The Catholic Therapist - Dealing with Anxiety as a Catholic

[@bloominginthelight]

I appreciate this video! We need a Catholic voice on mental health! I’m so tired of being told to do yoga and meditate (on nothing).

[@tomvecchione3475]

So true!!

[@saviolobo998]

Yoga shouldn't be done by Catholics it's satanic

[@a.p5079]

I was taken aback when I first heard that yoga and meditation was sinful because it takes you away from God and is rooted in Paganism. Totally agree with you that there needs to be more videos on being Catholic and dealing with mental health. Mental health is health.

[@bigbearn1383]

Read the story of the Saints, pray, have confidence and follow his will as best as possible. But first see a good priest , then follow a good Catholic psychiatrist and or a psychologists.

[@kindsir2734]

The rosary is meditation, meditation without God is pointless, imo Yoga, and new age allows some pretty bad things in.

[@TacosnZorro]

My biggest struggle is controlling the physiological responses I get when I get anxious. The deep shaking. The chills. The fuzzy vision. The cloudy mind. It is all new to me and horrible.

[@emil2006]

You're welcome to write to me. I can try to help in any way possible.

[@OMGWTFrank87]

That is exactly how I feel right now. It's a horrible feeling.

[@buffsoldierofchrist5907]

@@kathleengreen6889 yoga is a demonic hindu practice

[@LBTradCat]

I’ve been feeling this way for a few days now and ended up at the ER. I want to be able to control it naturally. Prayers please.

[@iidentifyasayoutubertoday7025]

@@kathleengreen6889 She probably doesn't want to do yoga because of its deep origins.

[@LuciFranchini-kw3qm]

As a teen struggling with depression, THANK YOU!! This was so helpful!! ❤🙏🏻

[@brucejdiehl1833]

Fear of the unknown and the uncertainty of my life situation. This creates my anxiety. It helps to be in the moment and the greatest help is the Rosary focusing on the words of the prayers. It’s important to give the Anxiety to God over and over.

[@jodieelizabeth4905]

Amen 🙏

[@ritam9132]

Contemplate the mysteries and their fruits. The complete rosary--all 20 mysteries--is an excellent summary of the key events in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, as well as important elements of our Catholic faith, particularly in the luminous mysteries. Cast your cares on God, He cares for you!

[@israeljaimes6497]

Healing and deliverance is a key to defeat anxiety

[@arianh9380]

Tremendous video! As a fellow catholic, I feel like prayer and speaking to people that are close to us is a brilliant recipe for combatting anxiety and stress.

[@geribeussink693]

This was exactly what I needed to hear today as I sit in adoration Thank you and God bless.

[@caribaez5711]

I want a friend like this guy.

[@daveintexas2167]

As a Catholic therapist, you need to be directing people to the spiritual/demonic nature of many anxieties. This was hugely addressed by early church fathers (see Evagrius) but has been mostly disregarded by modernists in church today. Much like the church downplays satan, hell, etc. Huge need for therapists (and priests) who understand this. God bless.

[@MagdalenaIsaiah431]

💯💯💯💯💯 So true! I tried therapy years before I became a Christian but the pain wouldn't really go away and my life was full of anxiety and fear. In addition the antidepressant meds pushed me from just sad and exhausted into outright suicidal😱😱😱 Enter Catholicism and the Rosary Prayer and I have seen changes too stunning to believe. Everything I have suffered from including anxiety, depression, lethargy, and insomnia seems to *bow* before Rosary Prayer ❣️❣️❣️ It's the first time in my life that I'm not crippled with anxiety about sleeping in the dark, or of any ugly emotion. The Rosary Prayer changes my mood from negative to positive without fail! It gives me hope and strength and energy to get up and do something when I'm paralyzed with lethargy. Also receiving answers to prayers in the most unusual ways. But the greatest thing is the *daily* Peace and calm it brings no matter what stress I'm facing that day! I try to imagine how I ever lived a sane day without Rosary Prayer and I can't figure out how!!!! I'm sure the hellions I can literally hear crying in despair when I'm praying the Rosary hate it more than words could ever say! Now they are getting weaker and I'm getting STRONGER!!!! Our Lady Queen of The Holy Rosary pray for us 🙏🙏🙏✝️✝️✝️💙💙💙💕💕💕

[@israeljaimes6497]

Deliverance And healing is a key against anxiety

[@Annette-f2y]

You are a very faithful person and know you will help many , God Bless yoiu

[@danielamaria2335]

I just diagnosed with depression and anxiety around the first week of September. I have gotten better but I said something that has kept me down for a while. After I told my parents I felt so much lighter. I got reassurance that I was talking the right steps to overcoming anxiety. Thanks God bless you

[@millier9658]

How are you doing these days @Daniella?

