You sound like one of those American Evangelist...the ones in white suits, who sweat a lot, shout hallelujah and ask you to donate a large sum in order to save your soul....are you?

Hasn't this been discussed before in previous threads? I seem to remember doing a reply before

I have suffered anxiety many times in my life and i.vectried different methods of coping, including a course of medication which I might add helped me tremendously.

I ve learned over the years how to cope with the attacks and find they come much less often as I ve gotten older.

My latest aid to help with my anxiety is a book I ve just ordered and waiting for it to arrive, it has some fantastic reviews.

Exercise definitely is a key factor in helping with mental illness. I think everyone suffers with some kind of mental illness during their lifetime, it's just finding a method of help that works for you as an individual and if that is a short course of medication then I think under doctors supervision that's ok, especially if the person is suicidal.

Trainspotting? Building model boats in bottles? Collecting different shaped carrots?

Trainspotting? Building model boats in bottles? Collecting different shaped carrots?

Those are 'life affirming' ?

I have many hobbies but am not sure I would describe that way.

Food for thought.

I have no objection to those pursuits. If that is what works for you floydy.
But i would urge you to consider prayer as a life affirming hobby. That would open up your world to a whole new kaleidoscope of life giving possibilities. You will start to see God in all things.
What a transformation!!

I have no objection to those pursuits. If that is what works for you floydy.
But i would urge you to consider prayer as a life affirming hobby. That would open up your world to a whole new kaleidoscope of life giving possibilities. You will start to see God in all things.
What a transformation!!