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slada Posts: 2408
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If you want to reduce your stress level and feel less upset, perhaps you should think about God. Investigators at the University of Toronto Scarborough found that when people think about God and religion, their brains respond in ways that allows them to react with less distress. “Research shows that people who are more religious or spiritual use their spirituality to cope with life,” notes Dr. Lee. “They’re better able to cope with stress, they heal faster from illness, and they experience increased benefits to their health and well-being. On an intellectual level, spirituality connects you to the world, which in turn enables you to stop trying to control things all by yourself. When you feel part of a greater whole, it’s easy to understand that you aren’t responsible for everything that happens in life.”  Post edited by: slada, at: 04/24/2012 08:22 PM A man sooner or later discovers that he is the master-gardener of his soul, the director of his life.
Begin at once to live, and count each separate day as a separate life.
Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky.
It is a common experience that a problem difficult at night is resolved in the morning after the committee of sleep has worked on it.
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AmyGirl Posts: 2064
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Oh Slada I love this and it is so true!! If it wasn't for God I would never ever be as far as I have come!! Thank you for saying this!!! I am not a doctor although wish I was. LOL All of my comments are strictly my opinion only from my own experiences. I am on no medications at the time but have taken medication in the past. So anything I say about medication is only my opinion from the experiences I have had while on medication. Never stop taking or take medication without talking to your doctor first. |
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janicepv  Posts: 2552
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"to stop trying to control things all by yourself" - this part of Slada's message really stood out for me. I have yet to master the art of putting things in God's hands completely. I try - but I guess I dont try hard enough. Maybe this is one of the many lessons He's trying to show me in this hellish journey of my recent life. Thanks Slada! |
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kildare56 Posts: 2664
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A cautionary note. While I do not discount the things said in this post, I must also caution that we are walking a very fine line here. Thanking God or your religion for improvements in your health is fine. Please be careful not to advocate that as THE way. Having said that, I concur that a sound belief system is capable of assisting in regaining health in many instances. It has the same medicinal qualities as any other form of positive thinking. If it is your belief that God is the only cure for anything, then you have a right to that belief. There is no right within MDJ to be a spokesperson for that individual belief as the sole source of curative measures. Those who feel the need for testimonials should do so within the correct venues. Thank you. May I be guided to accept others who may differ from me and always separate opinion from fact. I insist that others put the benefit of the group before anything else, regardless of a well meaning agenda. If what you say is a fact, you can back it up. If not, it's opinion and should be called that. The safety of members is paramount.
Only our weaknesses give us real strength.
Only our failures grant us victories.
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PhilPhil46 Posts: 9145
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I agree, There are many ways and methods to healing and higher being or relgious beliefs is only one of many choices of treatment out there. What may be the way or right for some, may not be for everyone. Respect our differences.  I am not a Doctor, Nurse or Medical Professional. Im not even Dr. Seuss, Dr. Dolittle or Dr. Dre. :) I only share advice from my own personal experiences with Panic Attack Disorder. It is soley for information purposes only, please continue to take your Doctors advice. I share what I have learned, read, experienced and know what has helped me, I share this information in hopes it will be of help or comfort to someone else. Good luck, Relax, and lets continue to support one another, and conquer panic the best way we can! :)
It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog.
- Mark Twain
Sex appeal is fifty percent what you've got and fifty percent what people think you've got. ~Sophia Loren |
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slada Posts: 2408
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I don't know what to say,I am speechless because you know me for long time and if you are atheist its your choice but I have right and freedom of speech,specially about God. If you think he can hurt someone your are wrong!!!!! Did I call people names? Did I told them go and take all bottle of pills? Did I told them go and fuck yourself? Did I told them kill yourself? It was to nice on this forum,to be like that forever. I was wrong,there is no real friendship,many of people just know how to criticize someone,WOW.........how nice right? God helps me to get over my panic attack NOT PILLS and I have right to share with others members maybe somebody ask for help too. I am talking from personal experience fuck those PILLS.......they are killing your brain slowly.....I am on and I can say because I have right of speech or this is just something you can read on piece of paper somewhere on this fucking planet. Did I say anything about atheist people? NO!!!!!!!!!!! My brother is one and you all have your own choice! If you didn't like my post,why did you write any comment,just to fuck up Slada,sorry but I am already fuck up in my head and I don't need more. Thank you for giving me right to speak!!!!! . A man sooner or later discovers that he is the master-gardener of his soul, the director of his life.
