I am a 27 year old mother of 5, 2 of which are my stepdaughters that live with my husband and I full time. I have been suffering from panic/anxiety attacks for over a year now, and it is beginning to control my life to the point where I isolate myself in my home and don't leave due to the fear of having a panic attack in public, or worse yet, by myself and have nobody there to be with me. My husband is making me go away for the weekend with just him this weekend, so I can get away and get rid of some of the stress, but I don't want to go. I don't want to leave my children, I don't want to leave my home, this is my comfort zone and I am scared to leave it. It is getting so out of hand that I can't even drive my children to ball practices, or doctor appointments, or to even get groceries, because I am afraid to drive. (I have had several panic attacks in my car while driving) I have been praying and asking god to take away this burden, to keep his arms wrapped around me, and to keep my mind, body and soul at ease, but I am yet to feel some relief from this. I am in desperate need of prayers and advice. |