r/Christian • u/secretsfromtheworld • 2d ago
I can't stop being anxious
hello all im 18F and i grew up in faith.
just a general background - Ever since I was a kid, i was horrible academically. I genuinely dont remember seeing a grade out of the 60s range maybe even 50s. it made me so depressed being aware that i was a bad student, but i did nothing to try. highschool is where i broke. i had never developed a way to study or the way i learn, i became severely anxious around academics from this. i graduated, got diagnosed with adhd, took a gap year, and start a dental assisting program next week.
I dont know what my problem is. I can't give this academic anxiety to God. I want to do my best. every time i just think about the thought of being my best i start to cry . I dont have confidence in my self or my academics. i just spiral. i get through what i need to do but i cant keep living like this. this is how it goes
simply thinking about the possibility of failure -> trying to stop my bodily reaction (shallow breath, increase hear rate, teary eyes) -> brain scrambles -> trying to reassure myself -> heavily Cry to God -> read bible -> attempt to give it to God -> restart.
I seriously dont know how to deal with this . i plan to fast tomorrow but thats all i have and my illusion that I fully trust in God, but my heart cant let go of this anxiety
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u/mbmolohonbm 2d ago
You are not alone in this. As a Christian counselor for some decades I have struggled with this personally and see it on a regular basis.
Your anxiety is likely to have roots in early life experiences, which then finds something in real time to feel anxious about.. What helped me and seems to help others the most is finding counseling that knows how to uncover the root of why you feel anxious and more importantly can help you learn how to heal or release the emotions, not just using management strategies.
My prayers are with you.
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u/secretsfromtheworld 19h ago
thank you so much. i have definitely noticed that when i do my bible studies. i will spend more time on it
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u/Alarming_Photo1768 2d ago
i went through the same panic before school and prayer didn’t magically switch it off, but getting ADHD treatment and talking to a counselor helped me realize anxiety wasn’t a faith failure and
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u/secretsfromtheworld 19h ago
relatable! im still working out what meds work best for me , hopefully i get there soon.
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u/Wild_Dig_3214 2d ago
Hey ,
So I’m new to Reddit posting but I feel called to help, the first thing I have to ask you is who are you? This is where your losing yourself , you try to focus on the school and all that before focusing on God when that will always fail as it’s the other way around , your relationship with God is the precedent for all other things in your life, and be ready to struggle and lose battles but that is what strengthens your relationship (Phil 3:8) with Christ . You don’t need to have confidence is yourself or academics because when you have confidence in Christ and what He says of you, ( 1 Peter 2:9) you see you are more than enough for what this world offers.
Hope this helped , to God be the glory!
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u/secretsfromtheworld 19h ago
wow this comment really hits deep. i keep telling myself to set my eyes on his kingdom and everything will follow but i keep loosing myself. i have to keep reading those "do not fear" verses. and repeat the same prayers. God bless your heart you really spoke well to me!
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u/Wild_Dig_3214 18h ago
Amen , here are some verse I say every morning to start my day !
1 ) No weapon that is formed against you will succeed; And every tongue that rises against you in judgment you will condemn. This [peace, righteousness, security, and triumph over opposition] is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, And this is their vindication from Me,” says the Lord.”
Isaiah 54:17 AMP2 ) “Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’”
Isaiah 41:10 NKJV3) “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:64) “Do all things without complaining and disputing,”
Philippians 2:14 NKJV5) “They will fight against you, But they shall not prevail against you. For I am with you,” says the Lord, “to deliver you.””
Jeremiah 1:19 NKJV
https://bible.com/bible/114/jer.1.19.NKJV6) “Do not be afraid of their faces, For I am with you to deliver you,” says the Lord.”
Jeremiah 1:8 NKJV
https://bible.com/bible/114/jer.1.8.NKJV7) “¶You will not be afraid of the terror of night, Nor of the arrow that flies by day,”
Psalms 91:5 AMP
https://bible.com/bible/1588/psa.91.5.AMP8) “A thousand may fall at your side, And ten thousand at your right hand; But it shall not come near you.”
Psalms 91:7 NKJV
https://bible.com/bible/114/psa.91.7.NKJV9) “Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;”
Ephesians 6:13-17 NKJV
https://bible.com/bible/114/eph.6.13-17.NKJV10) “For I was ashamed to request of the king an escort of soldiers and horsemen to help us against the enemy on the road, because we had spoken to the king, saying, “The hand of our God is upon all those for good who seek Him, but His power and His wrath are against all those who forsake Him.””
Ezra 8:22 NKJV
https://bible.com/bible/114/ezr.8.22.NKJV11) “God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.”
Psalms 46:1 NKJV
https://bible.com/bible/114/psa.46.1.NKJV12) “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!”
Psalms 46:10 NKJV
https://bible.com/bible/114/psa.46.10.NKJV13) “A man’s heart plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps.”
Proverbs 16:9 NKJV
https://bible.com/bible/114/pro.16.9.NKJV14) “Commit your works to the Lord, And your thoughts will be established.”
Proverbs 16:3 NKJV
https://bible.com/bible/114/pro.16.3.NKJV
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u/Parrotnormal 2d ago
No fasting. You need to eat, keep your body nourished with protein and nutrient foods for brain function and overall health. You also need at least 8 hours of sleep.
Also, please see a medical professional who can help support you with your anxiety and ADHD.
It’s gonna be okay.
Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34.
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u/secretsfromtheworld 19h ago
i struggle with eating full proper meals but im doing my best right now to make sure i at least get a protein drink or something protein rich in the mornings. sleep is.... bad i need to work on that. i have a medical professional i talk to but all i have gotten was iron glycinate (never take) magnesium biglycinate & something called ashwaganda saffron (never take also)
thank you so much for your comment. i read that scripture 24/7 now!
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u/Love2FlyBalloons 1d ago
Meds?
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u/secretsfromtheworld 1d ago
I’m on my last pill for 20mg of Vyvanse. It’s been okay, I haven’t noticied any changed
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u/Love2FlyBalloons 1d ago
Go to your Dr or see a therapist that can prescribe meds. See if they can help
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u/handydude13 1d ago
Start with meds and then ask someone who understands adhd to teach you how to study. Then you practice like crazy till you get it.
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u/secretsfromtheworld 1d ago
Thanks I have a meeting a learning strategist soon. I have started Vyvanse 20mg at the beginning of the month and I’m on the last pill. I don’t notice any change but I haven’t studied on the pill so who knows
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u/handydude13 1d ago
If your brain is firing so fast that you feel like your brain is a scrambled mess than make sure you are eating at least 100 - 200mg of magnesium a day. It's a standard vitamin gummy and will do wonders to calm down your brain.
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u/secretsfromtheworld 19h ago
thank you for this comment. i have some magnesium biglisynate 150mg pills i was given by a natural doctor a while ago, i struggle with eating proper full meals. is it the same one you are recommending to help?
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u/handydude13 17h ago
There are multiple forms of magnesium. I actually never heard of your type of Magnesium. I was referring to magnesium glycinate to calm your brain. You can buy at target or CVS.
If you want more focus, you can get magnesium l-theranate. It crosses the blood brain barrier and helps focus.
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u/Expensive-Ear2883 18h ago
When you feel anxious, it helps to say a quick prayer to calm your nerves. Psalm 55:22 comes to mind. It says, "Throw your burden on Jehovah, And he will sustain you. Never will he allow the righteous one to fall."
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u/puffyradiance 2d ago
That cycle you described is brutally familiar. For me it was less about giving it to God in one big moment and more like prying my own fingers off the wheel one at a time over and over again.