Begin at once to live, and count each separate day as a separate life.
Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky.
It is a common experience that a problem difficult at night is resolved in the morning after the committee of sleep has worked on it. |
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PhilPhil46 Posts: 9145
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Slada, This is so unlike you. I was only saying that we have to becareful with how we approach God and Religion. Nothing is wrong with it, if that is your belief, just want all to feel welcomed in their beliefs. God is the way for those that believe. Where does that leave those who do not believe? I just don't want anyone to feel unwelcomed here. I love and care for everyone here. If a person does not believe in God, and saying He is the way, that leaves them with no hope.  Sorry your feelings were hurt, or you saw my reply as a direct attack on you that is not my intent. You can share you beliefs, and share how God has helped you and discuss prayer, but saying He is the Answer is not. These are not my rules, but the guidelines of this Group and Site. The Owners have developed these guidlines to follow and keep harmony. Read below: Leader Resources - Religion No one is banishing god or religion! not any specific god and not any specific religion... and that is the point. People come to MDJunction to deal with their health issues and challenges regardless if they are Christians, Jews, Muslims or any other religion. i believe we have people from almost every known religion! religion, faith & god are the #1 cause for wars throughout history and i don't want them to interfere with the help people could get on here & basically i am not qualified to deal with it... there are numerous sites and forums for religious talks and discussions and in fact i know a group of our leaders are very active in one of the Christian sites but they keep those discussions away from MDJunction. You can love classic music and the LA Lakers at the same time, it doesn't mean you're going TO HAVE to wear the yellow/purple outfit (with a whistle in your mouth) to a classic music show. it's OK to say thanks to your god, it is ok to say god helped you making it all you do on most of your posts starting discussions on how Jesus, Moses, Mohammad are the way to healing - PROHIBITED. My goal is to protect MDJunction as a comfort zone and by setting these rules i believe i'm doing that. best, roy Hope I was able to clear this misunderstanding up here. Did not mean to hurt or offend anyone, just protect all the members and their choices and beliefs aswell. Post edited by: PhilPhil46, at: 04/25/2012 10:39 AM I am not a Doctor, Nurse or Medical Professional. Im not even Dr. Seuss, Dr. Dolittle or Dr. Dre. :) I only share advice from my own personal experiences with Panic Attack Disorder. It is soley for information purposes only, please continue to take your Doctors advice. I share what I have learned, read, experienced and know what has helped me, I share this information in hopes it will be of help or comfort to someone else. Good luck, Relax, and lets continue to support one another, and conquer panic the best way we can! :)
It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog.
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Sex appeal is fifty percent what you've got and fifty percent what people think you've got. ~Sophia Loren |
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kildare56 Posts: 2664
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Slada, I do hope you at least have the courtesy to regret your language. It wasn't very biblical of you, was it? If you choose to go after someone, come for me! I am the one who wrote the initial post. Yet you simply curse at PhilPhil? That is cowardice. We all must follow the rules of MDJ. If this is beyond you, that is a shame. May I be guided to accept others who may differ from me and always separate opinion from fact. I insist that others put the benefit of the group before anything else, regardless of a well meaning agenda. If what you say is a fact, you can back it up. If not, it's opinion and should be called that. The safety of members is paramount.
Only our weaknesses give us real strength.
Only our failures grant us victories.
"When fascism comes to the United States, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross." Sinclair Lewis 1935 |
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"When I first came to MDJ, I was in need of peer support in dealing with issues of my childhood abuse. I was moving away from the painful issues and trying to find an uplifting group of people to help me transition to a thriver in my life. I found that here. I also found a group of peers with Fibromyalgia and found the same uplifting experience there. My computer crashed and it was a while before I found my way back, this time with issues related to Parkinson's Disease. I had tried a few other support sites before reminding myself of MDJ. On those, I never got a reply. I finally found my way back here and again found very supportive, caring and inspiring people who made me feel like I was 'back home'. Indeed I am." (ThereseML)
