Comments on: Overcome Your Fears

By: Sharon

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 21:48:32 +0000

good article it is true overcoming fears is a process and having God is also a plus

By: sally

sally — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:12:09 +0000

Stephen,
You are absolutely right, get treatment.
My son went through a very stressful time a couple of years ago following a period where several members of our family died. He sank into depression very quickly but too quietly for me to notice what was happening. I had no idea. Many arguments took place back then. If only I knew.
Once depression and OCD had been diagnosed by his doctor and we were told what was happening inside his head, we set on a path of what I can only describe as the hardest battle of all. It was very stressful for all of my family, but this was nothing compared to what my son was battling against in his head. He takes full credit for any progress made in the last 2 years. But he is still on the mend. Dont get me wrong, he is a changed person from back then, but it takes little steps and time, in order to keep on the right path and defeat your demons. You can do it, you just have to listen to what your anxiety is telling you in order to understand why you feel the way you do. If you suffer OCD like my son, you have to keep fighting that demon who is hell bent on keeping you down. Good Luck.

By: Doris

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:59:25 +0000

Stephen it sounds like you are making huge strides as you deal with your social anxiety and depression. Way to go!! Thanks for taking the time to post a comment and encourage others with this disorder to get treatment and professional help.

By: Stephen QUIN

Stephen QUIN — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 06:31:56 +0000

I have social anxiety and major depression and I have been on medication for about 6 months. I have been seeing a psychologist for about 3 months and have been doing cognitive behaviour therapy for about 1 month. Facing my social anxiety has made it easier to talk with people but the anxiety level is still very high and I cry at times and also shake. Some of my achievements are :using public toilets, using showers at gym, talking to people I dont know at the gym and talking to people i dont know on the street. My condition is much harder to cure than any medical condition I have had but I was so bad I would do anything to get relief from crying, shaking, feeliong sick and depression that was never ending. Unlike other phobias you have to face many fears because it effects so many areas of your life and I sympathise with anyone with this disorder and advise get treatment as I am still trying to get my life back and still cry at times but I am not shaking as much.

By: Laurel

Laurel — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:14:01 +0000

This article can be helpful, but makes no mention of the biblical perspective of fear that would make it most helpful, such as the devil’s role as the source of tormenting fear and doubt and God’s role as our refuge and strength in the face of fear.