12 Steps to Overcoming Anxiety and Depression without Medication
1. Learning from Others
I suffered for years having panic attacks followed by a darkness that would come over me sometimes for days. I didn’t know what it was for many years, but one day a friend mentioned that I could be struggling with depression and anxiety. I was devastated when I took a test online and learned that I indeed had symptoms for anxiety and depression. I didn’t know where to turn. Thankfully, there are other people who have gone through similar experiences to share their insights. If I didn’t have valuable resources and other people to help me, I wouldn’t have survived because at my lowest point, I was considering suicide.
I didn’t want to use drugs to overcome anxiety and depression, so I turned to others for advice that found in the book: Discovering Light. Discovering Light is a #1 Amazon bestseller and a book that has valuable insights in the category of overcoming anxiety and depression and contains a journey in overcoming anxiety and depression without drugs. This book not only highlights the story of suffering from anxiety and depression and overcoming it, but it
also provides many other resources and books for those who are suffering. All of the concepts in this book helped me completely overcome anxiety and depression. It is worth the $10-$13 and will save you a lot of time and money trying to find ways to overcome anxiety without drugs.Simply click on the image of the book, or the link below to learn more:
My friend also referred me to use self study programs, which were very cost effective and helpful for me as well. They referred me to a sites similar to the ones listed below:
***Cure Panic and Anxiety*** ***Beat Depression Naturally***
2. Desire to Overcome
After I found out I had both anxiety and depression, I had an intense desire to overcome anxiety and depression. I wanted a normal life back and held an image of that in my mind. It was very hard, at times, and I sometimes lost hope and would just sit and stare at the walls wondering if I would ever make any progress. Thankfully, there were many resources that helped give me hope to keep looking forward and to not give up. One of the books below, Discovering Light contains many valuable insights and references to other books that helped me maintain a hope and desire to overcome anxiety and depression without medication. This desire led me to complete the other steps.
3. Faith in God
Alma Chapter 34: 32-34 was what kept me moving ahead.
When I had serious depression and thoughts of life being better if I weren’t alive, I remembered this scripture. I believe that the same spirit we possess now will be with us even after we die, so if I don’t deal with it now I’ll be dealing with worse things later.
5. Home Study Programs
A friend of mine told me about an in home program and how they had used to overcome anxiety and depression without medication. I had tried taking medication, but it didn’t feel right to me so I quit. This program was a very useful tool for me and I still refer to it often. I highly recommend it to anyone dealing with anxiety and/or depression. This book describes in detail how to use the in home study program along with the benefits involved. In home programs played a crucial role in overcoming anxiety and depression.
Below is a list of very effective in home programs that are both time and cost effective and recommended:
***Cure Anxiety and Panic*** ***How to Cure Anxiety*** ***Stop Depression*** ***7 Steps to a Depression Free Life***
6. Talking with a coach or mentor.
Many people who deal with certain issues from their childhood such as I did with abandonment develop negative addictions. For me, talking with clergy was somewhat helpful, but bishops aren’t usually trained to handle these issues. I was referred to a different program that helped me overcome my addictions and also train my thoughts. Bishops know where these resources are. If you are not a member of the LDS church, you can also look up various agencies such as: alcoholics anonymous, sex addicts anonymous, etc. I think they have organizations for people who use drugs, have eating addictions, etc. I believe that most of these programs will have a 12-step approach. I found these to be very, very helpful. There is a list of various resources outlined in detail in this book.
7. Prayer/Meditation
Again in Alma 34, it talks about praying for everything important in one’s life. This links back to step #2, but I can’t emphasize enough how important faith in God and prayer are. Through this experience I learned how God cares about me personally…especially when I’m at my “worst”. I say this in quotes because we are never bad in God’s sight, no matter how good or bad our behaviors are he views us and loves us the same.
Through prayer and meditation, I was able to learn how to focus and control my mind. I am very grateful to God for the gift of prayer and know that miracles happen as a result of sincere, humble, faithful prayers and patience.
If you are interested in learning powerful meditation techniques check out the following programs:
***Meditation Power*** and ***Learn how to Meditate***
8. Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP)
NLP was the key to me being able to move from just managing anxiety and depression to completely overcoming it. NLP is another tool I used to clear my subconscious mind. I worked with two coaches who used NLP on me to clear negative experiences I had seared into my subconscious mind that were affecting my behaviors. This is another highly recommended tool. The book contains a whole chapter dedicated to NLP.
