Hi! I am LunaLove. I don’t know if there is a topic like this here on the site, but I figured I’d give it a try! @Chippy Please let me know if you like this idea, if not feel free to move it or delete.

I think everyone on this site has all gone through some heavy stuff, and this idea came to me because everyone’s healing is different. Basically, share your comfort during this time, and see if it can help someone else! It’s somewhat like therapy in terms of coping, or just getting through another day. Maybe we could even share helpful podcasts, calming soundtracks, good books, hobbies for different things, etc.

My history is on my page, but to surmise, anxiety has been the main thing for me. There are a few different things that have helped me.

First, scripture.

It may not be everyone’s cup of tea and I respect that. But a big one has always been the Psalms, where David would lament his trials beautifully.

I am worn out from sobbing. All night I flood my bed with weeping, drenching it with my tears.

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble

I’ve taken great comfort and relatability from these for instance. Anxiety can be so isolating and overwhelming.

Second, nature walks or sitting outside.

Nature is therapeutic, I swear. Get out there, get out of your head as much as possible… ground yourself with birds singing, breeze in the air, soft grass, etc.

I’ll think of more later, but for now I just wanted to share this idea! 😊

@LunaLove96 Lovely idea! xxx

Hi @LunaLove96

This is a great idea. Anxiety is my thing too. I like your scripture. I cling to a lot of bible verses too.

My other go to thing is a nice hot cup of herbal tea like chamomile or peppermint.

And sitting in the sun and just soaking in the warmth.

Wombat

Hi @LunaLove96

I am reading the Book of Job right now and trying to decipher all its subtleties 🧐

Hi all, thanks for commenting! Lately has been slightly difficult so I agree, scriptures are so comforting! The book of Job is a tough one! But it’s comforting to remember that regardless what happens in this world or to us, God is still in control.

Though to be honest, managing anxiety lately had been very surface level for me, thankfully in the past. A cup of tea and light reading helped then, but now, it’s very raw and open in the faith. Literally crying as a mess and holding my bible tight, trying to keep waves or symptoms from overpowering me. I absolutely hate what I’ve gone through… but on the flip side, like Job, I’ve undeniably grown and learned from circumstances I’d never willingly experience.

It’s nice to have fellow believers here ❤️

Not for everyone I know, but I get a lot of comfort in my healing from winter bathing/swimming. My wife and I live close to the sea and a winter bathing club with a sauna as well. It brings me great joy all year round.

I find Scripture and prayer very important to managing my anxiety. The Bible puts things in perspective and can be very reassuring that suffering isn't endless nor is t meaningless. I think the Bible and Shakespeare's works beautifully cover all facets of the human condition, with Shakespeare applying to the secular world.

@recov70 a sauna sounds beautiful any time for me! That must be very relaxing for the mind and body 😌

@mstimc60 beautifully put. It does help me too put things in perspective, especially as anxiety can be so isolating and overwhelming.

8 hours ago, LunaLove96 said:

@recov70 a sauna sounds beautiful any time for me! That must be very relaxing for the mind and body 😌

@mstimc60 beautifully put. It does help me too put things in perspective, especially as anxiety can be so isolating and overwhelming.

One of the reasons I joined AR as a mentor was because of a story in the Gospels. When Jesus healed Peter’s mother-in-law, she got up and served the people in her house. When I learned to manage my anxiety, I decided I was healed for a reason and I needed to pay it forward.

Thank you for "serving the people in your house". I read what you write to others and appreciate what you say. 😊 you are helping more people than you probably realise.

Wombat

13 hours ago, Wombat said:

Thank you for "serving the people in your house". I read what you write to others and appreciate what you say. 😊 you are helping more people than you probably realise.

Wombat

Thank you, @Wombat ! We really need to support each other on this difficult journey.

I do have to say, many of the members of this site are the some of the strongest people I've known (regardless online). Yes, there isn't much choice to go through what we've gone through, but everyone here has such resilience and strength whether they know it or not. Any average person off the street suddenly thrown into this would have thought it was the end of the world; but thankfully whether we were once that person or not, we have learned much since that moment. In spite of that so many members are able to bring comfort and empathy to others in our personal hells.

God bless y'all. This world is hard enough, especially with these trials, but I have no doubt some of you guys do the Lord's work. Healing, hope for the future again.. normalcy. A small hope always shines brightly in the darkest times and is never forgotten. ❤️

Edited June 13Jun 13 by LunaLove96

6 minutes ago, LunaLove96 said:

Any average person off the street suddenly thrown into this would have thought it was the end of the world; but thankfully whether we were once that person or not, we have learned much since that moment.

It does give us perspective. A lot of things I would have found upsetting when I was on meds and in recovery just roll off my back now. I'm much better about being selective when it comes to things I'm willing to get upset about.

