How do I lower my anxiety?

Question

I have boy scout summer camp starting tomorrow; it's a week long. Every first day of the camp we do this swim test where we jump into a really cold lake and have to swim about 75 yards (i think). i hate having to swim in the cold murky lake and i have trouble breathing (in the cold) and i always get really tired and think i'll drown. most people swim better than me and past this test. i also get this constant sense of anxiety for the rest of the week; i never feel relaxed and always feel anxious and depressed.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Answer 1

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Hmm, since you're worried that you might drown, why don't you ask your instructor or teammates first?  Tell them about your fear and ask them to keep a lookout for you, in case if anything happens.

Don't worry, it is usual for people to worry when there is something that they THINK they might not be able to do so.  That is anxiety.  Everyone feels it.

You need to relax and take it easy.

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Answer 2

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Heavenly Father, thank You for giving me healthy emotions. I declare that negative emotions will not impact my decisions, neither will they dictate my responses to difficult circumstances. I will submit my feelings to You in every situation that I encounter in life. You have given me authority over the power of the enemy, and I declare that nothing shall by any means hurt me, including people and situations that try to negatively influence my emotions. When I feel overwhelmed by life, or troubled by negative emotions, like Jesus, I will pray and keep moving forward  I bind depression, anxiety, worry, fear, doubt, anger, rejection and any other negative emotion that tries to attack my mind. I possess power, love and a sound mind. I thank You, Father, that I walk in peace, joy and the comfort of the Holy Ghost. I have the mind of Christ and my emotions are controlled by the Word of God. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.

Scriptural references:

·Mark 14:33-35

·Luke 10:19

·2 Timothy 1:7

·Romans 14:17

·1 Corinthians 2:16

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