Some very good programs to learn about re-programming our subconsious minds are:
***Subconsious Sabatoge*** and ***Quantum Mind Power***
9. Learning to control thoughts
Proverbs 23:7 says: “as he (or she) thinks in his (or her) heart, so is he (or she)”. This is true. I think this is something all of us will be working on throughout our lives. However, learning to control our thoughts is essential. I wrote another post a couple of months ago on how to overcome negative thoughts and provided a few techniques I use. The post is called “The Gifts of the Spirit: Overcoming Negative Thoughts and Speaking with the Tongue of Angels”. In addition to that article, Discovering Light has very detailed information on learning to control thoughts and how to train our minds. If we do not learn this skill, we will not be able to overcome anxiety and depression.
The Quantum Mind Power program is a good resource too.
10. Have a daily routine/Healthy Living (Exercise and Nutrition)
Having a daily routine helps me a lot. I notice that I do much better when in a familiar environment surrounded with positive things. For me, this is my daily routine: Wake up, pray, exercise, read scriptures, make breakfast for my wife, think about daily goals, work, come home and either relax or do house chores, etc., read scriptures with wife, pray, go to bed. Sticking to this schedule keeps me focused and my attitude stays much more positive.
Eating a lot of healthy breads, fruits, protein, and some meat has helped me a lot. Staying away from sugar and caffeine is essential as well. I’ve found that the promise in the Word of Wisdom is true in that I receive more health by following its counsel.
Although these suggestions are good, there is even more involved with eating properly and taking care of our bodies. A complete chapter is dedicated to nutrition and how it plays a role in being able to overcome anxiety and depression. In addition, the following programs on nutrition and exercise are available:
***P90X*** and ***Shakeology***
11. Keep a Gratitude Journal
The book Real Men Do Cry has a great reference on counting our blessings and how gratitude can change our mood. I found this to be true in my situation as well. I keep track of all the positive things that happened to me and at the end of the day I write them down. This keeps me in a positive state and away from dwelling on the negative.
12 Relaxation
For someone who has struggled with anxiety, relaxing is a learned technique. There are certain activities, music, and thought control techniques needed in order to train our minds to relax instead of fly into “fight or flight” mode.
I found Reiki and meditation to be very relaxing and would recommend checking the following programs out:
***Reiki Home Study Course*** and ***Deep Zen Meditation***
In conclusion, I know that if you are struggling with anxiety and/or depression how hard it can be. Some of you may be on medication and that might be necessary or even mandatory for you, which is fine. My main purpose is to share some things that have helped me and I encourage you to incorporate any of these things, if you haven’t already. Also, please feel free to share any additional things that have helped you so other readers can benefit from it.
I also want my readers to know that I know that God hears your prayers and will answer them in due time. I’ve learned to be grateful for my experiences with anxiety and depression because I’ve learned how dependent I truly am on God and have see how great His hand can be in my life if I stay close to Him. I pray that we can all stay close to our Father in Heaven and know that if we do, he’ll lead us through the dark and discouraging times on our lives.
Grace for Grace 
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June 17, 2008 at 8:46 pm
sunlize
Nice post. I like the Alma quote. I also deal with depression and use many of the same tactics as you such as eating right, controlling my thoughts, prayer, routine, and relaxation. I also think exercise helps (you mentioned that in your routine). I’ve started knitting within the past year and have found that extremely helpful.
Also, I wanted to mention to your readers that if they have a specific type of depression (like me) called seasonal affective disorder, investing in a sun lamp might be a good idea. I also found cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to be helpful. And my treatment includes medication, and I feel it’s necessary for me to receive it.
It’s hard dealing with a chronic illness – especially one with such awful stigma surrounding it. There is no one “right way” for dealing with depression and anxiety so it’s interesting to see what has helped other people.
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September 29, 2010 at 2:34 am
jody
im also dealing with anxiety stress i just had a baby but i cant stay active with a child looking for answers
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November 5, 2012 at 10:52 am
dki (@dki)
It’s extremely hard for sure. I went to hell and back overcoming my own depression and anxiety. I wrote about the The 20 Most Valuable Lessons I Learned Overcoming Depression and Anxiety on my blog if I may shamelessly plug it: http://j.mp/VuOWdQ
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June 17, 2008 at 11:00 pm
Kimberly
Thanks so much for these wonderfull tools and comments for helping me to over come my depression. This has been such a great help to me.
