Anxiety

[Angelica00]

I am writing this summary because I feel paralyzed by a pain that mixes my mental health with crises of faith. I feel a deep discouragement, to the point of wishing I had never been born. My self-esteem is nonexistent: I feel ugly, graceless, and unworthy of being loved. I live trapped in obsessive thoughts that prevent me from studying for my dream college and from living in the present.
What crushes me the most, however, is the spiritual weight. But the central point of my anguish today is theological doubts that cause me fear of condemnation:
• What really defines a heresy from a Protestant perspective? I'm afraid I might one day be a heretic.
• Does salvation exist in churches considered heretical?

• Is there a hierarchy of severity? I want to understand if there is a difference between a 'serious heresy' (which brings harm and risks to innocent people within the church) and a 'fatal heresy' (one that would be so profound as to take away salvation even from the innocent who are there).
This uncertainty about what constitutes heresy and who is saved causes me a constant fear of being 'outside' or in opposition to the sacred, which intensifies my feelings of hopelessness. Because I overthink! Please, if there is even a Christian, help me

 

[Nedsk]

I am writing this summary because I feel paralyzed by a pain that mixes my mental health with crises of faith. I feel a deep discouragement, to the point of wishing I had never been born. My self-esteem is nonexistent: I feel ugly, graceless, and unworthy of being loved. I live trapped in obsessive thoughts that prevent me from studying for my dream college and from living in the present.
What crushes me the most, however, is the spiritual weight. But the central point of my anguish today is theological doubts that cause me fear of condemnation:
• What really defines a heresy from a Protestant perspective? I'm afraid I might one day be a heretic.
• Does salvation exist in churches considered heretical?

• Is there a hierarchy of severity? I want to understand if there is a difference between a 'serious heresy' (which brings harm and risks to innocent people within the church) and a 'fatal heresy' (one that would be so profound as to take away salvation even from the innocent who are there).
This uncertainty about what constitutes heresy and who is saved causes me a constant fear of being 'outside' or in opposition to the sacred, which intensifies my feelings of hopelessness. Because I overthink! Please, if there is even a Christian, help me

Do you love Jesus? Do you desire to be closer to him?

Psalm 51:19 "My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit; a contrite and humble heart, O God, you will not spurn."

You can't be a heretic if you're worried about being a heretic. Ask God to help you see yourself the way he sees you. God doesn't want you to suffer like this. How could he if he loves you, which he does.

 

[tablet123]

It could no be no person can help you.

It could be you will not be satisfied no matter what a person says.

Only you can realize what you must do.

Chronic Stress can negatively alter CSF dynamics, reducing its flow, impairing its ability to flush waste, and decreasing its production.
While short-term stress can be protective, chronic or overwhelming stress (distress) can cause significant mental and physical health issues, including anxiety, depression, headaches, burnout, and cardiovascular diseases. It becomes unhealthy when demands exceed your ability to cope.

Serotonin: Often called the "mood stabilizer," this chemical regulates mood, sleep, appetite, and digestion. It promotes feelings of calm and well-being.

Stress often disrupts the production, release, and regulation of this neurotransmitter. Chronic stress is particularly damaging, capable of reducing serotonin production by up to 50%.

Dopamine: Known as the "reward" or "pleasure" chemical, it drives motivation, focus, and goal-directed behavior. A rush of dopamine occurs when a goal is achieved or a pleasure is experienced.

Chronic stress (long-term) often depletes dopamine, leading to lower levels.

Endorphins are neurotransmitters and hormones produced by the pituitary gland and hypothalamus in the brain that function as the body's natural pain and stress relievers.

Chronic stress can cause the adrenal glands to produce excess cortisol, which can suppress the release of endorphins from the brain.

A catch 22 worrying, stress, feel like crap mentally, wondering, more worrying, stress, feel like crap mentally, wondering, on and on it goes.

Your worrying causing stress is causing your mind to not feel right causing you to worry more in which you stay in state of bewilderment.

1Pe 5:6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
1Pe 5:7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

2Ti 1:7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

But you probably won't listen.

People are generally not born with active OCD, but they can be born with a genetic predisposition to it. OCD is a complex, likely inherited neurobiological condition involving brain chemistry (like serotonin) and structure, not something people choose or "do to themselves". It often requires environmental triggers, such as stress or trauma, to activate symptoms.

