Dealing With Your Panic Attacks As A Christian
Your anxieties and panic attacks have the best of you and you
don't know where to turn for help. At some point you feel
totally helpless as you struggle each day. What do you do as a
Christian to manage your panic attacks?
The first step a person should do is to start talking and
praying to God. A person can go to church or to a quiet place
during the day to tell God that they are having a problem. They
should tell God how they feel and ask God for some of his help.
A person could also review the Bible and read some articles on
trusting in God and then apply these concepts in their life.
Each and every day, a person should make it up a habit to talk
to God and ask for his help.
When feeling anxious, stop what you are doing and try to do
something that will relax you. A person should take a deep
breath and try to find something to do for a few minutes to get
their mind off of the problem. A person could get some fresh
air, listen to some music, or do an activity that will give them
a fresh perspective on things.
Remember that our fearful thoughts are exaggerated and can make
the problem worse. A good way to manage your worry is to
challenge your negative thinking with positive statements and
realistic thinking. When encountering thoughts that make your
fearful or anxious, challenge those thoughts by asking yourself
questions that will maintain objectivity and common sense.
When overwhelmed with worry, a person may encounter a lot of
scary thoughts coming at them all at once. Instead of getting
upset, remember that these thoughts are exaggerated and are not
based on reality. From my interviews with various professionals,
I've learned that usually it is the fear behind the thoughts
that gets us worked up. Ignore the fear behind these thoughts,
and your worry should decrease.
Remember that all the worrying in the world will not change
anything. I realized that most of what we worry about never
comes true. Instead of worrying about something that probably
won't happen, concentrate on what you are able to do. Everything
else you can leave in the hands of God.
As a Layman, I realize it is not easy to deal with all of our
fears. When your fears and anxieties have the best of you, try
to calm down and then get the facts of the situation. The key is
to take it slow. All you can do is to do your best each day,
hope for the best, and when something does happen, take it in
stride. Take things one step at a time, and things will work
out.