Panic attacks

[gerber daisy]

I am wondering if anyone suffers from panic attacks/anxiety disorder. I have been have a big flair up in my panic as of late to the point where I just wonder if I am going to die some days. It isn't fun and I don't like the sedating affect of the meds but what does one do? I just pray God heals me from this as it can be hard. I know I need to look outward and upward but some days my faith seems so small that I just can't.

[Gentletouch]

Dawn, I fully believed that you can loose, cut and destroy this panic attack and anxiety from the evil one by praying and using GOD's word in Matthew 16:19; 18:18. We have so many, many problems that can be taken cared of by GOD's word if we will only use them. Sorry to appear brashy but I do not know how I can word it out differently.

But sometimes I have an awful anxiety attack too because of many things thrown on my way.... I cannot elaborate on it because I don't want to expound on any wrong things I go through but I pray like:

"Father I stand on YOUR word in Matthew 16:19; 18:18 that what soever I bind on earth will be bound in heaven, whatsoever I loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. I thank YOU LORD for the power of YOUR word and YOUR Word is truth. FATHER, I loose from me the cause, the reason why I get this anxiety and panic attack. I bind myself to the mind of CHRIST so that I will know what to do in all circumstances in my life and that I will promptly pray this binding and loosing prayer to set me free from the oppression of the enemy. FATHER, JESUS took the keys of the kingdom from Satan who is misusing it and JESUS gave it to HIS Church against all the works of the evil ones. FATHER, I pray for the work of the HS to keep it planted in my heart so that I can frequently use it to walk in victory. In JESUS name, I pray, amen.

Dawn, as frequently as you use this prayer till the problem leaves is as frequently you will walk in victory. Jericho did not fall in one rounding but fell after having it compassed for 7 days (Hebrews 11:30); Naaman was not healed of leprosy in one dipping at the river of Jordan but after seven times (2 kings 5:14); the blind man's eyes did not see right away with once touch of JESUS CHRIST. At first the man only see trees and people walking so JESUS put HIS hands again on the blind man and then , the blind man saw fully well (Mark 8: 23-25).

Yes, we must PUSH = (PRAY UNTIL SOMETHING HAPPENS) praying.

Gentletouch

[Gentletouch]

The need to Prevail:

The Need to Prevail

Samuel Chadwick wrote, “There is no power like that of a prevailing prayer. It turns ordinary mortals into men of power. It brings life. It brings God. To Prevail in a task is to be victorious in that endeavor. To prevail in prayer, then, is to pray victoriously. Whereas “travail” would seem to include how we “feel” in prayer, “prevail” would seem to involve how we “fight” in prayer. A closer look at the need to prevail in prayer should strengthen the warrior’s prayer life.

1. To prevail in prayer is to fight until an answer comes.
To prevail in prayer is “as arguing our cause before the High Court of Heaven. It is to keep on going on in our prayer, as someone has suggested. Prevailing prayer has the patience to wait until an answer comes. This praying will not retreat until all of Satan’s demons are moved aside, heaven’s gates are opened, and God’s promises are poured forth.

2. To prevail in prayer is to fight the real enemy of prayer.
Some misunderstood this matter of wrestling in prayer, taking it to mean that we are wrestling against God. They picture God as withholding good gifts from His children in such a manner that only prevailing prayer can wrestle these gifts away. Such is not the case at all, and much spiritual damage can be done through this interpretation. Our warfare is not against God but against Satan. Prevailing prayer is really our refusal to allow the enemy to advance. Example: In 1540 Martin Luther’s friend, Frederick Myconius, became extremely ill. He wrote a farewell letter to Luther but Luther replied. “I command thee in the name of God to live because I still need thee in the work of reforming the church….The Lord will never let me hear you dead but permit you to survive me For this I am praying that, this my will, and my will be done because I seek only to glorify the name of God.” History reveals that when Luther wrote this letter, Myconius’ condition had deteriorated beyond natural restoration. He had even lost his ability to speak. Death was imminent. Then miracle happened. Slowly new life began to flow into Luther’s friend and soon was completely well. He actually outlived Martin Luther by two months. Luther’s prayer had prevailed. Prayer can change the world!

3. To prevail in prayer is to pray with intense earnestness.
In travail we deeply want a thing; in prevailing prayer we earnestly fight for that thing. Dr. Torrey Have labeled this praying –“praying through.” Torrey meant we were not to cease praying until the answer came. He prayed for two persons from his pastorate and prayed for their salvation for many years. He faithfully prayed for them everyday. He went to Germany for further studies. When He finished he was invited to do a series of meetings to his first pastorate. He never missed a day praying for those two persons. One night in that series of meetings, he gave an invitation for all who would accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. These two people did. That was an answer to prevailing prayer.

4. To prevail in prayer is to be fixed in our prayer purpose.
To prevail in prayer demands a solid commitment to the purpose of that prayer. It is saying with the Psalmist, “My heart is fixed, oh God, my heart is fixed” (Psalm57:7). Daniel declared, “I set my face unto the Lord God…”(Daniel 9:3). Even our Lord gives an example of the determination we need to prevail in prayer. The bible says Jesus “set His face to go to Jerusalem” as He faced crucifixion on a cross (Luke 9:51). Such determination is closely related to prevailing prayer. It is a determination that refuses to give up no matter the cost.

