It sounds as if you are suffering from Panic Attacks...a very real and scary condition; and one which I have suffered with for many years.
Mine were so bad that about 5 years ago I went to the Emergency Room 20+ times in one month thinking the same thing: "I'm having a heart attack."
My worries have decreased tremendously with prayer and my faith in the Lord. Although I am not cured, I can now enjoy activities, my job and do NOT have to take medications to control them anymore.
I have learned to control my Panic Attacks instead of my Panic Attacks controlling me...and I believe that my faith in the Lord and daily prayers have helped me get this far.
** Now remember, Panic Attacks are far different from general stress and worry (although Panic Attacks lead many to worry more).
Here is a quote from Pastor Rob Petterson:
"Turn your worries into prayer.
Don’t be anxious for anything
But in everything by prayer and petition
(with thanksgiving) let us make our request know to God.
And the peace of God that surpasses all of our understanding
Will guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus
And when I think of all the time I’ve wasted as I’ve worried
--How the Word of God could have spoken to my fear.
I will spend the time to change my mind and
meditate on Truth and all my worries will disappear.
Here is a little something else for you:
Psalm 28:7
"The Lord is my strength and my shield; in Him my heart trusts, and I am helped..."
Psalm 23 (this one is popular with those who suffer from worry and anxiety)
Psalm 56:3
What time I am afraid, I will call upon the name of the Lord
Here is a link to a site that offers MANY verses used by those suffering from anxiety & stress:
http://www.holistic-online.com/Remedies/Anxiety/anx_healing-words.htm
I suggest the following:
1. GO SEE YOUR DOCTOR! This is paramount in determining what, if anything, may be wrong. Fears can develop into debilitating phobias if left unchecked!
2. Turn to the Lord for strength.
3. GO SEE YOUR DOCTOR!!
God bless you.
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