Stress: Is It Healthy or Dangerous?

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6 жыл бұрын

We often consider all stress to be bad for us, but in this video Fr. Mike makes the case for stress-eustress, that is, or the kind that compels us to take action. He illustrates how a life without stress can easily become lethargic, lifeless, and even dangerous to one's health. So hopefully this video will give you the boost you need to tackle that next daunting task by helping you not stress about being stressed.
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@GregAitchison 6 жыл бұрын

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

@Fireflycolor1 6 жыл бұрын

Greg Aitchison great quote!

@nikiblueeyes5637 3 жыл бұрын

Love that ❤

@cjm537 3 жыл бұрын

Wise quote 💕 Thank you for sharing 🌞

@sandyedens9222 Жыл бұрын

I agree. I practice this daily.

@dalmatino9336 Жыл бұрын

Great qute,thnx.Greetings from Croatia.

@annatheawesome1 3 жыл бұрын

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

@nariko47 6 жыл бұрын

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

@Socalove-ss3xo 5 жыл бұрын

Savina Zúñiga i hope your doing alright. but have no fear your not alone. im in the same boat to. i think its a natural human beahavior to make us do something different and forces us to a point.

@pjsmith4369 5 жыл бұрын

Savina Zúñiga I lived with anxiety/panic disorder for 20 years. From age 20 to age 40. It was a nightmare and caused me the loss of a career and I was actually dying from one of my phobias ( long story ). I was put on medication at 40, when my children were aged 15, 13, 10 and 5. Anxiety/phobic disorder is not that to which Father Mike is referring. I have normal stress now, but what I had was an illness. You should seek medical help. It is something that runs in my family - of my 8 siblings, I have 2 siblings with the same problem. I am sure you are suffering terribly.

@nariko47 5 жыл бұрын

@@pjsmith4369 Yes I've been on psych meds for 3 years nor and in therapy for 4 years now. stress triggers my anxiety many time as well as health anxiety. I'm much better than before but it's still something I'm battling

@pjsmith4369 5 жыл бұрын

Savina Zúñiga The medication that you are on may not be the correct medication for you. After 3 years of medication and 4 years of therapy, it sounds to me like something is not working. See your physician and try different medications. When I first went for help, I was ready to try a number of medications. That is because I had been an RN and had researched the subject. I knew that not every medication worked well for every person. I went patiently through 5 different meds, and finally found one that had the least amount of side effects. However, it was necessary for the dose of my medication to be increased twice. And then, as I felt things were still not going well, another anti depressant was added. It made all the difference. I am also on a drug specifically for anxiety/ panic disorder. It changed my life. It was like a miracle drug. I urge you to have the medication that you on at the moment reevaluated. It should be working.

@monocyte2210 3 жыл бұрын

Hope you are alright I also experience the same

@tatehamilton758 6 жыл бұрын

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

@puritykym8376 6 жыл бұрын

oh my gosh, me too lol

@carmencabrera2614 6 жыл бұрын

Me too, Good luck 👌🏻🤞🏻

@vincebarrese9280 6 жыл бұрын

Good luck and God bless!

@Sinatra192 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@JoyfulinHope 6 жыл бұрын

Mark Jensen sure can! Read Romans 12:12 at least personally that helps me get through situations, especially previous relationship's ghosts

@marcihf9763 6 жыл бұрын

Prayers sent your way.

@josnajose9869 4 жыл бұрын

"Cast all your anxiety upon him him because he cares for you."- 1 Peter5:7

@jessealvarez779 4 жыл бұрын

Done! Been there myself, God will heal you. It takes time and support, always reach out.

@hermosapacursa9963 3 жыл бұрын

I'll include you in my prayer Dear.

