(July 30, 2015 at 7:22 am)Lemonvariable72 Wrote: Welcome. And know we are not all raging loons. Enjoy

Right.  Not all, just some.

(July 29, 2015 at 9:25 pm)Shinagami Wrote: Hello. I'm David. I was raised in a fairly devout Protestant (United Methodist) home in the southern US.  God and Jesus were always around when I was growing up. I stopped being overtly religious around the age of 18 and can't say I've ever regretted it. I attended a Methodist university but the atmosphere was not an oppressive one and I genuinely enjoyed my time there. I won't go into too much detail but fast forward several years to the present and I again find myself thinking about God, religion and spirituality again. I hope I can get answers here.

Welcome Shinagami, 

Clear thinking is welcome here.  Some may bash your conclusions, but most are respectful doing it.  

(July 30, 2015 at 1:03 am)Alex K Wrote: That is possibly a physiological condition that is hard to combat using only such methods.

Nonetheless, meditation can be an effective tool for anxiety. Yes, many times meditation may have to be supplemented with something else, but it is recognized as an effective tool against anxiety.

(July 30, 2015 at 1:00 am)Shinagami Wrote: That would be nice. I suffer from constant severe anxiety. I can't stop worrying.

I have struggled with that, too.  Do you see a psychiatrist?  Have you taken medication?  The meds they prescribe, benzodiazepines, are highly effective, but they are also highly addicting.  It was my experience that if the anxiety is bad enough, however, the addiction is well worth dealing with if it helps take the edge off of your anxiety.

Regardless, you should see a professional, if you already haven't, and look at what your options are.

Perhaps you should consider that, in regards to another eternal life, Those foolish enough to think for themselves are just not fond of the idea. Consider that how good is your heaven without the hability to care for those that you left behind. And there is such beliefs, these days. They dont even think about it, they just buy it.

(July 30, 2015 at 2:15 pm)Faith No More Wrote:

(July 30, 2015 at 1:03 am)Alex K Wrote: That is possibly a physiological condition that is hard to combat using only such methods.

Nonetheless, meditation can be an effective tool for anxiety.  Yes, many times meditation may have to be supplemented with something else, but it is recognized as an effective tool against anxiety.

Erm, that was supposed to be my point, but I guess I wasn't clear enough. I meant that one shouldn't get too upset or think that one is doing it wrong if methods such as meditation don't suffice, because that can easily be the case.

(July 29, 2015 at 11:18 pm)Arrogant Christian Wrote: I would encourage you to search yourself, and not just take the words of others. Sure, you can listen to others and hear their viewpoints, but don't let anyone else decide for you; whatever decision you make, its not them that have to live with it, its you. Anyway, from one new user to another, welcome to AF!

(emphasis is mine)

Don't examine their viewpoints. Examine the evidence they provide to support their viewpoints.

I'm happy that people are still posting on my welcome thread! It makes me feel influential.

Also, how do I put up a profile picture?

(July 30, 2015 at 11:30 pm)Shinagami Wrote: how do I put up a profile picture?

You have to hot link it. The best way is to use an image hosting site like Photo Bucket.

(July 30, 2015 at 11:33 pm)SnakeOilWarrior Wrote:

(July 30, 2015 at 11:30 pm)Shinagami Wrote: how do I put up a profile picture?

You have to hot link it. The best way is to use an image hosting site like Photo Bucket.

How do I hot link it? he asked with a hint of embarrassment