On 13/06/2026 at 17:31, LunaLove96 said:

Je dois dire que beaucoup de membres de ce site comptent parmi les personnes les plus fortes que j'aie connues (en ligne ou non). Certes, nous n'avions guère le choix face à ce que nous avons vécu, mais chacun ici fait preuve d'une résilience et d'une force incroyables, qu'il en soit conscient ou non. N'importe qui, plongé soudainement dans une telle situation, aurait cru que c'était la fin du monde ; mais heureusement, que nous ayons été cette personne ou non, nous avons beaucoup appris depuis. Malgré cela, tant de membres parviennent à apporter réconfort et empathie aux autres dans leurs propres épreuves.

Que Dieu vous bénisse. Ce monde est déjà assez dur, surtout avec ces épreuves, mais je suis convaincue que certains d'entre vous œuvrent pour le Seigneur. Guérison, espoir en l'avenir… retour à la normale. Un petit espoir brille toujours dans les moments les plus sombres et n'est jamais oublié. ❤️

It's beautiful, @LunaLove96. Thx for this post. 😌

I recommand relaxing songs of Dido. "Life for rent" for ex. If you have a bath, it's perfect. 🫧🛀

That sounds so cozy!

I've been following background study/relaxing music on YouTube for a long time. Most of the videos have little animations like butterflies or water moving, they're so cozy. The music is always pleasant and its a good distraction to try and focus on all the little details. ♥️

2 hours ago, LunaLove96 said:

That sounds so cozy!

I've been following background study/relaxing music on YouTube for a long time. Most of the videos have little animations like butterflies or water moving, they're so cozy. The music is always pleasant and its a good distraction to try and focus on all the little details. ♥️

There's a Youtube channel called "ASMR Historian" with 8 and 9 hour videos on history. He speaks in a very soothing voice and sticks to mainly positive subjects. I listen almost every night and find focusing on his voice stops my racing thoughts and helps me sleep.

@mstimc60 if you have racing thoughts by the way just journal trust me of paper it's amazing. this is very good for clarity and actually naturally makes you so much more happier and feel less fo throughout your days

Edited June 28Jun 28 by Daniel

21 hours ago, Daniel said:

@mstimc60 if you have racing thoughts by the way just journal trust me of paper it's amazing. this is very good for clarity and actually naturally makes you so much more happier and feel less fo throughout your days

Yes, I would do that during recovery to calm my thoughts--thanks!

Hi all, I found this Christian perspective online for any fellow believers or whoever wants to read. Some of us like myself take both a scientific and spiritual approach to things, so I hope it may help the mind as it has me.

Getting Rid of Torment in Your Mind

One of a Christians’ enemy’s greatest tactics is tormenting the mind. He fills our thoughts with fear, shame, anxiety, regret, and endless “what if” scenarios in an attempt to steal our peace. But as believers, we do not have to live under that kind of oppression. God’s Word gives us a clear path to freedom.

The first step is to reject the lie and replace it with the truth. Every thought that contradicts God’s Word must be taken captive (2 Corinthians 10:5). If a thought tells you that you’re hopeless, remember that God is the God of hope. If it tells you that you’re alone, remember that He has promised never to leave nor forsake you.

Next, bring everything to the Lord in prayer. Philippians 4:6-7 tells us not to be anxious about anything, but instead to present our requests to God with thanksgiving. When we do, His peace guards our hearts and minds. Peace is not the absence of problems. It is the presence of Christ in the middle of them.

Finally, fill your mind with God’s presence. Spend time in Scripture. Worship. Thank Him even before you see the breakthrough. The more your mind is occupied with the things of God, the less room there is for torment to take hold.

You don’t have to live in mental bondage. Jesus came to set the captives free. As you surrender your thoughts to Him each day, His truth will silence the enemy’s lies, and His peace will begin to rule your heart and mind. Freedom begins when you stop agreeing with the enemy and start agreeing with the Word of God.

Beautiful--thank you, @LunaLove96 !

On 30/06/2026 at 23:03, LunaLove96 said:

Bonjour à tous, j'ai trouvé cette perspective chrétienne en ligne, que je partagerai avec d'autres croyants ou toute personne intéressée. Certains d'entre nous, comme moi, adoptons une approche à la fois scientifique et spirituelle ; j'espère donc que cela pourra éclairer votre esprit, comme cela l'a fait pour moi.

Se débarrasser du tourment dans son esprit

L'une des tactiques les plus redoutables de l'ennemi du chrétien est de tourmenter son esprit. Il remplit nos pensées de peur, de honte, d'anxiété, de regrets et d'innombrables scénarios catastrophes pour tenter de nous voler notre paix. Mais en tant que croyants, nous n'avons pas à subir une telle oppression. La Parole de Dieu nous offre un chemin clair vers la liberté.