@NikkiP4444 5 жыл бұрын

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. 🙃🙏💖

@Julie_Rios 6 жыл бұрын

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

@susandubanowich4527 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@BibleIllustrated 6 жыл бұрын

Man, drawing animals is a phobia of mine - I'm generally not good with anatomy, prefer floral motifs. :-)

@santiagoforan5957 6 жыл бұрын

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

@jonathangoodwin646 Жыл бұрын

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

@angieacostar9420 6 жыл бұрын

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!

@livingonaprayer959 6 жыл бұрын

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

@ingvildkvakestad 6 жыл бұрын

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

@Segnor1 6 жыл бұрын

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

@pcw8273 6 жыл бұрын

hope everything goes well for your new job!

@williambaird9926 Жыл бұрын

Four years in, how has it been?

@imperialguard28 6 жыл бұрын

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

@wfm5121954 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@millier9658 2 жыл бұрын

@wendy, has it helped you? The medication I mean.

@GinnyandEric 6 жыл бұрын

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

@martifrank3717 6 жыл бұрын

Fr. Mike always posts videos on topics when I need them the most.

@XCpuppies 6 жыл бұрын

"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 😂

@wfm5121954 6 жыл бұрын

This is closer to thoughts I can relate to. As I continue my walk as a born again Christian, I see no reason to deny the Catholic in me. What I am learning now from Osteen is the importance of giving thanks regardless of how I feel about my situation. It takes faith to walk with God in every season. The challenge is believing that God knows. Instead of complaining, be thankful and be at peace regardless of what the circumstances are. Surrender. I surrender to God's will. And I surrender to you, Father Mike, because if I fight your thoughts than I will miss the beauty of your message.

@fullycatholicradio 6 жыл бұрын

May God continue to bless your ministry

@RodrigoVzq 6 жыл бұрын

Cheers from Argentina!

@paulineclarke5940 11 ай бұрын

I'm from Ireland 🇮🇪.. God bless you Fr..

@Ana-lh1qp 6 жыл бұрын

Like an anxious person l am struggling with lot of stress.. sometimes it comes from no where. Today is my 1st job day, yes I'm stressing already. Remember me in your prayer, one *Hail Mary* 📿 God bless you!

@mariamarinadugarteorjuela3521 6 жыл бұрын

Father, you just saved me from lots of distress. God bless you!

@jaelo7496 6 жыл бұрын

Lol you just said Anne of Green Gables! That used to be my favorite movie . Gilbert was my crush... rest in peace Jonathan Crombie. Stressed and definitely "busted". Thank you Fr Mike. God bless.

@isabellarees7354 6 жыл бұрын

This came at such a good time with exams coming up and everything. God is faithful! Thanks so much for this

@shehar123 6 жыл бұрын

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

@cashzhang6708 4 жыл бұрын

Just as I was about to break down and my college deadline is in 15 days. Thank God for putting this into my vision, it just popped out on my screen. Praise God!!

@carmencabrera2614 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. I tend to stress with exams and tomorrow I have finals BTW hi from Spain 🇪🇸

@carmencabrera2614 6 жыл бұрын

You have answered in the best moment you could. Tomorrow I have my history final exam and I need the highest grade to get a scholarship for college. God bless you.

@carmencabrera2614 6 жыл бұрын

My exam was perfect! Thank you for praying. God bless you

@colleenconger5265 Жыл бұрын

To an extent, some people are like too much stress in her life, and that causes high blood pressure and overall bad health, so I like to say that I’m taking myself out of a very stressful life and created extremely little stress in my life because I can feel more joy and pray better instead of asking I pray just pray this may not make any sense, but I’m rambling. I love you, father Mike! God bless you

@sandwichguy1997 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@BD-ez9si Жыл бұрын

It is soo hard for some people to love themselves! You've done well by working on yourself!

@paulmurray5781 2 жыл бұрын

Paul from Ireland love your program 🇨🇮 God bless you

@melissatran5861 3 жыл бұрын

too blessed to be stressed

@tomaszskorski6472 6 жыл бұрын

Mental prayer helps tremendously, especially in front of the Blessed Sacrament

@marylynch951 5 жыл бұрын

Father Mike I would love to sit down and have a coffee with you I love everything about you You are so natural so human And don't say this about many priest But you You are very special God bless and protect you

@JDC352 6 жыл бұрын

Stress is stress. Our reaction to and use of stress is what must be managed. Prayer will always prevail.