(The literature Word Crusade)

Gentletouch

[pursuetruth]

There are some basic changes you can make that I know help me with my panic, and that is to cut out caffeine
and also to get good nights' sleep. Exercise is an enormous help too.

WIshing you the best,


Sue

[Erica]

Hello gerber daisy!

Absolutely God's Word can help you completely and totally be free from any panic and anxiety! I am absolute proof of that myself. So I definately agree with GT. Not only can you be free from panic but you can be built up in a whole new confidence and peace beyond your own understanding! It is absolutely wonderful. It will take work on your part. You must read the Word of God, You certainly must ask HIM to help you and we all must be willing to surrender control over to God about ALL things. That is how God worked this control and anxiety out of me, by having me surrender every single detail of my life to HIM - when ever I feel anxiety I know that I am trying to regain that control and not fully trusting our Lord to do it.

There are many verses in the bible that refer to anxiety, cares, worries, timidity and also to the spirit of power, love, self control, sound mind and peace that the Lord has given us. Perhaps doing a study on these and definately, praying about them, memorizing them and trusting God to work it all out in you! Because HE will!

I can tell you that while I was on mat leave with my dd, it was wonderful I had much peace and was really able to take the time to grow in the Lord ... and then I returned to work. I started feeling all the physical effects of anxiety (red face, sweaty palms, dry mouth, inability to concentrate) and I was like "Lord, what is going on? I thought YOU had worked all of this out me." I was really scared that I was getting sick again. I am grateful to say that I felt the peace of the Lord and the direction of the Holy Spirit telling me to keep going and moving forward ... that it was still being worked out. Well during that time was when GT has introduced us to the Prayer of Loosing and Binding - an absolute blessing. I started praying that and I started praying about every aspect of my job. See the Lord was teaching me to surrender every area of my job over to HIM as of course I had not yet done that because I had been on mat leave. Well how wonderful that I have been able to that. I now have much peace at work, a great trust in the Lord to work through me, and for me - HE is always working on my behalf (and yours!) How wonderful that is! Give HIM much praise and glory gerber daisy - YOU are about to be freed from this horrible feeling of panic, worry and anxiety ... because when you cast all of your cares upon HIM, a peace that surpasses all understanding will come upon you in Christ Jesus!

I also found that journalling really helped me to sort through my thoughts at first ... like for about 4 - 5 years. I journal every now and then now, but I really needed it then. It was blessing for me to get it out on paper and release from myself. I had so much to say, and so sometimes my prayers were in letter form to God as well.

Also, there is a technique that I learned that was really helpful in helping us sort through our thoughts ...
it's all about separating our "Irrational thoughts" for "Rational thoughts". See it would be irrational for us to think something like "I am a terrible parent. I never do anything right and everything that ever goes wrong with my children will be fault." Alright so we must acknowledge as irrational and replace it with something more rational like "I do my best as a parent. I will keep asking God to help me do the work HE would have me do in the lives of my children. I know that HE will help me. My children are their own people as well with experiences of their own, I am not completely responsible for their future. God and they alone will play a major role in that. I will pray for them." So you see our thoughts definately play a role in our anxieties and we must reveal them for the lies they are, give them to God and ask HIM for the truth - for HIS heart and HIS mind!

I sure do hope this helpful ... and I will be praying for you!

Much love in Christ,
Erica

[windward]

Dear Gerber -

I suffered from really severe panic attacks about 18 years ago. They just came out of nowhere, and I thought I was either having a heart attack or a stroke or something awful. I did two things. I did take medication (Librium) because I still had to go out to work as a court reporter and couldn't just stop a depo or a trial while I did deep breathing exercises. Eventually, because they kept popping up, my doctor put me on an anti-depressant and told me to get me hence to a therapist. My therapist told me that sometimes anxiety can mask depression - and depression is anger turned inwards. In my case, my panic attacks were a manifestation of my stress and anger and feelings of hopelessness regarding my marriage. As I addressed my personal issues, the panic attacks receded.
I am embarrassed to tell you I don't have any verses to share with you because at that time I was at a distance from the Lord - I was so miserable in my marriage that I kind of blamed God for it so I was more waving hello at Him from time to time than walking with Him. I know of people who have worked through panic attacks without medication and by breathing techniques, so no, you don't have to dope yourself up. However, in my case the panic attacks were symptomatic of other issues for which medication really did help.
Gerber, I will pray that the Lord will heal you from this. I know it's awful to experience. Big hugs to you! He will keep in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on Thee.
Win.

[gerber daisy]

Thanks ladies. On my own I cut my thyroid meds in half and the majority of my anxiety has disappeared. When I over think things I find the anxiety does pop up but that is just me having to learn daily to give it to God.
Win, when I went through my divorce it was depression that made me anxious too. Some times it is so hard to pinpoint it and when you are in that place you know God is there but.....exactly where can be a mystery. Thanks for sharing your story with me.

[PADIVAN]

Gerber, just wondering how you are doing--wanted you to know that you are not alone. Thinking about you today!