Stress: Is It Healthy or Dangerous?

This always help me when I'm stressing: "Do your best and let God take care of the rest." - Fr. Bob Schwartz

As someone who's been battling anxiety/panic disorder, this hit home. Thank you Father Mike for touching on this subject of stress.

I've been in a state of distress for the past few months and the paralyzing feelings have me in a headlock. Prayers please.

I have been dealing with stress and crippling anxiety from a broken relationship. So much so that my anxiety is affecting my work performance. Could everyone please pray for me.

I actually am watching this when I have finals tomorrow…..

As a woman in my 73rd year of life, I find that this constant distress (for about 3 years) has depleted all of my energy. I have allowed it to immobilize me. At this point, all I have is God and my faith. I remember a hymn with the wording "When you find that I am all you have, you will find that I am all you need. Praise the Lord." Unfortunately, I start to prescribe the outcome, not waiting upon God for the answers. 🙃🙏💖

"You got agency, yo!" Classic Fr. Mike. I say it. Haha Indeed, we can't do anything without the Lord.

That's very true. Now I used to work, I would have the bad stress An anxiety So bad I was in-and-out an emergency rooms . Because I had a difficult supervisor blaming me for things I did not do . Now I'm retired. Every once in a while, I pray for that supervisor instead of complaining . And a grateful God Got me out of that situation. I had bone on bone, so I take an early retirement .God is so good to me

Whenever I’m stressed/anxious/overwhelmed, I like to draw pictures of animals. It’s getting close to finals so right now I’m drawing a picture of cranes in a pond.

"You can dislike if you want. Why? Cuz you got agency yo!...yo who says yo" I love fr mike he's the perfect balance of wisdom and laughter 😂

Fr Mike, I’m in the middle of desperately revising for my A Level exams and feel like I’m going to drown; other times I’ve been conscious of my sinful vices that I end up committing again. But with every video you make, it’s like it’s taylored to my heart, or like God fashioned it and made you post it, to console people like me. Your videos always pop up when I feel down/afraid. You’re an amazing priest

"Wish we could turn back time. To the good ol' days. When our mama sang us to sleep, but now we're stressed out"🎶

You published this video right on my first day at my new job, and yes I'm stressed. Thank you Fr. Mike.

Sometimes I stress about things that are out of my control, or even if I am good enough for God. I think the source of my stress is related to early life stress from childhood. This semester I have learned a great deal of myself, like how to love myself, and I have to remind myself that God meets you where you are (that you are enough). Living in an environment full of stressful things (college, long distance relationship, full time work, etc.), making time for God and prayer is essential because He tells me what is necessary for my life as well as reminds me of my calling. I can focus on the bigger picture rather than the small stuff.

APUSH exam next Friday- Father, this couldn't be better timing

Father, thanks for being on YouTube! Your witness is such a blessing.

I suffer from panic disorder. When it tries to overcome me it effects my weakest body part. My lungs. I take Zoloft to reduce the feeling of stress. This year I started trying to accept the stress. I know what causes my stress. I try to talk my way through it. I use my mind . I try to calm my thoughts.

Okay I just prayed about this yesterday. I really needed this. I have to Much Of disstress I just cant do anything.

Thank you Fr. Mike... I always learning more deeply about my Faith, you're an awesome priest, we're blessed to have you as pastor leading us to heaven! May God bless you everyday and everywhere you go!

I'm from India.. Your videos are very helpful father thanks so much