Counting

 


I decided to write this short post on Dec. 3, 2024, it’s been awhile since I wrote any newer posts as I haven’t been in the right mindset to do so.  My mental struggles have been really strong, and I often barley can get through the day.

I just don’t feel like the same person I used to be, I know there is a caring part of me, but it just seems to be lost inside of me, so that even though I want to help people, that need is gone when I am so very focused on my own struggles constantly.

But when I was just so lost, and trying anything to calm down, I got a reminder in my head of when my previous counsellor from years ago she mentioned to count to 10, and try not to think of anything else. 

I tried it at first when I couldn’t sleep and surprisingly it helped me more than I expected.  For the most part I tend to sleep pretty easily, but there are times when my mind just keeps racing about my food obsessions, or how the day will be tomorrow, if I can get through it or not.

I thanked my Elohim (God) for bring this simple technique to me, and I decided to try that when I was so overwhelmed, and I was crying so much because my mental struggles, and very strong body sensations were taking over my mind.

Then when I was crying and counting and letting me focus on the numbers, I said but this won’t fix me, but Elohim said I know my child, but sometimes you need to calm down a little, so that I can help you to listen to what I need to tell you.

Elohim also said, that it was okay to cry and let it out to, but when you need something to focus on, think of me and use the counting, and to know that I am there for you.

I know it’s simple, just to count, but when you are struggling so much bring that to Elohim (God) and He can help you more than you may expect.

I felt a little better after that, and I wanted to spread this encouraging technique so hopefully it will help someone who badly struggles with intense anxiety and depression, and that maybe it will help you to breathe again and feel Elohim’s Shalom (Peace).

Patricia   <3 : )

 

2 Thessalonians 3:16     Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all.

 

Here’s a song about how you are not alone as Elohim (God) is with you, He holds you in His hand, and He will strengthen you.  You do not fear for He is with you, and He will lift you up and He is your Elohim and lead you through those difficult times.  The mighty one is over it all.

 

“Do Not Fear (Isaiah 41)” by an English-Hebrew Messianic Worship Song

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bugEhfPVGow&list=PL3whQX319DaAclnKXItlUORyULzMr1rTi&index=9

 

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