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June 18, 2008 at 4:48 am
Eric Zacharias
Ama,
Wonderful observations and suggestions worth contemplating. Thank you for sharing your experience. Depression is common to most (if not all) of us.
You mention a number of “secular” approaches to depression. These can be useful tools, of course; we can learn a lot from how others cope with various emotions. I wonder if elements of these can actually be found in the Bible… (I don’t have the answer to this; I’m just wondering out loud.)
As for a strictly Biblical approach, these thoughts come to mind.
If I am depressed, I
1) Remember that depression is not a sin; it is a human emotion that is tied in with our human condition. Ecclesiastes 3 mentions that there is “a time for everything in its season.” Depression has its time. We might be “up” one moment and “down” the next. If God brings me joy, which I eagerly accept, shall I not also receive my lot of sadness when it comes? I shall accept this, even as I work my way out of this “slump.”
2) Recognize that I am a sinner. This may seem contradictory to statement #1; it may also shock many readers, because we are conditioned to nurture “self-esteem.” Self-esteem, however, is really about making an idol out of myself. There is nothing worthy in me, on my own. That is a truth that we eventually realize; when we realize this, we fall into despair–sometimes with catastrophic results. By recognizing that I am nothing on my own, I repent of my sins, even my doubts, and look to the mercy of God.
3) Rely on the mercy of God. In Psalm 91, Moses reminds us that God “knows that we are dust.” The heart of Scripture tells how God sets about to redeem us. If depression is tied in with our mortal, human condition, then we will find joy in knowing that God has done all things to redeem our lives from sin, death and the power of the devil.
4) Remember that I am loved by God. “God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whosoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16) This knowledge is more wonderful than we could ever know. Depression is like a living death–it consumes you, even as you are seemingly powerless to act. If this is a good comparison, then we will find great hope in remembering that Jesus is “the Resurrection and the Life.” As surely as Jesus is the source of our hope for eternal life, I find great strength in knowing that Jesus is able to conquer the depression that seeks to consume me. Scripture tells me that Jesus IS life, which I have now and eternally.
5) More Scripture: If depression tries to separate you from joy and hope and reason to live, then recall the promise of God, given in Romans chapter eight: “Who shall separate us from the love of God?” Bottom line: NOTHING can separate us from the love of God, which is IN Christ Jesus.
6) Prayer – Yes. Prayer is a work of faith. You will not call on God if you did not have faith that God is there. This faith is a gift of God, granted by the Holy Spirit. If God has begun something in your heart, he will work to bring it to completion, for the sake of Jesus Christ.
God urges us: “Call on me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you and you shall glorify me.” Jesus urged his disciples to pray in his name, promising that the Father would give us that which we seek in his name. Furthermore, Jesus said that the Father and he would then make their home among us. If God comes to dwell with me, how can I be down? God provides me with his real presence; and the presence of God cannot help but comfort me. Recall that Jesus promised that the Holy Spirit enters our lives as “the Comforter,” he who transforms our lives and makes us holy and acceptable unto God.
Therefore, the prayer I pray is that God would strengthen me in my faith. (Lord, I believe; help me in my unbelief!) When I am strengthened in my faith, I will trust in God all the more. As I trust in him, I know that God will lift me up, in due time, that I may praise his name.
Psalm 103
1 Praise the LORD, O my soul;
all my inmost being, praise his holy name.
2 Praise the LORD, O my soul,
and forget not all his benefits-
3 who forgives all your sins
and heals all your diseases,
4 who redeems your life from the pit
and crowns you with love and compassion,
5 who satisfies your desires with good things
so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
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June 18, 2008 at 11:54 am
Steve M
As someone who also deals with depression and anxiety, I would be more comfortable if this post were not presented as an alternative to medication. For many people, medication may be the most appropriate and realistic way to fight their symptoms.
While your suggestions are great, I think they should be considered supplemental to competent, professional treatment–which may or may not include medication.
