I love that. Thanks for sharing. It actually helps me with something I’m struggling with today, unrelated to anxiety.

"It helps me to realize that the point is not to be anxiety free in every moment but to remember that even in the anxious moments, when peace has left me, God still remains."

great epitome, asuncion and stated with simple eloquence. it helps me to take that a step further and minimize my OCD ticks to mere anxiety symptoms. the biggest problem i have with my OCD ticks is the sense of urgency that comes with focusing on the subject of my current obsession. treating them like mere symptoms helps me to humble them to more manageable proportions. i can then enjoy a compassionate laugh at myself when i catch myself taking myself too seriously --AGAIN.

I like the quote, but unfortunately it is not quite accurate. God will never take your peace away from you. Did not Christ say “ my peace I leave with you.” It’s not God taking your peace away, it’s the anxiety. The anxiety is a tempest that is distracting you from the peace. When Peter walked on the water with Christ, as long as he kept his eyes on Christ, he stayed on top of the water. It was only when he took his eyes off Christ that he sank down. When we become Christians, believers in Christ’s sacrifice for our sins, it starts a process within us. So if we stay dedicated or focused on our new belief, it develops into a whole new way of thinking and believing. The Bible tells us that Faith come from hearing the the Word of God. We do not start out with abundant faith, but develop it over time if we stay focused on the Word. Anxiety recovery is no different. If we stay focused on the method of acceptance then we gradually recover. The obsessive thoughts are the tempest that surrounds us, but staying focused on the method keeps the tempest at bay. It doesn’t happen in a moment or a day, but by practicing and staying focused, the tempest gradually subsides. I can see where you are right now, in the beginning stage, trying to work it all out. But it will come, not today or tomorrow, but in time. The apostles were no different in the beginning. They had a lot to learn and it took time for them to learn and understand. But gradually they did. They were with Christ three years with him teaching them every day. Then they took over the ministry for Christ upon His death. They put in the necessary time that was needed to learn all Christ needed them to so they could conduct a successful ministry on His behalf. Give yourself the gift of time just as God allows us time to learn. Right now you are pushing yourself, perhaps your expectations are unrealistic. NORMAL. You have anxiety. In time and practice, you will learn how to let go of these things and settle into your recovery. And then the true peace will come. You have a lot to learn, just like the apostles did. It just takes time and focus on the goal.

Mtd, I guess it’s hard to accept that I haven’t recovered fully when I experience moments of peace. It’s hard to accept that there will be setbacks along the path to recovery.

Hugs yes we can go back and fourth

Yes we can go back and fourth with our illness. Today is a good day for me. I hope you will feel better as well. Hugs to you.....!!!!!

Full recovery is down the road always. Those epiphany moments are great, but it just shows your thinking is getting clearer. You have to read the book again. You are missing the finer points of recovery. It is not a race, it’s slow and steady like the turtle and the hate. You have to understand this frustration you feel is fueled by your anxiety. At this point, everything is influenced by your anxiety. It’s what is pushing you, making you impatient, keeping you searching, all of it! But! Stick with the practice and have faith in it. The further along I get, the more aware I become of just how darn deep the anxiety is and how it has affected me. It’s no picnic, that’s for sure. But, in my opinion for myself, I’ve come too far to turn back. I’m heading to the goal, just like Peter did.