Consumed by anxiety

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I am overwhelmed and breathe anxiety as air. Always haunted by the possibility of my dad having huntingtons disease, my moms severe mental health disorder and severe kidney problems… being an only child not knowing how to care for them. Also newly married to the most wonderful husband but who is also an undocumented immigrant. Severe social anxiety, very likely depression but fear of psycholigists (dont want meds) and isolated myself from friends and family. Mostly because of anxiety and also fear of them finding out my husbands legal status. Constant scrupolosity, guilt, and confusion at how I should live my life. Either I neglect all my needs to fully take care of others or completely withdraw to heal myself. Also even though I have the best husband I struggle constantly with jealousy and feelig like Im not good enough for him. I want children for us someday but so scared if it were to happen now because of everything above. I am just going back to school while hubby works 30 hrs as cook. I feel like the devil plays my anxiety as a puppet. Ill pray and feel peace then two hours later forget and get paralyzed in fear and guilt. Please please help :’(
 
When you feel anxiety coming over you, reach out to Our Lord, His blessed mother, and the saints. Ask that protection come over you, and that your anxiety be eased. Know that there is a peace in prayer, and putting your issues into Our Lord’s hands. He will be with you in strength and support.

I’ll continue to pray for you, as will others here.

Lord, please hear our prayers.
 
Saint Michael, the archangel, defend us in battle, be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil, may God rebuke him, we humbly pray. And do you, O’ Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God thrust into Hell Satan and all the other evil spirits who prowl about the world for the ruin of souls.

Amen.

†

Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Amen.

†

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.

Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

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PRAYER TO ST. ANTHONY FOR EMOTIONAL HEALING

St. Anthony, dear friend and heavenly guide, be present to newcatholicwife now, and let her know your compassion. Pray to our dear Lord that she may experience calmness, tranquility, and peace in all her emotions.

Help her to grow in faith and hope. Protect her from all that displeases God, and obtain for her serenity of mind and spirit.

I place all my confidence in you, St. Anthony, and I pray for mercy, grace, and God’s gentle goodness for newcatholicwife. In Christ’s name, amen.

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Hail Mary,
Full of grace,
The Lord is with Thee.
Blessed art Thou amoungst women,
And blessed is the fruit of Thy womb,
Jesus.
Holy Mary,
Mother of God,
Pray for us sinners,
Now and at the hour of our death,
Amen
 
Memorare

REMEMBER, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly to thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to thee do I come; before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.
 
I’m praying for you to not feel so overwhelmed, newcatholicwife.

I just wanted to also say that you can more than likely take some kind of action to help with your husband’s citizenship status. I would think that simply by virtue of you being married to him that he must have some sort of automatic residency rights. You didn’t mention if you’re American, but I believe in this country the laws are more or less along those lines. Feel free to private message me; maybe I can help figure out at least the initial steps in the residency/citizenship process. And, again, I will be praying for you.
 
Praying.

I also have social anxiety and I find that sometimes you have to force yourself to do things you don’t want to, and then you have panic attacks and tears later, but you end up killing the anxiety bit by bit as you enter painful situations and slowly develop the ability to deal with people. I’m still working on it, but I encourage to find small ways to confront your fears and douse your deeds with prayer and contemplation. Be prepared and think about what you will do if this or that happens, how will you react and what will you think. And focus on God. It makes me anxious just to tell you this because I’m afraid it will be counterproductive and not helpful at all. But, I’m telling you anyway. Perhaps this can serve as an example for you then.
 
Saint Michael, the archangel, defend us in battle, be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil, may God rebuke him, we humbly pray. And do you, O’ Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God thrust into Hell Satan and all the other evil spirits who prowl about the world for the ruin of souls.

Amen.

†

Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Amen.

†

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.

Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

†
 
As Exiled Child said, it would heal a lot of your anxiety to start taking the steps to make your husband a legal citizen. You wouldn’t have to hold that secret in from everybody or be concerned about your future children. Do the right thing for your family and get that taken care of. God bless.

