I have been a believer for about thirty years. I had my first panic attack thirteen years ago while on a drive for business. I have taken medication pretty much the whole time since then with Klonopin being the one I have used most often and am currently taking.
My problems come when venturing out from home. I had to leave my job two years ago as I was in sales and could no longer do the driving involved. I have learned a bit about this condition yet it still is here in a major way.
I have found there to be a lot of confusion among Christians as how to view people like me. One idea is that because panic attacks at their root involve fear then I am in sin for living with fear. Others figure I should almost be able to simply shake it off and move on. Some say see a counselor while others see that as being no good. Many are filled with compassion because they see what it has done in my life.
I am currently doing relaxation and trying to go through the Lucinda Bassett program. Yet when the rubber hits the road and I go out I avoid entering into situations that cause my panic attacks as they are so hard to bear up under and I retreat. It seems that exposure in increments seems to be the best way to attack this yet I am having a lot of trouble.
In the midst of a panic attack is the horrible feeling you are all alone and even separated from God. You feel as there is no help for you and the sadness comes.
I'm here to simply share with anyone what I have experienced and also to ask for prayer and advice. I'm open to listening. God bless each of you. Abaes
My problems come when venturing out from home. I had to leave my job two years ago as I was in sales and could no longer do the driving involved. I have learned a bit about this condition yet it still is here in a major way.
I have found there to be a lot of confusion among Christians as how to view people like me. One idea is that because panic attacks at their root involve fear then I am in sin for living with fear. Others figure I should almost be able to simply shake it off and move on. Some say see a counselor while others see that as being no good. Many are filled with compassion because they see what it has done in my life.
I am currently doing relaxation and trying to go through the Lucinda Bassett program. Yet when the rubber hits the road and I go out I avoid entering into situations that cause my panic attacks as they are so hard to bear up under and I retreat. It seems that exposure in increments seems to be the best way to attack this yet I am having a lot of trouble.
In the midst of a panic attack is the horrible feeling you are all alone and even separated from God. You feel as there is no help for you and the sadness comes.
I'm here to simply share with anyone what I have experienced and also to ask for prayer and advice. I'm open to listening. God bless each of you. Abaes
