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[[File:minduniversel.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Have you looked into your mind? Have you looked in the dark corners and closets of your mind where you keep the memory of your past traumas?<Br>The  [[cognitive dissonance]] in our mind and behavior often is both the source and cause of additional [[anxiety]] and conflicts.  The presence of [[cognitive dissonance]]  within our mind is the presence of perpetual [[trauma]] leading to deep subliminal sources of [[depression]] and more [[anxiety]] and other rising compulsive behaviors. [[Salvation]] from this cycle begins with a willingness to, "[[Know thyself]]" which includes the willingness to pursue the process of [[repentance]]. '''Learn about [[Meditation]]'''. ]]

== Anxiety ==

"Anxiety is a feeling of fear, dread, and uneasiness. It might cause you to sweat, feel restless and tense, and have a rapid heartbeat. It can be a normal reaction to stress. For example, you might feel anxious when faced with a difficult problem at work, before taking a test, or before making an important decision."

There is a long list of detrimental effects that can manifest in the mind and the body with reoccurring anxiety.

The Mayo clinic lists a number of things to consider to keep anxiety to a manageable minimum:
* Keep physically active. ...
* Avoid alcohol and recreational drugs. ...
* Quit smoking, and cut back or quit drinking caffeinated beverages. ...
* Use stress management and relaxation techniques. ...
* Make sleep a priority. ...
* Eat healthy foods. ...
* Learn about your disorder.

If the remedy for anxiety is not drugs as suggested by studies that measured their effectiveness with "[[depression]]" then what actually can help to protect us from the on going damages of [[anxiety]]?

Many suggest some form of somatic therapy, meditation or even therapies like EMDR<Ref>This may include things like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) which is a supervised program of eye movements, combined with actively remembering traumatic experiences, interaction with others establishing trust.<Ref> mentioned in our article on [[Bipolar]].

The Bible is a series of stories about man's relationships with each other, the [[gods]] of the [[world]] and the God of creation. But before we go on to far maybe we should take the Mayo Clinics advise and "Learn about your disorder". And even more ancient wisdom says, "Know thyself".

=== Anxiety and thanksgiving ===

Scientific studies have not only shown that gratitude lessen stress, but gratitude and anxiety cannot exist in the brain at the same time. ''The brain cannot respond to anxiety and gratitude at the same time'' because they use the same part of the brain. It becomes an “either/or” reality but that is easier to accomplish if you believe there is a higher power above everything,  a Divine creator or designer of the universe. 

People of [[faith]] have known for centuries that those who practice being thankful for everything, both the good and the bad that happens, the feeling of [[anxiety]]  diminishes:

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In [[Matthew 6]] we see Jesus telling us to not worry.

: [[Philippians 4]]:11–12. "Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, [therewith] to be content. 12  I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need."

:  [[1 Thessalonians 5]]:16–18 "16 Rejoice evermore. 17  Pray without ceasing. 18  In every thing give thanks<Ref name="eucharisteo">{{2168}}</Ref>: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 19  Quench not the Spirit."

:  [[Psalms 103]]:2–6 "Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his [[benefits]]:<Ref name="gëmuwl">{{01576}}</Ref> 3  Who [[forgive]]th all thine [[iniquity|iniquities]]; who healeth all thy diseases; 4  Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies; 5  Who satisfieth thy mouth with good [things; so that] thy youth is renewed like the eagle’s. 6 ¶  The LORD executeth [[righteousness]] and [[judgment]] for all that are [[oppress]]ed."

:  [[Psalms 107]]:1–3... "O give thanks<Ref name="yadah">{{3034}}</Ref> unto the LORD, for [he is] good: for his [[mercy]]<Ref name="checed">{{02617}}</Ref> [endureth] for ever. 2  Let the redeemed of the LORD say [so], whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy; 3  And gathered them out of the lands, from the east, and from the west, from the north, and from the south."

:  [[Lamentations 3]]:22–24 "22  [It is of] the LORD’S mercies<Ref name="checed">{{02617}}</Ref> that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. 23  [They are] new every morning: great [is] thy faithfulness.<Ref name="emuwnah">{{0530}}</Ref> 24  The LORD [is] my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him."

: [[Philippians 4]]:6–7 "6  Be careful for nothing (be not anxious)<Ref name="merimnao">{{3309}}</Ref>; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving<Ref name="eucharistia">{{2169}}</Ref> let your requests be made known unto God. 7  And the peace<Ref name="eirene">{{1515}}</Ref>  of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."

:  [[Philippians 4]]:19 “And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus” 

:  [[Psalms 95]]:2. 2  Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving<Ref name="towdah">{{08426}}</Ref>, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.

: [[Colossians 3]]:15–17 "15 And let the peace<Ref name="eirene">{{1515}}</Ref>  of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.<Ref name="eucharistos">{{2170}}</Ref>  16  Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. 17  And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, [do] all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks<Ref name="eucharisteo">{{2168}}</Ref> to God and the Father by him."

: [[John 14]]:27 “Peace<Ref name="eirene">{{1515}}</Ref> I leave with you, My peace<Ref name="eirene">{{1515}}</Ref> I give to you; not as the [[world]] giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled<Ref name="tarasso">{{5015}}</Ref>, neither let it be afraid.<Ref name="deiliao">{{1168}}</Ref>”

: [[Proverbs 3]]:5-7  “Trust<Ref name="batach">{{0982}}</Ref> in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6  In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. 7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from [[evil]].” 

: [[Psalm 55]]:22 “22  Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved. 23  But thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of destruction: bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; but I will trust<Ref name="batach">{{0982}}</Ref>  in thee.”

: [[Psalms 4]]:8 “I will both lay me down in peace<Ref name="shalowm">{{07965}}</Ref> , and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.” 

: [[Isaiah 41]]:10 “[[Fear not]], for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My [[righteous]] right hand”

Anxiety is not only the result of a lack of Thanksgiving and faith but because we are unwillingness to see the whole truth or provide for it.

To see some truth while believing a lie binds to a [[strong delusion]]. It creates a [[cognitive dissonance]] and conflict within our mind and body.

Being willing to [[repent]] and seeking the [[kingdom of God]] and His [[righteousness]] will provide a solution like no other.

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