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UNDERSTANDING ANXIETY
AND COPING STRATEGIES
Anxiety is a common mental health issue that affects people in various ways, causing overwhelming feelings, pressure, and constant worry.
Symptoms of anxiety can include:
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feeling restless
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easily fatigued
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difficulty concentrating
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irritability
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physical pains like headaches or muscle aches
Echo Church understands that anxiety may be a lifelong experience, and we want to offer support and coping strategies to help you manage it.
We believe in these three simple ideas:
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You are not alone
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There is hope
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Anxiety can be overcome.
Many people who struggle with anxiety may feel ashamed or embarrassed to admit their struggles, but it's important to know that you're not the only one going through this difficult experience. There are tools and resources available to help you cope and manage your anxiety. Connect with us to learn more about coping strategies and support options.
BIBLE VERSES ABOUT ANXIETY
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"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?" - Matthew 6:25-26 (NIV)
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"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." - 1 Peter 5:7 (NIV)
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"Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." - Psalm 23:4 (NIV)
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"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." - Matthew 6:34 (NIV)
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"Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up." - Proverbs 12:25 (NIV)
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"When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy." - Psalm 94:19 (NIV)
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"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." - Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)
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QUOTES ABOUT ANXIETY:
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"Getting over a painful experience is much like crossing monkey bars. You have to let go at some point in order to move forward." - C.S. Lewis
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"Anxiety is a natural consequence of taking on a new challenge or striving towards a higher goal. It's a signal that you're pushing yourself beyond your comfort zone, and that's a good thing. The key is to learn how to manage that anxiety and use it as a motivator to keep moving forward." - Jordan Peterson