[@maryvu6806]

Thank you for a Catholic approach to healing.

[@marthabarajas314]

God bless you brother in Christ Jesus!

[@patriciaflynn7877]

Thanks a lot as a Catholic this really helps ❤

[@simonquesi2451]

I also have struggled with Anxiety and bad thoughts also. I would ask God in adoration to heal me to send me a mystic or a spiritual advisor, I felt I had no one to turn to and open up I could not tell no one what I was feeling. I thought that’s it am cookoo I have lost it. But one day in adoration when I was asking for this things I long for, all a sudden in my mind a thought came in saying to me why you search for other things ,I am here . And so I asked Jesus if your will is for me to carry this cross I offer it for the conversion of sinners and for those who suffer with this mental issues. St Therese of Avila wrote that “la mente es la loca de la casa” meaning that the Mind is the crazy women of the house. Anxieties attack us by the mind and we suffer because they don’t come from the heart. So I ran to the sacraments of the church and prayed my Rosary and ask Our Mother Mary to help me I consecrated my self to Jesus threw Mary. I have seen a great Change the shortness of breath and uncontrollable anxiety I would get I would giggle and remind myself that Jesus is with me and he loves me and would say to the attack bring it you ain’t got nothing on me Christ is with me and those attacks left never came back and if they come back I have Christ with me for I eat his body and drink his blood . Paul writes in his letters take your thoughts captive in Christ Jesus. We must trust in God and read Holy scripture, and look into the live of the saints. God bless all who read this.

[@anagomez9620]

Simon que Si share more thank you

[@simonquesi2451]

Ana Gomez in order to share more I would have to type for ever, do you have any question I might help you with of my experience ? I want to share a little book by the name of (Searching for and Maintaining Peace: A Small Treatise on Peace of Heart by Fr Jacques Philippe) This little book helped me tremendously and so I want to share it with all of you the book is like $7.00 US dollars.

[@jodieelizabeth4905]

Amen 🙏 likewise and confession helped…

[@declanodoherty343]

many thanks for your advice, will take steps to get help, God Bless, Declan O'Doherty

[@PrisPaez]

I honestly thank God I found your channel!! I really needed help with my youth club activities and your content is just perfect for that. God bless you, keep up the hard work.

[@dianamontano223]

Loved this, thanks! keep it up :)

[@srftilu]

Thank you! So true. I am afraid to take action. God bless.

[@willgunawan4232]

As of today, this is your most viewed video, so I'm commenting for the algorithm lol. Love you dude!!

[@lauramessersmith7929]

Great commentary and very uplifting!

[@victoriacloud591]

Thank you for this video. I have anxiety, DID and bipolar disorder. It feels like I don't have very much control over myself.

[@LoisBusuttil]

Thank you.

[@sheiladyck5863]

I have lived with anxiety, depression, OCD, ect. from as far back as I can remember and I will be 60 next month! I have had therapy, prayed about it, said Rosary after Rosary and have been on medications for years!! STILL having anxiety - it's a little better, probably due to the medication, but it's still there!! I've about given up on my Catholic Faith for any help!

[@TheCatholicTherapist]

I'm really sorry to hear Sheila. Please feel free to send me an email [e-mail]

[@sheiladyck5863]

@@TheCatholicTherapist thanks so much!

[@ritam9132]

Anxiety and any form of mental illness, is a spiritual battle. When people are far away from God, He tries to call them back. Anxiety is actually a good sign that there is still a spiritual battle going on. People love their sin, the pride community shows this. There are those in the pride community that have anxiety, depression, and other mental issues. 3 outcomes can happen: either their anxiety fades into what a humanistic view sees as acceptance of their mindset, that they love their sin, in which the battle has ceased and they have been given over to a debased mind, hence, they are prideful. Our godless culture strongly supports this mindset. Another outcome is despair--where suicide happens.Then there is repentance and a return to God and Jesus, where there is peace that surpasses all understanding. I pray that you choose that option. Allow God to be your Heavenly doctor. The most common scripture in the Bible is "Do not be afraid". Mental issues are fear based. I am no one special, but only in God's eyes. Years of depression and anxiety--anti-depressants, anti anxiety drugs, 2 one week stays in a psychiatric hospital. This was a very recent revelation, and yes, the peace DOES surpass all understanding.