But there is still no excuse if you turn it over to God.

 

[tourist]

"Fear not" says the Lord. I will certainly offer a prayer for God to deliver you from the torment of anxiety.

 

[2ndTimeIsTheCharm]

I am writing this summary because I feel paralyzed by a pain that mixes my mental health with crises of faith. I feel a deep discouragement, to the point of wishing I had never been born. My self-esteem is nonexistent: I feel ugly, graceless, and unworthy of being loved. I live trapped in obsessive thoughts that prevent me from studying for my dream college and from living in the present.
What crushes me the most, however, is the spiritual weight. But the central point of my anguish today is theological doubts that cause me fear of condemnation:
• What really defines a heresy from a Protestant perspective? I'm afraid I might one day be a heretic.
• Does salvation exist in churches considered heretical?

• Is there a hierarchy of severity? I want to understand if there is a difference between a 'serious heresy' (which brings harm and risks to innocent people within the church) and a 'fatal heresy' (one that would be so profound as to take away salvation even from the innocent who are there).
This uncertainty about what constitutes heresy and who is saved causes me a constant fear of being 'outside' or in opposition to the sacred, which intensifies my feelings of hopelessness. Because I overthink! Please, if there is even a Christian, help me

I will pray for you!

I asked God what verses He has for you and He gave me these for you. Read these Bible verses and ask God to help you apply them to your life and situation.

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2 Corinthians 10:5 "We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ."

Philippians 4:8 "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things."

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[GWH]

I am writing this summary because I feel paralyzed by a pain that mixes my mental health with crises of faith. I feel a deep discouragement, to the point of wishing I had never been born. My self-esteem is nonexistent: I feel ugly, graceless, and unworthy of being loved. I live trapped in obsessive thoughts that prevent me from studying for my dream college and from living in the present.
What crushes me the most, however, is the spiritual weight. But the central point of my anguish today is theological doubts that cause me fear of condemnation:
• What really defines a heresy from a Protestant perspective? I'm afraid I might one day be a heretic.
• Does salvation exist in churches considered heretical?

• Is there a hierarchy of severity? I want to understand if there is a difference between a 'serious heresy' (which brings harm and risks to innocent people within the church) and a 'fatal heresy' (one that would be so profound as to take away salvation even from the innocent who are there).
This uncertainty about what constitutes heresy and who is saved causes me a constant fear of being 'outside' or in opposition to the sacred, which intensifies my feelings of hopelessness. Because I overthink! Please, if there is even a Christian, help me

I suggest practicing the following self-counseling:

1. What is happening? (I am getting… anxious, upset, angry, sad, bored, etc.)
2. Why am I feeling this way? (Because of what someone said or did, because of inactivity, because of being tired or hungry, etc.)
3. How can I cope with my feelings or resolve this situation in a good way? (By taking a nap, by exercising, by eating, by talking with a caring person, etc.)
4. How can I take responsibility for my happiness? (By thinking of fun things to do, by listening to pleasant music, by watching clean shows, by going to a church with a nice youth group, by reading an interesting book, by seeking new friendships, etc.).
5. How can I cope with negative thoughts, events and people? (By doing the following

a. Accentuate the positive while eliminating the negative (cf. Bing Crosby song).
b. Make a reasonable effort, so you have no reason to be ashamed of not trying, but do not try to be perfect or to work miracles.
c. Live one day at a time, letting painful memories fade while making good memories today and not worrying about what might happen tomorrow (cf. Joe Walsh song).
d. Pray the Serenity Prayer: “Lord grant me the courage to change the things I can, the patience and strength to endure the things I cannot change, and the wisdom to discern the difference.”
e. Work on what seems to be a big forest of problems by cutting down one tree at a time.
f. Count your blessings, compared with poor kids starving around the world, who would love to be in your shoes.
g. Realize that many people (and God) care about you and are willing to help, if you ask them.
h. Listen to music that makes you happy and supports positive thoughts and moral values.
i. Learn from mistakes, preferably those made by others (including parents), so you will not repeat them and thus will have a happier life.
j. When negative events occur, counsel yourself as above.
k. When people mistreat you, consider counseling them by saying, “I know I do not deserve this, so would you like to share what is really bothering you?
l. Adopt as a motto: “Love to learn, and learn to love.”