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June 18, 2008 at 2:29 pm
Doc
This is a good tip full of helpful advice, but I have to ask, is there a reason people who take medicine can’t implement and use the same tips. Is doing this without medication superior to doing it with medication? Why wouldn’t you do both if it was the best way to get better?
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June 18, 2008 at 3:10 pm
Eric Zacharias
Doc,
You are probably talking to Ama, since he has said so many wonderful and helpful things! As you suggest, implementation of such practices would be good for those on medication or not.
As for my post, I hope I did not imply that a person should shun medical remediation for depression and simply follow biblical precepts. Scripture is the source and norm of our faith and Christian life. Even as Scripture is authoritative, God has also blessed us with so many good things to deal with a variety of our physical needs. We have a great God who has called people to serve in a variety of ways.
Medication is a necessity for some people. I have seen people on and off medication and it is the difference between night and day. I leave the realm of medication to those who are professionals in that field and steeped in the art!
With a moniker of “Doc,” that would probably include you!
: )
Blessings in your work!
Eric Zacharias
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June 18, 2008 at 5:52 pm
ama49
#3 and #4
Thank you for bringing this up. In no way is taking medication to be viewed as something inferior. Maybe I should clarify by saying for me medication didn’t feel right and so I didn’t do it. I do have close members of my family who can’t deal with things w/o medication.
I think it is very good advice to utilize this as a supplement and/or in conjunction with medication. I’ll take the “without Medication” part out of the title as a result because I think you bring up a very good point. thank you.
#2
I appreciate your comments as well on how you can implement faith with it.
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June 18, 2008 at 6:56 pm
ht
Depression is definitely a tool satan uses more and more in this day and age to steal, destroy, and kill. I am amazed at how many religious people suffer from this dis-ease. As a mormon I felt I could never live up to everything I was asked to do in order to get back to God. So the feeling of not being good enough happened all the time.
Anxiety has been controlled for me by reading psalms and realizing I am no longer opressed. But rather free!
I am so glad you have learned how to get past your struggle as well. It is a rough road and can sometimes take many years if not a lifetime so kudos to you AMA.
I wanted to also share with you that it can come across the wrong way to say you overcame it without meds. However, don’t we all want to overcome without the help of drugs. I mean it makes you no better of a person, just simply a winning outcome for you. Congrats. Everyone’s body chemistry and makeup is different. We can not decide that this is the one area we all of a sudden need to be compared the same.
That would be like feeling like a failure if your wife needed an epidural during delivery while your sister didn’t.
congrats again and thanks for the tips
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June 19, 2008 at 4:36 am
sunlize
Nice post and I like the Alma quote. It’s hard living with a chronic illness like depression and anxiety. I use many of the tactics you mentioned, along with medication to treat my depression. Sometimes I think I’m lucky to have developed so many coping mechanisms that people without depression don’t have. I also find that knitting, making collages, exercising, and keeping a good sleep schedule are helpful.
I also encourage anyone who notices a seasonal tendency to their symptoms to ask their physician or therapist about seasonal affective disorder. This is what I have and I am depressed only during the winter and never during the summer. Light boxes are often used to treat this type of depression.
I think it’s important that someone gets treatment, not how they get the treatment. And I congratulate anyone who has found enough strength to seek treatment. Personally I had a very hard time accepting that I couldn’t deal with it on my own.
ht – I find that statements like “Depression is definitely a tool satan uses more and more in this day and age to steal, destroy, and kill. I am amazed at how many religious people suffer from this dis-ease” increase stigma against people with mental health issues. It seems to suggest that people with depression, etc. are too weak to resist Satan or that they have committed some horrible sin. Religious or not, most people with chronic depression are probably genetically predisposed to depression and that combined with environmental factors causes the illness to express itself. Depression is no one’s fault, not even Satan’s.
Sunrise Tantalize
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June 19, 2008 at 5:37 am
Becca
#2
I just read the Psalm and want to thank you for sharing that. It is an excellent Psalm and is very good in relation to this post.
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June 19, 2008 at 5:49 am
ama49
#7
Thanks for the heads up on the comment about the meds. For me personally I felt I could do it without them and people that have anxious tendencies like me are nervous to take the meds anyways! : )
In regards to your comments about the Mormon church, I can understand how you feel. I notice that when I set huge expectations for myself in work, relationships, church, etc. that it often leads to anxiety. The CD’s I suggested have a whole session on lowering our expectations that is very helpful. I’ve found that when I lower my expectations as far as church service and realize that no matter what, God loves me and always will, that I feel grateful and I feel the Spirit more abundantly in my life.
