Renee's Anxiety Haven
Title: CHRISTIANS WITH ANXIETY
by Rene'e Furrer
Hello, my name is Reneé and I have an inherited Anxiety
Disorder. I wanted to start this section, because I know that there are
many believers out there who have Anxiety and Panic Disorders and may be
ashamed to talk about them. I wanted those people to realize that they
are not alone in this and it is my desire, God willing, to reach out to
those people and give them hope and scripture to help them during the hard
times. I hope this site will be a blessing to others and to God be the
glory.
First. let's start with the symptoms. What is Anxiety? Here is a list
of some of the symptoms that people with Anxiety Disorders have to put up
with:
Extreme worry
nerves
headache
nausea
tingling of the hands and/or feet
feelings of unreality
feelings of smothering
feelings of losing control or of going crazy
Not being able to sleep
Being afraid to leave the house for fear of an attack
This is just a short list, but there are other symptoms. Anxiety is very
frightning, and at times can be very debilitating. As listed above, some
people are actually afraid to leave their homes because they fear having
attacks and of being around other people.
I went through a mild version of this. I was scared but I said "Okay Lord,
I need some help here, I will not be a prisoner in my home" I made myself
get out and drive and be in public. sure, I felt very uneasy the first
couple of times, but it got a little easier every time I went out. I do
take Paxil for my Anxiety. Not all people believe in taking medications
or do take medications. I belive that if you pray and trust in the Lord,
He will lead you. My view is that if you had a disease of the body, you
would do what was necessary to cure it. That is the same way with the mind.
If this makes me feel great, normal, and able to function, then hey, I will
do what I feel is best for me. Everyone is different and needs to decide
what is right for them after praying on it.
I do have an unlisted yahoo club for Christian ladies who have anxiety and
will be happy to send you an invite if you email me.
I will update this section every other week, or twice a month. This is
just an introduction and I plan on being as informative as I can for all
who read this.
Before you go, here is a verse of scripture, my favorite that has helped
me through many a dark time. Isaiah 41:10 FEAR THOU NOT FOR I AM WITH THEE
BE NOT DISMAYED FOR I AM THY GOD I WILL STRENGTHEN THEE YEA I WILL HELP
THEE YEA I WILL UPHOLD THEE WITH MY VICTORIOUS RIGHT HAND.
May the Lord bless you until the next time!
Reneé Furrer
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I am a married mom of 3. Currently, I have several websites.
Caring Hearts, which is a prayer site. Renee's Place which is my personal
site and where I offer Anxiety/Panic info and support and God bless the
child, a site dedicated to our ADHD/ODD son. I also have a yahoo group
for christian ladies who have anxiety disorders.
I pray that the Lord will use me at Faithmania to reach
out to those who suffer from Anxiety/Panic Disorders. You are not alone.
God cares, and I do too!
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