The Life Of A Worrier

[PetiteFoi]

I’m a huge worrier and stresser.
I like to feel in control, know what’s going on and how I can change it.
One of the toughest lessons I’ve had to learn in my marriage was to trust, not only my Husband, but God as well.
I’ve always been a “I’ll just do it myself” sorta person, and when I’m unable to, I can make myself sick with stress or worry.

This is something I had thought I had gotten a handle on, had more or less “worked it out.”
But today I got the news that my eyes have some deterioration, and a detached retina.
I’ll need to go see a specialist, then in all likelihood - eye surgery.

It was unexpected - I was there to get more contact lenses, and this gets dropped on me.
I had to get the Dr. to write what she was saying down so I could re-read it later when I wasn’t so preoccupied with trying not to hyperventilate in her chair.

I’m calmer now, but not very peaceful.
I told my Husband and made it out to sound like it was no big deal, and it’d all be fine.
… I don’t want him to worry too.

Any prayers or advice as to how to regain my peace would be much appreciated!

Thanks,
~ PetiteFoi

 

[triumphguy]

My mother in law is a famous worrier. If it was an Olympic sport she could worry for Canada.

It makes life tough for her some times.

My wife had to have eye surgery a couple of years ago. It’s amazing how good they are these days.

Put a prayer request in the prayer request forum - you’ll have a ton of people praying for you.

 

[Waiting]

I’m a huge worrier and stresser.
I like to feel in control, know what’s going on and how I can change it.
One of the toughest lessons I’ve had to learn in my marriage was to trust, not only my Husband, but God as well.
I’ve always been a “I’ll just do it myself” sorta person, and when I’m unable to, I can make myself sick with stress or worry.

This is something I had thought I had gotten a handle on, had more or less “worked it out.”
But today I got the news that my eyes have some deterioration, and a detached retina.
I’ll need to go see a specialist, then in all likelihood - eye surgery.

It was unexpected - I was there to get more contact lenses, and this gets dropped on me.
I had to get the Dr. to write what she was saying down so I could re-read it later when I wasn’t so preoccupied with trying not to hyperventilate in her chair.

I’m calmer now, but not very peaceful.
I told my Husband and made it out to sound like it was no big deal, and it’d all be fine.
… I don’t want him to worry too.

Any prayers or advice as to how to regain my peace would be much appreciated!

Thanks,
~ PetiteFoi

You simply trust. Tell God that you need Him, love Him, and trust Him. Worry is a waste of time and health. I know, I’ve always been a worrier. Now I take Jesus at His word. Take your troubles to Him, tell Him you love Him and trust Him, then, literally, relax. You’re in “good hands,” as the ad goes.

 

[Cath4life]

Hi There,

From one worrier to another

“Be not afraid” It’s in the bible a lot of timesforums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=319898

There are many things to worry about and we spend a lot of times thinking and worrying. It becomes a bit of idolatry. I’m not sure where I got this quote, but I have it as a reminder to myself. Worrying becomes a bit of pride (one of the 7 deadly sins). You spend so much time on worrying (thoughts/ruminations) rather than on God and others. There is deep need for control. Anxiety focuses on the unimportant. Give the need to control to THE LORD and ENJOY the day!!!

Accept the Lord’s will everyday and remember that sufferings are part of our Christian life. Jesus asked us to “follow” HIM, including in hardships and tribulations. As a previous post stated there might not be anything to fear

Receive the Holy Eucharist often and spend time in front of the Blessed Sacrament. You will begin to worry a lot less

 

[bmaj]

I’m a huge worrier and stresser.
I like to feel in control, know what’s going on and how I can change it.
One of the toughest lessons I’ve had to learn in my marriage was to trust, not only my Husband, but God as well.
I’ve always been a “I’ll just do it myself” sorta person, and when I’m unable to, I can make myself sick with stress or worry.

This is something I had thought I had gotten a handle on, had more or less “worked it out.”
But today I got the news that my eyes have some deterioration, and a detached retina.
I’ll need to go see a specialist, then in all likelihood - eye surgery.

It was unexpected - I was there to get more contact lenses, and this gets dropped on me.
I had to get the Dr. to write what she was saying down so I could re-read it later when I wasn’t so preoccupied with trying not to hyperventilate in her chair.

I’m calmer now, but not very peaceful.
I told my Husband and made it out to sound like it was no big deal, and it’d all be fine.
… I don’t want him to worry too.

Any prayers or advice as to how to regain my peace would be much appreciated!

Thanks,
~ PetiteFoi

As Saint Padre Pio said, “Don’t worry - just pray!” Sometimes a bit easier said than done, but speaking from my own full-fledged worrier’s standpoint, the more you just do all you can (such as going to all your required doctor appointments, etc.) and then hand the rest over completely to God, the better everything will be. It really is true.
Trust in Our Lord, keep praying, and use the Sacraments He gave us. That will help get you the grace to trust more and more in His love. He’ll always be with you, no matter what.
A prayer is heading your way! Take care.

 

[Anglewannabe]

I think you are being too hard on yourself. If you just got the news today, OF COURSE you are going to be a bit nervous. Let your feelings out, sleep on it and in a few days if you are still overly upset, then call yourself a worrier.

Being able to trust God does NOT mean no longer having spur of the moment human reactions

 

[PetiteFoi]

Thank you everyone for your encouraging words and scripture verses.
I didn’t feel like it. but I’m so glad I made myself go - I went to my first rosary meeting before weekday Mass.
It was so calming and ‘centering’ and just flew by! I felt like we had just started praying and we were already on the 5th mystery.

Mass was lovely too - I watched 4 children get confirmed and when I accepted the Eucharist, the Father also blessed me on the forehead.
It was a surprise as no one else got blessed that way - and I kinda started to walk away then had to come back quick-like to receive the rest of the blessing.
So who knows, but it felt like a little extra encouragement in a time of need, even when the Father didn’t know what was going on.

It made me feel better.

I’m also going to try and find the prayer to St. Lucy, if I recall correctly, isn’t she the patron saint of eyesight??

Peace,

• PetiteFoi