 

[PaulThomson]

I am writing this summary because I feel paralyzed by a pain that mixes my mental health with crises of faith. I feel a deep discouragement, to the point of wishing I had never been born. My self-esteem is nonexistent: I feel ugly, graceless, and unworthy of being loved. I live trapped in obsessive thoughts that prevent me from studying for my dream college and from living in the present.
What crushes me the most, however, is the spiritual weight. But the central point of my anguish today is theological doubts that cause me fear of condemnation:
• What really defines a heresy from a Protestant perspective? I'm afraid I might one day be a heretic.
• Does salvation exist in churches considered heretical?

• Is there a hierarchy of severity? I want to understand if there is a difference between a 'serious heresy' (which brings harm and risks to innocent people within the church) and a 'fatal heresy' (one that would be so profound as to take away salvation even from the innocent who are there).
This uncertainty about what constitutes heresy and who is saved causes me a constant fear of being 'outside' or in opposition to the sacred, which intensifies my feelings of hopelessness. Because I overthink! Please, if there is even a Christian, help me

incorrect doctrine is not what scripture means by heresy. Biblically, heresy is rejecting those parts of the body of Christ that express different doctrines from you and your group. Often it is the heresy hunters who are actually behaving as heretics, as they denounce and disown people who are calling on the name of the Lord Jesus Christ but disagree with them on doctrine.

 

[Brasspen]

incorrect doctrine is not what scripture means by heresy. Biblically, heresy is rejecting those parts of the body of Christ that express different doctrines from you and your group. Often it is the heresy hunters who are actually behaving as heretics, as they denounce and disown people who are calling on the name of the Lord Jesus Christ but disagree with them on doctrine.

A little leven levens the whole lump.

 

[Gideon300]

I am writing this summary because I feel paralyzed by a pain that mixes my mental health with crises of faith. I feel a deep discouragement, to the point of wishing I had never been born. My self-esteem is nonexistent: I feel ugly, graceless, and unworthy of being loved. I live trapped in obsessive thoughts that prevent me from studying for my dream college and from living in the present.
What crushes me the most, however, is the spiritual weight. But the central point of my anguish today is theological doubts that cause me fear of condemnation:
• What really defines a heresy from a Protestant perspective? I'm afraid I might one day be a heretic.
• Does salvation exist in churches considered heretical?

• Is there a hierarchy of severity? I want to understand if there is a difference between a 'serious heresy' (which brings harm and risks to innocent people within the church) and a 'fatal heresy' (one that would be so profound as to take away salvation even from the innocent who are there).
This uncertainty about what constitutes heresy and who is saved causes me a constant fear of being 'outside' or in opposition to the sacred, which intensifies my feelings of hopelessness. Because I overthink! Please, if there is even a Christian, help me

Overthinking is a curse. Don't worry about heresy for now. Focus on the Lord Jesus and all that He has done for you. He is the Saviour. He has done it all perfectly for whoever will accept Him. He shed His precious blood and died to pay the price of all your sin, failure, defeat and for everywhere that you fall short of God's glory. He rose again from the dead, victorious and triumphant, raising believers from the dead with Him. He ascended into glory to prepare a place for us when this life is over. And He was glorified and so poured out the Holy Spirit as the gift of power for ministry.

Make God's word your authority. Ask God to make clear to you anything you do not understand. I suggest reading the gospel of John and then Ephesians, especially the first two chapters. Ask God to give you the Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation.

Keep it simple. Romans 10:9 says, "that if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved."

We all struggle, especially at first. Spend time talking to God in Jesus' name. He will hear you and He will answer you.

 

[God-fearing]

I am writing this summary because I feel paralyzed by a pain that mixes my mental health with crises of faith. I feel a deep discouragement, to the point of wishing I had never been born. My self-esteem is nonexistent: I feel ugly, graceless, and unworthy of being loved. I live trapped in obsessive thoughts that prevent me from studying for my dream college and from living in the present.
What crushes me the most, however, is the spiritual weight. But the central point of my anguish today is theological doubts that cause me fear of condemnation:
• What really defines a heresy from a Protestant perspective? I'm afraid I might one day be a heretic.
• Does salvation exist in churches considered heretical?

