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^^^^(Correction of above)^^^^
If you have CAD (Chronic Anxiety Disorder), then you're like me.
We both have a coding sequence in our DNA, or a psychological development that increases the chance of anxiety/panic attacks in us. That is the scientific answer. To be honest, it's just the luck of the draw, but I don't think I'm qualified to suggest a religious/spiritual explanation... However, the Hindus believe that negative things that occur within an individual are the result of bad karma (bad things committed in past lives). However, you probably believe in a linear life sequence, so that may not appease you.
In any case, the only thing I could tell you to alleviate your concerns would be to tell you that life isn't fair (which you're probably aware of). That is to say, we all have our problems, yes, but these problems aren't all equal. Many children are born in stark poverty with disease, while some are just born with CAD and live in a family of moderate wealth (That would be me and not a sarcastic remark towards you).
In conclusion, I'm aware of just how cruel and frightening panic attacks are; they've nearly ruined my life numerous times. However, as clichéd as it is, we're both lucky not to be born in somewhere (or someone) that would cause much more problems (like the Sudan or being born into a Muslim household, which I think would be bad for you if you have Christian views). There is no answer other than it's the scientific one I provided previously, unless you're willing to to interpret things on a spiritual level.
(Note: I'm sorry if my wording is too confusing, I've been awake for quite some time.)
If you have CAD (Chronic Anxiety Disorder), then you're like me.
We both have a coding sequence in our DNA, or a psychological development that increases the chance of anxiety/panic attacks in us. That is the scientific answer. To be honest, it's just the luck of the draw, but I don't think I'm qualified to suggest a religious/spiritual explanation... However, the Hindus believe that negative things that occur within an individual are the result of bad karma (bad things committed in past lives). However, you probably believe in a linear life sequence, so that may not appease you.
In any case, the only thing I could tell you to alleviate your concerns would be to tell you that life isn't fair (which you're probably aware of). That is to say, we all have our problems, yes, but these problems aren't all equal. Many children are born in stark poverty with disease, while some are just born with CAD and live in a family of moderate wealth (That would be me and not a sarcastic remark towards you).
In conclusion, I'm aware of just how cruel and frightening panic attacks are; they've nearly ruined my life numerous times. However, as clichéd as it is, we're both lucky not to be born in somewhere (or someone) that would cause much more problems (like the Sudan or being born into a Muslim household, which I think would be bad for you if you have Christian views). There is no answer other than it's the scientific one I provided previously, unless you're willing to to interpret things on a spiritual level.
(Note: I'm sorry if my wording is too confusing, I've been awake for quite some time.)
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Yaeger, my mom started getting panic attacks when she was in her early twenties, my grandma got panic attacks when she was in her early twenties, I started getting panic attacks, and guess what? I'm in my early twenties. It can be one of a couple things. It can be psychological, where you are consciously making yourself panic, or it can be physical where something in your chemical and genetic make up isn't working properly. God gave us a sense of survival, He doesn't give us panic attacks. You can use your panic attacks as a way to get closer to Him, to have faith in Him. When you start panic-ing, do like what they said before, pray, sing praises, etc. However, unfortunately, if it's a physical problem, you are going to need meds. Nothing helps my mom's anxiety, she has to take lexipro for it. I am also supposed to take meds, but I control my anxiety by mentally overcoming the fear part of it. My heart still beats fast, I still shake, I still get dizzy and out of breath, and I still sweat, but those are PHYSICAL problems that the meds would fix. I deal with those and overcame the psychological fear by using my faith because I hate using meds. I can deal with randomly breaking out into panic attacks by closing my eyes, praying, assuring myself that I'm okay, and then I let the beating heart, sweats, etc just work themselves out after the panic attack goes away.
Not everything is a sign, not everything is a punishment from God, not everything is a demon attack, some things are simply because.
Not everything is a sign, not everything is a punishment from God, not everything is a demon attack, some things are simply because.
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Every good and perfect gift comes from God...i dont think panic attacks fall into that catagory ... 
God be with You
hmm, I wonder if I have CAD. I always seem to be worried at some amount level even when I have nothing to actually worry about.
yaeger1, take my advice. See a Psychiatrist to get stabelized. Just remember taking meds doesn't mean you have any less trust in God or anythign like that. Actually I personally think God is answering my prayers though med on now. I have pretty bad anxiety too. And also go see psychologist to hopefully get healed or least help out your anxiety. Just remember God can use psychologist too. Especally if they are Christian.
yaeger1, take my advice. See a Psychiatrist to get stabelized. Just remember taking meds doesn't mean you have any less trust in God or anythign like that. Actually I personally think God is answering my prayers though med on now. I have pretty bad anxiety too. And also go see psychologist to hopefully get healed or least help out your anxiety. Just remember God can use psychologist too. Especally if they are Christian.
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