How can I overcome the fear of death?<\/a> Clinical anxiety can be caused by hormone problems, such as a thyroid disorder, so I assume your doctor is looking into the underlying cause. What you need to realize that just because you feel<\/i> a certain way, it may not be the reality of the situation; though, I admit it might be hard to distinguish since feelings are very personal. In addition, we are judged by what we do <\/i>(Romans 2:5-7). Your feelings do not determine your relationship with God.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Question: I have been diagnosed with clinical anxiety. I have been anxious all my life but recently it became extreme to the point of shaking and freezing. 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