[@jennifer7648]

@@ritam9132 What should I do about my anxiety? My dad hates me and always has ever since he knew I was a girl. I was abused (in just about every way except sexually) by him for the first 18 years of my life. I now experience intense anxiety about going to confession and when I get even a little behind in my college course work. I don't know what to do.

[@ritam9132]

@@jennifer7648 Go to God. Pour out your heart. Acknowledge that anxiety IS, indeed, a spiritual battle. Cast your anxiety on our heavenly Father--He cares for you. The devil is out to steal, to kill, to destroy, but Jesus has, and always will have, more power to overcome the adversary. Get rid of worldly distractions and focus on your Lord and Savior. With Lent quickly approaching, there's no better time. Really look at what in your life is fueling your state of mind. Our culture is overwhelmed with distractions. In regards to your earthly dad, forgive him. That frees you. Put your complete trust in God the Father and His Son. May God's love, peace, and grace fill your heart.

[@moitrig.9530]

Thank you dear brother in Christ😊

[@crashfuel3085]

Thank you for your advice. God bless you

[@KJBITSME]

Thank you. Much appreciated.

[@PeterShieldsukcatstripey]

Knowing these things really helps you deal with them.

[@christinemcguiness9356]

Thank you and God bless🙏

[@CLP-TP]

Thank you for the advice - I really needed this

[@liliyafedcheshen9698]

Hi. Thanks for your work. God bless you.

[@mrs.valenzuela253]

I believe God can heal you, if you continuously ask him to.

[@ravensthatflywiththenightm7319]

It's 6 June 2024. I'm subscribing.

[@mya5980]

God bless all of us who seek knowledge,

[@mariaaraiza6576]

Please pray for my health 🙏🙏 Maria Araiza thank you

[@sp5216]

Guys! Look into Dr Claire Weekes. Her take on anxiety is amazing. God allowed her to be blessed with knowledge and gave her the power to help others!

[@MrMuugoo]

Some fears and worries can’t be healed, live long enough and you’ll see it. This is just a sad reality in the same vein as suffering.

[@jodieelizabeth4905]

I pray that God gives me the strength to get through every moment of suffering and He does.

[@bobketteringham4779]

This advise will help many people that I know

[@jac1161]

We ARE broken. We are ALL broken.

[@benita8768]

Yes a lot

[@choknater]

Thank you

[@adddella7765]

Thanks for your sharing.

[@Ruby-xq5zo]

I’m scared and anxious. People keep saying it’s the end and my air is getting sucked out of my body and my body feels heavy. I’m scared. I want to have faith that we will make it through safely. That all of this will be over soon. I’ve always been scared of death...mostly scared of being alone. I read that bad things happen so good can come from it and I hope that’s happening. I want to tell myself that people who are saying that are just being negative. I’m so scared and I want to have faith

[@jennt.6591]

I too have been experiencing feelings of hopelessness and fear, given that I recently started having anxiety attacks. One thing that has helped me greatly is praying the Rosary, it calms me down and brings peace to my heart, because I know that Jesus and Mary are close to me, caring for me and protecting me. I also pray the following prayer: "Michael, Michael of the Morning, fresh chord of Heaven adorning. Keep me safe today and in time of temptation, drive the Devil away." I repeat it as many times as possible until my anxiety attack subsides. God bless you and be not afraid, for Jesus is always with us, specially during moments of trials and difficulties

[@jodieelizabeth4905]

@@jennt.6591 amen 🙏

[@natemichalak9759]

What is the church's position on taking medication for OCD? Can you do a video clearing up stigmas behind that?

[@blondetapperware8289]

The church is not against this. I also have OCD and my Catholic therapist recommended I take medication. Read the book of Sirach, too. God allows the usage of medication to aid us in our healing.

[@badipourdorna]

Is there a passage in the Bible for healing or dealing with mental health?

[@ginakendrick2581]

I have my first appointment with the doctor tomorrow unfortunately this psychiatrist is not Catholic which is very hard because being in sanctifying Grace I need somebody to understand the way my mind thinks Catholic wise anyway. My husband wanted to move rural I told him I am not a isolation type person but because times were getting hard he asked me to move far out off grid no electricity no running water and we just got a puppy about a year ago the isolation is beginning to kill me like I'm having panic attacks up here all the time they seem to be alleviated when I go to town I've been praying about it it's my husband's will that we are here is God's will that I'm here and obeying my husband but I'm not going to lie to you I'm having a difficult time soon I will be seeing a friend on a regular basis to talk he is my Catholic friend and he works with tapping don't know if you ever heard of it but he's very good thank you for your video

[@catholicfemininity2126]

Yeah well, talking to my parents is out...... my mom would just say I'm overreacting and dad would just tell me to not worry about stuff. I'd rather talk to a priest.

