, in some cases, have their uses. Their duration is always short; the mind soon grows through them and acquires a firmer habit than before.
--Thomas Paine
--Thomas Paine
Anxiety is a feeling that something needs attention. It means something is going on. It is our job to ask ourselves what is the cause of this anxiety? It is caused by fear, guilt, resentments, or frustration, or projecting into the future?
One way to get through these periods of anxiety is to center ourselves in the present. Refocus ourselves to time, place and date.
Another method that I use is guided imagery. It calms my inner feelings and I come out of my meditative state refreshed and refocused. This process is similar to deep meditation.
If the anxiety is severe I turn to the Bible get down on my knees and pray. Usually I read the Psalms. They are for the most part short and I can focus on them.
When my mind is clear I can learn from anxiety and grow from it.
How do you handle your periods of anxiety and what have you learned from it ?
. I will be back looking for Lin and others.