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        Suffering from anxiety...
 
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. 
Wednesday, June 23, 2004 10:30:47 AM   kjack
 
      re:Suffering from anxiety...   
Lord, we pray for this women. help her to find peace of mind, body and soul. bring to her christian friends and a church family to help her through these times. She does not have to go through it alone. Help her to enjoy her husband and his company this weekend. Help to strengthen them both in love and spirit.
Give the family peace and love. Amen. 
Friday, June 25, 2004 3:01:51 PM guest
 
      re:Suffering from anxiety...   
Hi Kjack.
I'm sorry you have to go through this, but rest assured you are not alone.

I've just finished reading this book, "The Road Less Travelled" by Dr M Scott Peck. The book have examples of people whom he has helped in his career as a psychiatrist. Dr Scott himself is a Christian. Perhaps seeing one will help as well, especially a Christian one.

Sometimes God may intervene in miraculous ways. Other times, God wants us to trust Him and take small steps, one at a time. Let me pray for you.

Lord, I lift up Kjack before You. Help her to find a good psychiatrist if this is the way for her. Be with her even as she takes small steps outside of her comfort zone. Help her to focus on You, and not her fears.

I thank You for an understanding husband who is willing to take time off with her for a weekend away. Lord, be in control over the whole situation. I pray that You will heal Kjack of her panic attacks. Whatever the reason for her fears, Lord, You have the power for her to overcome. Nothing is too difficult for You, Lord. Help Kjack to trust in You. Comfort her, and give her Your peace.

In Jesus' Name, Amen 
Thursday, June 24, 2004 2:06:25 AM hissheep
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