La première étape consiste à rejeter le mensonge et à le remplacer par la vérité. Toute pensée qui contredit la Parole de Dieu doit être vaincue (2 Corinthiens 10:5). Si une pensée vous dit que vous êtes sans espoir, souvenez-vous que Dieu est le Dieu de l'espérance. Si elle vous dit que vous êtes seul, souvenez-vous qu'il a promis de ne jamais vous abandonner.

Ensuite, confiez tout au Seigneur dans la prière. Philippiens 4:6-7 nous dit de ne nous inquiéter de rien, mais plutôt de présenter nos requêtes à Dieu avec actions de grâces. Alors, sa paix garde nos cœurs et nos esprits. La paix n'est pas l'absence de problèmes ; c'est la présence du Christ au milieu d'eux.

Enfin, imprégnez votre esprit de la présence de Dieu. Méditez sur les Écritures. Adorez-le. Remerciez-le avant même de voir la guérison. Plus votre esprit est tourné vers Dieu, moins le tourment aura de prise.

Vous n'êtes pas condamné à vivre sous l'emprise de vos pensées. Jésus est venu libérer les captifs. En lui confiant vos pensées chaque jour, sa vérité réduira au silence les mensonges de l'ennemi et sa paix régnera sur votre cœur et votre esprit. La liberté commence lorsque vous cessez d'être d'accord avec l'ennemi et que vous commencez à être d'accord avec la Parole de Dieu.

The power of prayer is immense, @LunaLove96

Can you pray? It’s difficult for me and I feel terribly sorry for myself, because I have the impression that I am abandoning the Lord, and not that he is the one who abandons me. How can one pray while being totally disconnected from oneself, others, from all sensations, from reality, etc? It’s so difficult!

Most often all I can do is to confide to the Lord that I can’t pray. I read an excellent little book on prayer a few months ago, and nothing is more important in a prayer than the heart you put into it. The most powerful prayer is the simplest: just telling God that we love Him. Nothing else. He doesn’t care about the rest; He already knows everything. There are so many things to say about this.

Just pray with love and humility. The Lord does not like lies, cold feelings, or selfishness etc in this act. It seems simple to say and understand, but praying correctly is quite an art in the sense that some pitfalls are to be avoided.

I no longer have the book in front of me, but I will put the reference here later if it might interest someone.

@Raymond said: "In the name of Jesus, we will all heal." I hope so much and I also hope that this suffering will be returned to us, in some form, during our life after wd or in another life. In the book of Job, Jesus returns a hundredfold what he had lost: more cattle, more children... Is it really that naive to believe that, or do we have to do it at all costs?

From personal experience, I know that the worst moments of turmoil in a life are immediately followed by wonderful periods. I really believe that there is a certain invisible balance in this world. It’s hard to believe it so clearly when you’re going through a hell like this, when you can just rejoice (intellectually speaking only) that you’re alive every day.

Which passage from the Bible is talking to you right now?

Edited July 2Jul 2 by poulette38

Hi all! I love this topic. I know not everyone is able to do this, depending on their WD symptoms, but I've been spending a lot of time reading in WD. I have a lot of brain fog, so I pick novels that aren't too dense and are pretty easy to follow, and that are pretty lighthearted or at least have happy endings.

Does anyone else find themselves reading a lot to get through the day? If so, I would love to hear any book recommendations! And I'm happy share some recommendations myself if anyone is interested 😊.

Edited July 2Jul 2 by SarahMc

Also, something I’d forgotten that helps me. Gratitude. I know what you’re thinking. We’re in the practical fight of our lives, so.. being grateful? I’m not saying this works in the more difficult moments, but when it does ease and I still am not 100%, mindset is everything. It shifts your focus from the negative to positive and helps if I’m feeling hopeless or sinking.

For instance, things we take for granted. I can walk. I got up this morning. I have food to eat and to drink. I’ve got air working in my lungs. My heart works.

I wonder how many people didn’t wake up this morning. Or they’re looking at us thinking they wish they could do something again.

Working in healthcare I’ve seen many people in difficult situations, and my mind always goes to someone when I think about how bad my situation is.

Just food for thought. It lifts me up.

43 minutes ago, SarahMc said:

Does anyone else find themselves reading a lot to get through the day? If so, I would love to hear any book recommendations! And I'm happy share some recommendations myself if anyone is interested 😊.

I read the entire original Sherlock Holmes series by Arthur Conan Doyle. Most of the stories are fairly short so you don't have to commit to lengthy reading sessions. They're also pretty light but interesting enough to keep your attention. What are some of your go-to books?