Any one Struggling with anxiety and panic attacks?

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Roughsoul

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"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and
the mountains fall into the heart of the sea"
Psalm 46:1-2 (NASB)

I for one struggle with this everyday. I found my self one day getting so anxious about something, once the event finally came up I would be so nervous and afraid my body would trigger what's called the fight or flight instincts. Obviously I couldn't fight or flee like I was crazy. So these chemicals that are released to the brain had no where to go. Triggering panic attack and I had no idea what was going on until my mind shut down on me. Woke up pale white face bleeding from hitting a table and sick to my stomach. God led me to a psychologist and I got better but still the anxiety tries to rule over my mind. They say it all lies within the subconscious and that's where the anxiety begins.


If any one has advise or even their own story please post it. I would love to see how other people handle fear of the unknown- def. of anxiety.
 
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MissCris

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I'm completely terrified of the unknown. If ever I have some kind of issue to deal with, errands to run or appointments to keep...if I've never been to the place before, I'll start freaking out in my mind, getting super nervous and feeling sick and like I've got weights tied to me. If there is enough time before I have to be there, I'll almost always find a way out of going. And then it's worse because not only do I still have to go at a later date, but then I feel like people are upset with me too. It just compounds the whole thing for me.

It usually helps if I can get somebody to go with me that first time I go somewhere new- after that, I'm fine. Or if I don't have the time to get out of it, I get all sick feeling and have to do it anyway and then feel stupid afterwards because it wasn't as bad my imagination had made me think it would be.

I've only ever had a couple of full blown panic attacks- once when the driver of the car I was in decided to race and was going over 100 mph- I started hyperventilating. The other one I can remember, I didn't even recognize it for what it was, I just knew my heart was racing, I was freaking out, I couldn't breathe right...ugh.

I've never seen a doctor or therapist about it (cuz I'm scared to), but I'm learning how to handle it on my own. It totally sucks, but there are ways to cope and prevent panic attacks. I'm sure someone else has actual answers.
 
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Timmaayyyy

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I had them really bad before i was saved. I used to get panic attacks all the time, and i was so fearful of everything. I couldn't even stay in my own house alone. It got me depressed and had some suicidal thoughts as well. I know what you go through, and it sucks. But when i got saved my anxiety went way down. The lord helped me so much with my anxiety. Now i sometimes get a little anxious and stuff, but i haven't gotten a panic attack in a few months i think. The lord is always there to help you, and the way to beat anxiety is to just trust in the lord. Nothing is going to happen to you when you have a panic attack because they cant kill you, and also just say if something did happen to you. You would go to heaven to be with the lord. Its a win/win situation. I still struggle with it today and the lord is showing me how to deal with this. You should memorize scriptures that have to do with fear and anxiety and say them out loud, and trust in the lord. The word is the sword of the spirit so use it to attack the enemy when he puts a fearful thought in your mind.(put on the whole armor of God as well). Also in the word it says to cast all your cares on the lord for he cares for you. Keep on trusting the lord and keep on saying those scriptures out loud. Your going to get better because the lord is always there for you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. God Bless brother and if you need to talk more you can send me a message.
 
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babsb21

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I have the same problem....when I feel stressed I have panic attacks and I freak out over nothing. I went through depression as well and it was horrible and I just hope it doesn't come back. When your feeling bad just pray, that's what I do :)
 
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Kylie-jo

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2 Tim 1:7........not fear but love power and a sound mind!! believe it
 
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CheekyGeeky

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I deal with anxiety a lot and fear. I know fear is not of God, but it's hard to get the mind to understand that and I tend to get anxiety, which I hate. But, I think praying is always good and exercise.
 
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BethanyNichole

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Struggle with it everyday. That's my downfall. :rolleyes:
 
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CheekyGeeky

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BethanyNichole said:
Struggle with it everyday. That's my downfall. :rolleyes:
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I hear ya. Mine goes in cycles, like, sometimes I am okay and don't really get anxious and then other times it's overwhelming and I start thinking all kinds of crazy thoughts that scare me. All the what if's and all. Then I freak out. It's definitely a struggle.
 
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I used to until God delivered me of it and showed me my inheritance includes peace.
 
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JustAnotherUser

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I've pretty much been struggling with it to a certain degree all my life, but as a result in my later years it definitely got worse. I was seventeen and it was after four in the morning that I started getting a 'high' feeling (didn't use any substance and I never have), I passed it off as nothing. Then I had tingling feelings throughout my body and face, heart starts racing and and I got really pale. Decided to go to the ER after feeling like my insides were caving in and having a really hard time breathing. Then I had a few more but they luckily weren't as bad, just muscle spasms and at certain parts having to make effort to breathe type of thing. Not too long ago I had another that was pretty bad if not just as bad as my first bad attack a few years back. It's funny how I find this topic since tonight seems to be one of those nights where I'm feeling slightly anxious but not where it's getting to me physically, thankfully.
 