Thanks for the kind words and encouragement as well.
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June 23, 2008 at 5:45 pm
jack
ama49,
Thanks for clearing up the confusion on your stand with regard to taking medication. I was afraid it might become a faith issue in which only those with weaker faith would take prescribed medications. So, I’m glad this didn’t go that route.
Since I believe that only God can create, He, through medical science, has given us medication that will help with mental health issues, as well as physical issues. However, as with everything good that comes from God, Satan gets in there and spoils it, which we see in addictions. So, there is caution that needs to be heeded.
So, thanks for a helpful post. And, thanks to Eric Z. for your input, as well.
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July 2, 2008 at 3:42 pm
ama49
PapilioMemon (http://www.lds.net/PapilioMemnon) wrote:
I read your post, and those are good suggestions.
A few years ago, I found this talk on BYUradio.org – Find a Talk, and listened to it quite a few times… and it made a HUGE difference as I followed her advice, and it helped me deal with the things I was struggling with.
Audio Formats – Christ-centered Healing from Depression and Low Self-Worth – Carrie Wrigley
(http://www.byub.org/findatalk/details.asp?ID=5442)
Unfortunately, it don’t come in text format
Just another suggestion!
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July 2, 2008 at 3:43 pm
ama49
DiscoDan (http://www.lds.net/discoDan) wrote:
My Depression/anxiety is in remission, and I found that Control was the problem, not the cure. I found that my expectations were that “I should not feel sad”, and “I must not have negative thoughts toward myself”. I started a therapy called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with a resident psychiatrist down in Tucson, Arizona. This therapy basically suggests that if we are willing to experience “negative” experiences, then we don’t worry about them, because we expect them. It’s like if you go to Vegas, and aren’t expecting to see inappropriate pictures, then it will catch them off guard and their experience will probably be horrible. But, if you expect to see that, then you won’t be shocked and will probably ignore the vulgarity, and have the experience you were expecting to. It’s the same with feelings and thoughts; if you’re expecting them, then it’s fine.
Anyways, these are my thoughts. This therapy has helped me.
Cheers,
Disco Dan
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July 26, 2008 at 2:26 am
Dee
You left off the most important part of Psalm 103. Verse 6: He executes righteousness and judgement for you against oppression. You are free.
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March 2, 2009 at 8:00 pm
Chaz
Hey Ama…. great post. I think a key is the determination you write about that motivated you to find solutions to your depression.
Like you, my cultural influences shamed me away from acknowledging depression and anxiety. We were encouraged to toughen up. Suck it up. Whatever. But nobody knew that those of us who suffer from depression and anxiety needed to call it for what it was and face it for what it was.
If we are not real about the fact that we do not produce insulin because we have “diabetese”, we can never properly address this ailment. If we brushed the symptoms off as the flu or something else, we would not ever get better.
Similarly, we need to acknowledge the depression and anxiety that keep us sick in these ways and address them with specific therapies, remedies, training, prescritptions, whatever it takes for us as individuals to overcome these ailments for what they are.
Like you, I sought out many, many avenues over years to find the ones that were right for my version of depression and anxiety. For me it is a combination of the 12 Steps, a more practical understanding of the Bible, exercise, reading, sharing, blogging, and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. This is the formula that works for me and it is awesome!
The freedom as I am sure you can relate is amazing. The 12 promises of AA include that “We will know a new freedom and new happiness”! I am happy to report that this promise has been delivered to me.
I do not need medication but that does not mean others don’t. Others need to do what works for them.
Month by month, I feel more and more free from the prison of my emotions. This is a great thing!
Luke 4:16 includes Jesus proclaiming that… “He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted”.
What could that possibly mean besides the emotionally hurt? Depression has been around forever. And it is clear to me that God cares about this. In Jesus’ own words it is confirmed.
Thanks for the post.
Ciao.
Chaz
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June 4, 2009 at 9:17 pm
Lee
Thanks, Aaron, for a really good post. I’ve been dealing with what my first psychiatrist called “chronic major depression” for 20 years. Just got out of a session with a new therapist who thinks it’s more about anxiety. I’m new to this and from I’ve already read, the anxiety could be from years of benzos. All I know is that I’m feeling some hope for the first time in years.
