Thank God for Mental Health

Hello. Almost 4 years ago, I had a very severe panic attack that changed my entire life. Since then, I've had many panic attacks, very severe depression, and anxiety. But from the very first moment, I saw the Creator of the world with me in a way that cannot be described. For years, I've been trying to progress and get out of this in every possible way and with a lot of faith. Recently, I feel that everything is gradually opening up; I can leave the house, work, things are being released from me. I truly feel the Creator of the world. I have a very strong inner desire to shout thank you to Him. I want to do something for Him. I feel like I'm coming back to life (I wasn't really, I was like nothing). I wanted to ask what I can do? Is there something that is said, perhaps a prayer? Thank you very much.

Hello, 

I was very moved to read what you wrote. 

It's touching to read that you see the Creator of the world beside you, both in times of difficulty and in times of healing. 

There is a Psalm (Psalm 100) that begins with 'A Psalm of Thanksgiving, shout to the Lord, all the earth'. This Psalm was established precisely for giving thanks to God, with the clear statement that everything is from His hand. 

It is highly recommended to say it every morning and give thanks to God. 

Besides that, the righteous have said that the greatest thanks is strengthening in some mitzvah. 

I don't know what you observe and in what you should strengthen yourself. Take something small but consistent, and this will be the most powerful thanks. 

I wish you to always feel good and see the good.

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