By Dr James Dobson
One of the unfortunate characteristics of life in the modern world is the high level of anxiety so many people experience.
Most of us have moments when we feel some kind of emotional discomfort. But for many, gripping fears and uneasiness are everyday companions. This anxiety may manifest itself in the form of dizziness, headaches, nausea, stomach cramps, an inability to concentrate, and persistent conflict with others. For those who find themselves in this situation, let me offer some common-sense suggestions that may help.
First, we must take care of our physical being. We need adequate sleep and make the time to exercise and relax because there is a connection between mind and body.
Second, we should dig for insight. It is widely believed that anxieties such as agoraphobia are the by-products of repressed feelings. We must learn to deal with them. If we're bitter over a wrong, we must find a way to forgive. If we're afraid of our own anger, lust or greed, we must come to terms with our imperfection.
Only when we've begun to clean up the powerful emotions stored in the toxic dump of our minds, will we rid ourselves of their seepage into our daily lives.
From TODAY, Voices – Thursday, 25-Jun-2009
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