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June 5, 2009 at 4:05 am
ama49
Hi Lee,
wow, I’m sorry that you’ve been dealing with things for so long, but good job for hanging in there and not giving up. That takes a lot of courage and patience. What exactly is helping you feel hope and how do you plan to maintain that hope?
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December 12, 2009 at 2:07 pm
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June 14, 2010 at 11:30 am
Devina Questoria
thank for the post, it was really helpful for me, i am a mother of 11 mons old boy, and i am suffering of anxiety and it was very diifucult for me especialy during my work and the night time.
I am so grateful the one who post is a member of lds, this will be big helped for me to overcome this difficulty in my life.
Thank you and keep me posted.
Devina
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June 26, 2010 at 4:42 am
ama49
Hi Devina,
Thanks for stopping by. I hope some of what you read here is helping you with your struggles.
My prayers and thoughts are with you.
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September 2, 2010 at 2:22 pm
Fatima Imam
Thank you, thank you THANK YOU SO much for this post!! Honestly, sometimes I feel like I have no one to relate to about the things going on in my mind. Coming here has not only made me realize that I’m not alone, but has also given me much needed HOPE for a brighter future.
*happy exhale*
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September 22, 2010 at 11:20 am
funny....
Ok, I don’t understand how you mean “Get your old life back.” For me, this is all I know. I’ve never lived without being terrified and depressed.
Unfortunately, this didn’t help.
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January 2, 2011 at 5:16 am
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February 8, 2011 at 4:10 pm
Dhana
Thanks a lot for the article.
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April 27, 2011 at 10:40 am
LostShyrell
for the last two years I have suffered from Anxiety. Its breathing that worries me and eating. I choose not to go to public restaurants because I feel like I am going to choke. I sit there worrying about it, that Im afraid Im going to do it. I do not take medication, I hate not feeling in control. Things prior to anxiety that didnt bother me, makes me stress out.
going to the dentist. The thought that they will have to numb me up, where I cant concentrate on breathing/swallowing is enough reason not to go. Im lost and am not sure what I need to do. My Anxiety has gone down in the past 4 months and I am thankful for that.
Its a problem I have to deal with everyday, do you have any more suggestions on overcoming it that does not involve religion? For I do not believe in 1 God, or 1 specific God. I live my life morally right and I am fine with that. Your advice would be appreciated, thank you
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April 27, 2011 at 8:52 pm
ama49
Hi LostShyrell,
I am not a trained psychologist, but a common old Joe off the street so take my advice for what it’s worth!
Although I am not trained, I have suffered anxiety and can relate to you. What have you tried so far to help you overcome your anxiety? Also, have you discovered what triggered the anxiety?
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May 15, 2011 at 11:02 am
Amator Turk Pornosu
There are more useful topics here. I will follow you every day for updates. Thank you.
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May 16, 2011 at 7:52 am
david vargas
im 44 i have depression and anixty but im also disabled dose anyone have disability
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July 7, 2011 at 3:01 am
Overcome Depression
Good article. I should say i also have problems connected with my instable moral state. I try to practice some of the techniques described in the article and hope i will feel better. Success to everybody who suffers from this problem and is trying to overcome it!
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November 30, 2011 at 7:53 am
baylove
I’m a believer that God can do anything…I always thought myself a strong, confident, professional woman…able 2 balance work, children, spouse n friends….it all came 2 a halt after a car accident…this is year 3 post accident n I am diagnosed with situational depression and anxiety…the side affects are worse than the depression…I don’t want 2 take another pill!
I’m not sure my family gets it…I can’t afford not to be on top of my game for my children’s sake!…I’m struggling to keep it together…I pray for guidance I knowGod can get me through this…PLEASE LORD! I DON’T KNOW HOW MUCH MORE I CAN HANDLE!..THANK YOU FOR YOUR PROMISES!!!
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December 31, 2011 at 2:52 pm
Ryan
Thank you for this.
