I am just having such a hard time.....?!
Question: Ok so far 2008 has been a horrible year for me... i wont bore you with the details but i am looking for some guiding words anything really .. i dont know how much longer i can keep my head up!!!!
I know alot of people have struggles in there life but it is really beginning to become way to much for me to handle im only 24 and i have medical problem like you wouldnt believe from stress and anxiety .. and kind words of wisdom or stress relief tricks would help ..
I know this isnt the typical question but i dont want to share it with my friends and family bc i am known as the strong one!!
Answers: Ok so far 2008 has been a horrible year for me... i wont bore you with the details but i am looking for some guiding words anything really .. i dont know how much longer i can keep my head up!!!!
I know alot of people have struggles in there life but it is really beginning to become way to much for me to handle im only 24 and i have medical problem like you wouldnt believe from stress and anxiety .. and kind words of wisdom or stress relief tricks would help ..
I know this isnt the typical question but i dont want to share it with my friends and family bc i am known as the strong one!!
Just a few things....
God said: "...I will never leave you, nor forsake you; therefore I can boldly say, 'The Lord is my helper; I will not fear what man can do to me" (Hebrews 13:5b,6). Trials develop godly character. "...we exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character, and proven character, hope; and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us...
"In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which perishes, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ." The true believer should accept trials and tribulations because "You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for Gods own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light" (1 Peter 1:6, 7, 2:9). "If you are reviled for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you....."if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not feel ashamed, but in that name let him glorify God" (1 Peter 4:14, 16).
Trials and tribulations come with both a purpose and a reward. "Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing." "Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord has promised to those who love Him" (James 1:2-4,12).
I hope that these verses will encourage you.
God bless!
I think your last sentence says it all.
Everyone expects you to be the strong one and right now you appear to be in need of some support.
Talk to someone soon, if not family or friends, go and see your doctor.
I have been known all my life for loving stress and enjoying saving the day. 4 months ago, I finally broke down from stress and quit my job. I've been seeing a shrink and taking meds. It was a scary time but I'm out of it now. You sound like me, the image of being the strong one keeps us from opening up to the people that matter the most. I didn't realize all these years of people coming to me to save them, that maybe I need saving once in a while. It was nice to talk to the shrink, to have someone to open up to with out fear of what they thought. There are plenty of counseling services out there that are free or are cheap. I advise you to seek some help.
You have shown great strength already acknowledging the need for help. Please do not be hard on yourself, and live day by day. I will pray for you.
Aw, I hope that you feel better. I am sorry that you are feeling this way, and although I don't know what's going on, I will try to offer some words to hopefully help you out.
One thing I have learned about myself is that everything I am is connection. Physical, mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional. When I am feeling really down in one or more areas, the rest suffer. When I specifically work on a few areas, then it starts to lift me up. I've been absolutely amazed at what regular exericise can do to my sense of well being. Exercising, eating right and sleeping at a normal time helps me feel physically well. When I feel physically well, I feel mentally well. I also work on my spiritual life by reading the Bible, praying, and spending time at church. Feeling spiritually well helps me feel emotionally well, and it starts to balance out.
I hope that you feel better! Don't stop. Read Job in the bible, or if you are not a Bible reader, read this blog:
prayforian.com