Struggle

[DaniHorne]

At random points in my life, I get overwhelmed with the feeling that I am not saved and that everything I worked for is for nothing. I start hyperventilating and get nauseous. After like 15 minutes or so it would pass and I would feel closer to God. it wasnt until recently that I realized these were panic attacks! I used to get them when I was a kid, but i didnt think i had had them for a few years. Do you guys have any advice on how to deal with them?

 

[rak]

See a psychiatrist or a psychotherapist imidietly, I would say. Anxiety disorders do come in the form of such strange intruding thoughts, but can be treated by a therapist. The therapist I think will ask you questions about your past and tell you how that could have led to those fears, give you techniques on how to deal with it better, and in the worst case medication will quickly get it under control. Do not wait until your problems get worse. Even when it seems to be getting better to not seek help will just prolongue your suffering, whereas when whith treatment you will live a totally normal life again or at leased get those fears under control.

 

[SplendidTree]

Talk to your doctor if you don't already. Also for me, I do get anxiety attacks but not nearly as much as I used to. When I get them, prayer helps me a lot and also soothing music if I am able to listen to it. Also reading the Bible but if I am unable to read it, listening to the words can be soothing. You can do that for free at anytime here: King James Version - Listen or Download MP3 Audio Bible