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March 10, 2012 at 9:50 am
CALVIN
TRY EVERYTHING AND THEN GET SERIOUS ABOUT THE POWER OF THE WORD OF GOD OR START WITH GOD’S WORD. WASTE TIME OR SAVE TIME BY DELVING INTO THIS SAVIOR AND HEALER. BEGIN WITH HEAD KNOWLEDGE AND THEN ASK THE HOLY SPIRIT TO OPEN YOUR HEART SO THAT THE JESUS BECOMES THE LORD OF YOUR LIFE. WHEN SAVED WE ARE NO LONGER UNDER CONDEMNATION AND THE CURSE THE LAW BRINGS. WE ARE NOW IN THE LAW OF LIBERTY AND FREE TO BE LOVED BY GOD. WE ARE THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD IN CHRIST. FOCUS ONLY ON THE TRUTHS AND PROMISES OF GOD. DO NOT BE DOUBLE MINDED.
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March 11, 2012 at 9:18 pm
graceforgrace
Hi Calvin,
I’m curious about your post. You state some things that are true statements, but in all caps as if you’re shouting. Have you ever been through anxiety or depression? If so, please share your experience and how what you wrote helped you.
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April 25, 2012 at 6:51 am
Felicia avery
I really like your post. I am not one that does well on medication. I start and then begin to wonder about the long term side effects and this makes me more anxious. I have been dealing with depression and anxiety for ten years now. I just took time off from my masters degree because I could feel myself starting to get overly anxious. I just wish I would have found your post before I took time off because now I feel like I can’t go back. Sometimes my mind gets so full of anxiety that I will clean all day. In the past I have used ACT therapy mentioned earlier but I think if I combine your method with ACT than I will feel like I am being more productive at fighting this. Please keep me in your prayers.
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July 26, 2012 at 11:07 am
Trish Geen
A yeaer ago I went to the GP because I felt tearful and down. A week later I returned and he reluctantly gave me antidepsnts. I have been on almost all of them during the past year as I developed acute anxiety as well suffering continuously.
A year later and I am now on antidepsnts and anti anxiety tablets and am not improving. I feel I would be better coming off everything and handling things myself.
All this brought on by some changes in my life although anxiety and dep is in the family.
It is so reassuring to read the other posts and that I am not alonel
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September 26, 2012 at 11:46 am
Faith
Thank you so much for your insights in this entry. I feel rather hopeless lately and have my eyes opened to ways I can try to overcome this with these 10 steps. I really hope that they work for me.
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September 26, 2012 at 3:58 pm
graceforgrace
Hi Faith,
Thank you for your feedback. It may take time, but be consistent and you will eventually overcome anxiety and depression.
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November 27, 2012 at 7:09 pm
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March 16, 2013 at 4:04 am
shahbaz
From last one month I was having hindrance of Anxiety and depression and now I am feeling much better than Earlier. Even though I can able concentrate over my work. This miracle is because of my almighty God. I am a Muslim Guy and because of Namaaz and Sadqa I was able to get rid of these things. I between that I have visited plenty of Doctors to overcome with the situation but medicine hardly work(temporary solution). It is some thing like that which is not not as surely cured or how much time it will take to cure. The Best doctor is your almighty God and he loves every and see how much reciprocal respect you admitted for him. I would like to appeal all of you ask about your remedies by heart and bad things will be omitted from your life.
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June 4, 2013 at 2:04 pm
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November 21, 2013 at 2:50 am
joy howe
I have just read your story about your mental health, thank you for being so honest and open. At the moment i am suffering from the same thing after being free for fifthteen years of good mental health. I thought i was free of the above after all this time, so believe how frightend and shocked i am to be suffering again. All i can do is fight it and talk to my hubby . Up until today i have not said a word hoping it would go away but that was not to be. This morning i broke down and then spoke to my hubby and elderly mother who stays with us weekly. I do feel a bit better. I am very nervous and feel negative perhaps time is the only answer. Joy xx
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November 27, 2013 at 2:25 pm
graceforgrace
Hi Joy,
I’m sorry that you’re struggling again. I’ll send you a private email with details on how to get my book directly from the publisher at a very reduced price…perhaps it will help you
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August 21, 2014 at 3:00 pm
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January 18, 2016 at 7:10 pm
Marie
I’m am suffering from anxiety and depression. I recently started taking medication for it. I having family and friends help me take care of my boys. It is hard to admit that while I’m depressed that I need help with basic needs for myself and them. I only hope to get better.
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