Tonytone305
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For the past 40 days I had been dealing with some of the worse anxiety I could have ever imagined. My panic attacks were so severe that at times I truly thought I was going to die. I had constant chest pain and/or pressure and would get strange heat sensations throughout my body. I was convinced that something was physically wrong with my body.
I'm on day 42 now since my first panic attack and I'm feeling so much better. My appetite is back. I had absolutely no desire to eat before. I was actually afraid to eat because it would usually make me feel worse.
The only thing that remains as of today is an upset stomach with moderate pain that tends to radiate into my rib cage just below and slightly to the right of my left nipple.
My bowel movements are still not regularl however I do feel like the constipation I suffered from before is beginning to ease up a bit. I also noticed that my stool has been a pale, almost yellow color.
My sleeping pattern is stil and a bit out of whack but I've been sleeping better than before. I've been alternating between melatonin supplements and valerian root. That has helped me find rest.
In addition I have felt a little depressed, I'm sure partly because I've just been laying around the house most days not really wanting to go out in fear of my symptoms worsening.
Praise God that I'm feeling better. I have been reading how some people seem to stay in this state of misery for years with no hope or expectation of escape.
What has helped me:
First and foremost I am convinced that without a doubt God is not only real, but cares about me and wants to see me well. I've drawn much closer to God in this time of suffering. I cant imagine going through something like this without Jesus Christ to lean on. The bible says
"Pour out all your worries and stress upon him and leave them there , for he always tenderly cares for you." - 1 Peter 5:7 TPT
The one thing that I believe is a nonnegotiable is prayer.
"Don’t be pulled in different directions or worried about a thing. Be saturated in prayer throughout each day, offering your faith-filled requests before God with overflowing gratitude. Tell him every detail of your life, then God’s wonderful peace that transcends human understanding, will make the answers known to you through Jesus Christ." - Philippians 4:6-7 TPT
His desire is to see you healed. He can heal you instantly, or it can be a gradual process. For me, for whatever reason, has been somewhat gradual. I can say it got a lot worse before it started getting better. I think that might of had to do with my way of thinking. Two books that really helped me recognize that my way of thinking was actually harmful to me was
"Freedom from Fear: Overcoming Worry and Anxiety" by Neil T. Anderson and "Battlefield of the Mind" by Joyce Meyers.
You might be in a place right now that feels hopeless. I can understand that because I felt like the suffering would never end. I had to keep reminding my self what God's promise was to me:
“I have it all planned out—plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for."
Jeremiah 29:11 MSG
I'd love to pray for you and come into agreement with you for complete healing.
The best is yet to come!
I'm on day 42 now since my first panic attack and I'm feeling so much better. My appetite is back. I had absolutely no desire to eat before. I was actually afraid to eat because it would usually make me feel worse.
The only thing that remains as of today is an upset stomach with moderate pain that tends to radiate into my rib cage just below and slightly to the right of my left nipple.
My bowel movements are still not regularl however I do feel like the constipation I suffered from before is beginning to ease up a bit. I also noticed that my stool has been a pale, almost yellow color.
My sleeping pattern is stil and a bit out of whack but I've been sleeping better than before. I've been alternating between melatonin supplements and valerian root. That has helped me find rest.
In addition I have felt a little depressed, I'm sure partly because I've just been laying around the house most days not really wanting to go out in fear of my symptoms worsening.
Praise God that I'm feeling better. I have been reading how some people seem to stay in this state of misery for years with no hope or expectation of escape.
What has helped me:
First and foremost I am convinced that without a doubt God is not only real, but cares about me and wants to see me well. I've drawn much closer to God in this time of suffering. I cant imagine going through something like this without Jesus Christ to lean on. The bible says
"Pour out all your worries and stress upon him and leave them there , for he always tenderly cares for you." - 1 Peter 5:7 TPT
The one thing that I believe is a nonnegotiable is prayer.
"Don’t be pulled in different directions or worried about a thing. Be saturated in prayer throughout each day, offering your faith-filled requests before God with overflowing gratitude. Tell him every detail of your life, then God’s wonderful peace that transcends human understanding, will make the answers known to you through Jesus Christ." - Philippians 4:6-7 TPT
His desire is to see you healed. He can heal you instantly, or it can be a gradual process. For me, for whatever reason, has been somewhat gradual. I can say it got a lot worse before it started getting better. I think that might of had to do with my way of thinking. Two books that really helped me recognize that my way of thinking was actually harmful to me was
"Freedom from Fear: Overcoming Worry and Anxiety" by Neil T. Anderson and "Battlefield of the Mind" by Joyce Meyers.
You might be in a place right now that feels hopeless. I can understand that because I felt like the suffering would never end. I had to keep reminding my self what God's promise was to me:
“I have it all planned out—plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for."
Jeremiah 29:11 MSG
I'd love to pray for you and come into agreement with you for complete healing.
The best is yet to come!
I've learned a valuable lesson though, be mindful of what you share on Facebook.