Did you know that anxiety and sadness produce stress that often becomes addictive? I was born in a stressful home, which set me up to be addicted to stress brain chemicals. As an adult, my brain continues to conjure up images of family members rejecting me, which makes me sad, angry, and anxious. I asked God why I was doing this. God showed me I was addicted to the feeling of sadness and anxiety. God also showed me an addiction to anger, which was the first stronghold He broke in my life. Read about it here. I didn’t feel peace, joy, or love. A great article to read is “Are You Addicted to Stress?“
Replace Anxiety, Sadness, and Anger with Peace, Joy, and Love
Ask yourself three questions. Do I feel peace, and how often, on a scale of 1 to 10? Do I feel joy, and how often, on a scale of 1 to 10? Do I feel love, and how often, on a scale of 1 to 10? If you do not feel peace, ask God why. Let Him show you what you are worried about that you may not be aware of. If you do not feel joy, ask God to show you what you are sad or angry about. Often, resentment stemming from past hurts prevents us from experiencing joy. If you don’t feel loved, ask God why. You may need to forgive those who did not validate or accept you, even childhood friends. Remember, every action, whether good or bad, creates a thought, a related emotion, a belief, and a subsequent action. God is our healer, and He wants you to be healed entirely, which includes mental healing.
I am keeping this post brief so you can take the time to read a terrific post, Why You Can’t Let Go of Worry and Anxiety by pkadams Blue Skies and Green Pastures
Conclusion
There is hope for complete healing and becoming free from the addiction to emotional stress. You may need to see a trauma counselor to help you navigate why you continue to be anxious, sad, or angry. My online book will also help you understand what is happening inside your heart and how to overcome to feel peace, joy, and love. My last post is a good starting point.
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