Posted by SLS on May 2, 2004, at 9:06:28
In reply to Re: Fear, anxiety, all the usual suspects... » Racer, posted by shar on May 1, 2004, at 19:37:19
Hi Shar and Racer.
> What we have here is emotional stew. Carrots, potatoes, onions, broth, maybe some beef if you're not vegetarian. All of it swirling around.
What a great metaphor.
I know what that's like. You don't know where to start. It's even hard to identify the vegetables because they move and mix too fast in the roiling brew. It's just a mess.
> The only difference is that real stew turns out tasty, and emotional stew just leaves us confused or paralyzed or fearful.
This produces great anxiety and overwhelming stress. This alone can prevent one from identifying, organizing, and processing issues in a meaningful way. Addressing the anxiety should probably take priority. It's no fun being in a perpetual state of anxiety in anticipation of an impending doom. Nothing makes sense. Life does not seem "do-able". I've been there too many times. Actually, I'm afraid that I might be heading in that direction right now. It's a very scary place.
Racer, you've got a bunch of stuff going on in your life that I wouldn't have a clue how to help you with. It is obvious from your writing that you have a very strong drive to survive and overcome tribulation. I'm sure that it will help get you through this difficult time. The only thing I know how to do for you is pray, so I'll get right on it.
- Scott
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