Stress: Is It Healthy or Dangerous?

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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 років тому

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

@Fireflycolor1 6 років тому

Greg Aitchison great quote!

@nikiblueeyes5637 3 роки тому

Love that ❤

@cjm537 3 роки тому

Wise quote 💕 Thank you for sharing 🌞

@sandyedens9222 Рік тому

I agree. I practice this daily.

@dalmatino9336 Рік тому

Great qute,thnx.Greetings from Croatia.

@annatheawesome1 3 роки тому

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

@Sinatra192 6 років тому

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.

@angelicargz4813 6 років тому

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

@marcihf9763 5 років тому

Prayers sent your way.

@josnajose9869 4 роки тому

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

@jessealvarez779 4 роки тому

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

@hermosapacursa9963 3 роки тому

I'll include you in my prayer Dear.

@nariko47 6 років тому

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 років тому

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 років тому

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 років тому

@@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 років тому

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 роки тому

Hope you are alright I also experience the same

@tatehamilton758 6 років тому

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

@puritykym8376 6 років тому

oh my gosh, me too lol

@carmencabrera2614 6 років тому

Me too, Good luck 👌🏻🤞🏻

@vincebarrese9280 6 років тому

Good luck and God bless!

@NikkiP4444 5 років тому

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 років тому

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

@jonathangoodwin646 Рік тому

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

@susandubanowich4527 6 років тому

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 років тому

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

@XCpuppies 6 років тому

"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 😂

@livingonaprayer959 6 років тому

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

@Segnor1 6 років тому

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

@pcw8273 6 років тому

hope everything goes well for your new job!

@williambaird9926 Рік тому

Four years in, how has it been?

@santiagoforan5957 6 років тому

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

@ingvildkvakestad 6 років тому

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

@angieacostar9420 6 років тому

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!

@shehar123 6 років тому

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

@paulineclarke5940 9 місяців тому

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

@wfm5121954 6 років тому

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 роки тому

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

@martifrank3717 6 років тому

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

@jaelo7496 6 років тому

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.

@carmencabrera2614 6 років тому

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

@carmencabrera2614 6 років тому

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 років тому

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

@imperialguard28 6 років тому

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

@RodrigoVzq 6 років тому

Cheers from Argentina!

@Ana-lh1qp 6 років тому

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!

@GinnyandEric 6 років тому

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

@wfm5121954 6 років тому

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.

@paulmurray5781 2 роки тому

Paul from Ireland love your program 🇨🇮 God bless you

@marylynch951 5 років тому

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

@fullycatholicradio 6 років тому

May God continue to bless your ministry

@RelaxxationStation 6 років тому

Watching from Slovenia😁

@mariamarinadugarteorjuela3521 6 років тому

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

@tomaszskorski6472 6 років тому

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

@mzmerlz 6 років тому

Watching from St Lucia 🇱🇨

@isabellarees7354 6 років тому

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

@sandwichguy1997 6 років тому

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 Рік тому

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

@melissatran5861 3 роки тому

too blessed to be stressed

@dragonfly9194 6 років тому

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

@thefiringsquadtfs6392 2 роки тому

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

@cashzhang6708 4 роки тому

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!!

@SevenDeMagnus 6 років тому

Thanks Fr. Mike. God bless, Proverbs 31

@JDC352 6 років тому

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

@pablocetlino9365 6 років тому

Poland’s watching too...

@kevinchahine7553 3 роки тому

Distress-story of my life

@tomjeffries58 2 роки тому

You've explained a whole lot to this old guy in this video, Fr. Mike. God bless you.

@liocampo6718 6 років тому

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

@DualFrodo 6 років тому

Watching from Scotland!

@JohannesBurbach 6 років тому

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.

@andrewlambert4934 2 роки тому

I pray every day and ask for help to lift the burdens from my shoulders, and I live in hope the lord hears my cry

@alondrarangel1334 6 років тому

When he talked about the psalm, I thought of the Toby Mac song, “I just need you”

@barrymcgrath4303 6 років тому

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

@sheilaquatro5409 6 років тому

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!

@Jenabb27 6 років тому

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.

@Bardi1717 6 років тому

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

@SouthofIllusion 6 років тому

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

@kz7115 Рік тому

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

@moonsong1570 3 місяці тому

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.❤❤

@colleenconger5265 10 місяців тому

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

@jessajeff5232 6 років тому

Always,perfect timing.Thank you,Father.

@celineboumitry8421 6 років тому

Thank you Fr! This is a great video!

@snoopdog3771 6 років тому

Thank you for the video 🙏☺

@tonirancic1355 6 років тому

#askofrmike Hi father, greetings from Pirovac, Croatia. I love your videos and I'm always showing them to all of my friends hahah I wanted to ask you could you do a video about praying rosary and importance of it? Here in Croatia, people have a strong connection with our holy mother and watching all of the youtube videos from American catholics I don't seem to find a lot of mention of our holy mother. God bless :)

@marinayokhanna589 6 років тому

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

@Mel-tc7ku 4 роки тому

Totally love your talks!!! You give great info and also crack me up♥️

@beautifulworth8309 6 років тому

I love this. Thanks Fr. Mike!

@josnajose9869 4 роки тому

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!!

@catherineclipse3553 6 років тому

Watching from New Zealand. Thank you for your words of wisdom :)

@maryloomis8075 6 років тому

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.

@jodilee9019 6 років тому

Bravo!

@teenajoe22 5 років тому

Thank you Fr Mike, I needed this so badly today

@maryj7423 6 років тому

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

@virginiadomingo8761 6 років тому

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

@annakennedy6654 2 роки тому

Thank you so much for this talk!!! I really need to incorporate this eustress into my life for sure.

@snowviolet9071 4 роки тому

All the things I needed to hear and now I have, and understand completely !!!! thank you and thank God.

@rinabellepapalid8522 5 років тому

Thank you Fr. Mike! :)

@californiamom4913 3 роки тому

Thank you father Mike! You’re always so helpful

@coolbeans4438 5 років тому

Thanks always a big help ❤️

@pajimacas 6 років тому

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

@aidanamerican3685 3 роки тому

Thanks, Father, for the video. Very comforting.

@mariaelizabeth8369 6 років тому

Thank you Father Mike 🙏🏽

@ecmsh9616 3 роки тому

Thank you!

@irenesemos3661 6 років тому

Definitely worth watching. Truly blessed. Thanks Fr Mike!

@JaneMartin123 6 років тому

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

@mi2401 6 років тому

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

@kb-jo3ti 2 роки тому

Thanks Father this is awesome and so affirming 🙏

@vmfbs 6 років тому

watching from Guatemala! :-)

@taniav3283 5 років тому

I'm so grateful that I found these videos. Thank u Father Mike, from Australia

@billymykel6578 6 років тому

Great video! I have actually been praying for help overcoming the stress I experience in my high school life andd this video really helped

@nars.y 6 років тому

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

@tomsanchez9672 6 років тому

Thank you.

@strawberrydanish1395 6 років тому

So inspiring 🤗

@Molly-cd9fx 6 років тому

Thanks u so much, I was feeling overwhelmed and this video just popped up I really needed it. Molly in Ireland x

@annan.9966 4 роки тому

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

@VipMike 6 років тому

Hey Yo need this right now God bless keep moving forward chose life.

@eaglesfanabrahamgonzalez1978 5 років тому

Wow!!! Thank you for helping us to understand many things we encounter in life. It really helps us to understand how to conquer them.

@Andromeda14100 6 років тому

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!!