Addictions And Stress
May 23, 2010 by admin
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Greetings all from Christian Help For Addiction Online
Sometimes when we are under stress (relationship problems, money problems, health problems, kid problems, school problems, work problems, ) did I leave anything out, we tend to self-medicate. Self medicating can be dangerous, especially with such items as alcohol and drugs. What some people really need help with is healthy ways of relieving and coping with the stress in their lives.
What has been working for me lately is an exercise program. With the weather getting nicer I started to walk and walk and walk. Wow, what a stress buster. It seems the faster I walk, the more my head clears, and I can re-focus on the moment, and just leave those issues behind.
Now granted, exercise isn’t for everybody, so make sure you check with your doctor prior to beginning an exercise program, but if he gives you the “okay” then jump in. Life is stressful, and stimulating those good hormones by exercising will help us in coping with stress.
Meditation and prayer is another method that I use for coping with stress. Just refocusing your thoughts on God, and the promises that he has made (Hebrews 13) is therapeutic as well. Try reading the book of Psalms. It will tell the story of a mighty King named David, who relied on God for everything.
What I really like about that book in the bible is how the mighties King in the land fell short. He had an affair with a married woman, which led to death and an unplanned child etc etc. Incredible drama. But the good news is that our God isn’t a “condemning God” he is a forgiving God. David repented, changed his behavior and turned back to God who forgives us and allows us to move forward with our lives.
The good news is that your are “forgiven” Other people might not forgive you, but that’s ok, as long as you are forgiven in God’s eyes, and you have changed that sinful behavior. Then you are on the road to spiritual recovery. Read the bible, it does provide great insight.
Stay well..
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