• Is there a hierarchy of severity? I want to understand if there is a difference between a 'serious heresy' (which brings harm and risks to innocent people within the church) and a 'fatal heresy' (one that would be so profound as to take away salvation even from the innocent who are there).
This uncertainty about what constitutes heresy and who is saved causes me a constant fear of being 'outside' or in opposition to the sacred, which intensifies my feelings of hopelessness. Because I overthink! Please, if there is even a Christian, help me

My friend, so sorry to hear of your troubles and trying to understand......but first let me be clear on this.....salvation is found only in Christ Jesus not a church or assembly.
Nowhere in scripture do I see Jesus taking back his gift. With that in mind what heresy do you speak of?

 

[GWH]

incorrect doctrine is not what scripture means by heresy. Biblically, heresy is rejecting those parts of the body of Christ that express different doctrines from you and your group. Often it is the heresy hunters who are actually behaving as heretics, as they denounce and disown people who are calling on the name of the Lord Jesus Christ but disagree with them on doctrine.

Heresy is doctrine that contradicts the Gospel/GRFS, and heretics are those who teach such doctrine, e.g. salvation via works or obeying the law (Gal. 1:6-9, 3:10-14).

 

[Brasspen]

Something that can cause anxiety to happen, is low levels of B vitamins. I know in the USA the western diet, don't have enough vitamins in it, to sustain a individuals needs. Supplementation is needed, but most people don't know that. I recommend a B-Complex, plus multi-vitamin. These vitamins are water soluble, so you don't need worry about taking too much. It could take many months of daily use to see any results.

 

[homwardbound]

I am writing this summary because I feel paralyzed by a pain that mixes my mental health with crises of faith. I feel a deep discouragement, to the point of wishing I had never been born. My self-esteem is nonexistent: I feel ugly, graceless, and unworthy of being loved. I live trapped in obsessive thoughts that prevent me from studying for my dream college and from living in the present.
What crushes me the most, however, is the spiritual weight. But the central point of my anguish today is theological doubts that cause me fear of condemnation:
• What really defines a heresy from a Protestant perspective? I'm afraid I might one day be a heretic.
• Does salvation exist in churches considered heretical?

• Is there a hierarchy of severity? I want to understand if there is a difference between a 'serious heresy' (which brings harm and risks to innocent people within the church) and a 'fatal heresy' (one that would be so profound as to take away salvation even from the innocent who are there).
This uncertainty about what constitutes heresy and who is saved causes me a constant fear of being 'outside' or in opposition to the sacred, which intensifies my feelings of hopelessness. Because I overthink! Please, if there is even a Christian, help me

We all are broken some way or another with doubt trying to stop us from beleif to God. That God sincerely loves us all. regardless what others say and regardless what anyone might feel. Religion(s) people of them duo that to others as if they are better than others.Which I see is not well for any person's soul.

Turn to God and stop burning over whether or not God loves you the same as anyone else.
God has no respect of perspons

• Acts 10:34 (KJV): "Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:".
• Acts 10:35 (KJV): "But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him".
• Romans 2:11
  (KJV):
  "For there is no respect of persons with God".
  • Deuteronomy 10:17 (KJV): "For the LORD your God is God of gods, and Lord of lords, a great God, a mighty, and a terrible, which regardeth not persons, nor taketh reward:"
• God just loves us all, otherwise that cross of Son would not have ever taken place, with Son doing a willing physical death once for all. (Hebrews 10:10) to give you a new life for you in his risen Life free of any charges , is given you from Father of the risen Son for you to stand in believe to this truth
• God just loves you too, rest on that fact for you, love from God to you. Thank you

 

[rewriter]

I am writing this summary because I feel paralyzed by a pain that mixes my mental health with crises of faith. I feel a deep discouragement, to the point of wishing I had never been born. My self-esteem is nonexistent: I feel ugly, graceless, and unworthy of being loved. I live trapped in obsessive thoughts that prevent me from studying for my dream college and from living in the present.
What crushes me the most, however, is the spiritual weight. But the central point of my anguish today is theological doubts that cause me fear of condemnation:
• What really defines a heresy from a Protestant perspective? I'm afraid I might one day be a heretic.
• Does salvation exist in churches considered heretical?

