I collapsed on the couch after a particularly brutal test. Three children. A job. Nursing school. What was I thinking? “God, please help me. It’s
Category: Taming Anxiety
Taming the dragon of anxiety
Fatuma’s New Country
Ten-year-old Fatuma covered her head with her arms, pressing her back against the hard wood of the closet. Her pounding heart beat against her chest.
Philippians 4 – The Mental Health Chapter
I call Philippians 4 the “mental health chapter of the Bible.” Eating right, exercising, staying out of danger are all ways to keep our bodies
My Favorite Bible Verses on Anxiety
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. (Phil 4:13) Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I
16 Ways to Deal With Stress
Keep a journal. Write your goals, frustrations, memories, and funny anecdotes. List your blessings and reread them at times. Journaling is one of the main things counselors
A Letter To A Friend Struggling With Anxiety
Dear Friend I have a soft place in my heart for people with anxieties as I have always struggled with them. They have prevented a
8 Things About Stress I Wish I Knew Years Ago
I could have lived my life with so much less stress if only I had known these things.
What Can You Learn From a Legless Guy?
Bethany looked in the mirror in the family room and winced at her red-rimmed eyes and her flushed cheeks. Behind her, she could see the
Anxiety, It’s Not All Bad
I can’t believe I did that. I’m so stupid!
My stomach hurts. My head hurts.
I need to make a phone call, but I know I’m going to make a fool of myself.
I think I will curl up in a ball and stay here forever.
Why do I feel short of breath? Why is my heart beating so fast? Maybe I’m having a heart attack!