[@Sportedits-tx4um]

Can you please tell me how I can have a consultation with you?

[@TheCatholicTherapist]

Hello! Feel free to email me at [e-mail] or by going to my website adamcrossmft.com

[@marthabarajas314]

THERE'S NOTHING IMPOSSIBLE WITH GOD!!!! "JESUS I TRUST IN YOU" BELIEVE THAT YOU/I CAN BE BE LIBERATED AND BE HEALED!!! ANXIETY, STRESS ETC. DOES NOT COME FROM OUR LORD, GOD! IT COMES FROM THE ENEMY! SO REJECT ALL THAT NEGATIVITY, IN THE NAME OF JESUS, AND THROW IT TO THE DEPTHS OF HELL WHERE IT TRULY BELONGING! AMEN!

[@marthapenitton1984]

Read the book, understand that the book talks about many situations. Know what, where, when, why, and how . Many children are not from God but anger!

[@millier9658]

What’s your view on antidepressants? I was prescribed the meds. It took me a while to take the first pill, 3 weeks in and I still can’t fully accept the fact that I need to take them 😔 I feel somehow guilty. It’s probably my anxiety talking.

[@TheCatholicTherapist]

Hello! I think medication can really help and often allows people to find a stable baseline to do the talk therapy/healing work. I don't prescribe any medications as a therapist but encourage clients to refer to psychiatrists if a need is there.

[@dias977]

I am sorry to say that. It is true that talking helps to ease the anxiety. I have always been told to ask for help. However, in reality, nobody cares. What are you supposed to do when people avoid you because you are anxious? When all they can do is tell you off for being anxious? When you are devout and try to love God and do right but your are pointed out from the ambo as an example of how not to be because happy people are attractive and thus can share the Gospel and you are anxious and that is why people cannot put up with you? When priests reject you and tell you to do therapy and you do, and still the therapist basically tells you to do things that do not help and are not christian? You go to the psychiatrist and they tell you to go back to the priest!?When all you can face is rejection? When you have no friend on Earth? And all you want is to follow Jesus and you finally understand that He wants you to bear this anxiety like rhe cross and still be faithful to the end? By the way, I am in the spectrum. I know I will never have the so called social skills. I am always honest and God knows how much I have been obedient. I always want to run away from the place and still have to stay and put up with the rejection. It is a constant torture only God knows.

[@TheCatholicTherapist]

I am really sorry to hear that you have encountered so much rejection. It is tremendously hard feeling judged or dismissed by people who are meant to help. I recommend discerning a spiritual director you feel comfortable with, someone who you know has patience amidst your anxiety. Likewise I recommend finding a therapist you trust and being really honest about how you feel with them and if there are any obstacles to you feeling comfortable with them. Addressing your feelings in the relationship can make a huge difference on the journey of healing!

[@dias977]

Thank your for your reply. Thanks be to God He has finally sent he right person to help. Psychology is useful, it is important to know ourselves, but only Jesus can truly heal our souls! I believe He is healing me!

[@jac1161]

So how does one come to a Catholic therapist when they don't take insurance! ??!

[@TheCatholicTherapist]

Hi Jennifer C RN, There are many that do. I would check out catholictherapists.com.

[@angelikkagitau1982]

Thanks. Could you explain whether brain spotting therapy is approved by the Church?

[@catholicfemininity2126]

IN THE NAME OF JESUS, BEGONE EVIL SPIRIT OF FEAR AND ANXIETY AND GOOOO TO THE FOOT OF THE CROSS TO BE JUDGED BY THE LORD!

