Counsels on Mental Health

Counsel #1 — Defining Anxiety | Fear | Trauma

Picture: Counsel #1 — Defining Anxiety | Fear | Trauma CMH 19.1

Anxiety is a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease. It is a normal and often healthy emotion. However, when anxiety is excessive or persistent, it can interfere with daily life. Anxiety can be caused by a variety of factors, including stress, genetics, and brain chemistry. CMH 19.2

Fear is a sudden, intense emotional response to a perceived threat. It is a natural survival mechanism that helps us to avoid danger. Fear is often accompanied by physical symptoms such as a racing heart, sweating, and trembling. CMH 19.3

Trauma is a deeply disturbing or distressing experience that can have a lasting psychological impact. Trauma can be caused by a variety of events, including accidents, natural disasters, war, and violence. CMH 19.4

Anxiety, fear, and trauma are all emotional responses that can have a significant impact on our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.^[16] CMH 19.5

“I am with you always, even to the end of the world.” Matthew 28:20 CMH 19.6

“When we receive Christ as an abiding guest in the soul, the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, will keep our hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Ellen White in Mount of Blessings, p. 15.2 CMH 19.7

Reflect: In what ways are the lines between anxiety, fear, and trauma blurred? CMH 19.8