What do you do about incessant worry? I can’t seem to stop. I’ve always been a worrier, but now it seems it’s 10x worse than it used to be. It’s not that I’m not a person who has faith in a Higher Power and believe me, being someone who has faith makes the burden of worry worse---because you have the added guilt of knowing you’re not supposed to worry! So, now I worry about worrying. Where does it end? How to I get back control over my life? I repeat Bible versus and positive affirmations to no avail. I go right back to worry again. Sheesh. I’m a real nut case.

hi bookworm, i am dealing with the same problems as you are..i know i am not supposed to worry and do very well..until someone else gets me started..i had a tick bite sunday and was not sure what to do...i casually mentioned it to my sil and she insisted i call the doctor..which sent me into a state of panic..needless to say--i called the drs office and of course they wanted me to come in...he sorta gave me a stupid look and announced that there were only 6 cases of lyme disease in our state last yr...but if i would feel better about it..he would give me a prescription that would counteract lyme disease...of course, i will fill the prescription when i go to town on thursday...now i feel much better about the bite...but my budget says why did you fall into that panic state AGAIN! Phillipians 4-6 tells me Dont worry about anything and pray about everything, tell God your needs and dont forget to thank God for his answers...WHY,OH, WHY can't i keep this in the front of my mind!!! Pray for me!

I'll pray for you and you pray for me too! A few weeks ago I had a really bad cold and was convinced I was on the verge of swine flu.

Hi Booky,

I know how you feel! There are some days that I worry about everything under the sun! Have you thought about participating in an anxiety group? I did one and it feels great to meet other people that worry as much as I do...It's also a nice alternative to taking medication if you want to do it drug free. Keep us posted

God Bless
Tara

Sounds like a good idea. Only I'd worry if everyone will like me... **sigh**

I'm really caught up in the cycle right now....Argh!!

I was flicking through the tv channels and there was an 'infomercial' (as my hubby calls them) with Lucinda Bassett......I do believe that I do have quite severe anxiety
that has been bought on by lifestyle stress (my husbands job etc.,)....but it comes and goes like someone is switching me on/off!....on Saturday I was so down/sad/depressed and bleak, but on Sunday I felt fine...OK, I wasn't laughing uncontrolably (sp?)......but felt fine.

However, I realise that I do worry about almost anything and my fears are amplified ( like I have to fly to my homeland in 2 weeks time...a 7 hour flight, and I am worrying that I will have a huge panic attack or have a heart attack !

Has anyone here tried the Lucinda Bassett cd's?...just wondered if they work.


chin up Booky.....like I keep telling myself...think positive thoughts....and if you cannot...keep repeating the Lord's Prayer..it does help to stop those worrying thoughts.


caz

At one point I wanted to try her Attacking Anxiety program but it was way too expensive for me.

At least in private therapy, my insurance will cover the cost.

Dear 'Bookworm'
I too am a believer but can be quite the 'worry wart' at times!It is the nature of the being.At this stage in life 'time and memories' are running fast.
We are more aware of our vulnerability as we see friends or family get sick or die.
I just keep reminding myself that compared to many I have lots of blessings.
Keeping busy like scrubbing bathrooms can be quite helpful in keeping down tension and anxiety.

The Good Lord got us safely into this World.
So just as surely He will help us pass safely out.

Warm Hugs
Elizabeth

I used the Lucinda Bassett CD's. Yes they are expensive. However, it really taught me to get a grip on the anxiety. Especially by doing the relaxation CD every night, you can get many of these off of Amazon. Made me see some things I had been completely oblivious too. But on a cheaper note, get her book "From Panic to Power". Great resource, basically an overview of the cd's. Also read Claire Weekes Hope and Help for your Nerves. It is amazing what worry and anxiety can do to your body. I like this quote..."Worry is like a rocking chair, you go back and forth and you NEVER get anywhere"....Joyce Meyer I believe.

Hope this helps..

Book, I did the same thing. Worried that I was worrying............ and obsessing over EVERY ITTY BITTY THING!!! I struggled with it for YEARS before I decided I HAD to make some changes in my life and STOP worrying about worrying! I realized that God does not need me to worry. I had to make some more changes and STOP reading every self-help book that comes along cause that just gave me more to worry about. I need to do this, I need to do that!!! NO I DON"T! I don't have to do anything that I have not been called to do! I think a lot of us have it all backwards............ I know I did!

It took a lot to get me to that place. I almost had to get to the place of NOT CARING! Talk about worrying about that!!! A battle is certainly going on somewhere and I do not like fighting, so I bow outa this competition once and for all!!

I got them from a friend she has some powerful stuff in there it,s like a work book type of project but she does explain all the anxiety, depression ect.. and gives great advice how to deal with it but when your dealing with Hormones you have no control over some of her teachings won,t help but it is a good resource to have