Prayer to Our Lady of Mental Peace

O Lady of Mental Peace,
Mother of Tranquility and
Mother of Hope,
look upon me in this time
of disquiet and weakness.
Still my restless spirit,
teach my searching heart to know
that God’s love for me
is unchanging and that the suffering
which He may will for me now
is to draw me closer to Him.
Let thy gentle peace and His —
which the world cannot give —
be always with me, that I may
be sanctified: and then:
I beseech thee
for the grace to bring this
peace to others.
Jesus, My Savior, I give myself
entirely to Thee through Mary:
Our Lady of Mental Peace,
pray for me!
Amen.
 
newcatholicwife said:
I am overwhelmed and breathe anxiety as air. Always haunted by the possibility of my dad having huntingtons disease, my moms severe mental health disorder and severe kidney problems… being an only child not knowing how to care for them. Also newly married to the most wonderful husband but who is also an undocumented immigrant. Severe social anxiety, very likely depression but fear of psycholigists (dont want meds) and isolated myself from friends and family. Mostly because of anxiety and also fear of them finding out my husbands legal status. Constant scrupolosity, guilt, and confusion at how I should live my life. Either I neglect all my needs to fully take care of others or completely withdraw to heal myself. Also even though I have the best husband I struggle constantly with jealousy and feelig like Im not good enough for him. I want children for us someday but so scared if it were to happen now because of everything above. I am just going back to school while hubby works 30 hrs as cook. I feel like the devil plays my anxiety as a puppet. Ill pray and feel peace then two hours later forget and get paralyzed in fear and guilt. Please please help :’(
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Praying to St. Dymphna for your health & recovery & for you to get the help you need.
 
St. Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle.
Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray,
and do thou,
O Prince of the heavenly hosts,
by the power of God,
thrust into hell Satan,
and all the evil spirits,
who prowl about the world
seeking the ruin of souls.

Amen.
 
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.

Christ hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.

God the Father of Heaven,
Have mercy on us.

God the Son, Redeemer of the world,
Have mercy on us.

God the Holy Spirit,
Have mercy on us.

Holy Trinity, One God,
Have mercy on us.

Holy Mary, Queen of Angels, pray for us.

Saint Raphael, pray for us.
Saint Raphael, filled with the mercy of God, etc.
Saint Raphael, perfect adorer of the Divine Word,
Saint Raphael, terror of demons,
Saint Raphael, exterminator of vices,
Saint Raphael, health of the sick,
Saint Raphael, our refuge in all our trials,
Saint Raphael, guide of travelers,
Saint Raphael, consoler of prisoners,
Saint Raphael, joy of the sorrowful,
Saint Raphael, filled with zeal for the salvation of souls,
Saint Raphael, whose name means God heals,
Saint Raphael, lover of chastity,
Saint Raphael, scourge of demons,
Saint Raphael, in pestilence, famine and war,
Saint Raphael, angel of peace and prosperity,
Saint Raphael, endowed with the grace of healing,
Saint Raphael, sure guide in the paths of virtue and sanctification,
Saint Raphael, help of all those who implore your assistance,
Saint Raphael, who was the guide and consolation of Tobias on his journey,
Saint Raphael, whom the Scriptures praise: Raphael, the holy angel of the Lord, was sent to cure,
Saint Raphael, our advocate,

Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world,
Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world,
Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world,
Have mercy on us.

Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.

Pray for us, Saint Raphael, to the Lord Our God,
That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ

Lord, Jesus Christ, by the prayer of the Archangel Raphael, grant us the grace to avoid all sin and to persevere in every good work until we reach our heavenly destination, You Who lives and reigns world without end. Amen.
 
Ave Maria, Gratia plena
Dominus tecum,
Benedicta to in mulieribus,
Et benedictus, fructus, ventris tui Jesus

Sancta Maria, Mater Dei,
Ora pro nobis, pecatoribus nunc,
Et in hora mortis nostrae.

Amen

Oh My Jesus, Forgive us our sins,
Save us from the fires Hell,
And lead all souls to Heaven,
Especially those in most need of they mercy,
Amen

Jesus, Mary and Joseph, Pray for us.
St. Dymphna, pray for us
Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us
St. Francis of Assisi, pray for us
Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen, Pray for us.
 
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