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As far as advising anything, I would say to recognize and be a bit aware of your surroundings, what ends up occuring inside of you and try writing it down as they come if you can as well as what you may be feeling even before this since events or thoughts can trigger them. Unfortunately it may take a few episodes or so to actually know whether or not you're having an attack or that it could be something different. If it puts your mind at rest then get yourself checked by a doctor or at the hospital for EKG scans since panic attacks can be mistaken for heart attacks (yes, people at young ages can get them even though it's rare but when you're at such a state you can be convinced that you're having one and act completely different). And do not use google to look up your symptoms since they can actually give results of serious conditions, which worsens your anxiety. :p I blame google for a few ER visits.

It's hard to explain fully to people who never had anything anxiety related or at least not to the extent where it can be bad... Unfortunately one has to experience it to know. When it was first advised that I was having panic attacks, my parents took it pretty lightly, tried to blame it on other things and even made some jokes about it and didn't really believe me when I said something was wrong. They still don't fully get the picture and I think they are a bit in denial for some reasons. For the most part I'm over it though and I'm hoping what's soon to come will help me get past* all of this and I can obtain the life I was long due for.
 
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Roughsoul

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Hey MissCriss,

I know exactly what you mean and in fact just had that same problem where I put off a dentist appointment so many times just because my mind was making me sick to think about it. I finally gave in today. The sad part is I knew getting fillings is not bad but yet I put it off so long. I get worried about answering unknown phone calls just because I don't know what I am about to hear. Then again Fear of the unknown. Also I have learned a ton about this and I can tell you its all about what they call reprogramming your subconscious ( which is what you called your imagination). Basically teaching your mind its okay even if if you don't feel okay. Just start saying I am okay and will be just fine. Starting the process to retrain your mind into believing your okay. It really helps to admit to people you have anxiety and that you may need help if you get to feeling sick. Trust me you automatically feel better just by admitting it. If you get scared about unknown places it helps to look at the place online or ask some one that's ben their to describe it, That helps with easing the unknown feeling. And if that's what works for you is bringing some one with you then do it every time until your mind realizes you will be fine by your self.

I know that to people who don't experience this, it sounds crazy that our minds can make us believe things that are just otherwise nothing to worry about. But to some one with this problem its very real and very scary. You sometimes feel like your dying when your really not.


MissCris- I have a few books that changed my life around with helping me realize what's going on and how to improve my life. If your interested I can write the title and author.
 
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Roughsoul

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Hey Timmaayyyy,

Thank you that is one thing I never give up on is the lord. I also had my pastor tell me God puts things in this world to help us. I finally could talk to God with more of a understanding after seeing a psychologist and every book I read on anxiety. It helps when your in prayer to know what's going on then you can ask for help and be more open to spiritual signs that can lead to help. Because then your more aware to what signs God could be sending.
 
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Roughsoul

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Thank you babsb21,

Don't give up the Lord is always with you. I know its scary but your def. not alone as you can see from this page.
 
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Roughsoul

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Hey Cheekygeeky,

Your right its def. not gods doing. But God does work in wondrous ways because obviously God allows fear to be in our minds. Fear really is a good thing because it keeps us alive. If your in the middle of a hurricane and didn't have fear then your probably not going to make it very long. So it is a good thing. But our minds sometimes abuse this and then a very good thing becomes a very life changing problem. Same thing that God allows medicine to be invented but when abused it becomes very bad too. So I say stay strong read s much as you can and don't be afraid to get help. We cant know how to do everything all by our self's all the time:)
 
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BethanyNichole

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I have a few books that changed my life around with helping me realize what's going on and how to improve my life. If your interested I can write the title and author.[/QUOTE]

I'm not MissCris but I'm interested lol
 
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Roughsoul

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Hey BethanyNichole,

Don't believe its your downfall. You are who you are for a reason its not Gods mistake that your struggling with anxiety. God has a plan for everyone including you. You may be able to comfort somebody someday that's dealing with cancer and it has been proven that lowering stress levels in cancer patients decreases cancer cells being produced. So you never know. Just keep praying and trusting God. Don't be afraid to need help and learn as much as you can. Knowledge is your physical weapon and God of course is your spiritual weapon.
 
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Roughsoul

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BethanyNichole,

:) Okay I will gather them up and post them on here!
 
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Roughsoul

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Hey JustAnotherUser,

You are def. right writing down your thoughts is a really good way to see how most of our anxiety producing thoughts rely don't look that bad. And once you see it then it becomes easier to believe that hey this fear I am feeling is really not so bad. Plus it helps us sort of feel as if we are releasing the fear on paper. If you want some ideas on ways to help check on my other posts and at most never give up on God. Your here where you at in your life for a reason so stick threw it and come out the corner fighting. Because no matter how man hits you can take God is with you to help you back up on your feet.
 
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