[@jodieelizabeth4905]

Amen 🙏

[@blackcat6374]

I'm going to be honest. I'm a 16 years old, who has a kind of messy family and right now a lot of stuff has happened even worse that what is "normal" for us and I can feel myself pulling apart from God. I don't want to, I really, really don't want to because for many years He had been the only reason I haven't done many irreversible bad things, and has been my only place of comfort and the only one I've talked to about many things. But for the last few months things had been really bad in here, plus the pandemic and all that stuff, and I don't know what is wrong but I can't feel that closeness to him anymore and it is awful. I believe I may have anxiety or depression or maybe even both, but I haven't been diagnosed and I can't bring myself to tell my parents "Hey, yes its me your daughter who is always giggling, and smiling, and acting like a gooffball. Yes, well you see: I feel really sad inside and sometimes I even feel like hurting myself". I can't do it, I'm just so afriad on how they'll react. I still believe in God, I still see him as a loving and caring father, I still consider myself Catholic, but the fact that in the middle of all this mess it feels as also Him had been pulled apart from me (even if He didn't) it makes me feel even more hopeless. Thank you for making these videos really, sorry that I wrote that much but I really needed to let a bit of all of this out.

[@TheCatholicTherapist]

Hello! I am sorry to hear that you are experiencing these things and having a hard time feeling comfortable sharing these things with your parents. You are not alone and it sounds like you might be experiencing anxiety and depressive symptoms. Often these go hand in hand with a sort of spiritual desolation or feeling distant from God. We are made body, mind and soul so when one part is suffering we experience in the others too. There is a lot of hope in the face of what you are going through, and a lot of people are struggling with the same thing. Feel free to email me to talk more [e-mail]. God bless!

[@jodieelizabeth4905]

🙏

[@leonirohana415]

Thank you for this video. Are u available on whats app. I would like your advice and suggestion.

[@GringoXavier]

Go to st Joseph. God bless.

[@jonathanemmanuelnavarro6471]

Are you accepting clients for therapy right now?

[@TheCatholicTherapist]

Hello! I am not accepting new clients at the moment but might have some availability at the end of August/beginning of September.

[@marthapenitton1984]

God comes to the pure heart! You have to fast 40 days, meditation, and habit changes.

[@emil2006]

I found it disturbing when you said some saints consider one of the greatest sins is worrying and not trusting in God. You have to realize that I and others do not "indulge" anxiety, depression, worry and panic, but that we suffer from these conditions, but are still following Jesus Christ regardless of our weaknesses. To me, that statement was not only unsubstantiated, but troubling since it sparked another problem: scrupulosity. I wish I hadn't come to your video hoping something would make me feel better.

[@catwhovian]

I completely understand what you mean. I am personally in one of the worst states of my mental health that I ever have been in. Scripture like that can sound very harsh like if someone was talking about it from the outside who doesn’t know the situation we have. The way I perceived it was that those laws should be the standard for us, just like many things in the Bible. Sort of like how we are called to be an image of God, or as close to him as we can. (I hope I worded that right) I know that I will never be 100% perfect but I can still strive to be as close as I can. For me, my worries and fears have gotten less and less as I’ve grown in my faith even just this past year. But even still, my anxiety has been affecting me. I’ve even started having panic attacks. I have stressed about whether or not I’m being selfish or wrong for responding to stress in this way, but Ive had to keep reminding myself that as long as I turn back to God and keep my eyes on Him, I know I will be okay. Like you said, these illnesses are something we suffer from that we can’t help, and it’s just like if any other part of our body became sick. We need to help ourselves heal and get better, like how the guy in the video says therapy helps you in your relationship with yourself. This is a journey that is different for everyone, but still we are not alone. ❤️

[@emil2006]

@@catwhovian I hope you’re feeling better. Always know that there are many of us with anxiety and depression, and it doesn’t mean that we don’t trust God. I had a nervous break down, and had to stay in a nursing home and got stuck there because of Covid. And as you say, some of us have other problems. I have heart disease, hypothyroidism, problems with my vertebrae, hearing, sight and I probably have forgotten one or two because I don’t think about them. I am legally disabled, but do not look it, So someone can look at me and think that I’m perfectly fine. God knows our hearts. May he bless you.

[@marthapenitton1984]

Anger, Panic attack, Anxiety, Insomnia can be treated with Zolof.

[@John-cq1ti]

Zoloft causes sexual dysfunctions

[@PeterShieldsukcatstripey]

We're not defined by our anxiety.

[@stefannawaz8340]

💫🌻🌹🌺💫

[@maryma1313]

Dealling. With. Techs.....

[@PeterShieldsukcatstripey]

You have to teach a man to fish rather than give him a fish.

[@PeterShieldsukcatstripey]

Catholic church is about using reason to make our lives better.

[@melaniev.5001]

God sent a man of holiness telling me the church does not have to repair my car jesus I love u

[@srsusansummers3070]

Thank you & God bless you