• Is there a hierarchy of severity? I want to understand if there is a difference between a 'serious heresy' (which brings harm and risks to innocent people within the church) and a 'fatal heresy' (one that would be so profound as to take away salvation even from the innocent who are there).
This uncertainty about what constitutes heresy and who is saved causes me a constant fear of being 'outside' or in opposition to the sacred, which intensifies my feelings of hopelessness. Because I overthink! Please, if there is even a Christian, help me

My advice would be first for you to check with a medical doctor to see if there is a known cause for the mental issues. A chemical imbalance can cause many problems

As for being a heretic or overthinking things, being a heretic is simply thinking differently than the accepted norm, and often the accepted norm has some political aspect tied to it. I am technically a heretic and I enjoy holding the title.

 

[Magenta]

There are none worthy. That is why we call it grace. Nobody is deserving.

 

[Genipher]

Something that can cause anxiety to happen, is low levels of B vitamins. I know in the USA the western diet, don't have enough vitamins in it, to sustain a individuals needs. Supplementation is needed, but most people don't know that. I recommend a B-Complex, plus multi-vitamin. These vitamins are water soluble, so you don't need worry about taking too much. It could take many months of daily use to see any results.

And low vitamin d, which everyone seems to be low in.

 

[jacko]

what's the actual problem you are dealing with?

 

[wattie]

I am writing this summary because I feel paralyzed by a pain that mixes my mental health with crises of faith. I feel a deep discouragement, to the point of wishing I had never been born. My self-esteem is nonexistent: I feel ugly, graceless, and unworthy of being loved. I live trapped in obsessive thoughts that prevent me from studying for my dream college and from living in the present.
What crushes me the most, however, is the spiritual weight. But the central point of my anguish today is theological doubts that cause me fear of condemnation:
• What really defines a heresy from a Protestant perspective? I'm afraid I might one day be a heretic.
• Does salvation exist in churches considered heretical?

• Is there a hierarchy of severity? I want to understand if there is a difference between a 'serious heresy' (which brings harm and risks to innocent people within the church) and a 'fatal heresy' (one that would be so profound as to take away salvation even from the innocent who are there).
This uncertainty about what constitutes heresy and who is saved causes me a constant fear of being 'outside' or in opposition to the sacred, which intensifies my feelings of hopelessness. Because I overthink! Please, if there is even a Christian, help me

Salvation is by believing on the Lord Jesus Christ. A one time event, by believing He is God, lived sinless, that He died and rose again, that by believing in Him, you have eternal life.

John 3:16, 3:36, 5:24, 6:40. Romans 5:8, 10:9-10, Ephesians 2:8-9.

If you have believed, you have everlasting life.

 

[SearchingforSerenity]

I am writing this summary because I feel paralyzed by a pain that mixes my mental health with crises of faith. I feel a deep discouragement, to the point of wishing I had never been born. My self-esteem is nonexistent: I feel ugly, graceless, and unworthy of being loved. I live trapped in obsessive thoughts that prevent me from studying for my dream college and from living in the present.
What crushes me the most, however, is the spiritual weight. But the central point of my anguish today is theological doubts that cause me fear of condemnation:
• What really defines a heresy from a Protestant perspective? I'm afraid I might one day be a heretic.
• Does salvation exist in churches considered heretical?

• Is there a hierarchy of severity? I want to understand if there is a difference between a 'serious heresy' (which brings harm and risks to innocent people within the church) and a 'fatal heresy' (one that would be so profound as to take away salvation even from the innocent who are there).
This uncertainty about what constitutes heresy and who is saved causes me a constant fear of being 'outside' or in opposition to the sacred, which intensifies my feelings of hopelessness. Because I overthink! Please, if there is even a Christian, help me

I feel you I do. I’ve been there many times. And it’s just doubt creeping in like it does anyone. I would put money on you are exactly the opposite of your doubts. The devil loves to creep in and make us feel like this… so then we lash out with sin and bad behaviour. Pray. Pray a lot. Cry out to god. He’s listening and he wants to listen. He wants to reassure you. Remember god doesn’t create an ugly person, a person only becomes ugly when they breath hate and pride into others around them.

 

[GWH]

Salvation is by believing on the Lord Jesus Christ. A one time event, by believing He is God, lived sinless, that He died and rose again, that by believing in Him, you have eternal life.

John 3:16, 3:36, 5:24, 6:40. Romans 5:8, 10:9-10, Ephesians 2:8-9.

If you have believed, you have everlasting life.

If you believe, you are saved (Heb. 10:23-39); if you have saving faith, you will be resurrected to eternal life in heaven (Rom. 8:22-25).