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The Difference Between Worry and Anxiety
By
Linda Mintle
I was on a national radio program last night talking about anxiety. A caller asked a great question. “What is the difference between worry and anxiety?” Anxiety is that uneasy feeling, apprehension, a feeling of danger, doom or misfortune. Clinically speaking it a response to a perceived threat or danger. It is often produced by…
Peace During the Storm
By
Linda Mintle
Today, the east coast is being slammed by the impact of hurricane Sandy. I lived on tidal water and know the fright of those storms, especially during high tide. The winds sustain and the full moon creates atmospheric problems. How do you stay calm when the winds rage around you, knocking down trees, power lines…
Don’t Panic! God Is With You
By
Linda Mintle
It’s been a stressful week. A friend of mine had his house struck by lighting while he was out of town and it burned to the ground. All their memories were gone in moments. Another friend is going through a divorce, another is waiting on a papers to join her husband over seas. The list…
Is It Wrong to Take Anti-Anxiety Medications?
By
Linda Mintle
I just received another email from someone who is a Christian and struggling with anxiety. The panic has become so severe that the person isn’t functioning well. The question he asked was, “Is it wrong, a lack of faith, to take medication to help this condition?” My answer, an emphatic NO–it is not wrong to…
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