Suffering from Anxiety/Depression, Prayers Needed

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I’m currently a college student in need of prayer as I try to get on new medication for my anxiety and depression. I recently stopped taking my previous medication at my therapist’s request.

I was scheduled to see a psychiatrist, but they were forced to cancel the appointment. I’m trying to get into the office to get something for this, but the next time they’ll be able to see me is in more than a week :(, and I will be calling them to see if I can get in earlier.

I’ve been praying a novena, asking for the intercession of St. Dymphna to help me. I have also been asking for the Lord’s help especially through this situation.

I ask for the prayers of my fellow brothers & sisters to help me to get through this problem, and also that I may be able to see the Doctor soon.

Your prayers are very much appreciated.

God Bless,
Johnathan Lewis

PS-If anyone knows of techniques to help with my anxiety, please let me know. Trying to balance both college and this issue has been difficult.
 
Hail Mary,
Full of Grace,
The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among 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.

From today’s Liturgy of the Hours:

Short reading 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 ©
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, a gentle Father and the God of all consolation, who comforts us in all our sorrows, so that we can offer others, in their sorrows, the consolation that we have received from God ourselves.

Lord God,
by whom our lives are governed with unfailing wisdom and love,
take away from us all that is harmful
and give us all that will be for our good.
[We make our prayer] through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God for ever and ever.
Amen.

May the Lord bless us and keep us from all harm; and may he lead us to eternal life.
AMEN
 
Lord, we pray that you give Jonathan the strength to hold on as he waits for his Dr. appointment to come through and for his new medications to take effect. Please grant him patience and fortitude during this difficult time in his life. Please support him, direct him, guide him, and be with him during this trial.

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.
 
I too have suffered from panic and anxiety disorder. I will pray for you and ask Our Blessed Mother to intercede for you with her Son.

God Bless You.
 
jplewis002 said:
I’m currently a college student in need of prayer as I try to get on new medication for my anxiety and depression. I recently stopped taking my previous medication at my therapist’s request.

I was scheduled to see a psychiatrist, but they were forced to cancel the appointment. I’m trying to get into the office to get something for this, but the next time they’ll be able to see me is in more than a week :(, and I will be calling them to see if I can get in earlier.

I’ve been praying a novena, asking for the intercession of St. Dymphna to help me. I have also been asking for the Lord’s help especially through this situation.

I ask for the prayers of my fellow brothers & sisters to help me to get through this problem, and also that I may be able to see the Doctor soon.

Your prayers are very much appreciated.

go to www.vitamincoach.com and pursue an appointment with Dr. Gallagher, who is establishing a good track record of removing people from anxiety and depression meds using holistic approach.

God Bless,
Johnathan Lewis

PS-If anyone knows of techniques to help with my anxiety, please let me know. Trying to balance both college and this issue has been difficult.
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Memorare (Prayer to Our Lady)
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen
 
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among 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.
 
As someone who knows that horror of panic attacks and anxiety disorder, I pray for you sincerely, that God will help you hold it together until you get the meds you need, blessings to you, be strong
 
Praying for your relief from anxiety.

Going for long walks along the river while listening to ewtn radio helps me to take my mind off of anxiety inducing thoughts. Try it.
 
I pray the rosary when I am anxious. Even if I cannot successfully get through a decade, such as when I am flying and turbulence hits, I keep praying it anyway and picture myself along the path with Our Lord and his disciples.

Also pray:
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen

Don’t give up!
 
jplewis002 said:
I’m currently a college student in need of prayer as I try to get on new medication for my anxiety and depression. I recently stopped taking my previous medication at my therapist’s request.

I was scheduled to see a psychiatrist, but they were forced to cancel the appointment. I’m trying to get into the office to get something for this, but the next time they’ll be able to see me is in more than a week :(, and I will be calling them to see if I can get in earlier.

I’ve been praying a novena, asking for the intercession of St. Dymphna to help me. I have also been asking for the Lord’s help especially through this situation.

I ask for the prayers of my fellow brothers & sisters to help me to get through this problem, and also that I may be able to see the Doctor soon.

Your prayers are very much appreciated.

God Bless,
Johnathan Lewis

PS-If anyone knows of techniques to help with my anxiety, please let me know. Trying to balance both college and this issue has been difficult.
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Johnathan, I will most definitely remember you in my prayers and I can relate, as I am in a similar situation (I’m in the middle of transitioning off one antidepressant and going on another…it’s not fun).

Granted I don’t know why your therapist asked you to stop taking your meds, but that concerns me…did he or she have you go off them without having you weaned off? That’s very dangerous…and it’s not really a therapist’s place to mess with medications, that’s the psychiatrist’s job. You may want to see if you can at least get the psych on the phone and ask what they think you should do regarding your meds and find out if they think it was wise of your therapist to ask you to stop taking them.

As for coping while you wait, here are two things that help me:

I don’t know what your relationship with God is, but I try to think of God as being a true fatherly figure and a friend, and I talk to him like I talk to my best friend (except I tell him more). Try striking up a conversation with God out loud when you’re in your car or somewhere else by yourself. Tell him why you’re anxious and anything else on your mind. Praying works wonders, but it’s amazing how much it helps when you say things out loud, like he’s sitting there next to you in the flesh. I do this a lot, especially when I’m anxious, and it helps me greatly. I always ask God to calm me and help me keep myself together, to just let go and let Him take care of things.

When you start feeling anxious, close your eyes and take 10 slow and deep breaths. I did this earlier today-it’s amazing what some fresh oxygen can do for you. I know when I get anxious, sometimes I forget to breathe and I tense up. While you take your 10 deep breaths, focus on relaxing your body, on letting go and letting God take care of you, and think about the fact that God is watching over you and thinking about you as you’re thinking about Him.

I hope this helps. God Bless.

Jeannine
 
Jeannine,

Thank you for the advise and prayer.

To clarify, it was actually the psychiatrist who slowly took me off the meds and my therapist helped me to follow through. I’m just worried about the new meds I just recently started. They were prescribed by the psychiatrist and I couldn’t decide if I was comfortable with the medicine he chose and it’s especially frustrating since I am unable to get a hold of him. I set up another appointment but I still have a whole week to wait. Now I’m just hoping and praying it works for me.

-Johnathan Lewis
 
Memorare (Prayer to Our Lady)
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen
 
Praying that you are relieved of your anxiety and depression …
 
Memorare (Prayer to Our Lady)
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen
 
Memorare (Prayer to Our Lady)
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen
 
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