Will you still pray?
By aubrey
@averygirl72 (37845)
Philippines
November 11, 2019 2:51am CST
I have intense prayer to God to help me with my two problems, insomnia and nervousness. No matter how sincere my prayer. No matter how often I pray I still feel this irrational nervousness. I cannot control it. It is still there. No matter how I relax my mind I'm still attack by insomnia. I keep on praying to God but they remain. Why sometimes prayer does not work to solve my problems? Sometimes it work but not all the time.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
11 Nov 19
The issue of prayer can be a long conversation. Try to learn how to be confident so you can fight off anxiety. Been there, done rhat. Only you can do it for yourself.
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@averygirl72 (37845)
• Philippines
11 Nov 19
So you mean I have to rely on myself more than in prayers. Try to solve my problems alone or leave it to God's hand
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
11 Nov 19
@averygirl72 prayer is a long conversation. God is longer and longest maybe.
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@amitkokiladitya (171927)
• Agra, India
11 Nov 19
Yes ..this is true. Prayers aren't always answered and we need to be just go with a hope in our heart.
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@averygirl72 (37845)
• Philippines
11 Nov 19
Maybe my faith is just being tested. I should continue and don't be defeated by unbelief. Unstoppable faith is needed
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@averygirl72 (37845)
• Philippines
11 Nov 19
@amitkokiladitya You are right. In his own timing
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@amitkokiladitya (171927)
• Agra, India
11 Nov 19
@averygirl72 I can feel you here. I have been praying as well.since so many days but nothing appears to happen. Maybe God has his own timings
@bird123 (10643)
• United States
23 Nov 19
Perhaps, it's time to work on your problems. Lack of sleep can cause nervousness so let's work at getting some sleep first.
Things to do: Go to sleep and wake up at the exact time every day. Try taking melatonin starting with small doses. That is what the body itself uses. If you are low, it can cause sleeplessness.
Next: you can try sound therapy. White noise or pink noise can drown out other noises around the house. It takes a little time to get used to it, however, once you do, it triggers the body to sleep when you hear it.
Next, the body is like a giant battery. If the battery is fully charged, the need for rest is greatly reduced. If you get a lot of physical exercise during the day, it will not only keep you in shape, it will trigger the need for sleep and make it easier
Next, watch what you eat. Caffeine will keep one awake and it's in lots of things: Soft drinks,chocolate, coffee, some pain medicines.
Eating a high salt diet can wire one up as well.
Maybe your nervousness is gone with getting your sleep. If not, maybe a doctor can find a medical problem. If it's not medical, analyze yourself. Why are you worried? Be true to yourself. Is there any reason you worry?
You are very Special. No one in the universe is exactly like you nor will there ever be. Since that is the case, stop worrying what everyone else thinks. Be who you are. If others are upset, isn't that really their problem?
Be at peace with yourself. God has placed you here to share that which is Special about yourself with others. Now, how could you do that if you were exactly like them? Stop living your life walking on eggshells. To make an omelet you are going to break a few eggs. Do it and don't worry.
It's ok to ask God for help, however adversity often points the direction to our learning. Take the journey. Work on the solutions. You will acquire wisdom on the path to Discovering the answers that lead to resolution.
You are more capable than you realize.
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@averygirl72 (37845)
• Philippines
11 Nov 19
Yeah that's my problem I'm not really sleepy when I hit the pillow so I find it hard to sleep
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@thelme55 (77164)
• Germany
11 Nov 19
@averygirl72 Read a book and drink a hot milk with honey. It will help.
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@averygirl72 (37845)
• Philippines
11 Nov 19
No reason at all. I think it's anxiety. I'm sick I have this nervousness for no reason
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@averygirl72 (37845)
• Philippines
12 Nov 19
@Janet357 I have a psychiatrist but he does not seem to help
@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
12 Nov 19
What do you think is causing the insomnia and nervousness? Do you have any ideas?
@averygirl72 (37845)
• Philippines
13 Nov 19
@1hopefulman Yes but does not help much
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@averygirl72 (37845)
• Philippines
12 Nov 19
It just happen one day. I develop sleep dread and then I have a hard time to fall asleep. It all just happen one day and continue to happen until now. I think they are demon spirits in my life
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@eileenleyva (27560)
• Philippines
11 Nov 19
Prayer must be constant. Cling to God for any thing the gives you anxiety.
Sometimes, a glass of warm milk or hot soup can get the body set for sleeping through the night. If your case is a little troublesome, seek a doctor. You would be amazed of the remedies they can give you.
Healing, according to medical practitioners, begins with the patient truly wanting to be healed.
I will pray for you.
@eileenleyva (27560)
• Philippines
11 Nov 19
@averygirl72 Giving up is always the easy way out. It's a defeatist's recourse. The more exciting and real challenging way is to fight it out, with all your will, courage, and strength. That defines the person, by his or her attitude on the trials bestowed her. You will overcome, I am sure. The fact that you have expressed the anxiety here is the beginning of your will to win.
And God loves those who call on Him consistently. I like your word.
@averygirl72 (37845)
• Philippines
11 Nov 19
@eileenleyva Thank you for being so positive. God bless you
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@averygirl72 (37845)
• Philippines
11 Nov 19
Thanks for praying. This test my faith. Although honestly I sleep most of the time and my insomnia nights is not so many nowadays. Thanks for reminding me to be constant and consistent in prayer. Sometimes I want to give up
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@averygirl72 (37845)
• Philippines
12 Nov 19
@LadyDuck Yes that is right. God will help me if I really help my self. If I don't help myself maybe God cannot help me too
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@averygirl72 (37845)
• Philippines
12 Nov 19
Sometimes it works. Sometimes it does not
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@LadyDuck (472087)
• Switzerland
12 Nov 19
@averygirl72 As we say "help yourself and may be God will also help".