@JohannesBurbach 6 жыл бұрын

Great timing, I've got finals next week. I can't say that I'm not stressed, but I'll use this stress to my side and take it as a challenge.

@dragonfly9194 6 жыл бұрын

If your walking with God stress can be okay. Amazing. I never thought about it that way before. God bless you Fr Mike.

@thefiringsquadtfs6392 3 жыл бұрын

"Don't pray for easy lives. Pray to be stronger men." - John F Kennedy

@moonsong1570 5 ай бұрын

I understand this completely because even though God gifted me with Voice for singing I struggled all my life and singing the Psalm on the alter was terrifying. But then this last year I began to thank God for that feeling of anxiety because it was truly done for only God so I thought if I suffer nervousness then my gift to God is greater. Well God then gifted me with peacefulness and I have no fear, but if I do feel that fear again it will be all the greater a gift to God.❤❤

@kz7115 Жыл бұрын

He’s just so great. Jesus …and Fr. Mike ❤

@kevinchahine7553 3 жыл бұрын

Distress-story of my life

@liocampo6718 6 жыл бұрын

I really need this right now. Thanks, Fr. Mike, and God bless us all!

@priusuguusiii3633 2 жыл бұрын

Eustress. Wow. Not a very commonly used term but highly important to understand. Thank you for this Father Mike Schmitz.

@jacintamcgorian8633 Жыл бұрын

Much of our stress is from childhood habits, addressing these are very important if we want to accept suffering as a joy!🥴 in time, in God's time

@maryloomis8075 6 жыл бұрын

What distresses me is the stress my children are under. I usually tell them what my mother would always say..."this too shall pass". I use stress to turn to prayer. It's the outlet for my distress, and an action for the eustress.

@mzmerlz 6 жыл бұрын

Watching from St Lucia 🇱🇨

@pablocetlino9365 6 жыл бұрын

Poland’s watching too...

@Jenabb27 6 жыл бұрын

Been super stressed because of tight work deadlines but have found some validation through it all. Everything about this is true. Amen, Father Mike. Amen, Alleluia.

@Andromeda14100 6 жыл бұрын

Father Mike, the timing of this video could not have been more perfect... I’m crying tears of joy relief for the LORD MY GOD is with me always!!! How could I have forgotten His faithfulness?? Thank you thank you thank you LORD and thank you Father Mike!!

@Bardi1717 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. Today has been a difficult day and tomorrow will as well, your words have helped.

@beautifulworth8309 6 жыл бұрын

I love this. Thanks Fr. Mike!

@DualFrodo 6 жыл бұрын

Watching from Scotland!

@mariaelizabeth8369 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Father Mike 🙏🏽

@barrymcgrath4303 6 жыл бұрын

An interesting talk but it depends on how stress is approached along with its intensity and time period involved

@rinabellepapalid8522 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Fr. Mike! :)

@jessajeff5232 6 жыл бұрын

Always,perfect timing.Thank you,Father.

@deraralk3916 3 жыл бұрын

💕💕💕 From Africa am watching and learning big lessons be blessed Father.

@Skyblue2643 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Father Mike, Peace be with you.

@adriannefluet2896 4 жыл бұрын

I'm constantly stressing over trying to control what I think is right for other ppl and getting them to change their behavior

@jodilee9019 6 жыл бұрын

Bravo!

@pajimacas 6 жыл бұрын

I needed this... Thank you Father... God bless you...

@californiamom4913 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you father Mike! You’re always so helpful

@teenajoe22 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Fr Mike, I needed this so badly today

@marinayokhanna589 6 жыл бұрын

I needed to hear this! Thank you father mike. God bless you always

@Maria-jo6nn Жыл бұрын

God bless you father Mike 🙏

@SevenDeMagnus 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Fr. Mike. God bless, Proverbs 31

@Metalcomedienne 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Fr Mike.

@ecmsh9616 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@adrianaa.deluca6559 3 жыл бұрын

For the last 10 years of my life I have absolutely tried my best to avoid stress. In fact, it brought be an abundance of stress since I discovered I can’t avoid it. That video really spoke to me and is super helpful. Thank you!!

@SouthofIllusion 6 жыл бұрын

I needed this so much today. Thank you...

@MultiMariareyes 2 жыл бұрын

Fr Mike we in the Caribbean ....namely Trinidad we listen and have been praying with you....the community the bible in a year......this was a perfect sermon......I'm a teacher....and this topic moved me ....God Bless you .....I hope you get this ....if not we are following and you have been using us to His Kingdom and lead us to Jesus

@tomsanchez9672 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@jessesotheysay 3 жыл бұрын

Amen brother

@annan.9966 4 жыл бұрын

Needed this today, over a year after posted! Praise God.

@josnajose9869 4 жыл бұрын

Indian watching from Kuwait,haha. Fr. Mike ,your words are so moving n encouraging! I'm very much inspired after the video , Confession,a place of victory n praying the mass like never before. Of course your tip to renounce our sins in the powerful name of Jesus has always helped me to make a good confession by his grace. Grateful to my Jesus for speaking to me at the right time through fr. Mike. Keep us in your powerful prayers. God bless!!

@irenesemos3661 6 жыл бұрын

Definitely worth watching. Truly blessed. Thanks Fr Mike!

@nars.y 6 жыл бұрын

I'm always stressing about everything and anything little and big thanks for this .

@patriciaowens3479 6 жыл бұрын

Please keep my family in prayer and that our housing situation will go more smoothly. We have to move from here - NJ to another place further north from here. Thanks and God bless.

@sheilaquatro5409 6 жыл бұрын

Loved it. Love how you explain everything! Thank you Fr Mike! Some days are easier than others with the stress/ anxiety. But I keep telling myself, I trust in You! I trust in You! That helps me. Or I just keep saying Hail Mary's until I'm through it. Or I call on my Guardian Angel, St Padre Pio says he's always there waiting to help you. Those are my 3 favorites!

@davidrobertjones2097 3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks

@maryj7423 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Fr. Mike! I really needed this! Also you crack me up!

@aidanamerican3685 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Father, for the video. Very comforting.

@strawberrydanish1395 6 жыл бұрын

So inspiring 🤗

@JaneMartin123 6 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I needed today😄thnku so much father Mike!!

@virginiadomingo8761 6 жыл бұрын

Amen, Father Mike! Good timing of the video about Stress because I needed it! ,

@JaimePerez-ps2cs 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@phantomlost128 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou Father Mike. My body and mind just calmed down.

@mi2401 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you as always Father Mike. May God bless you and your family. Maria

@antoniobriceno4729 6 жыл бұрын

Watching from San José, Costa Rica. Thank you Father Mike.

@cat.nova74 4 жыл бұрын

I needed this message as a person with chronic anxiety issues

@miguel101278 6 жыл бұрын

omg !! you always make my work day go by fast and happy and with your smile that lights the youtube I can tell OUR GOD is in YOU !!! Thank You, Father Mike! For Making Me Believe in God, Since A 1year and 1/2, I Have Gone to God's True Church ! OMG I CAN FEEL GOD"S LOVE, every time I GO TO MASS !!! THANK GOD for making me FIND YOU ON KZfaq !! You Have explain EVERY FEELING that we HAVE and THE TRUE TEACHING of THE CATHOLIC FAITH THE EASY WAY !!! GOD IS WORKING THROUGH YOU !!!! THANK YOU FR.MIKE !! GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS !!! LOVE FROM TEXAS !!